Wedding Program Cost Calculator

Standard digital printing costs $1–$3 per program. Premium cardstock runs $2–$5. Luxury letterpress or foil-stamped programs cost $6–$15 per program. For 150 guests, budget $300–$600 for standard printing or $900–$2,250 for luxury programs.

Top luxury program styles include vellum jacket programs with ribbon ties ($8–$12), letterpress thick cardstock ($8–$15), hardcover booklet programs ($10–$18), fan programs with wooden handles ($6–$10), and watercolor or custom illustration covers ($5–$8 extra for design).

Order one program per couple plus about 15–20% extra. For 150 guests, order 90–95 programs (most guests attend as couples) plus 15–20 extras for single guests and keepsakes. Programs are typically handed out at ceremony entry or placed on seats.

Custom stationery design costs $300–$800 for a full suite designer or $100–$300 for programs only. Many couples use Canva or Zola for DIY templates ($0–$50). Luxury stationers offer coordinated suites for a cohesive look at $1,500–$5,000+ for the full package.

Essential content includes ceremony order of events, wedding party names and roles, reading and song titles, officiant's name, and a thank-you note. Optional additions include a memorial tribute, hymn lyrics, venue maps, and a romantic story about the couple.