One piece of advice for all the brides to be out there if you are going the DIY route like I did. If at all possible, work on the programs early. I repeat, early!
I thought I had everything planned out. But you know what, so many unexpected things arise that you have no control over. I didn’t anticipate that the church would take forever before approving our program. I didn’t take into consideration how long and time consuming the printing would be. I didn’t take into consideration the entire trial and error process. And lastly I didn’t anticipate that all my hard work would go down the drain due to an unfortunate cutting incident.
Why do I care so much that font colors match? Why doesn’t my template align? Why does my printer insist on eating my pretty pink paper? Why can’t I tie a ribbon to save my life? Why don’t I have any sensation left in my right hand?
Ingredients:
Square Luxe Cards in blush from Paper Source
(1) 1/8″ hole punch
5/8″ Satin Brown ribbon
12ss Swarovski crystals
Glue
(1) Ink Jet Printer
(1) Mr. Jelly Beans
and oodles and oodles of chocolates, time and patience! 
Have a great week everyone!
another awesome program…you girls rock!
wait…that’s it? that’s all you’re going to show us? what a cruel, cruel prank miss jelly beans. lol. they look lovely!
Beautiful, but I dont think I have the patience or the coordinaton to do that. And I KNOW my FI doesn’t :). Bravo to you though for all your hard work they are really amazing
The only problem with printing them early is that — inevitably — there will be a change. Someone can’t fly in due to weather, or the flower girl gets sick, or another bridesmaid needs to be included. It happens. Anyway, if you anticipate a lot of potential variables, I recommend preparing everything early and than pressing “print” just a few days pre-wedding.
how did you loop your ribbon through? did you punch a hole at the very center of the spine?
i love them!!! those are my colors, too! are you going to put more details up? like maybe show the inside? font info, etc? again, they are beautiful!
It looks great! Where did you buy the crystals from and how did you apply them?
Thanks everyone! I will post more pics soon. I swear weddingbee is my daily therapy.
Miss Snow Pea- I made 2 tiny holes on both ends with my 1/8″ hole punch. I didnt punch a hole in the center. I looped the ribbon through the holes, made a tiny knot to seal each hole then tied my ribbon. I am sure there is a better way to do this but due to my limited crafting abilities this was the best I could come up with.
Joanne- I bought the crystals from http://www.tamisplace.com. Free shipping too! I used a 2 way glue and tweezers to apply them. And just let them dry overnight!
I am in love with these!!!! I must ask what font did you use. It is so elegant. Also what paper did you use from Papersource (linen, pearlized, etc?
Seriously these are gorgreous, I am starting mine this week and these are an inspiration!
Sorry just one other question, which crystals did you use, crystal clear flat back or crytsal ab? What is a 2 way glue?
Always love your DIY stuff and your style Miss JB. I can’t wait to see your wedding pictures and everything come together!
It looks so pretty though! Worth all that effort!
B-E-A utiful!
PS: I have designed my programs early and printed the covers already, I put together some samples and got everything how I want it size/formatting wise and will change the wording and add the OOS when it is finalzied…hopefully that will reduce some last minute stress
Ohhhh… lovely!! And exactly the size and shape I want. For those of us who are less DIY inclined, would you mind sharing your template, please?
Adonny- Thanks! I used Bickham Script Fancy and Beautiful ES for my fonts. I bought the Luxe paper in blush from Papersource. I used the crystal clear flatback. I bought the 2 way glue pen from Wal-Mart. Its 2 way because when its blue its permanent and when its turns clear its repositionable. Its worked really well so far and quite inexpensive.
Manda- it definitely will, it took me forever to to just make the template. So the fact that you have everything ready to go is awesome!
KDN- send me an email and Ill send you my template. Nothing fancy though I just used word.
Miss Jelly Beans-
I loooove the DIY program! My colors and all. Could you send me the template for it as well?
I can send you an email if I could get your email. Thanks =)
Love your program. I am DIY retarded. Could you send me the template. I would be so grateful!!!! Thanks.
Beautiful progrmas, would it be possible to have the template e-mailed to me? Thanks a lot!
ambtang2003@yahoo.com
hi mrs jelly belly!
i echo what everyone else is saying - i love your programs too! could you email me the template too? would really appreciate it!
Hi ladies,
I am in the process of sending the templates out as I type this message! I am so sorry it took sooo darn long. Please message me again if you dont receive it by today!
Have a fantastic week!
Love,
Mrs Jelly Beans
Hi Mrs. Jellybeans-
These are LOVELY. Can you send the template to me as well? Thanks!
hey can you send me the programn template too!
Love your program! Can you e-mail me the program as well! Thanks
southerngrl_03@yahoo.com
Hi, Your programs are amazing, can you send me the template??? Thank you!!
aliciazilavy @yahoo.com
Can you send me the template for this? I love it!!!!
Hi there,
Can you send me your template?
Thanks!!
These are great! Could you send me the template as well?
Hi—
Your programs are beautiful~ would you mind sending me the template as well?
Hi!
Lovely programs. Can you please send me pics of the inside of the program. I’d also love to have the template too! Thanks!
Love the prograns. Can you send me the template. rglenart@yahoo.com
Hi, can you please send me the program template? Thanks!
Hi- I do not want to be a pain, but I would LOVE and APPRECIATE if you could send me a template too, please please
Hello Mrs Jelly Beans. Congrats again on the featured wedding in Bride and Bloom. I bought the mag to show everyone my inspiration for my wedding. I hope you dont mindn 
. Can you also please please send me the templates of your program and menu card? I really love your programs and menu cards, I would really appreciate if you can share with me :). Also on your programs what is the size of the luxe paper that you used? What paper did you use inside the your programs. Many many thanks in advance!
@Marichu: Thanks so much!!!! I am beyond flattered that you would even consider our wedding as inspiration…. yeay! I just sent you the program template… I used the standard 8×12 luxe papers and cut them to size. I used recycled cream linen paper from Staples for inside the programs. Hope this helps! Have a great week.
Mrs. Jelly Beans, Ottawa
Age and Occupation: 28, Pediatric Registered Nurse and full time bride to be
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Investor and very supportive groom to be
Engagement Date: July 7, 2005
Wedding Date: August 25, 2007
Blogging Since: June 20, 2007
Venue: Cathedral Ceremony and Rooftop Tent Reception
Honeymoon: Italy
About Me: I have been in wedding planning mode since Mr. Jelly Beans popped the question almost two years ago. I am a very dorky and sentimental person. I love laughing and living life alongside my husband-to-be. We have been in a long distance relationship for over 6 years - he is in California and I am presently in Canada, so you can imagine how excited we both are for our upcoming wedding.
hot diggity, that is absolutely simply beautiful!