Weddingbee Blog

This was one of the most time consuming projects! I only say that because I had to redo the inner sheet that contained all the information. Teehee. That’s all. You think I would have learned not to do so much during those hours after midnight from this b00-b00!

Initially, I had a tough time deciding on how I wanted the programs to look.

From Knottie Jsue photographed by Jose Villa

From Better Homes and Gardens Simply Creative Weddings

From Two Paper Dolls

From Knottie bentpinkies photographed by Sean Randall From Knottie BrideMoto photographed by LaCour Photojournalism

As time wore on, I decided to create something that was simple. I saw this in Martha Stewart Weddings (my wedding planning bible):

Mini programs! How cute! I was further convinced this was a good idea by this photo in Southern Weddings (my other wedding planning bible):

I read in MS Weddings to start by designing the cover. I kept it really clean by using my square monogram and pretty text pieced together on Photoshop Elements:

Next, I typed up information using Illustrator for the inner sheet. I used Luxe White text paper that I had previously ordered through Broadway Paper. Similar paper can be purchased through Paper-Source for a bit cheaper. I had to feed the paper two seperate times through my inkjet.

Then, I used a paper scour I had purchased at Michael’s to create a crisp crease for folding (a dull butter knife works just as well.) I glued the top of the back of the paper to the inside of the cover just under its crease. I didn’t want to rely on ribbon to keep everything secure.

I found some Kate’s Paperie double-satin ribbon at Sam Flax in Atlanta. I used a little hot glue to keep the ribbon in place.

For display, I bought a galvanized tin bucket from Michael’s. I filled it about halfway with silk flower foam because it was cheap and stiff. I’m sure old newspaper would work, too. I then covered the top of the foam with moss to finish the look.

By the way, I wish I had followed Mrs. Snow Pea’s sage advice; I made way too many programs!

I know that ceremony programs aren’t totally necessary, so I was wondering is there anyone not having ceremony programs at all? If you are having them, are you making them yourself?