The programs were my biggest pain in my ass. There was the paper folding. There was the paper punch on the front cover. There was the issue of getting the yarn through the itty bitty little holes. Then there was getting all the info onto less than 10 pages. Who wants to read a 10 page wedding program!?
Programs in the pink galvanized bucket that I bought on Ebay. I had originally bought it for beverages. I obviously didn’t read the dimensions…cause I was greatly disappointed when it came in the mail and it was uber tiny.
I was lucky enough to get all the graphics from our invitations to use in our programs. They looked like our invites and yet we didn’t pay an arm and a leg to have them done. Just my trusty Hewlett Packard officejet!
I put a little blurb about each groomsman and bridesmaid in the program–an idea I actually stole from own of my clients! Thanks Erin! 
The guestbook was just a simple Kolo album.
Tied with a vintage ribbon.
And instead of a picture on the cover, I made this little graphic.
It got the job done!
Good job making that bucket work for something else. Those programs are awesome.
And me….I’d read a 10 pager. I’m crazy like that.
Mrs. Strawberry I LOVE LOVE LOVE the flower graphic you used behind the words “Guest Book”!! Do you have the file of just the flower graphic? If so is there any possibility that you would be willing to share it with me? Please email me or send me a private message if you can!
smart!–I’ll see if I still have the graphic and get back to you!:)
Miss Strawberry u did an awesome job…. are you a graphic designer? cuz it sure looks like it.
Hey Miss S! Could you share with us what your “blurbs” about each BM/GM said? I’m curious as to what kind of information you wrote about them. was it info of how a BM is special/relates to you, or was it more “general info” about each person?
I’m so stealing this idea I just want to see what you wrote about each person!
I think the programs look great! And I love the bucket.
How many programs did you make compared to how many quests you had? I’ve heard from a lot of people that there were tons of programs left from their wedding.
i like how your programs turned out and way to find another use for the bucket. at least it didn’t go to waste.
what font did you use for the guest book design?
I’m not a graphic desinger–but I would love to be one!
We had a lot of left over programs.
For the guest book design, I’d have to look at home, cause I don’t have the font on my work computer. I’ll get back to you!! 
Mrs. Strawberry, I must say I am so impressed with your wedding. The attention to detail and amount of labor that went into it was stunning. It looks like you carried your theme out flawlessly. Nice job!
I’ve been to a wedding (well, two now) that had the blurbs in the program.
Each time it has been about how the bride and/or groom knew the party member, and maybe what they’re up to in their lives (Miss Strawberry mentioned where they work and what they like doing).
The other wedding I went to it was more about saying thanks to the party member and why that person is special to the bride/groom.
Miss Penguin-
The blurbs were three fold. I wrote how we knew them, what they do, and a little something about them.
Example.
Denise is another one of Miss Strawberry’s sorority sisters. She is a manager at Nordstomrs where she also spends her hard earned pay checks. She has a wicked sense of humor that never fails to make Miss Strawberry laugh.
HTH!
I wish you WOULD keep posting your details…yours are some of the very best I’ve seen! We have very similar tastes!
You even have a cute name!
For the guest book font it’s MA SEXY from dafont.com
Miss Strawberry, I’m so inspired…would you remind us what kind of printer you use? I’m in the market.
I totally love your Kolo album idea for your guest book. I’ve been looking for a more modern twist to a guest and I just found it. I just think I’m going to use your idea. Love the font to Ma, I use it too all the time.
thanks mrs. strawberry!
Please keep posting your details. Your programs are gorgeous!! I can’t wait to see more : )
no one tells Susan to Blur out her name unless this Shana girl wants to stalk you. I’d stalk you but only becuase you are my best friend!!!! Love ya and all your hard work!
Mrs. Strawberry, Seattle
Age and Occupation: 25, Radio DJ, Advertising Sales, Day of Wedding Coordinator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Engineer
Engagement Date: 07/04/2006
Wedding Date: September 1, 2007
Venue: Lake Union Cafe, Seattle
About Me: I'm a Navy brat that has lived all over the world. I love reality shows that are in poor taste, going to new restaurants, and trying to be crafty. Emphasis on trying!
beautiful! but you might want to blur out your full names…