In one big effort, thanks to some help from a few faithful friends, we managed to finish our menu/programmes in 2 nights (it took 2 because we ran out of ink on the first night, which is pretty impressive on the whole, I think).
(if you look closely you will see one lone packet of Milano cookies, brought back for me by one of Mr Lightning’s friends – you have no idea how hard it is to ration these things)
With a ceremony to be held in the middle of our reception venue, we decided to combine the menu and programme into one package of information. Only vital information was included, as at this stage we didn’t want to have to go and buy more paper. The end result is small and sweet and should fit nicely on a napkin. Each card is slightly smaller than the next so that it reads like an index. Also, in case you should ask, “program” is commonly spelled “programme” here in South Africa, and we thought it suited the set better.
(if you have a read through the menu you will see the very delicious Medallion of Beef with Chili-Chocolate. This will be my meal of choice and I highly recommend it if you haven’t tried it before – I promise it is quite a remarkable combination)
In addition to the menu/programme, we made our photobooth tickets. Opting for vellum paper for this project, the final product was very pleasing and if we have more time we’d like to make some to put in a jar alongside the booth (for effect, of course). 
What are you looking forward to eating most at your reception?
I love the tickets! You got a lot of stuff done. Everything looks great. 
The tickets are really cute! Did you print a whole bunch on one sheet and then cut them up? I think its a nifty idea.
I can’t wait to have the fried squid at my wedding 
Your programmes turned out great. By the way, where did you buy your vellum paper from? Im based in CT and are searching for some too.
Your programmes turned out great! By the way, where did you buy your vellum paper from? Im based in CT and am searching for some too.
your paper products are really great! i love your fonts’ combination and how everything ties up so well
LOVE the tickets! If I werent so close (and didnt still have 1000 things to cut out) Id totally borrow your idea! The chili chocolate beef sounds yummy…I need to try it, I keep hearing about it! Im most excited for our Maryland Crab Cakes…its my recipe that the chef agreed to use! Yummmmmmmmmm
I’m getting hitched in Hawaii, so I’m looking forward to eating the Kalua Pig the most. So good!
Big fan of the tickets! They’re so fun – vellum was the perfect decision for them!
i love all of your details miss lightning! i think they’re amazing!
@nicrob007: Any paper store carries it, I got mine at the paper shop at Canal Walk
@nixie: I’d be happy to share, will see if I can get it uploaded.
I love the “light me” tag, too. That all looks incredible!
i love the photobooth tickets. if i can talk the FI into getting a photobooth, i’m totally stealing this idea.
I just have to say that I am absolutely smitten with all your paper products!
Mrs. Lightning, Cape Town Age and Occupation: 22, Journalist and Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, Computer Scientist Engagement Date: December 27, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: Hout Bay Manor About Me: I'm a young American living abroad in the beautiful city of Cape Town with a wonderful South African fiance and our crazy kitty Zeus. We're young, driven and madly in love. Together we're pursuing our wildest dreams including our biggest undertaking yet, a vintage retrospective wedding filled to the brim with DIY madness. I have an unnatural attraction to cake, a passion for blogging and a love of good design. While I might be an overly obsessive creative with too many ideas and nowhere to put them, Mr Lightning is my biggest fan and I can't wait to make my true love mine.
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