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I designed our programs a few weeks ago. I knew I wanted to use the wood grain paper and incorporate many different images from the wedding theme (birds, branches, etc). I started designing and came up with a plan.
I would use the wood grain paper for the covers and cream paper for the pages (I still used a thick cardstock because I wanted it to have a hefty feel). I decided to make them 5X7 with 5 pages.
It was really important to me to have the lyrics in the program. My amazing cousin is singing and I chose these songs for their lyrics. I thought it would be cool for the guests to really see what the words are.
Once the pages were printed, I cut them all out. Sadly, the corners had to be rounded by hand. Once they were all cut, I put them in order and punched holes in the top left corner. I wanted them to be able to fold open.
The pictures show an example with a twin knot holding them together. This was really easy to do. I also purchased brads to try out, but am definitely leaning towards the knot (get it? Tying the knot!).
This was a definite labor of love and took a really long time but I know it is worth it. I am already preparing myself to see these in the garbage (because lets be honest, who keeps programs forever?!?). Did you spend a lot of time on your programs? Was it worth the work?
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Love these! I’m jealous of that woodgrain paper and how you’re incorporating it into so many elements 
I’m not sure what we’re going to do for our programs yet. While it’ll be worth it to me, I’m sure only a few of my family members will really notice them. Everyone else will just use them to fan themselves, I’d bet : ) But… that’s going to be true for most of my wedding details, I think. Minus the fanning part.
Wow! I’m so impressed! Everything ties together so well. Were you able to print them on your home printer, or were they professionally done?
Totally loving the wood grain paper, can’t wait to see all the elements come together 
not spending a lot of time on mine! I’m debating whether or not I should print them on just normal white printer paper or go out and buy the ivory paper (everything in my wedding has been ivory).
To go with white paper would be way against my ideals, but at this point I just don’t care about these things anymore!
I LOVE your programs Miss AC! Your hard work definitely paid off again, these are SO CUTE!
This labor of love totally looks worth it, these are gorgeous!
wow! this looks so amazing! i am working on my programs too and it looks nothing like this! you have true talent!
Love these! Could you tell me, what font is used for “the wedding”?
Absolutely beautiful! I’m so in love with your programs!
So great, programs are looming on my horizon, love the knot.
They are really wonderful! I’ve been thinking the same thing about our Save the Dates. I love them, and I hope people keep them on their fridge forever (and some people will, mainly my mom, LOL). Good work!
why are you so amazing? I really the rustic but polished look :]
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Love them!
We are having a small wedding, without a wedding party, so I am doing cootie catchers! Check out the site on Etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5274382
I always like looking through programs while I am waiting for the ceremony, so I figured this would entertain the guests for a bit!
Your photographer better take tons of pics of all the details of your wedding. And I want to see them too.
These are gorgeous! I love all your rustic and coordinating elements. I plan to DIY intricate programs as well… labors of love that will be worth it for me, but probably just another program to our guests Where did you get your paper? and can you just send it through an ink jet printer?
i love these! i would definitely keep that though i will admit i tend to be a keeper to begin with. but still, fantastic job!
I made programs VERY similar to this with rounded edges and a brad closure. I received a TON of compliments on them and people were incredibly impressed that they were hand made. I think they were totally worth it. Yours are Gorgeous!
super cute! i really like the font you used…could you share what it is called? thanks!!
aww, that’s sad that you’re bracing yourself to see your beautiful work in the garbage. I hope you don’t see that! They really are gorgeous. : )
Those are fabulous!! Did you print them out on a home printer or are they professionally printed? They look SO good!
oh way these are great..I love seeing everything that you manage to come up with
I LOVE your programs! The lovebirds and branches are my theme as well. You sure don’t have to, but it would be so much help if you had a template I could steal from you. These are just so beautiful and would work so well in my theme.
Thanks and GREAT WORK!
My e-mail is thien.an at gmail.com
Beautiful, more than just programs, works of art - something for many to aspire to!
Really simple yet oh so gorgeous! I am at the point of putting our programs together and am stuck on how to design the content.
Would you be willing to share the detail of what you put on each page to help inspire me?
Did you design in MSWord or … ?
Please PM me with any more detail you’re willing to share. Thanks!
I keep almost all paper memories (grad programs, wedding programs, etc.). But I’m a memory pack rat. Hopefully a lot of your guests are like me because these are too cute for the trash! Great job!
So so well done… they hard work will be well worth it!
Your programs are absolutely GORGEOUS!! I’m also curious as to what the font is that you used for “the wedding”. I’d also be interested in a template if you’re willing to share!!
katie at katieandjayswedding.com
Great job! And I love how the knot/bow looks on the program!
These are Beautiful! And I love the music you chose, both very pretty songs.
Wow! Those are fantastic! Mine were pretty simple, because I was afraid people would trash them and then I’d have hurt feelings. I’d keep yours forever though, it’s too cute!
Oh I don’t even want to think about those amazing programs in the trash! They are super cute!! Being a designer I’m looking forward to putting together my own DIY creations!
GET READY FOR LOTS OF ANSWERS!
@million: @Mrs. Emerald: @rhododendron: Everything was designed on Microsoft Word and printed on my home printer (but the thick cardstock did give me some trouble). The font for “the wedding” is Albemarle Swash. I found it free online.
Thanks for the LOVELY comments! So glad to share it with you all.
If you don’t mind, what font did you use for the rest of the program?
@Katie: I used a font called Americana BT. Love it!
Those look really great - now, a program like that, I’d be keeping. For quite some time. And the knot looks too great and really “ties” it all together.
The programs look awesome! You are amazingly talented… and have waay to much time on your hands! Great music selection too.. I played the way i am at my wedding too :0)
Over and over you impress me with your beautiful wood grain paper ideas!
LOVE these too! You are full of great DIY ideas! You are quickly becoming one of my faves Miss AC! Thanks for sharing!
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Age and Occupation: 27, Corporate Communications Manager
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Grad Student – Clinical Mental Health
Engagement Date: September 13, 2008
Wedding Date: October 2009
Venue: Banner Elk Winery & Blueberry Villa
About Me: I am a North Carolina girl with a New York City spirit. I love crafting, blogging, laughing and dreaming. I know every word to the Anne of Green Gables and Little Women movies. I own every single Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine and have been dreaming of weddings since I was little. I believe life is about doing what makes you happy. If you aren't happy re-evaluate what you are doing. You should never look back on your life and not be proud of what you are doing. If you want to travel - travel. If you want to sing - sing. If you want to start a company - start a company. If you want to blog – blog!
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