The Ceremony Programs We “Settled” For

The Ceremony Programs We “Settled” For

December 9th, 2010 @ 7:21 pm by Mrs. Meerkat
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Hopefully you have not forgotten who I am since my posting has been a bit delayed. With the wedding drawing close I find more and more last minute projects to do, one being our ceremony programs.

Originally I wanted to do a material covered front and back cover for the programs. Like this:

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And do a binding and inside pages like this:

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I hired a seller on Etsy to create the front and back material covers (because I have no idea how to make the embossing stay on there) and I would then make the inside. I gave the seller a drop dead date I had to have them by so I could finish them in time for the wedding. As the deadline approached I heard nothing from the seller and I assumed the worse. (Don’t worry, I learned my lesson the last time and didn’t pay the seller up front.)

So I took the only course of action I could think of (outside of throwing a tantrum) and created the programs out of the pages I had already printed.

I think they turned out pretty good for a last minute change in plans. Once I laid them on the fans they go with I knew I had made the right decision. Not to mention the oodles of time I saved not having to figure out how to make the covers. *grin*

Did you have any last minute change of plans that worked out well for you?

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23 Responses to “The Ceremony Programs We “Settled” For”

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quidditchqueen (message) 78 posts, Worker bee

Those are great! I love how you used pictures of everyone. I’m all for taking shortcuts, even inadvertent ones, haha. How exactly did you do the binding? Grommets?

12/9/10 @ 7:37 pm (reply)

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jsk

hi, your programs look awesome! can you let us know what fonts you used? thanks!

12/9/10 @ 7:51 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

I think they look great Meerkat!

12/9/10 @ 7:52 pm (reply)

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Kelly H (message) 61 posts, Worker bee

These are beautiful!! I don’t think they’re missing anything by not having the fabric cover AND you saved some $$.
I have been thinking of including the same Irish Blessing in my programs and I think you’ve given me a push to do it. So, thank you!!

12/9/10 @ 8:07 pm (reply)

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HoneyBear (message) 3,486 posts, Sugar bee

Aw they look amazing. And this made me tear up, I hope you have an amazing wedding meerkat! I feel so connected to your posts since we are having our wedding down there too. I cant wait to see the pics!!

12/9/10 @ 9:11 pm (reply)

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Helstrong (message) 943 posts, Busy bee

Love them. Might need to make my own! Can you get a tutorial or more details? And how much do you think they cost you?

12/9/10 @ 10:20 pm (reply)

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mrspears (message) 29 posts, Newbee

I am new to planning…….what is ETSY?

12/9/10 @ 11:15 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

They are AHMAZING! Great job! Love the fonts.

@mrspears: Etsy.com is a website where you can get all your crafty, home-made needs from rings and necklaces to invitations, even dresses! You can also commission someone to make whatever you need. Check it out, we use it frequently around the ‘bee!

12/9/10 @ 11:55 pm (reply)

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Miss HunnyBunny (message) 119 posts, Blushing bee

Meerkat they look GREAT!! I am so jealous!! You did an awesome job. What did you use for the binding?

12/10/10 @ 2:08 am (reply)

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Miss Lioness (message) 817 posts, Busy bee

They turned out great!

12/10/10 @ 6:52 am (reply)

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Blueshoes2 (message) 2,638 posts, Sugar bee

I think they they turned out great! I love that they’re printed in color.

12/10/10 @ 7:44 am (reply)

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mrsbowieii (message) 693 posts, Busy bee

These are absolutely beautiful. I’m so glad that they worked out for you.

12/10/10 @ 9:54 am (reply)

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Mrs. Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

What is up with your bad etsy luck?! I feel so bad to keep hearing your horror stories, but I’m so glad you’ve found ways to work around them! And I love your design

12/10/10 @ 10:20 am (reply)

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Hilary

I absolutely love the layout of your programs. The pictures next to each member of the wedding part is a perfect touch. I think they are great even without the covers!

12/10/10 @ 10:25 am (reply)

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Mrs. Locket (message) 2,837 posts, Sugar bee

They look great! I was planning on making our programs by myself, but a month prior to the wedding a friend graciously volunteered. Being the control freak that I am, I was hesitant, but let her help because I was desperate. SO GLAD I DID! They turned out wonderfully and I loved them so!

12/10/10 @ 11:08 am (reply)

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