I really really really wanted ceremony programs. I dunno why. I've only been to a couple of weddings that had them, and I know they aren't required, or even expected. Except, I love having a program at weddings...I like knowing who people are, what's coming next, and I REALLY love when the readings are included so I can follow along.
When I sat down to design the program this morning I stared blankly at the computer screen. How do I do this? I know I've seen bazillions of program designs on the wedding blog circuit...but I couldn't, for the life of me think of what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted it streamlined. I wanted it to be EASY...I wanted to print everything on one page...and I wanted to include our readings.
It was a project that took a few hours of fiddling around with the layout, and sending them to Tommy for approval and revisions. I took them to the printers...got the lux ivory heavy weight paper and it cost around $40 for 100 programs. Yes, that's rather pricey...and it would have been cheaper if I had a home printer that didn't print everything crooked. But I made them - and I love them. Totally worth my time.
I knew that I didn't have the time/patience/$$ to create lavish fan or accordion shaped programs. I found a great template at WeddingBee for a simple folded program that included all of the elements I wanted. Here's the link to the specific template I used: Mrs. Bee's Program Template.
The moment I saw the rad handmade invitations at A Homegrown Wedding, I fell in love. The trees are so reminiscent of the two sturdy pines Tommy and I will be married in front of...it was a detail that was too perfect for words (see the image here of the trees I'm talking about!) So, I emailed Lindsey & Matt, and they were amazing enough to let me use their image - which is so crazy nice. It makes it even more special...it really does.
I'm stoked.
will you share with us your readings? (or maybe you already did and i missed it).
ReplyDeleteafter following you all this time, so happy for you...you are only a week away!
@ Julia - Sure! I'd love to do that...I'll post them tomorrow :-)
ReplyDeleteNICE! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteI love anything with trees so you know here I stand. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSo great. I loved designing our programs and can't wait to share more pics of them from the wedding day. Ours doubled as 'fans'...each page spread out to make a fan for the guests (if needed). They were so fun and pretty and like you, I like having something letting me know what's being said, what's coming next and who everyone is :)
ReplyDeleteI adore your programs!!!! I love how programs add such a personal touch to the ceremony.
ReplyDeleteI've actually never been to a wedding that didn't have them.....
or a wedding where I didn't spy a young boy figuring out how to make a paper airplane out of a program :P
They have programs that fan out???? Showing my age here - I had no idea. So, Jes, I said to ignore the programs, but I know you really wanted them. And as soon as I saw them, I thought the trees looked just like the ones at your ceremony site! So, I see now why you're all excited. ;) Also, I thought they were just going to have the names of the wedding party. I didn't know you were going to put readings on them. NOW I see why you wanted them and why they are a keepsake. Good job.
ReplyDeleteOmg...I LOVE the way those turned out! How fitting for your Flagstaff mountain wedding!
ReplyDeletethese are AWESOMEEEE
ReplyDeletei love the trees
so perfect
You know, Jes, I'm sitting here with a huge "To Do List" of everyday things that have built up. You are making me feel hopeless in comparison. Can I live vicariously through you? Git er done! LOL
ReplyDeleteoh Jes, those are just lovely. I'm always over complicating everything I try to design so hooray for how lovely those are in such a short amount of time!!! and really, $40 isn't that bad. Think of the letterpress one's for $400.
ReplyDeleteI love the trees. Great job pulling it all together, they look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe image is gorgeous! It surely sets the tone for your day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal! The programs are gorgeous!
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