{"id":460,"date":"2013-06-10T03:00:46","date_gmt":"2013-06-10T10:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/diy-projects\/5-cool-and-creative-wedding-programs.html"},"modified":"2013-06-10T03:10:12","modified_gmt":"2013-06-10T10:10:12","slug":"5-cool-and-creative-wedding-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/diy-projects\/5-cool-and-creative-wedding-programs.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Cool and Creative Wedding Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cootie<\/p>\n

Tradition dictates that the wedding program keeps everyone on top of what\u2019s going on at the ceremony. But beyond that, the program\u2019s design is fair game! So, what a treat for today\u2019s couples to have the entire range of program formats to choose from: from elegant classic designs to the most off-the-wall ideas!<\/p>\n

Learn the Basics of Wedding Programs, First!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Classic programs<\/strong> – These are usually in the form of a single-fold booklet with the ceremony details printed on textured or parchment paper. The elegant cover is normally of colored card stock held in place with a coordinated ribbon\u2014and sometimes with the couple\u2019s monogram embossed on it.<\/li>\n
  2. DIY programs<\/strong> – These crafty creations can range anywhere from \u201cpaddle fan\u201d programs (see DIY example below<\/em>); to one-sheet printouts on colored stock, rolled into scrolls; to sets of card strips slipped into sleeves of handmade paper; to photos of the couple over-printed with the program information. And the embellishments and trimmings can be as imaginative as you can dream up!<\/li>\n
  3. Themed programs<\/strong> – These allow you to really run with your wedding theme, the season, the location, or some fun personal detail about the two of you! A passport format perhaps for a travel theme? An \u201cold school\u201d telegram concept for an Art Deco motif? (See these 2 cool ideas below!<\/em>) Oversized tickets for a carnival theme? Maple leaves stitched together for a fall-time wedding? The possibilities are limited only by your creativity!<\/li>\n
  4. \u201cActivity\u201d programs<\/strong> – These keep guests occupied during lulls in the wedding (just kidding!<\/em>). Actually, these are clever interactive programs that incorporate some form of activity\u2014a word game, some trivia about the couple, riddles, etc.\u2014along with the ceremony details. Others may include a page or section for writing wedding greetings, that can then be separated and dropped into a \u201cwish basket\u201d at the reception.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So which program style is most \u201cyou\u201d? If you come up with something really original<\/em> for your wedding program, do send in some pics for us to feature! Email them to: bellenzabistro@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

    Talk about unique designs and formats! Check out these creative wedding programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"DIY<\/p>\n

    1. A paddle fan format<\/a> (with a helpful tutorial)
    \n2. Get personal with a     photo card format<\/a>
    \n3. A fab     passport format<\/a> for a travel-themed wedding
    \n4. A playful \u201c    cootie catcher<\/a>\u201d format
    \n5. A whimsical     telegram format<\/a> for an Art Deco or vintage themed wedding<\/p>\n

    Sites to order programs from:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    One Heart Weddings<\/a>
    \n    Wire Grass Weddings<\/a>
    \n    InviteSite.com<\/a><\/p>\n

    Sites with downloadable program templates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Wed Savvy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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