Like several bees before me, I was enchanted by accordion-fold programs. When I saw a packet of 11″x17″ paper on sale at Paper Presentation, I knew it was meant to be. I purchased some navy cardstock (both glittery and matte), pulled out the trusty Gocco, and got to work on the covers.
I like having options.
For the innards, I fit 2 program onto an 11″x17″ sheet, with each innard 4 panels long. I included the ceremony program, bridal party members, and an e.e. cummings poem. I also included a quote incorporated in Mrs. Peep Toe’s and Mrs. Hot Cocoa’s programs, which will not be recognized by most of our guests but appreciated by a select few. Then, in the continued practice of recruiting family members (especially on holidays), Sis and Mom Hamster helped me cut, paste and attach ribbon, like so:
Sis Hamster Folding the Program Innards
Reinforcing the crease with the trusty bone folder
Mom Hamster cutting the program innards
I believe it was at this point that she said “Put the camera down and get to work, child.” But for blogging posterity, I soldiered on.
The folded innards
Sis Hamster gluing the covers on
The inside of a completed program
To hold the programs, Mom Hamster found a basket as well as – *get this* – a gorgeous piece of velvet left from when her mom, my grandmother, sewed the bridesmaids dresses for my mom and dad’s wedding. How’s that for something old and borrowed?
The finished product
Are you having ceremony programs? What will they look like?
This article was originally posted onWeddingbee.
