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Don't Forgo the Programs
11/5/2009 9:34:31 AM
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Forgoing the Programs? Don’t!
My parents attended a wedding last weekend. The bride was beautiful, the groom was happy, the flowers and decorations were gorgeous, the food was tasty, and the music was fun…but…my parents were embarrassed to find that the woman whom they thought was the Mother of the Groom the entire time was just a good friend.
The mother of the groom wasn’t even at the wedding…Oops!
If you don’t have place cards or menus at your wedding people will find seats and they will figure out what they’re eating, eventually, but if there is one thing you shouldn’t overlook at your wedding it is the programs. Wedding Programs are chock-full of information. The programs guide your guests through the day.
 These are a few topics to include in your wedding programs:
Bride and Groom’s Names
Wedding Date
Ceremony Location
Wedding Party
Parents
Grandparents
MOH & Bridesmaids
Best Man & Groomsmen
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer
Officiant
Ceremony Details (you should go over this part with your officiant)
Order of the Ceremony (ex: vows, rings, kissing the bride, blessing, etc.)
Religious Rituals
Special Customs
Music
Bible Verses
Special Readings (along with readers’ names)
Thank you
Honor Deceased Loved Ones
Draw attention to special items (if any)
Fun
Story of how you met
Trivia about the Bride and Groom
Game to keep kids busy while waiting for you to walk down the aisle (ex: connect the dots, maze, etc.)
Don’t forget: Each guest should receive a program. Parents sitting on opposite sides of their children don’t want to be passing the program back and forth.
The Big Day is about the bride. Okay, it’s a little bit about the groom too. Your guests shouldn’t be spending the ceremony doing the Who’s Who of your wedding!
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Plavors: Favors that double as Place Cards
11/3/2009 3:18:11 PM
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"Bride" Idea: Order Favors that Double as Place Cards (or Even Centerpieces)
Economy Blues have most brides cutting costs anywhere possible. Save the Blues for your wedding day...along with something old, something new, and something borrowed. With this "Bride" Idea, you won't have to forgo the special details! One solution to saving on the reception is to order favors that can be personalized with guests' names. This can be done with a label, a tag tied with string or ribbon, by hand with a pen or marker, and even in frosting. Place Cards + Favors = Plavors
This is a list of Plavors that we love: Homemade Salsa or Jelly
Individual Cakes (Try Ally’s Indulgence)
Mini Vases holding Fresh Flowers
Mini Wine Bottles
Caramel Apples
Recipe Books
Cigars
Candles
Hand Bags
Mini Pumpkins
Ornaments
Luggage Tags (for destination weddings)
Hand painted Potted Plants
Lanterns
Flip Flops
Caramel Corn
Pumpkin Bread
Cupcakes
Spice Jars
Homemade Cookies
Mittens
Mugs
Apple Cider
Christmas Stockings
Bonus: When guests bring their Plavors (Place Cards + Favors) to their tables, they help decorate the reception space. View Labels and Tags Here or Request a Custom Design |
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