Invitatons & Programs

PROGRAMS

Mark and I have decided to make our own programs to be handed out at the ceremony. This is a great opportunity for us to spend time together, save money and create and preserve the memory of our wedding. We won't be working on these until a month or so before the wedding, but I decided to check online for advice on writing the program so we don't leave anything out.

Parts of a Program

This website lists the key components of a wedding program and provides sample poetry and short stories that can enhance the program. I scrolled through the list and found this beautiful poem.


These I Can Promise
I cannot promise you a life of sunshine;
I cannot promise riches, wealth, or gold;
I cannot promise you an easy pathway
That leads away from change or growing old.

But I can promise all my heart's devotion;
A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow;
A love that's ever true and ever growing;
A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow.
Author Unknown


(Whew! Getting a little teary eyed!)
Anyway, I'll either buy stationary or printer paper in a cranberry color or we'll use plain, white paper and scan a photo of us together for the cover of the program.

INVITATIONS

We also want cost effective invitations and would love to do them ourselves, if possible. Wal*Mart sells blank invitations and there are at least 30 different websites that allow you to create your own invites. We also plan to check into Printing Express in Chilton to see their printing prices.

I realize that most people look at the invitation, write down the date and then throw them away, so I want something simple and inexpensive.


Fall Leaf Invite



Autumn Invitation

These two are pretty and fit with the fall theme, but we'll make the final decisions in a few months.