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This year, spice up your Christmas card by trying something new. Here are a few ideas to get you started….
1. Baby got back.
In the digital world, printers can do just about anything with the correct types and sizes of files. Send a card that is also printed on the back, either with an additional photo or a fun pattern.
2. Letter rip.
If you are one of those people who write a Christmas letter every year, combine it this year with your card. That way your friends and family will keep it all on one card. Let’s be honest, 8.5×11 laser paper just doesn’t display well with all of your other beautiful cards. This card can also be customized with the breed of your choice and over 15 colors!
3. Handmade Holidays.
Hand drawn illustrations are huge this year. It’s a little bit folksy, a little contemporary, and these cards are sure to give you the warm fuzzies as you sit by the fire drinking your hot chocolate staring at the 1000 + lights you just put on your tree.
4. Pretty as a picture.
Can’t decide on one photo? Go ahead, choose a few. However, don’t get carried away. While your friends and family will love your photo card, they don’t need to see (or care for that matter) about every Kodak moment you had in 2011. That’s what blogs are for…
5. To DIE for.
Die cuts are also rising in popularity in shapes of ornaments, frames, and vintage accents. It also stands out from the standard 5×7 Christmas card. How cute are these mittens? We are loving the needlepoint detail.
The first thing I look at when I arrive at a wedding is the ceremony program. It satisfies my curiosity about who’s who in the bridal party and sets the tone for the ceremony. Wedding programs have long been a staple for the wedding ceremonies, allowing guests to know the order of events and the attendants, as well as a note from the bride and groom. Few brides and grooms elect not to have programs, mostly for non-traditional weddings or weddings in locations (like the beach) where a program isn’t conducive to the environment or occasion. I’ve also seen some that are lengthy, telling everything from how the bride and groom met to the upcoming menu at the reception. The key to a good program is balance. Make sure they offer enough information but their also short enough to keep guests focused on the event.
At Oliver’s Twist, our programs range from $1.50-$4.00 ea. Obviously there are so many variables that make up the price. Metallic paper, color printing, ribbons, and folds are a few aspects that would increase the price. We do about 75% of programs of brides who purchase their invitations from us. Many times the programs are made to coordinate with the rest of the wedding stationery. For those of you planning a wedding, below is a common layout of a program. If you are being married in a church, the officiant will most likely give you an outline of how they usually perform ceremonies. Everything else is up to you!
First Page:
Second Page:
- Order of Wedding Ceremony
Include music selections and readings with who will be singing/reading
- Optional: Information about a receiving line. Ex.: At the conclusion of the ceremony, please remained seated and the bride and groom will return to dismiss by row.
Third Page:
- Wedding Party/Participants
Be sure to include officiant, parents, grandparents, greeters, flower girl/ring bearer, ushers, musicians.
Fourth Page:
- In Memory Section with Grandparents/Close family members are listed who have passed away
- Thank you message from the bride and groom
- Address from the bride and groom
- Optional: Directions to the reception
The next post will include some of the programs we have done lately! We hope this helps!
Once again we will be participating in the Ritz-Charles/Indianapolis Monthly Bridal Show this Sunday from 11-3. We’ve been working hard on some new displays/favors that we can’t wait to take to the show. Since this is our only bridal show of the year, we go all out!
