Canadian Brides!!!!!!!!!

[tamandrob]

Janet- I love your program fans awesome job!!!! And such a great idea 2 in 1!

 

Camy- I got mine at best buy awhile ago, but that is where I get most of our electronics! You could always check flyers and see if any are on sale too.

[kat2012]

you can buy used off like Kijiji,, or you can buy new in Apple Store, WalMart, Best Buy... I think now it sells everywhere
 

Originally Posted by Camy47 

Random question...but does anyone know the best place to buy an iPod in Canada? My resort says we need to put our ceremony music on an iPod and I'm probably the only person left in Canada that doesn't own one! haha. I know nothing about them....

 

[hatfiehm]

Janet, I love your program fans!  do you have a pic of the text or a template you could share?  I am not sure exactly what I want to include in programs. I was thinking of skipping them...but I like yours better than the flower petal shaped ones I have seen!

 

 

[torilynnsmith]

WOW! I LOVE these.  I have seen program fans before but these are by far the nicest I have seen!!!! I have to ask what font your names are in on the back of your programs?  These are so so nice.  Something I crossed off my DIY list that now I want to add back on!!!!

Originally Posted by Janet1480 

so ladies, i assembled one of my programs tonight....what do you think?

 

I really wanted palm fans but as much as i loved them, we dont have room to bring 35 palm fans so i decided to have my program multi purpose as a fan and make them myself.....

 

comments/opinions?

 

front of program/fan

 

Back of Program

 

 

Open

 

These are the unassembled pages so you can see what the design looks like for each sheet

 

If you really dont care I would say check out ebay or kijiji and pick up a used one for nothing.  Another option is Costco has them often for a little bit less than elsewhere and walmart and just about anywhere sells them now.  Just get a small one if you aren't planning to be a big ipod user (I dont have one anymore, FI has his... I just dont use it the same as I used to) and then you'll save yourself some money!!

Originally Posted by Camy47 

Random question...but does anyone know the best place to buy an iPod in Canada? My resort says we need to put our ceremony music on an iPod and I'm probably the only person left in Canada that doesn't own one! haha. I know nothing about them....

 

[Janet1480]

I'm going to try a few things tonight...i was thinking of attaching a small pink ribbon at the bottom with a little organza bag (white) that would have a couple of seashells in it for our shell ceremony. I want to see what it looks like first though.  i dont want to take away from the fans/programs
 

Originally Posted by kat2012 

LOL, that is a great idea! I would definitely leave them open

Are you attaching some ribbon to them too?

I dont I would ever have patience to do that  

 

 

My best friend (also my man of honor) is a graphic designer so he templated it for me in photoshop. I input all the info. I will definitely share a closer image of the individual cards....actually better yet i will just upload the file for you. I will do it from home tonight as i dont have access to the file from my work laptio ...and thank you! a lot of work to put them together but i'm thinking it was worth it
 

Originally Posted by amjohnson 

Janet, I love your programs! Do you mind if I ask what program you used for them? Did you do them yourself and print them at home? Could we see a closer shot of what you put on your pages?

Awesome Job! 

 

 

walmart actually sells them pretty cheap....i bought one the other day for the ceremony music for my resort since i keep all my music on my iphone which doubles as my ipod
 

Originally Posted by Camy47 

Random question...but does anyone know the best place to buy an iPod in Canada? My resort says we need to put our ceremony music on an iPod and I'm probably the only person left in Canada that doesn't own one! haha. I know nothing about them....

 

Thank you! no problem, when i get home tonight I will upload the file so you can see the text and design up close I have never seen the flower petal ones?
 

Originally Posted by hatfiehm 

Janet, I love your program fans!  do you have a pic of the text or a template you could share?  I am not sure exactly what I want to include in programs. I was thinking of skipping them...but I like yours better than the flower petal shaped ones I have seen!

 

 

 

awwwwwwww Thanks Tori. I wasnt sure i wanted a program either but because i wanted fans but didnt want to lug the palm fans i figured this would be a good compromise. I'm happy with the feedback so i will invest the time it will take to complete them My best friend is a graphic designer so he actually purchased the font for me....i cant remember what its called. I will check at home where i have the file (i'm at work). If you are considering something like this the binding is a "chicago screw" you can find them in any hardware store. They are similar to the screws you would use in a scrapbook.

Originally Posted by torilynnsmith 

WOW! I LOVE these.  I have seen program fans before but these are by far the nicest I have seen!!!! I have to ask what font your names are in on the back of your programs?  These are so so nice.  Something I crossed off my DIY list that now I want to add back on!!!!

 

If you really dont care I would say check out ebay or kijiji and pick up a used one for nothing.  Another option is Costco has them often for a little bit less than elsewhere and walmart and just about anywhere sells them now.  Just get a small one if you aren't planning to be a big ipod user (I dont have one anymore, FI has his... I just dont use it the same as I used to) and then you'll save yourself some money!!

 

 

[JayKay]

I always order directly from the apple online store.

 

http://www.apple.com/ca/ipod/

 

Originally Posted by Camy47 

Random question...but does anyone know the best place to buy an iPod in Canada? My resort says we need to put our ceremony music on an iPod and I'm probably the only person left in Canada that doesn't own one! haha. I know nothing about them....

 

[Janet1480]

Hi Ladies

 

I couldnt upload the final file to bdw because its WAY too big of a file! so i cropped up the pics i had taken. Some of them arent clear so i will list the text for you I print 2 up on an 8.5 x 11 sheet and i print with crop marks so its easier to cut and i can make sure they are all the same size, then i cut! there are 10 pieces total including the front and back cover so its 5 printed sheets total per program. I use a heavier weight cover stock paper as well. then i hole punch (the hoel is also printed so i punch the same spot everytime lol) and then i assemble with the chicago screw.

if you have any other questions i'd be glad to help

 

in order:

 

 

Front Cover

 

page 1, 2 and 3 blocked with fun beach decals so the last names of our family and friends is protected. the first page is the members of the bridal party and the 2nd and 3rd pages are the order of events.

Page 4:

 

page 5 is a letter to our guests and wedding party...it says:

To our guests; we can’t thank you enough for being here to share in one of the most important days in our life. This experience wouldn’t be the same without your presence and support. It means so much that you have travelled so far to share in these moments with us. We can’t express our gratitude enough!

A special thank you to our wedding party; you have showed us so much love and support and our wedding experience has been wonderful because of each and every one of you. Your support and love will never be forgotten and we know we have lifetime friends in all of you. We love you all!

 

Page 6 a note to our parents...its says:

To our parents; there are no words to express our love and thanks. We are here today because of you. You taught us to love and respect and the morals it takes to build a solid foundation in a relationship which will lead to a lifetime of love in our marriage. For that, we can’t thank you enough. We love you with all our hearts.

  

page 7 an explanation about the sand ceremony...it says:

Each container represents the separate journeys we once were on. They also represent our own sets of friends and families; that until today were apart from each other.

When we will blend the sand together, it represents all our lives joined as one. Our once solitary journeys have become one of companionship, as they set forth on a single path together into our future. Our friends and family are as one as well. We will now share those who are a part of our lives as we walk hand-in-hand along the path of our marriage.

 

 

page 8: 

Back Cover:

 

[Cynlee143]

Janet you are one talented woman!! I love the message written to your guests and bridal party! For your cocktail party after the reception are you guys just heading to one of the bars at the resort? Or did you have to reserve the an area for cocktail party?

[Janet1480]

Thanks Cynlee

We are actually having the cocktail party on the beach and it was included in the package i chose with my resort. They will have open shelf bar and appetizers as well
 

Originally Posted by Cynlee143 

Janet you are one talented woman!! I love the message written to your guests and bridal party! For your cocktail party after the reception are you guys just heading to one of the bars at the resort? Or did you have to reserve the an area for cocktail party?

 

[bride6262]

WOW!! Those are amazing!! you did such a beautiful job!
 

Originally Posted by Janet1480 

Hi Ladies

 

I couldnt upload the final file to bdw because its WAY too big of a file! so i cropped up the pics i had taken. Some of them arent clear so i will list the text for you I print 2 up on an 8.5 x 11 sheet and i print with crop marks so its easier to cut and i can make sure they are all the same size, then i cut! there are 10 pieces total including the front and back cover so its 5 printed sheets total per program. I use a heavier weight cover stock paper as well. then i hole punch (the hoel is also printed so i punch the same spot everytime lol) and then i assemble with the chicago screw.

if you have any other questions i'd be glad to help

 

in order:

 

 

Front Cover

 

page 1, 2 and 3 blocked with fun beach decals so the last names of our family and friends is protected. the first page is the members of the bridal party and the 2nd and 3rd pages are the order of events.

Page 4:

 

page 5 is a letter to our guests and wedding party...it says:

To our guests; we can’t thank you enough for being here to share in one of the most important days in our life. This experience wouldn’t be the same without your presence and support. It means so much that you have travelled so far to share in these moments with us. We can’t express our gratitude enough!

A special thank you to our wedding party; you have showed us so much love and support and our wedding experience has been wonderful because of each and every one of you. Your support and love will never be forgotten and we know we have lifetime friends in all of you. We love you all!

 

Page 6 a note to our parents...its says:

To our parents; there are no words to express our love and thanks. We are here today because of you. You taught us to love and respect and the morals it takes to build a solid foundation in a relationship which will lead to a lifetime of love in our marriage. For that, we can’t thank you enough. We love you with all our hearts.

  

page 7 an explanation about the sand ceremony...it says:

Each container represents the separate journeys we once were on. They also represent our own sets of friends and families; that until today were apart from each other.

When we will blend the sand together, it represents all our lives joined as one. Our once solitary journeys have become one of companionship, as they set forth on a single path together into our future. Our friends and family are as one as well. We will now share those who are a part of our lives as we walk hand-in-hand along the path of our marriage.

 

 

page 8: 

Back Cover: