Let The Games Begin!

The summer Olympics are in full swing and who isn't inspired by watching!? These athletes are seriously amazing! To get even more into the spirit of the 2012 Olympics, why not embrace them and add touches of Going for the Gold at your wedding or special event?

{Olympic Party :: Image via Project Nursery}

{Olympic Party :: Image via Hostess with the Mostess}

Lawn Games

Summer is the perfect time to host events outside! Lawn games are always a hit and keep your guests entertained, even if they are just watching. If you want your party to go on for hours provide games for your guests to play! Our personal favorite lawn game, Corn Hole. To add an Olympic twist, create a bracket and have medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd! {Gold chocolate coins perhaps!?}

{Cornhole :: Image via Style me Pretty}

{image via Glendalough Manor Bride}

{Images via :: Horse Shoe Sign: Prepare to Wed, Horse Shoe Couple: via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Lawn Bowling: Restoration Hardware, Football Bean Bag Toss: Ali Harper Photography via Style Me Pretty, Silouette Bean Bag Toss: Pinterest, Croquet Bridal Party: Pinterest, Chalkboard: Vitalic Photo via Style Me Pretty, Croquet Set: via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Bocce: Southern Weddings}

Adding personal touches to your event really makes it memorable. There are no rights and wrongs when it comes to planning your day so have fun with it!

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-Abby

Wedding Programs :: Do I need one?

Deciding if you need a wedding program or not is 100% up to the bride and groom. Programs are a chance to really be fun and creative or elegant and traditional. They really add that extra special touch to your wedding day! They are a welcome addition to your wedding ceremony and provide your guests with an overview of how the ceremony and or reception will proceed, is a chance to introduce your wedding party {so grandma isn't talking during the ceremony asking who each groomsmen and bridesmaid are!}, say a special thank you, or honor family & friends.

Do I need a program for every single guest?

Chances are no, especially if your head count includes children. If you are planning on having your programs set out on chairs or church pews for your guests plan on every other seat, couples can share. If you are offering a more unique style of program, like a fan, typically we would recommend one per guest. That way each guest can actually use the fan. Having your photographer take a photo of your guests using their fans is also a fun photo op! {don't forget to order and set a couple programs aside for yourself to keep!}

What do I put on my program?

Wedding programs are a great place to include personal comments and information about the history of the couple or to explain any specific religious or cultural aspects of the ceremony. Your program can be as simple or as detailed as you wish. It can be a single page or an entire brochure, it’s up to you! The program is a great place to express your personality and have some fun. Programs can include a list of the music that will be played before, during and after the ceremony, and even the lyrics to songs played. It’s a good place to share a poem that has special meaning to the couple, or a favorite quotation or bible verse. A good general guideline to follow is to start with an introduction, then list the ceremony order, the wedding party and their relationship to the couple, and close with a note of thanks.

We offer a Wedding Program Guide on our website that is a downloadable PDF that has wording and suggested items to include, as well as a sample layout.

We offer several styles of programs {tall, folding, fan, 5x7} as well as a custom option, so you are sure to find something that fits your needs and budget if you decide a program is a good fit for your event!

 Tall Program

{our Tall Wedding Programs are 4x9 & can be printed on the front & back :: pricing starts at just $0.99!}

 

 

 

 

Folding Program

{our Folding Wedding Programs are a 4x9 folded card with front, back, & inside printing :: pricing starts at just $1.69!}

Fan Paddle Program

{our Fan Programs are 5x7 when folded and offer printing on the front & back :: pricing starting at just $1.79!}

Custom Wedding Program

{this program was a Custom Order. It is a 5x7 folded program with rounded corners. Tickets were stapled inside for guests to use at the couple's photo booth!}

We personally love wedding programs and love when couples get creative and show off their personality!

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-Abby

Real Wedding :: Courtney & Jason

Courtney & Jason got married June 30, 2012 outside at Shady Oaks Farm in Cottage Grove, Oregon. {see Courtney's bridal shower here} If anyone knows Oregon in June you'll know that the weather is not dependable, and unfortunately while wedding setup was taking place, it poured. It was pretty stressful trying to decide what to do - but rain or shine, the wedding must go on! The wedding was set for 6 o'clock and around 5 the weather cleared up and even a hint of sunshine came out and the stressful morning turned into a beautiful afternoon for a wedding!

I had the pleasure of creating Courtney & Jason's wedding invitations and helping set up decor on their wedding day. Courtney is very classic/rustic-chic/vintage-antique/timeless. Her wedding colors were gray & yellow with natural elements of burlap, wood, and wildflowers. The wedding was exactly Courtney (& Jason).

The Invites

For their invites they choose a natural linen paper with gray and yellow ink. The set was wrapped in a doily with a burlap band, held closed with a petite yellow ribbon with a custom monogrammed tag hanging down, tied with a bow. Everything matched the event theme perfectly and the invites set the tone for what guests could expect at the wedding. This invite set was a custom order with rounded corners & additional embellishments.

 

The Ceremony

The ceremony was sweet & personal, Courtney's brother Nick officiated. The isle was lined with mason jars hanging from shepherds hooks wrapped in burlap and ribbon. The backdrop was a beautiful clematis covered arbor with a backdrop of burlap.

{the MOB, Debbi, escorted by her sons Tony & Nick :: Courtney & her father Steve}

{Courtney & Jason after they said I Do!}

{The centerpieces were an eclectic mix of old vases and bottles filled with a beautiful mix of flowers all stacked on and around a wood round on a burlap square that was overlapping a gray tablecloth}

{I love this picture - totally captured the fun moment of smashing cake into the grooms face}

{instead of a traditional wedding cake, Courtney & Jason offered guests a full range of sweets including cupcakes, cookies, brownies, bars, and cheesecake all displayed on a mix of new and old cake plates & platters. It was a beautiful set up - & delicious! (I think I had one of everything!)}

The day may have started off rainy, but in the end you couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The wedding was beautiful and Courtney & Jason got to celebrate their love with family and friends. Congratulations C&J - I'm so happy that I was able to be a part of this special event! Wishing you guys all the happiness in the world!

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-Abby

CD Wedding Favors

Music sets moods & music sparks memories. Hours are spent selecting the right songs for each moment of your event - why not share this music with your guests!? By creating a personalized cd favor for your guests to take home, they'll be able to relive the the fun memories of your event with each song played.
At Monogram Wedding we offer complete personalization to create a one of a kind CD favor that your guests will enjoy for years to come. We offer CD or DVD sleeves, CD or DVD Labels, or printed CD or DVD. Our sleeves are 5" x 5" and are the perfect pocket for holding your disc. These sleeves also fit perfectly into our square mailing envelopes if you wish to mail a DVD invitation or to really package up your favor. Getting creative and adding ribbon always adds that extra touch.

Our sleeves are made from 110lb white cover stock - they are smooth to the touch and sturdy for protecting your disc. Our disc labels are a flat gloss sticker that come cut and ready for you to peel and stick to any standard CD or DVD. If you choose a printed disc we print your artwork directly to a CD or DVD, whichever you choose; this product looks like a standard CD or DVD you would purchase from a store.

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Photo CD or DVD Favors

We also offer photo CD favors which are the perfect way of showing off your beautiful photos! Another unique idea is to use your wedding photos and customize the sleeve & disc into a unique thank you card that you would mail your guests after the wedding. Your guests will be wowed with the thoughtfulness of creating such a unique thank you.

{Photo Favors}

{Photo Favors}

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Our name may be MonogramWedding, but that doesn't mean that we can't assist you with any special event in your life. Whether it be a birthday, baby shower, or bar mitzvah - all of our products can be 100% customized to create the perfect paper product for your event!

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-Abby