Comments on: Keepsake or convenient fan – does it matter?

By: Twistie

Twistie — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:16:26 +0000

I can’t believe how much paper I saved having a picnic wedding in the woods! LOL!

Of course, back then save the date notices weren’t done. Still, no programs, no seating charts, no place cards. The ceremony was civil, so there were no religious traditions that needed explaining to the guests.

We just had simple one-piece invites and thank you notes. Oh, and we covered the picnic tables with white butcher paper for a more festive look and easier clean up.

Of course, how much paper you use does depend a lot on what sort of wedding you’re having! Someone having a country club wedding, for instance, wouldn’t be able to get away with using that little paper.

By: Never teh Bride

Never teh Bride — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:15:23 +0000

I’ve found them to be so helpful when attending religious weddings where I am not familiar with the ins and outs of the ceremony. Then I don’t have to worry about when to sit, stand, etc.

By: IdoIdo

IdoIdo — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:59:34 +0000

I like the idea of having an ‘agenda’ as such. At work we have these for conferences so why not for a wedding.
Example: 4pm Reception, 5.30 Cutting of the Cake, 7.30 First Dance.
I like the idea of keeping the guests informed but dont wish to seem like a dragon bride!!

By: Dataceptionist

Dataceptionist — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:17:05 +0000

We call those “programs” the Order of Service, and they’re quite common here (Oz) as keepsakes in addition to your invite.

By: Never teh Bride

Never teh Bride — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:27:29 +0000

That’s a wonderful idea, patient one.

By: patient one

patient one — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:50:39 +0000

I went to a more casual wedding last year. Instead of assigned seating they had assigned tables. Guests walked in and viewed a pegboard with number 1 to 7. Under each number was the guests names. But, they were fee to arrange themselves at the table however they whished.

I like the freedom this offers, plus you save paper by not having place namcards.

Invitations-yes
Save the Date and Responses-Email versions
Programs-yes

By: Never teh Bride

Never teh Bride — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:16:46 +0000

I’m with you there, Style Graduate! Though I do love the save-the-date magnets friends of mine made up!

By: Style Graduate

Style Graduate — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:01:12 +0000

“There are the invitations and the various bits of paper that cushion the invitations, the save-the-date cards, the reply cards, the little notecards one sees at receptions, table numbers, seating cards, and thank you cards. And some brides and grooms also (ta da) print wedding programs.”

Actually, a lot of these can easily be cut out. I plan to have bare-bones (but still elegant) invitations. Save-the-date cards are a relatively recent development, and most weddings can easily do without. You can do away with all the reception frou-frou by not having assigned seating (although I understand if people choose not to go this route) and I’ve never like programs anyway. So that leaves invitations and thank you cards, which cuts down on cost significantly!

By: Chaeriste

Chaeriste — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:49:48 +0000

We did a program, but it wasn’t my idea. It was my lovely friend’s, and she handled the whole thing. She made a 2-sided, one 1/2 sheet program and it was very nice. It’s all a matter of taste.