How to make wedding program fans

How to make wedding program fans. When I first heard about this type of program I have to admit I thought it sounded a bit of a faff, but at the time I had visions of those folded fans that used to make as a child!

rogram fans work really well when your wedding is in a hot climate, last summer I was at a wedding where the bride had chosen this program and they looked lovely. However only the women used them, the men passed them to their partners or just placed them on the side. So the lesson from that is - do you need to make one for everyone? Think about whether the men will appreciate this type of fan, you may be better off having a fan for the women and a plain card - same design for the men but less work!

Program fans can be either strips of card held together with a ribbon or the card with what looks like a large ice lolly stick as the handle.

How to make wedding program fans at home, for the strips fan, you will need colored card, a hole punch and ribbon. Design the program on the computer, if you want the fan to have alternate colors then have a color sheet for the first piece and for each section. A good way to organize this is to have different details on each section. Names and date on the first, followed by readings by, songs, and names of the wedding party, plus any other details you want your guests to have. When you have printed the card, cut each section out and hole punch at the bottom, collate all the pieces for a fan and then tie with ribbon. As you will need to have fairly hard card you may want to take these to a printer to print rather than breaking your own printer!

The more simple and easier design is the card with a stick attached as the handle, you may want to curve the edges of the card to make it look more decorative, print the details, the same as the previous fan design and then glue to the sticks. I would use ribbon to decorate the stick otherwise it looks too plain. If you choose this design you have more room for the wedding program details and could even include a photograph of the two of you.

Just incase your creative edge has left you I have found some great wedding program fans where all you have to do is type the words that you want displayed and they do the rest. The price quoted is for 100 fans!

How to make wedding menus

During my time working in hotels I put together a lot of wedding menus, so my first tip has to be - check with your venue, will they do them for you? You may find that they will for a corporate dinner but don't for a wedding, mainly due to color being so important at weddings. You will find that they have a standard menu cover that will probably have the venue name on, have a look at them and see if you would be happy to have them on your tables. If the color is not right for you then ask if they will print the inserts, this will leave you with just the cover to do.

When you are making your own wedding menus think about your tables, how many menus will you need? I would have 2 per table of 10, not everyone is going to look at them and then you will not detract from the centerpiece or other decorations.

A folded A4 card works well, you can use artwork from your invitations, or plain color card with menu, the date and your names printed, or you could have a picture that adds to your theme. To add an extra color you can tie the menu with a color ribbon. Recently I have noticed more and more people are having black and white photographs printed on the covers, which is a fun addition to the table decor.

If your wedding menu is for the buffet table, it would be worth having A4 or even A3 sized card with the details of the dishes. Have copies at the beginning and also spaced through the buffet tables. You may want to have a starters menu and then a mains menu at the appropriate points otherwise you could end up delaying your guests as they read what is on offer.

My advice would be to keep it simple and keep it fit for purpose, how to make wedding menus is by telling your guests what they are going to eat!

Make your own wedding items!

Make your own wedding items can be enough to tip the balance from a sane well organised bride-to-be to one that is stressed to the max! The best way to avoid this is to be honest with yourself on what you are good at and what are your patience levels! Sticking 300 mini bows onto boxes can be very frustrating, if not just plain depressing. Where do you start? My way would be to ask all of your friends and relatives if they would mind helping with a few craft projects for your wedding. Invite them all round for snacks and drinks, the more the merrier! Get them involved in your ideas and they will get caught up in the wedding fever. What talents do they have? Ask away and you will be amazed at how many people want to help and be involved.

Invitations are a great place to start, you could set up a mini production line in your kitchen, one to stick the bows(don't give me that job!), one in charge of the printer, one to write all of the envelopes - choose the one with the best handwriting - you get the picture, the more helpers the quicker this will get done.

How to make wedding invitations

How to make cheap wedding invitations with some glue and your printer is a fairly easy way to save yourself some money in your wedding budget. For the picture on the invitation you have lots to choose from.

You could have old photos of you both, either as children or when you first met, with the classic line "Guess who is getting married?" underneath.

A photograph or drawing of where you are getting married if it is a more formal wedding, a caricature of you both if you are having a fun relaxed wedding.

Or you could have photos of flowers, confetti, wedding rings, wedding cake, the list is endless.

Make sure you print the photograph using the right photographic paper for your printer, maximise the paper by fitting as many copies as you can on one sheet.

Use your printer to print out the wording for the front of the card and the insert, again maximise the paper!

When you have all your bits, you need to stick them onto your card, you can buy ready folded blank cards which are great, and normally come with all the envelopes. Definately shop around as you can pay more for the blanks if they are labelled with wedding rather than just a blank card - but there will be no difference.

To stick the photo and the words onto the card I would recommend using glue dots or foam craft pads if you want a 3d effect, this way you avoid messy glue spillages!

Beach Weddings

There are few places on this planet as a source of inspiration for our beaches. The endless ebb and flow of water, shellfish tucked into the sand, sunlight dancing on water, and the horizon that seems to last forever - it is absolutely intoxicating and romantic. Many couples decide that a beach wedding is the prefect way to start their married life.

If you set your heart to marry on the beach you'll need to plan carefully to make your day as perfect as you imagine. First, you must select a beach for wedding perfect location. There are many stunning beaches in the world where it is possible and legal to get married. Stretching in the world of classical locations in Florida, Hawaii, California and the Caribbean by far the deserted beaches in Australia and tropical paradise in Fiji or the Cook Islands. Many destinations around the world offer at the top or cliff overlooking the ocean marriages - where you can marry outside overlooking the beach, but with facilities and comfort of a private villa or hotel. Santorini in Greece and the Amalfi coast in Italy are a couple of excellent examples of this type of beach-style weddings.

Things to consider are heat - the largest number of beach destinations marriage can become very hot - especially in mid day. On many beaches that face west May it be convenient to have your marriage just before sunset - which will reduce the heat factor and also make a spectacular backdrop for the romantic ceremony and wedding photos.

Many couples decide to go to paradise beach resorts that offer weddings and ceremonies while combining their honeymoon. Often, these stations will have a beautiful region kiosk or set aside for weddings near the beach. Often, married in a city near the beach reduced some problems that may arise with a ceremony on the sand. Often, hotels will have private beaches to marry on so you can get privacy. Furthermore, they will have facilities - like the shade, drinks, etc. which will make the ceremony will be good for everyone. These stations can provide reception on a beautiful terrace - photos of marriage, but can still be taken onto the beach. Many stations also offer ceremonies taking place on the beach and reception facilities.

For a ceremony on the beach you can make beautiful decorations to make the day truly special. It is wise to use a local expert Wedding Planner to help it and the legal - in many places, there are some really talented wedding planners who can create beautiful beach wedding decorations - but it is often possible to organize everything yourself. Planning to wear what is important - light fabrics are essential - for both bride and groom and guests. Flat shoes - not always popular with customers - is also essential. Do not forget to have plenty of fluids to keep everyone updated.

Jewish wedding

A Jewish wedding is one of the cornerstones of the Jewish life cycle and as with all religions, is a great cause for celebration. Although there are many laws and traditions associated with the wedding itself, other rituals take place in the weeks leading up to the big day.

The wedding itself can be held on any day of the week apart from during the Jewish Sabbath, which runs from sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday, or on major Jewish festivals such as the Day of Atonement or Jewish New Year (when Jews are required to refrain from work). In the UK, Sunday is the most popular day for Jewish weddings to be held - in countries such as the US it is also common for weddings to be held on Saturday night after the Sabbath (this is more popular in the winter when Sabbath ends early). Ultra-Orthodox couples often hold ceremonies on weekdays.

Significance of the number seven

Number seven important in the Jewish wedding - seven glasses of wine and drank during the rituals and celebrations afterwards. This is because God created the world in seven days and in that, the bride is figuratively building the walls, several new home.

During the service, the bride and groom to drink the first of seven glasses of wine, and a few prayers were said for a couple of binding together. One of the most important parts is giving the ring. The ring must belong to itself, the groom - must not be borrowed - and must be a complete circle without pause, to emphasize hope for harmonious marriage, and must be plain without stones or decoration. This is not a condition for the groom wears a wedding ring, but many people do. As with other religions, the ring is the best man held until it is time to groom that the bride is ga. When the groom give the bride the ring he recites the following verse:

Here you are consecrated to me with this ring according to the laws of Moses and Israel.

During the ceremony, the officiator of the service, usually Master, will make speech about the couple and bless them as they begin their new life together. This service also includes prayer, is usually sung Cantor, sadness about Jewish people and the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem. As the engagement ceremony, Jews, remember that even on their luck to the marriage, they still Remember this, and the fact that other sad events have occurred in Jewish history, and to pay respect to those who have suffered.

The ceremony ends


The ceremony ends with the breaking of glass by the groom, who is also connected to the memory of the destruction of the Temples. Many people joke that the breaking of glass also symbolizes recently married a new man will always be able to put his foot down! When the broken glass, congregants will convey their congratulations to the couple.

After that, it is traditional for the newlyweds to spend some time alone, together in a special room before greeting his guests. As with all communities and religions, such as Jews to film their wedding and take photos, and often it was done between the ceremony and wedding party. Sometimes, especially in the case of evening weddings, official photographs will be taken before the ceremony to make the best use of time available.

Bachelor Party Do's & Don'ts

Whether you're the bride, the planning of a party or a guest, it is good to know the "rules" of fun, friendship-filled pre-Wedding Fete is known as bachelor party. If you need to know some basics of bachelor party, start here.

Do's Make sure that everyone is invited to the bachelor bash is invited to the wedding. But do not worry about the invitation of all women on your wedding guest list to your girls night.

Make sure that your fiance's female relatives are invited, even if you are sure that they will not participate. If you do not want them to feel obliged to attend, you or your fiance can tactfully let them know that the decline does not hurt your feelings.

Are you looking for group rates - for food, entertainment, wellness tips and so on. Many companies offer such discounts.

Find out who is doing the planning and how you can help. This is true whether you're the bride, a bridesmaid or a guest. Typically, the maid of honor plans the bachelor party, but it's appropriate for the bridesmaids to help out, and for the bride to help with the guest list, if asked.


Now Don't

Don't organize this party too close to the date of marriage, unless a relative, a close friend of the bride who lives 3000 miles away should simply be there - and it can not fly until just before marriage. If so, a plan for two days before the big day, not before nightfall. Even better, if possible, a plan for a week or two before marriage, if there is the slightest chance of injury (a ski trip, whitewater rafting), leave several weeks.


Don't plan anything that will embarrass the bride so much she'll be upset or angry. A stripper is fine if you're sure the bride will laugh and enjoy the act. Forcing her to take the stage with a bunch of Chippendale dancers just because she's had one (or two or three) too many champagne cocktails may be seen as cruel when she recovers from her hangover. So we hope you will have a wonderful bachelor party.

Getting married is going to be one of the most important times in your life and like all brides you want to look and feel special for your wedding day.

The proposal has taken place, the date of the wedding has been set and the search for the dream dress has only just begun.

What style and what colour to choose is daunting enough and as exciting as it all is the hardest hurdle is going to be the price of that dress you have often pictured yourself in walking down the aisle while the man of our dreams is waiting for you.

With dresses that cost almost if not more than the honeymoon or could quite easily cover the cost of the reception choosing your dress wisely could be one of the hardest albeit the most exciting thing you will do for a long time.

You may have considered going down the second hand route where it is possible to purchase designer dresses that have been worn only once in a fashion show or somebody has sold it back to the shop to be re-bought!

Wedding Dress from Charity Shops

Secondhand wedding dress shops are popping up in most towns within the UK and are being very popular with the budge wise bride to be.

Secondhand, or used, wedding dresses are easy to find from charity shops, online auctions, dress agencies and online bridal stores.

Shops are now available that sell used designer dresses. These could have been used in a fashion show or as display models and are then considered second hand.

On looking for a second hand wedding dress take extra time to look it over for stains and snags. Remember this dress will have been worn and those with long trains and full skirts will have been dragged along the floor by the previous bride.

Check that if needed, it can be dry cleaned or if a stain is too bad you could disguise the markings with beads and/or crystals.

If the second hand dress you intend to buy says one size, you need to take into consideration that it may well have been altered before and will therefore not be a true size that is stated on any tags.

If you are intending to buy a dress before you have had a chance to try it on, don’t be scared to ask the buyer as many questions as you feel is important because once you have purchased the dress ‘as seen’, chances are it will be unlikely you will see a return of your money if the dress is no good for you.

Bargains are there to be found and even if you do buy and wear a second hand dress for your wedding, it will still be one of the happiest days of you life whether you are wearing a dress that cost you £100 or £10,000!