Frequently Asked Files by alliecarrie41

Don't you feel like you get asked the same things over and over again on the boards?  You want to help a fellow knottie, but are too lazy to search through your pictures and files and folders to get what they are looking for?  Well, I do... so here are my "FAFs" that I hope might be useful for you with your planning.  GL!  ~alliecarrie41

Catholic Program - this is my program.  It is a style called "church-fold" which means it's one 8.5X11 page folded so it meets in the middle.  I had a mass (and no, there is no such thing as a "full mass" it's either a mass or it isn't) and no 'extras' (unity candle, flowers to Mother Mary, etc.) so here you have it.  Double-sided, printed on linen cardstock, folded, glued ribbon around the middle a bit off-center, then tied with raffia.  It was a bit of an ordeal, but I love them.  Supplies from Michaels. 

 

Jewlery - what did you wear with your dress?  I wore Maggie Sottero Rhianna Royale in champagne/light gold.  It's not the easiest color to match.  Most pearls will not match, don't even try.  I lucked out since my DH bought me a beautiful blingy necklace that I sported in gold, champagne/citrus, clear/diamond.  

 

Water Bottle Labels - I would up not doing these, but created just in case.  Monograms are easily made in PowerPoint.  Don't waste money getting one made; you can do it and it's so much more fun and meaningful when you DIY!

Menu Card - printed on left-over stationary from my invitations so everything matched! 

Invitations - "two thousand and or no and?"  "at four o'clock or no at?"  "honour/honor?"  Etiquette and personal preference play a role in your invitations; here was my take.  

 

STDs - Vistaprint baby.  Customize them for a few bucks extra and make them yours.  Search online for 80% off or similar coupons... they save more than the "free" offers.  Large-size magnets fit perfectly into standard card envelopes, and with a small insert still weigh in under the regular stamp price.  Did my photoshare cards and direction card inserts through here as well with same monograms. (image2) (image3)

 

DJ/Music - to play or not to play?  I had a very particular thing going on for my wedding, so I didn't allow as much artistic freedom as most.  Here was my list. 

 

POTF - wrote myself, personal info ommitted.  You can use as template but I highly recommend writing your own as well... again, making the ceremony and wedding YOUR OWN is very important. 

 

Bridal Shower Bingo & Triva - created and used for my friend's wedding.  Personalize and make your own.