Fan Wedding Programs
From LoveToKnow Weddings
Fan wedding programs are a fun and unique way to add a special touch to your ceremony, and they can be used in several different ways as both practical and unusual choices.
The Fun of Fan Wedding Programs
Everyone desires something a bit different to make their special day stand out from the crowd. The bridal salons and magazines you will be surrounding yourself with during the months of your engagement more than likely cover one or two trends over and over again. Fan styles, on the other hand, are a great option for unique wedding programs, providing an opportunity to do something simple and individual without a lot of work.
If you are getting married outdoors in warm weather, they can also bonus as a functional fan for your guests as they watch your nuptials. Friends and family can cool off and have an elegant program to read at the same time.
Lastly, fan programs can help introduce the theme of a wedding, such as an Asian-inspired ceremony or other ethnic-focused celebration. The most important thing is to be creative and allow your own style to show through, so the wedding is all about you and not a magazine idea or local printing house.
Different Styles For Your Programs
Asian Inspired Fan Programs
If you are having an Asian wedding or would like to model your decorations and food off this region of the world, a simple Japanese-inspired fan style can make the perfect ceremony program. A die cut fan can be ordered through many print shops, or even made yourself with some simple purchases from your local craft or scrapbooking store.
Once you have the basic fan shape, the name of the couple as well as the marriage date should be printed on the outside. Then, ceremony details and reception directions can be on the layers beneath. Fasten your program together with a tassel or ribbon so it can easily “fan out” for a quick read.
Stick Fan Programs
Heart shaped wedding ceremony programs are another easy way to create the fan style. Simply shape a piece of cardstock into a fan shape. Some desktop publishing programs such as Microsoft Word feature a heart shaped stencil so you can type pertinent ceremony info into the heart to ensure you have the correct size of surface area before cutting. Then glue the hearts onto wooden handles or Popsicle sticks to finish the look.
A simple stick fan, as described above, can also be created in a square shape and then embellished with a full color photo of the happy couple. You can also add your favorite scripture verse, inspirational quote, or special thank you to the fans before handing them out.
Displaying Your Fans
Some couples choose to place a fan at each seat before guests arrive to ensure everyone receives one. Others spread them out on a display table or arrange them in a decorative bowl or vase so they form a classy shape. However you choose to display your fan programs, do it in such a way to fit the ambiance of your wedding – perhaps distributed by ushers for a more formal occasion, or placed within the guest’s reach at a casual affair.
Creating Your Fan Programs
Since you will surely have plenty of tasks to complete before the big day, consider asking a friend or family member to make the fan wedding programs for you. This is the perfect job for a teenage relative who would like to be involved in the preparations. Put her in charge of programs and the guest book, and she will feel she’s playing an important part in your life.
Utilizing other people may also come as an advantage because they may have an exceptionally creative idea or vision you otherwise wouldn’t have thought of. You may love the end result even more than if you had done it yourself.
Fan wedding programs can be a pleasant and practical alternative to classic program designs. By choosing a themed shape and planning the program design carefully, you can use this unique type of program as a memorable option with ease.
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