Program and Menu Help!

mslgirl Posted: Dec 15, 2006 09:09 AM

Program and Menu Help!

I know this topic has probably been covered a ton of times, but I really need some help getting together my programs and menus. I'm undecided on DIY or having someone do them. I wouldn't mind getting someone to do them but have no idea where to go and don't want to spend a lot of money on these. For those who did DIY, where did you find the paper, template, etc., and how hard was it? Any help would be great!

dante31300 Posted: Dec 15, 2006 09:59 AM

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Yes I ditto this request. Does anyone have templates they can share?

libby2595 Posted: Dec 15, 2006 10:13 AM

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let's start with:

what kind of programs do you want?

bi fold
tri fold
fan
z fold

then we can work from there.

no. they aren't hard to make. first we need to know what kind of set-up you're thinking about

eta: layered program... thanks kat, forgot that one

superkat Posted: Dec 15, 2006 10:17 AM

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I have a template for layered program. I used it for my wedding and so did MrsStephan. FM me with your email address and I will send it to you.

Here is a non-professional picture of my menus / programs.

mslgirl Posted: Dec 18, 2006 06:12 AM

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I'm thinking just a bifold program. Maybe layered for the menus (I think I know what you mean, but could you explain?)

Can you print them yourself at home or would you go somewhere to print them? And what about purchasing the paper?

Thanks for any help!

libby2595 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 09:52 AM

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Posted by mslgirl

I'm thinking just a bifold program. Maybe layered for the menus (I think I know what you mean, but could you explain?)

Can you print them yourself at home or would you go somewhere to print them? And what about purchasing the paper?

Thanks for any help!

bi fol means it looks like a book.

you can easily do this at home.

you only need special paper for the cover, you can get that anywhere: craft store, office supply store.

let me know if you need more help

mslgirl Posted: Dec 18, 2006 06:54 PM

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What kind of special paper do you mean? I was thinking of doing an outer 'cover' in red with the inside with all of the information in ivory.

What do you mean by 'layered'?

AlBaBride Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:28 PM

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is trifold like a brochure? (this is probably such a stupid question)

mslgirl Posted: Dec 18, 2006 11:38 PM

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yeah, i think trifold is like a brochure. my favorite is the bifold - just a folded in half program.

Heather11207 Posted: Dec 19, 2006 01:22 PM

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I'm not doing programs, but I am doing menus.

I did a search on here and looked at dozens of menus from all different brides to get an idea of what I wanted to do, fonts I liked, etc.
I also took notes on what size paper everyone used, paper websites, etc.

I decided I was going to make my menus 4.25x11 (half of a sheet of paper). And I just started typing (after we chose our menu). I have made a million changes - making the font smaller, trying out different fonts and clip art. The hardest part was finding snowflake clip art that I liked! lol.

I just bought white cardstock in Michaels yesterday, so now all I have to do is cut the paper in half and start printing!

FutureMrsJakubek Posted: Nov 24, 2009 02:14 PM

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Hey! I was wondering if you could send me the template for the DIY wedding program you used? My e-mail is [email protected] and I would so appreciate any help! Thank you!