DIY Wedding Programs

So, I got married almost 9 months ago, did some amazing DIY things for my wedding, and was so exhausted by the time I finished, I never shared any of them. So my next posts will primarily be all things wedding.

Today I thought I'd start with my wedding programs! First off, here's what they looked like!

*** photo credit goes to julie branyan photography. She's awesome. Check out her site!

I got the idea for these when I saw something similar in an Etsy listing and thought, I can make that... so I did. I didn't want to buy them from the seller  because they cost $3 a pop! I have to admit, it was a pain getting the photoshop document perfect, but I'm going to save you that hassle and give you my photoshop files!


There are three files you'll need to make. Page one contains the names of the bride and groom and the date of the wedding. Therefore, the only thing you'll need to change on the photoshop file is the bride and grooms name.

Page 2 contains information about the bridal party and parents, therefore all names and titles will be needed to change this! Page 2 file here.

Finally, the front of page 3 contains information about the ceremony so again, it's a complete overhall of information on it.

The back of page 3 is our 'thank you' for attending and our 'signature'. Page 3 front and back files here.

Once you've edited the photoshop files, you'll need to print them! I cut the card stock before I printed - MADE IT A LOT EASIER! For the white page (page 1) the size should be 4" tall by 4.5 inches wide. The ivory page needs to be 4" tall by 5" wide, and the final page is 4" tall by 5.5 inches wide. (so the total dimensions when it's assembled is 4" by 5.5"). I used my making memories paper trimmer!

I would highly recommend cutting the paper before you print because when you're printing on an ink jet it can get crooked. I used the same paper for my invitations, menus and programs and I bought it in bulk here. The three colors I used were: brilliant white, ivory and gray (in that order for first page to last page). It cost about $100 but I used the 250 pages for my menus, programs, place cards and invitations so it was an excellent deal. Also, I ran low at one point and found out I could buy it by the sheet at FedEx/ Kinkos. It's more expensive, but if you only need a few sheets, it's a good way to go (I think it was 15 cents a sheet).

After you've cut the pages down to size, print them out! Remember, page 3 is two sided so make sure you put the paper in the right way to print the back side (you may need a couple extra sheets for errors, I messed this up SEVERAL times!). I bought a new printer because mine was old, and it worked wonders! It is an Epson Workforce 600. I picked it up at Sam's club for <$90.

Now that they're printed, it's time to assemble!



Supply list needed for assembly: 


Eyelets/ Grommets


Crop-A-Dile (or other eyelet setter) This thing both punches the appropriate sized whole AND sets your eyelet. I will warn you - after doing about 20 of these your hand will hurt!

The Assembly:


Fist things first, align the three pages together and adjust the crop a dile puncher to where you'd like to put your whole (I did it about 1/2" from the top and 1/2" from the left). Punch it! Place grommet in whole. Use Crop-a-dile to set grommet and viola! 1 Program down, lots to go!

Here's the front:

And the back: