| According to a survey conducted in 2003 by Bride's | | | | ceremony information and events are evenly |
| magazine, 15% of all couples choose an outdoor | | | | distributed on 2 sheets of paper, or, in a pinch, use your |
| wedding, and that trend is growing. But with a all of the | | | | already printed programs and do the cutting yourself. |
| beauty and simplicity that an outdoor wedding brings, it | | | | Step 2: Go to your local craft store to find a craft |
| also brings added anxiety from the force known as | | | | stick. The craft stick will become the handle for your |
| Mother Nature. Inevitably, the question on everyone's | | | | fan. Craft sticks usually come in a plain wood color, |
| mind will be: What is the weather going to do? | | | | however, you can match the color of the stick to your |
| So you plan contingency plans for everything. If it may | | | | wedding theme with a simple visit to your local |
| rain the day before, have flat shoes ready for yourself | | | | hardware store to buy spray paint that is |
| and all of your bridesmaids. If it may rain the day of, | | | | complementary to your ceremony. |
| have emergency tents ready to put up. But how do | | | | Step 3: Place your program pages back to back, with |
| you prepare for heat and possibly humidity? | | | | the craft stick sticking out from the bottom, and glue |
| Heat is a tricky issue to deal with. Bringing in electrical | | | | everything together. We recommend using a glue stick |
| fans may not be an option (depending on the | | | | so the glue does not damage the program paper or |
| ceremony site electricity may not be available), and if it | | | | alter its appearance. |
| is, is it really a viable option. With fans comes an | | | | Step 4: Decorate! After the glue has dried decorate |
| unwanted décor element, not to mention loud | | | | the fans with satin ribbon, glitter, stickers or pre made |
| noise that may cause background noise on your | | | | bows. To add an extra special touch, use personalized |
| wedding video! | | | | ribbon that has your names and wedding date printed |
| Now you're asking yourself, what am I going to do? | | | | on it. |
| The answer is simple, and very cost effective. | | | | Voila! Your guests will each have their own personal |
| Incorporate a heat relieving solution into your ceremony | | | | NOISELESS fans to beat the heat, and you, will not |
| by making hand fans out of your ceremony programs. | | | | have to compromise the beauty of your décor. |
| Step 1: Design and print your programs so that your | | | | |