Wedding Program Templates

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Does anyone have wedding program templates for InDesign?
   I'm looking to create a wedding program using InDesign, but I'm hoping someone has a template or an actual program they have already completed. Any help would be huge...thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     I urge you to stay away from MS Publisher for fear that you'll slip into unsavory ways.

     HOWEVER, should you find a Publisher file you like, remember that Markzware has a Pub2ID plug-in that you can purchase to convert Publisher files to InDesign.

     I agree with the first poster: if you have InDesign, a template will really stifle your creativity for your own wedding invite! You have perhaps the most wonderful layout application on the market, use it as you would a blank canvas!

2. QUESTION:
   Wedding Program Templates?
   Does anyone have a template for a Bi-fold Wedding Program? I'm having a Catholic Ceremony. Thanks!!!!

   • ANSWER:
     I don't think this is exactly what you are looking for but it might help:

     Here is a Wedding Liturgy Preparation form: http://web.ocp.org/pdf/WeddingLitPrep.pdf

     Here are a couple of Wedding Song lists:
     http://web.ocp.org/pdf/WeddingSuggestions.pdf
     http://www.ocp.org/songs/keyword/100177

     With love in Christ.

3. QUESTION:
   Where can I find wedding program/invitation templates that I can download?

   • ANSWER:
     Try the following designbetty website. It is amazing. You get a free trail and some free downloads. But you get awesome invitation templates, programs etc. etc. They also have a great wedding guide section where you can learn anything there is to know about weddings. They have wedding program templates, wedding invitation templates and tons of awesome accents, art and designs.

     wedding invitation- http://designbetty.com

4. QUESTION:
   I'm looking for mac compatible wedding program templates...?
   Does anyone know of a website or two where I can find these? I have been able to find quite a few for windows but none for mac. Thanks for the help....

   • ANSWER:
     you should try smilebox and sort of "customize/design" the wedding "template" yourself. you can download it here and its t he one i have, for mac os 10.5 : http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/home_learning/smilebox.html

5. QUESTION:
   DIY Wedding Program - Crane Templates?
   We purchased the Crane Ecruwhite DIY wedding program kit and downloaded the Word "templates" that come with it. They come with no instruction, our printer won't print them correctly, and now we're being told by Kinko's that we need to buy a NEW printer -- so much for saving money. Please help -- do you have the secret to make our HP printer print the 7.25"x10.5" programs?
   More specifically, it will only print one half of the page. Printing one full piece of paper makes two pages of the program (the paper folds in half) -- but the printer will only print the right-hand side.

   • ANSWER:
     Please do not purchase another printer! you dont need it! when I was making my own wedding invitations the same thing happened to me. the wording was only printed on the left side. I finally figured out that the templates that came with the invitations was wrong! they didn't work for me. so this is what i did:

     I went to uprint.com, the wedding section. I found the invitations that I bought, clicked on "view this product" and chose the "print online now" option. Once there I was able to word the invitation extactly how i wanted it and with the font i wanted too. I printed a sample and it was off again, but the great thing is the program online will ask you if it printed right. Choose no and it will tell you exactly what to do.

     TRY IT! and good luck. Please ask me any questions or let me know if you need any further assistance

6. QUESTION:
   Is there a Place that i can get a free template for a wedding program ?
   Wedding Program Template

   • ANSWER:
     I know davidsbridal.com (click on Invitations and there should be something that says wedding programs on the next page) has a couple of templates. Also, if you have MS Word, search their templates online to see if they have any.

7. QUESTION:
   Wedding templates to download for free?
   I am looking for a wedding program template, event template, playlist order template.

   • ANSWER:
     Here is a great link to a free website...check it out!

     http://www.favorideas.com/free/free-wedding-web-site-templates/

     Good luck to you!

8. QUESTION:
   Looking for a wedding program template in the shape of a fan.?
   I am getting married and would like to have our wedding programs be in the shape of a fan. I would like to make them since they are so expensive to buy, but am having a hard time finding a template.

   • ANSWER:
     http://www.gnyc.net/senseless/2006/06/10/diy-fan-programs/

     http://gnyc.net/bio/b-diy.htm#programs

9. QUESTION:
   where can i find program template for a wedding program?
   we have the programs we just need to know what goes on it.

   • ANSWER:
     http://www.antoniaroseprinting.com/sample-wedding-programs.htm

     http://www.foreverwed1.com/articles/programs/links.html

10. QUESTION:
    Where can I get a layered wedding program template?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/diy-layered-program

11. QUESTION:
    Do anyone have a wedding program template of a fan?
    Looking for it to be on one page or looking of ways to doing it cheaper, 50 on two sheets of stock paper would cost me 0 bucks.

    • ANSWER:
      http://sanders.promorevolution.com/public/index.cfm?fuseaction=articles.view&id=1420&publicationtype=Content

12. QUESTION:
    Anyone know a website for a free wedding program template?

    • ANSWER:
      I was on the search for wedding program templates a few months ago, and found nothing FREE and GREAT! Your best bed, which is what I did, was go to my church and talk to the priest. He can show you some examples of what other people have done. It's always great to suit it to your style and needs. I got the basic juste of the program from the examples I was shown, but I have also changed it so much. I am really excited about the finished product.

      Good luck!

13. QUESTION:
    How can I make my own wedding program in the shape of a fan? Do you know of any good templates to use?

    • ANSWER:
      Email me your email address. I have some fan templates that I would be glad to send you.

14. QUESTION:
    where can i get a FREE downloadable wedding program template that can be printed?

    • ANSWER:
      Here are some sights:

      http://www.southworth.com/page.php?id=184

      http://www.bwedd.com/CEBride/CEBNewsletter_100.asp

      http://www.paperalchemy.com/

      If all else fails, join www.theknot.com and post there. I never asked a wedding question there that I didn't find a WEALTH of good answers for.

      Congrats and good luck!

15. QUESTION:
    Wedding Program Template?
    I am searching for a template for a 5.5 in by 5.5 inch (folded) wedding program. Not having very much luck with those dimensions. Anybody have anysuggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      I was going to suggest Word as well and see if you can alter one of their templates to your dimensions. I found a really nice one that I like and will probably use from searching on the microsoft.com template section.

16. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a template for a Fan shaped wedding program?
    Hi

    I have looked every where and I cannot seem to find a template of fan shaped wedding program that actually look like a paper fan that is rounded at the top (no scalloping) and gets narrow at the bottom. All I have found are the panel fans which are cute but not really what I was looking for. If anyone know where I may be able to find a template I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I'm not sure if this is what you mean by panel fan - but I really like this one ...

      http://www.ayleebits.com/2006/06/10/diy-fan-programs/

17. QUESTION:
    Are there any good templates for printing wedding programs?
    Any web addresses would be great.

    • ANSWER:
      If you can purchase a Cristina Re from most paper stores or newsagents. This is an Australian company, but I assume there would be similar sort of thing available overseas like Michael's or AC Moore - they have programs available that are reasonably cheap (normally around ). For Cristina Re's go to: http://www.cristinare.com/

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      I found it was good to get ideas from. Another idea would be to go to your church or celebrant and talk to them. They will have examples of what other people have done. You can get a basic idea of the program from the examples, but changed it to suit you.

      Otherwise try these:
      http://www.marthastewart.com/article/clip-art-click-print-fete
      http://www.weddingboutique.us/templates.html
      http://www.optimalprint.com/en-US/choose/Church-Program
      http://www.weddingprogramsfast.com/
      http://www.weddingbycolor.com/amcs76/milestones/15947
      http://weddings.shanbritedesigns.com/templates.htm

18. QUESTION:
    Wedding Program Help!!!!?
    I downloader a wedding program template from MicroSoft and I can't seem to fit all the information I want to include into the template. I have just the normal kind of info that you would include in a program, I saw other two page programs that fit all the info in. I don't know if I am doing something wrong. Please someone help!! I am going to pull my hair out.

    • ANSWER:
      Please post the template with all the informations you could fill here
      I am sure someone will help you to complete the rest

19. QUESTION:
    Where can I find templates for wedding programs?

    • ANSWER:
      Microsoft.com has lots of templates available for programs, invitations, etc.
      Here is the link:
      http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/results.aspx?qu=wedding+program&av=TPL000

      I hope that this will help! Good luck!

20. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have any wedding templates for invitations, and or ceremony programs in Korean?
    I am getting married in March, and I can't find any templates to use for the invitations and the ceremony programs. I am Korean, but was born and raised in the US, so my Korean is terrible! Does anyone have access to some templates, or know any websites that can help?!?!?! Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      you can try this..??
      http://china063.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/korea-templates-wedding-10/

      just search google and yahoo 'korean wedding templates...'

21. QUESTION:
    I am using this wedding template for my wedding program?
    http://www.weddingannouncer.com/forum/showpost.php?p=81143&postcount=2

    I just don't know what to do next after I fill out the template please help??
    What kind of paper??

    • ANSWER:
      Sorry can't help but just want to say the FAN cut is really useful for summer, outside weddings .
      Also hand cutting could look a bit uneven and homemade.

22. QUESTION:
    Know where to download free templates to make paper fans for a wedding?
    A simple square-ish design that you would glue to small stick, and maybe print the wedding program on? If no website, maybe a craft store that carries a kit to do at home?
    Thanks!
    A simple design to print wedding program on, if not maybe where I can order custom printed fans?
    thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I don't think you need a template....just sketch out the shape you want on cardboard to make a stencil.

      As a side note I would reccomend you go ahead and purchase some inexpensive fans from a company like Oriental Trading or have a print shop do them rather than try to make them yourself. In order to be effective they would need to be made out of heavyweight cardstock and more than just a popsicle stick as a handle. When you factor in the time and cost of materials it's really much more of a pain in the rear than it's worth.

23. QUESTION:
    How do I make my own wedding program?
    I am having trouble finding a template. Someone suggested MS Publisher but my mac doesn't have it. What program should I use? If anyone has a template they can send me that would be awesome! I don't want to print them myself, I just want the format for the margins and everything. I plan on taking them to Kinko's or somewhere and having them print them.
    Also, if anyone has ideas on diy programs in general, all help is appreciated.
    Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      here's a site i found that reallt helped us. they don't come with a template, but it's 18 diy programs that are modern and cute!

      http://www.bhg.com/crafts/weddings/stationery/easy-to-make-wedding-programs/?page=16

      good luck and congrats!

24. QUESTION:
    can you have a wedding program and not include what music is being played?
    can you just say something like entering of bridal party, entering of bride, ect i just think its pointless to lists all songs cause nobody really cares what songs are playing and they probably already know them anyways. do you know any templates or have an examples?

    • ANSWER:
      Most of the programs I have seen haven't had a detailed schedule. Most of the ones I've seen lately identify the attendants, and if there's a special dedication (i.e. parent/grandparent that is deceased)... I personally don't see a need to put them in, but if you're going to the trouble to lay out (entrance of party, welcome, invocation, promises, vows, unity candle, etc), it may look nice to have the song that's played for that particular part fo the ceremony... I'd be more likely to put that in a scrapbook than keep a take-home favor from a reception....

25. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where i can find a program template for a catholic wedding with a full mass?

    • ANSWER:
      Our priest gave us the ceremony itinerary. Then we bought programs and filled it in. I happened to find a program from another wedding in the Church pew one Sunday and kept it as an example. That helped a lot.

26. QUESTION:
    i wana make up a little booklet for a wedding ceremony where is a good template or program i can use?
    basicaly i wana have a nice cover like a nice design. an be able to write on it like who`s wedding it is. any help?

    • ANSWER:
      You can use Microsoft Word or Publisher. I like Publisher best for this because it already has templates for programs. Then, just add your information and any graphics.

27. QUESTION:
    I need a template for a fan wedding program?
    http://www.weddingannouncer.com/forum/showpost.php?p=81143&postcount=2

    Tried this but does not print out the lines of the shape of the fan to cut.

    Anyone have any good tips how do this?? If I can do this how about a seashell since my invitations have shells that are shaped as a heart.

    • ANSWER:
      If you want to have it look professional, take it to a printer where they can have it die cut. It will cost you more for this because it is a custom shape.

28. QUESTION:
    I need to design a small booklet (program) to be handed out at a wedding. What program to use?
    I was really hoping that I could find a template that would just let me work on each page at a time, and then let me print out an end result. Do any such templates exist?

    • ANSWER:
      hands down just use Microsoft word just go to their site and search for the template.

29. QUESTION:
    I wana make up a little booklet/program for a wedding ceremony where is a good template or program i can use?

    • ANSWER:
      I just used the word processor, and then cut and pasted what I wanted on the program. Since we got married at our local repertory theatre, I just made it up as a theatre playbill, listing bride and groom, the pastor, the wedding party, parents, dressmaker, theatre manager, photographer, bakery, etc. I got a friend to draw 2 bells ringing in a belfry as the cover, and I think some doves. I had some fake ads, and a poem to our parents. It was a lot of fun!

      Best wishes and God bless!!

30. QUESTION:
    newspaper style wedding invitations...where can i get a program to do it myself?
    looking for templates or program. I want to do them myself.

    • ANSWER:
      I running a small invite/program business from home.

      I"m not sure what you mean by Newspaper style invites. I've seen so many ideas relating to newspaper style in both paper texture as well as actual design.

      What are you looking for exactly? I can help, If it's paper texture go to your local hobby/ craft store and purchase the paper. Use a program like Microsoft Publisher. It may take several draft until you find out what you want. This is also pretty inexpensive!

      If it's the Newspaper design and you don't care much about the paper texture, do the same. Get a program like Microsoft publisher and mess around with different ideas like articles and photos and large bright fonts. I have a sample program I can email you. I did this for a bride about 2 years ago. It was super cute!

31. QUESTION:
    Wedding program help?
    I am working on my diy wedding programs and i found a template online that i am using its been working out well however when i got to the back of it this is what the template says...

    To those loved ones who could not be here today

    Grandpa First and Last Names
    Grandpa First and Last Names
    Uncle First and Aunt First and Last Name
    Uncle Last Name

    We wish you could be standing here with us today, but we know you are here in spirit. You are in our hearts always; we love and miss you.

    Thank you to our family and friends for
    choosing to celebrate this day with us.

    Thank you for honoring us with your presence and love.

    ....I never even thought of doing something like this but now that i see it i think it would be a good idea however ALOT of people in my family have passed away so i was thinking of what i should do and was wondering what you thought....Should i list people like My great grandparents who just recently passed and my few grandparents that have and then put something like "And those many other loved ones we've lost over the years we love you always" i thought that might work but i dont want to offend any one who may see that i put my great grandparents and not my great uncle or something so do you think i should do that or just keep the same wording that the template says but not list any specific names of people??
    Or if you have ANY suggestions id love to hear them!
    Thanks in advance.
    I know i plan on including the brides too. We agreed on grandparents and great grandparents but only the ones we knew and were close to and then under the listing of the last name it will say

    "And to those other loved ones that could not be here today...

    We wish you could be standing here with us today, but we know you are here in spirit. You are in out hearts always. We love and miss you."
    I plan on adding the GROOMS too lol im tired obviously.

    • ANSWER:
      I love the idea, in fact I'm passing it on to my daughter who is engaged and had been mulling over the idea of having a memory candle. I think this is much better idea and everyone will see this more than names on a candle. Plus it is much more economical!!!
      I think you can put anyone you feel was important in your life (don't forget to get the groom's names too). If that includes 20+ people, well you've been blessed to have had so many loved ones influence your life. I'm guessing you can make the font smaller in that area if you need to or place names followed by comma to make room for them all.
      Great idea girl, thanks for sharing it and no matter whom or how you list them will be fine!

32. QUESTION:
    I'd like to see people's Catholic wedding programs?
    In an effort to make my own Catholic wedding programs (for Catholics, non-practicing Catholics, and non-Catholics to understand and appreciate) I was hoping to see others programs. I know there are templates online, but if anyone has a program that worked well for them, please let me know how it was formatted or any tips for my own creating. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Email me through this site (with your REGULAR email address) and I can send you my son's that I did 3 years ago.

      It was, however, NOT a Mass. It was just the ceremony -- but it definitely was at the Catholic Church.

      PS - I really don't think you need to make it all that "user friendly"....it's simply a program. The priest will guide those to kneel, sit, stand, etc. All priests understand that all the guests at the wedding are not necessarily Catholic.

      Now, if this is a Mass....sorry, I can't help you with that. Again, I would just make up a general program and the priest will instruct the guests on what to do. OR, the guests will simply follow the others!

33. QUESTION:
    what is in a wedding program?
    my fiance and I are working on our wedding program and we are not sure what all goes into it... we are looking for something simple but elegent and not to religious. Is there a site that has template?? thank you

    • ANSWER:
      Yes. I have the templates on my computer!!! I'll email them to you now. =)

      Nevermind, you don't allow emails!

      Ok! Here you go! I found some here!

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      http://www.weddingboutique.us/templates.html

34. QUESTION:
    how do I make a layered wedding program?
    Does anyone have a template they can share?

    • ANSWER:
      I did the layered wedding program, and while they looked nice, they were a real pain to get done correctly, so make sure you do them well ahead of time.

      Another tip I have is to watch the weight of the paper you use. A heavier weight paper looks nice, but it's very hard to hole punch if you're using ribbons to bind the program. I recommend using a lightweight paper and a very sturdy hole punch. You can also do a single staple at the top and glue a ribbon bow on over the top, which is what we ended up doing.

      You can download templates here:
      http://www.geocities.com/ChicagoRuby821/
      http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profilename=tazwonder
      The Program Bio:
      http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profilename=theprogrambio

35. QUESTION:
    Question about wedding album templates?
    OK so i ran into this program in a magazine a long time back and really liked it. I finally went to the site and its 9

    http://www.graphicauthority.com/products/ae-bundle.html

    I am looking for some templates for photos like the ones they feature, but that wont cost an arm and a leg....any ideas anyone?????

    I really want something like what they offer or any type of photo drag and drop templates.

    I am going to be having surgery soon and will be turning this over to some one who doesn't have my layout experience. OR do you know a wedding album company that prints and binds that provides templates? Please let me know, IO have little time to figure this out
    i do not want to send this to a company to design from scratch as i know this is way too costly to have to pass that on to my customers
    http://www.graphicauthority.com/products/info-bc-wedding.html

    That type of album in particular, somethign easy made and doesnt look like a 10 year old made it please

    • ANSWER:
      If you are going create and store online,
      try

      www.zcubes.com

      It is free, with unlimited storage. Click search for "albums".

      You can give a lot of special effects.

36. QUESTION:
    How important is the wedding program? Does anyone keep them?
    I need thoughts. If you're planning a wedding (or even if you aren't) how much time are you/would you put into your wedding programs?

    I have a seen a few (rather plain) standard wedding programs like at Michael's. Where all you do is fill in the template and print. It's quick and easy and fairly inexpensive.

    On the other hand, I have a few (cute) ideas for a wedding program that I could make myself. It would be a little more to make them than what you could buy in the store.

    So....would you just go the cheaper way and go with the standard program or would you be a little more creative even if it means the total cost would be more?

    Also let me know how many have actually kept programs from other people's weddings.

    • ANSWER:
      Programs can be done very inexpensively with those kits that you mentioned. You could also be creative and make really cute ones. However, no one will keep them. It is the same concept as with wedding invitations. Though I'm sure you mean a lot to many people, they still won't keep the program from your wedding because they won't know what to do with it. My friend made beautiful programs, and half of them weren't even taken at the end of the ceremony. At the end of the night, many of them were left on tables, along with wedding favors.

      If you can afford them and really want them, have them. If you could do with saving some money, it could easily be put elsewhere, such as towards a wedding party gift or two, a guest book, decorations for the hall....anything you can think of.

      No one will miss them if you don't have them.

37. QUESTION:
    Does anybody know of a program i can get online that will help me manage my finances better at home?
    My husband and I are having some trouble juggling our finances, and getting into the swing of things as a financial couple. We didn't share a bank account before the wedding. Is there a program I can get online, or some templates i can print out and keep in a binder that can help us get things a little more organized. Any info will help. I will vote for best answer tonight.

    • ANSWER:
      The link below is to a worksheet you can print out. If you Google: personal finance budget, you'll find lots of sites that let you print out worksheets and provide good budgeting information.

38. QUESTION:
    What's the best Software to make Wedding invitations?
    I'm getting married, and have come to find that wedding invitations/print shops are super expensive, and would like to make the invitations on my own. Does anyone know of a good program to make wedding invitations? I would perfer one that has speciffic templates for weddings. Cost of the software is not a huge issue as long as it's under 0 to 0.

    • ANSWER:
      Why not use the online services to make them?

      Here are a variety of Wedding Invitations to choose from, they can be customized to suit your personal needs http://www.invitation-templates.net/wedding/wedding-collection-invitations.php

      HTH

39. QUESTION:
    What is the difference between a wedding processional and a wedding processional?
    I am trying to put programs for my wedding together and the template the company sent me had a processional and wedding processional and I wanted to know what the difference was.

    • ANSWER:
      Do you maybe mean processional and recessional? The processional is generally the music up until the wedding party enters (i.e. guest seating etc) and the recessional is when the wedding party leaves the ceremony site (and the guests also get up to leave their chairs)

40. QUESTION:
    Ok so I was going to use the fan program template.?
    It is two pages and to print it out at kinkos, it is 125 can anyone think of anything cheaper for wedding programs?

    • ANSWER:
      Hello! I think the fan idea is wonderful! I am also having fans, (June bride to) but I let you in on a little story.

      A friend of mine did handmade beautiful programs for 150 guest last year.......Everyone asked were she bought them and raved about them to this day they still talk about them ......however out of the 150 she handed out only 20 were taken and the rest were left on the table. she spent lots of time making them and cost was 0.00 - 5.00, wasted! Also most items like programs are tossed soon as they get home. Personally I think you should Save your money and upgrade something else!

      I bought fans of orientaltradeing.com for under for 100! They have tons of styles and colors to chose from!

      Best wishes in planing your special day!

41. QUESTION:
    Please help me format a document using word.?
    I am trying to use a wedding program template that has the following:
    bridesmaids.................................... first name last name
    first name last name

    I'm trying to get everything to line up evenly, but I don't know what you go under to get the "..........." inserted and adjusted. help!

    • ANSWER:
      To set Tab Leaders- using the menu not the ruler.

      Type in your information and press the TAB key just ONCE between each word or each group of words
      Example
      bridesmaidsTABfirst nameTABlast name press Enter
      bridesmaidsTABfirst nameTABlast name press Enter

      It will look higgledy piggledy at this stage

      1. Select the paragraph(s) you have just typed because these are where you would like to apply your leader tab stops
      2. Select Tabs from the Format menu
      3. In the Tab stop position box, specify in inches or centimetres, eg 0.5", where you would like to set a tab stop
      4. In the leader section, select the leader style you would like to apply (by default, none is selected)
      5. Click Set
      6. Repeat for each tab stop you would like to set
      7. Click OK when all tab stops have been set

      Check how it looks.

      To delete a tab stop, simply select it and then click Clear and OK.

42. QUESTION:
    Do you still have the program/agenda from your reception?
    Hi. Does anyone still have the template from their wedding reception program? If yours went smoothly please help. I am trying to schedule the bridal party entrance, first dance, garter toss, etc. Our reception is 5:00pm to 11:30pm with a 6 hour open bar.

    • ANSWER:
      Hey darlin' it's been my experience not to list any times on any of the events except for 1.) time of ceremony 2.) time of reception 3.) time of food & open bar opening. No matter what, if you schedual the rest of it, it will never be on time. Not to mention the last thing you want is to be on a writen-on-paper time frame. Relax. It will progress as it should. Just list down the events in what order you want them done in. Believe me sometimes you look for an escape from a talkative relative and there is no better reason then a bouquet toss, garter belt toss, or begining speeches. Not to mention you are going to be socializing alot during the reception and keeping a schedual could ruin the enjoyment of your wedding day. I had a schedual for my best friends wedding and 20 min into the reception I tossed it away because it was stressing her out. Good luck and congrats!

43. QUESTION:
    Is there a template that has a design where you can keep track of how much you've spent?
    I am getting married and my parents have given me an allowance to work with to spend on the entire wedding. I need a program or template that I can enter the original amount my parents gave me and then I can enter in everything I've purchased and it will subtract so I know how much money I still have to work with. Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:

44. QUESTION:
    How do I get Microsoft word back to normal?
    I bought do it yourself wedding invitations and when I downloaded the template online, everything was fine with the invitations, but now every time I open the Word program it's in the wedding template. How do I get it back to normal?

    • ANSWER:
      You need to completely delete the normal.dotm template. This is the blank that's used whenever Word opens.

      First, make sure Word is NOT OPEN.

      It's a hidden file so you need to go to control panel/folders/view and select "show hidden files and folders"

      Then go back to your profile. If you don't know what that means its C:USERS"your names" (whatever it is)

      Then select AppData>Roaming>Microsoft>Templates

      Now you will see "normal.dotm". DELETE IT. When Word opens the next time, it will self-create a brand new one.

      So go to Word and open it. You will be back to a regular template.

45. QUESTION:
    Ceremony Program question?
    So on all program templates, it mentions bride's parents, grooms parents, and some sort of thank you to the parents for raising them so wonderfully, bla bla bla.

    Well my parents are alive and well, and did a wonderful job raising me so no problem there....

    My fiance's dad is passed on, and his mother is a raging alcoholic who we'd rather not mention at our wedding. His parents did not do a great job of raising him as he was often in and out of foster care.

    Do we just totally omit the parents part on the programs, or what?
    On the ceremony program we will be using, there is a specific spot for naming parents, it will be a little wierd if we did not name names (ie, not in keeping with the tone of the program)
    Please note that his father is dead... and he hasn't had any sort of relationship with his mom in over 20 years. Is it still appropriate to use the words "To our parents.." ?

    • ANSWER:
      Out of sensitivity to your fiance and his family, I would say something like this:

      "We would like to thank our families for their love and support. We are lucky to be so blessed."

      Or something equally general. You can give your parents a special thank you privately. You don't need to call attention to the groom's ambivalent relationship with his parents.

46. QUESTION:
    Where can I get good graphics, clipart, and templates?
    I do funeral, church, wedding, and other types of programs. Where can I get good (free if possible) software or media for my work? I mainly work in wordperfect, but I've used a couple of software packs also.

    • ANSWER:
      Sounds like this would suit your needs http://www.webdesign-elements.com/religious.htm

      HTH

47. QUESTION:
    how can i plan my own wedding on a 00 and under wedding in australia?
    any sites, that sell direct internationally, free programs, templates, bulk factory outlets anything that would help me would be much appreciated.
    i would like to do a lot myself but not sure where to start.

    • ANSWER:
      Where in Australia??

      My wedding will cost 00. We had originally set 00 but my parents decided to throw in 00 towards it, which was greatly appriciated.

      well i went to the shops recently and in a shop called "just crazy bargins" came across some favor boxes exactly the same as some i saw on ebay. They cost on ebay plus postage for a pack of 25.

      I found these ones for .50 for a pck of 10, i bought 7 packs and some ribbon all for under . And i they look pretty good if i do say so myself!!

      So look around Cheap as Chips, Crazy Clarkes, Go Lo, etc....

      Also they have place cards in the same shop, just plan white with a silver border, but if you have some nice fonts on the computer or are an artistic person you can make them really lovely. They cost for a pk of 25 i think, so thats .50 it will cost me, plus my time writing names on them in caligraphy.

      Also if you want cheap chocolate for your favours then wait untll after valentines day if you have enough time. Depending when your wedding is... they have lots of cheap love heart chocs on sale after the 14th feb.

      I am getting married In a private garden that accepts a fully tax deductable donation, so it wont cost us anything when we claim that back. Look around your local parks, or botanical gardens if you want an outdoor wedding, they dont charge much.

      i am thinking about having either silf flowers for my bouquet, if only a small fresh flower bquet. I havent decided yet, but flowers are not ine of my main priorities. i am thinking about something like this...

      http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260187006245&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

      and this for the bridesmaids

      http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250249361900&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

      So this seller does some great flowers at good Prices...

      http://stores.ebay.com.au/Flower-Land

      We are having our reception at our local leauges club, upstairs in their funtion room. We are members, so it will only cost us 0 for the room hire and the three course meals are only .90 per head. Which i think is pretty damnd good!!! If you look around the local RSL and places like that you can get a pretty good deal.

      We ARE getting a porfessional DJ. I have been to too many weddings where the music was crappy ad everyone sat there with a sullen bored look on their faces. So I will be spending 0 in a DJ for 6 hours. Which isnt the cheapst in the area, but i have heard great revews about him, plus he will be the MC for free. You need to invest in a good DJ to keep the reception flowing nicely.

      Wedding cakes are a bit pricey, so we are getting afriend of ours to make it for us. He makes wedding cakes as a hobby. But if you find them too expensive, then try a Cup cake wedding cake. It works our cheaper per person.

      We are skipping a professional photographer, but i am still thinking about going to my local TAFE to see if there are any Photography students that would be willing to take the photos for their portfolio. I would offer them 0 for their time and just get the copys of the photos on a disk and print them out at Big W or somewhere like that.

      I am decorating myself and going through a company who hire the chair covers and sashes, and will knock off per chair if you want to pick them up and DIY. so thats also something to look at.

      Ebay has been my friend, for tulle and rose petals for decorations. I dont really know of any bulk factory outlets sorry i couldnt help you wth that.

      But try these sites for other things that you might need.

      http://www.heartsandthemes.com.au/index.cfm?menukey=1

      http://www.theweddingscene.com/index.asp

      http://www.easyweddings.com.au/

      http://stores.ebay.com.au/Bridal-Online-WEDDING-SUPERSTORE

      http://www.diyinvitationsensation.com/

      Feel free to email me if you want anymore ideas. I havent the time right now to type them all down. Good Luck!!

48. QUESTION:
    wedding programs?
    It's my DIY project..I need a good template for a tri-fold program. Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      if you have microsoft word and you do a search it will bring up a program...

      http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=143

      this will give you step by step how to set up your own margins/ect.

49. QUESTION:
    wedding help - songs & programs?
    hi all im trying to plan a wedding.

    im looking for free wedding software or excel templates. i don't want to use an online planner either. im After something i can download on my computer and not have to pay for or be on the net to use. ive tried the conventional pen and paper. but i seem to lose all important information.

    i know it s a bit of a high demand but if anyone can help me out here it would be great.

    also if anyone knows any LATEST songs that would be good for a a first dance song or music that would be ok to walk down the isle with beside from the wedding march.

    • ANSWER:
      Check out theknot.com, they have great song listings on there. They also have a free wedding budgeter that is really helpful and online note page things to save ideas, photos, and vendors, so you won't lose anything. Most of their ideas are high dollar, but some are affordable if you are clever. They even have a very easy to use free wedding website thing that lets you do online RSVP.

      I don't know where to get templates online, you could try vistaprint.com though for VERY affordable printing. If you sign up they will send you amazing coupons. I bought postcards for my save the dates, return address labels, and business cards with my wedding website address on them. You could also buy PrintShop software, it is cheap and has some very nice templates for all kinds of things. I have made very professional looking stuff with it before. It includes pretty borders, photos, fonts, etc.

50. QUESTION:
    Wedding/Reception?
    We are having a simple wedding with a fingerfood reception, however, I want it to be an elegant reception. I was wondering if anyone knew of any cute fingerfood that would be cheap to make or buy. Also, I am completely new to a wedding - I have looked on websites but nothing is really telling me anything. Can someone please tell me play by play so to speak about the ceremony - or a traditional ceremony to be more specific, and also about the reception. This is my first wedding and my parents and my fiances parents havent planned a wedding (they just had a simple one) so I am needing like a LOT of help with this. If you have great ideas and templates for programs and invitations etc etc I would LOVE for you to email me. I am so lost on this stuff. All I know is a few simple things. Only nice and respectful answers please!!! Thanks so much.
    May 26th 2007 is the date

    • ANSWER:
      I'll be honest, but try to remain nice & respectful. : )

      I don't think that frozen mozzarella sticks, frozen mini quiches, popcorn shrimp, wrap or roll-up sandwiches, chicken fingers and frozen egg rolls are going to be elegant. I also don't think that costco/sam's club veggie trays would be elegant, either. To me elegant would be:

      Assorted Artisan cheese plate (Brie, Irish Cheddar, Stilton, Camembert, etc) with water crackers, sliced baguettes, and possibly a fig jam/spread.
      A grilled Asparagus dish with all Asparagus tips up and aligned. Drizzle this with lemon and olive oil.
      Onion tart/puff pastries. This could be done simply by caramelizing some white onions, shredding some grueyer or similar cheese, adding some parsley to the mix, spooning it into puff pastry, covering it with puff pastry, cutting it to desired size, and bake.
      Fresh Mozzarella Balls/Sun Dried Tomatoes/Asst. Veggie skewers. Can be served room temperature for easy transport.

      If you want a veggie plate, stay away from the cheezy celery/broccoli/carrot plates that you find for .99 at every grocery store. Instead, go for something more exotic. Roast some bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, white onions, tomatoes, garlic, etc. and serve on a platter with a few nice dressings - ranch and bleu cheese. The roasting is easy - cover each with Olive Oil and put in your oven at broiling temp until kind of black. You can also serve with some cubed feta.

      You could even do a pita bread section with several types of Hummus. Cut the pita bread into quarters, buy some flavoured from costco or trader joes, put the different hummus types in different bowls with a little sign telling what kind they are (wedding seating cards would be perfect).

      And for drinks, have juice, soda, and champagne available at no charge. You could add red & white wines, but I think that champagne would pair nicely with most of the things I mentioned so far.

      Another good idea would be to go to different 4 and 5 star restaurant websites and try to copy what they have for appetizers. You may not get it exactly, but it can give you a place to start.

      I don't know that finger foods are elegant to begin with, but the presentation and the gourmet factor can at least get you a little closer.

      Good luck with the planning! : )