When it comes to planning a wedding, there are so many different details to think about. If you’re someone who likes doing things yourself, then this blog is for you! Let’s go over some of the most important things to think about if you’re going to be designing your wedding programs.

Your Wedding Programs

Wedding programs are a detail that’s not often discussed, but that doesn’t mean that they’re not important! Your wedding program is a great way to make a good first impression and show your guests what your big day is going to be about.

 

Below are some of our top tips for couples who are choosing the DIY route and designing their own programs.

Pinterest for Inspiration

If you’ve never designed a wedding program before, you’re not alone. So where should one begin? Pinterest!

 

Taking a look at Pinterest is a great way to gather inspiration and see what other people have done for their programs. Especially if you don’t have a natural eye for design, it can be important to make sure that you’re aware of all your options and that you feel inspired before you get to designing.

Etsy for Design

Feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of designing something from scratch? That’s understandable! If you want to have a base template to work off of, there are so many great options available on Etsy.

 

While there are a lot of great program options that you can purchase on Etsy, it’s important to be selective. Make sure that you’re choosing a downloadable file that you can easily edit without advanced programs. If you have any questions about a product, don’t hesitate to reach out to the seller and get all the information that you need to feel confident about your purchase.

Canva, Canva, Canva

If you’ve never used Canva before, then you’re missing out! Especially for those that are new to the graphic design world, Canva is an easy solution that you can use to make stunning programs.

 

One of the great things about Canva is that it already has so many templates you can work off of. Even if you don’t like any of the templates, you can use them for inspiration and then use the Canva software to create an entirely new design.

Budget

When it comes to designing your programs, it’s important to think about your budget. Many people don’t realize just how expensive paper products can be, but it’s easy for the price tags to add up.

 

If you’re going to be designing your programs yourself, make sure that you think of any extra costs that could be associated with your design (for example, you’ll probably want to avoid gold foil if you have a tight budget).

 

One of the great things about making your programs is that you have so much control, so