I love this idea from Intimate Weddings Blog – wedding program fans with games on the back to keep your guests busy as they wait for the ceremony to begin!
On the front, you can include basics like names, ceremony details, and graphics to match your wedding theme. On the back, use wedding related games like a Mad Lib, a fill-in-the-blank, and a word search.
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From Blogger Brides:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009 : JEAN ANDERSEN
Late summer is a beautiful time to get married. The sunshine, the outdoors, the surf, the sand — all add to the appeal of your warm-weather celebration.
But while the colors, the atmosphere and the seasonal beauty can make your wedding look hot, you certainly don’t want you or your guests to get overheated. Here are a few ideas for keeping your cool.
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Provide chilled bottles of water, juice and soda for guests during the ceremony and reception. Dress up the bottles with personalized stickers, favor tags and ribbon.
You can also set up a refreshment stand where guests can help themselves to fresh lemonade. Add your personal touches to the spread with ribbon in your wedding colors, personalized stickers, printed cards listing the refreshments served and personalized napkins.
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If your wedding is at the beach or on an uneven lawn, do your guests a favor by providing flip-flops for them to wear. They’ll appreciate not having their heels dig into the grass or getting sand in their good shoes.
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Guests can make their own cool breezes with pretty fans printed with your program wording. Tie a ribbon to the fan handles for a custom look.
Anything eco-friendly is automatically put on the short list for my events, but how can it get any better when it’s also DIY?
From Earth Friendly Weddings:
Solar sunjars are a really fun way to romantically light up an outdoor evening wedding. Less cheesy than LED candles and more eco-friendly than petroleum based wax candles, they’re pretty widely available on the net. For $55.00 you can get one at the MoMa Store. However, for those looking to save a little and test their DIY skills, thanks to LifeHacker, you can also make your own!
Things you will need:
Made with fresh strawberries, this is a refreshing summer drink recipe that can easily be made ahead of time. It’s also portable!
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Makes 16 10oz cups
1 quart strawberries
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 gallon chilled lemonade
one liter chilled club soda
ice cubes
Dice the strawberries and toss them in a medium container with sugar. Cover the mixture and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. When you’re ready to go, stow the strawberries in the cooler along with the lemonade, club soda, and plenty of ice cubes.
At your event, fill cups with ice and add to each: 1/2 cup lemonade, 1/4 cup club soda, and 2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture. Add garnish, if desired.
Stir and enjoy!