Programs

I've officially abandoned my idea to make the programs into Halloween masks or firecrackers. So last week, I started working on a Plan B and posted an etsy Alchemy request for an image for the cover of our programs. I probably could have managed it myself, but I am running out of steam. There just aren't enough hours in the day -- and ESPECIALLY not enough hours in the weekend. Also, I think that my idea for assembling the programs is both unique and time-consuming, so I'd rather save my energy for that.

I am looking for something like the image below, but with the initials in a carved heart and some pumpkins sitting at the base of the tree. This is a very rough mock-up using a tree that I'm purchasing from iStock.com.

Like I said, I could probably do this myself, but the carved heart would take me forever and look like crap; whereas, someone with actual skills could do it in an hour and be done with it.

I decided to go with etsy seller arripke. As you can see from the samples below, her work has a great asthetic and wonderful use of color. And her prices are very affordable. The invitation sets shown below will run you about $270 for 100. (Don't think that I'm not tempted!) They also offer Custom Wedding Packages that include EVERYTHING (seriously...even table numbers and printed envelopes) for $475.

Images: arippke etsy shop

One thing that I hate about Alchemy requests is declining bids. I always feel mean. And I've had a few sellers respond back with something like, "Sorry you didn't pick me. I would have done a great job," which, after 12 years of Catholic School, is all that it takes to make me feel guilty.