I'm so excited to share this news with you today - I'm one of the top bridal bloggers selected to be in the current issue of Bridal Guide Magazine with my editorial picks {May/June 2015}. I'm alongside Abby of Style Me Pretty, Leila of Be Inspired PR, Jen of Something Turquoise and Jess of Carats and Cake. I was asked to submit my editors' picks for wedding programs and menu cards that I'm currently obsessing over. Today, I get to share my picks with you . . .

Current Wedding Menu Obsession . . .

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Menu Bread Wraps
Instead of the typical menu card, why not wrap your menu around a single baguette for each guest to enjoy? These Menu Bread Wraps from Mavora Art and Design on Etsy are eye-catching and will add the perfect finishing touch to each place setting. You can even tie the menus on with twine in a color that matches your wedding.

Current Wedding Program Obsession . . .

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Custom Kraft Paper Bag Wedding Programs
Having a wedding program printed on a kraft bag, like this one from Anna Lou Avenue on Etsy, is not only unique, but useful too. Maybe tuck a tissue pack inside or even a handwritten thank you note from the bride and groom. You could even put a send-off item inside, such as bubbles, confetti, a sparkler or even a treat for your guests to enjoy as they head to the reception.

Fan Favors for the Ceremony. This DIY Scroll Fan Program Kit is perfect for the creative bride. They will easily add that perfect personalized touch to your wedding ceremony while at the same time, cooling your guests at your outdoor wedding. These printable programs from The Wedding Outlet are easy and fun to create. The kit includes a complimentary CD full of predesigned templates to create your own personal look.  With only a few simple steps, you can print these programs on your home computer or at your local printer for only a few cents. Made from 80# cardstock.

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These DIY wedding fan programs from The Wedding Outlet will help keep your guests cool throughout both the ceremony and reception. Perfect for the do-it-yourself bride, these printable program fans are fun and easy. With only a few simple steps, you can print these program fans yourself on your home printer and select the style and colors that compliment your wedding theme.

You can use the pre-defined templates or create your own fan design to match your wedding theme or colors. The Program Fan Kit Includes:

- 50 Plain White Program Paper Fans (card stock)
- 50 Wooden Sticks
- 108 Adhesive Glue Dots
- Test Printing Sheets with Instructions
- Complimentary CD with pre-designed and blank templates

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Wedding program paper, available from The Wedding Outlet, makes it easy to print your own wedding bulletins. Choose from a variety of styles, colors and themes. The custom wedding programs will work with both laser and ink jet printers. Not sure what to put on your program? Click here for tips on creating your wedding programs.

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sponsored post by Daisy Days

The ever-popular wedding fan program is a great choice for summer or outdoor weddings. As an alternative to the traditional wedding program or wedding bulletin, the wedding program fan provides detailed information about the bridal party and the ceremony order of events while also providing a way for your guests to keep cool throughout the ceremony and even the reception. Your guests are sure to appreciate the thoughtfulness. Daisy Days offers a great selection of professionally printed fan programs available in a variety of styles, colors and shapes to suit your needs. Due to the time required to produce these fans, we recommend placing your order at least 3 weeks prior to your event date.

Scalloped Blossom Hand Held 7x10 Wedding Fan Program, Recycled Paper 9x8 Wedding Fan Program,
Center Photo 7x7 Wedding Fan Program.html, Ecru Pearl Deckle Edge 6x6 Wedding Program Fan

For the do-it-yourself or budget conscious bride, a great option is to design and print your own program fans. While it's possible to do this from scratch, Daisy Days has a DIY Program Fan Kit available that makes the job easy at a fraction of the price of our professionally printed fans. This kit includes program sheets, wooden handles and adhesive strips. Daisy Days also offers wooden fan handles, white plastic fan handles and decorative rhinestone accents for brides who want to make their own fans from scratch.

Fan Program Kit

Whether you pursue professionally printed programs or plan to print them yourself, program fans are a "cool" choice for your wedding. To see the entire collection of wedding program fans, please visit Daisy Days.