Sometimes…and i mean SOMETIMES…i’m not working on edits and shoots for all of you lovely friends:) From time-to-time, I’ll do little projects with or without Matt. Improvements to the halfway house (which is the apartment we currently call home until our next 4 moves within the next 12 months), painting, construction, little side jobs for friends, etc.

I thought I’d share this one. My good friend from college, Robyn, is marrying Rob (i know…giggle…it’s cute) in May and they have solicited the help of willing friends. I was ready and willing – and my task: programs! Nice and easy, I thought. I have immense appreciation for the work that my friends Marit and Carrie do. Let me tell you.

So back to the struggle. Here was my process:

1 – fonts. Sure, i’ll pick one of the 144 million fonts in existence. Easy, right? No. 500 hours later, I had to just pick from the 22,000 i narrowed it down to.

2 – colors. A little easier since I knew Robyn’s colors. But then it requires restraint to not throw in bright vibrant colors like turquoise and cherry red and Lime green. I sat on my hands until the urge has passed and then continued.

3 – art. She wanted wildflowers. And so that began the quest for PRETTY wildflowers. Carrie came to the rescue. (thanks a million carrie).

4 – size. Is there ever a right size for programs? I’m going to guess there is a recommended size. I didn’t know that size.

I did this for my good friend because I love her and I was so excited to help! And, I survived. You likey? I actually think it turned out cute!

However, my advice to the world: let the pros handle it

These two are kicking off my wild wedding schedule beginning May 1. Excited to share with you.