"Cootie Catcher" wedding program

Sierra524

Hey everybody! I just decided that I am going to do the "Cootie Catcher"/Fortune Teller wedding programs. They are really cute & fun & I think alot of guests will like them. I found a template, but I cant find anything for how to word them. Any ideas?

ETA: Alright, not using them. But any ideas for programs that are not boring would be great!

Jen4948

"Cootie Catcher" ? I'm not sure I understand what you have in mind-it brings up some associations that aren't wedding-related.  Can you post more about it?

itzMS

Those remind me of the 3rd Grade. I guess if you must.

Just google "Cootie catcher wedding program". There are TONS of images that will show wording past brides have used and in what corner, etc.

Sierra524

I tried that but none of them show anything on the inside flaps. I know they can be viewed as immature or whatever & as much as I appreciate your opinion, I really like them. I just think that they are different & fun. Ive never even seen them at a wedding before.

itzMS

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_invites-paper_cootie-catcher-wedding-program?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:cd062f89-8272-496a-b0ab-225e1f87acecDiscussion:0257d1db-6c70-46fb-83f1-9c81a9f35965Post:a071949a-4059-4105-8a11-e87eb9c54cf2">Re: "Cootie Catcher" wedding program</a>:
[QUOTE]<strong>I tried that but none of them show anything on the inside flaps</strong>. I know they can be viewed as immature or whatever & as much as I appreciate your opinion, I really like them. I just think that they are different & fun. Ive never even seen them at a wedding before.
Posted by Sierra524[/QUOTE]

I'm really trying to not sound rude by this...but did you even LOOK at the images?

I've seen at least 20 that show the inside flaps and wording on only the first 3 pages of Google Images for "Cootie Catcher Wedding Programs"

Sierra524

I was only seeing the outside flaps. But, i think Ive figured it out. Im just going to put info about the BMs & the GMs, how the ceremony is going to run, etc. Thanks!! I saw them on Etsy, but I would never buy them, just make my own. I just wanted something different than a regular program.

AddieCake

Oh, Sierra. Is there any hope of talking you out of this? This is your wedding. Notice how MS's first thought was "third grade"?  That's what anybody who knows what one of those is will be thinking at your wedding. And anyone who doesn't know will probably be going "WTF is this?" I think they could be fun, whimsical, nostalgic, or whatever if you somehow incorporated them into a bachelorette party or shower (not sure how you would), but for the actual wedding, I am not a fan. 

Sierra524

Are they really that bad?! I am open to suggestions, as I havent set anything in stone yet. I just want something creative & different. Nothing boring.

itzMS

A creative and different (and mature) program is something along the lines of a cool font or ribbon or design.

Like these:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/103537544/customizable-wedding-program-hydrangea


Let's compare these cootie catcher program things and the nice wedding programs above to something else wedding related. Like a cake topper.

This (for example) is a creative and different and fun (and mature enough) cake topper alternative:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/120613003/personalized-custom-wedding-cake-topper


Cootie catchers would be the cake topper equivalent to like putting your childhood Barbie and Ken or Power Rangers or My Little Ponies on top of your cake.

KWIM??

ROBINRENE5

I am a teacher, and even my kids think these things are goofy.  I really am all for "out of the box" ideas, but I have to agree that this is not a mature/adult idea that should be used for a wedding.  I think you can come up with something cute and still not have to go with this idea.  What about cute fonts?  Bows or ribbons? 

Lisa50

You could skip having a program altogether.  That way, you won't have to decide between 3rd grade and boring.  Programs are not necessary.

Jen4948

Oh, those things.

I wouldn't use them.  They might be cute, but the name is so juvenile that it's really off-putting.

harper0813

I find the image of a bunch of wedding guests doing the little cootie-catcher motion hilarious.

I agree that it would be a little goofy and excessive to have a hundred cootie catchers. If you want to use them, you could try a cootie catcher menu, one per table?

tiny speck

Please don't do this; there are loads of other ways to be different and "not boring" without coming across as immature. You don't want your wedding to look like a kid's birthday party.

jrwisniewski

Wow!! I am suprised at all the haters out there. It is your wedding and if you like the idea you should ABSOLUTELY use them. I am using them for our menu. I am putting questions about my fiance and I on the outside flaps and the answers on the inside and then the menu will be in the middle. They can be made to look really nice. It is a fun idea and I think our guests will have fun trying to answer our questions.

Here is the website I used for the template:
http://ruffledblog.com/freebie-fridays-cootie-catcher-menu-template/

FutureMrsRobertMurphy

Thank you jrwisniewski! I am BLOWN away by everyone here trying to tell a bride what she should or shouldn't do. My husband and I met as children and shared about a million childhood experiences with one another. Our lives were so entwined that we can't even figure out our "first date" anniversary. Having cootie catchers at our wedding reminded everyone of how we met, and of how long our relationship has lasted. We're also having our reception at an adult arcade, and serving junk food. It may feel more like a child's birthday party, than a traditional wedding. But we've spent a lot of time focusing on what's important to us, and what's going to be the most fun for our guests. And we didn't think cute bows or pretty ribbons were it.

 

To EVERY bride out there: It's your day. Do what you want, regardless of what tradition, etiquette, or other catty brides tell you. IT'S YOUR DAY.

QueerFemme

FutureMrsRobertMurphy said:

Thank you jrwisniewski! I am BLOWN away by everyone here trying to tell a bride what she should or shouldn't do. My husband and I met as children and shared about a million childhood experiences with one another. Our lives were so entwined that we can't even figure out our "first date" anniversary. Having cootie catchers at our wedding reminded everyone of how we met, and of how long our relationship has lasted. We're also having our reception at an adult arcade, and serving junk food. It may feel more like a child's birthday party, than a traditional wedding. But we've spent a lot of time focusing on what's important to us, and what's going to be the most fun for our guests. And we didn't think cute bows or pretty ribbons were it.

 

To EVERY bride out there: It's your day. Do what you want, regardless of what tradition, etiquette, or other catty brides tell you. IT'S YOUR DAY.

the whole "it's YOUR DAY" thing is ridiculous.  It stops being YOUR DAY when you invite guests.  If you want it to be YOUR DAY, you should just elope.

No one here is catty or being a "hater".  We are blunt and when people ask for advice, we give it.  And most of the time, we are saving the poster from making a huge etiquette mistake that will have their guests talking about them behind their backs.

jarednmegan

I've seen ideas like crossword puzzles and trivia, but then you'd have guests not paying attention during the ceremony.

Maybe include interesting facts about the bride and groom?

caabd1

I too am surprised by the responses on this question....I know I'm getting into this conversation really late but here goes anyway. First of all....do you really think that The Knot would post anything that would be considered an etiquette mistake? Weddings are what they do! 

Second, these will not be for all wedding types...not all weddings are formal and stuffy, some are fun and whimsical. There is nothing wrong with having a fun, different, and even what some would call on here "childish" element to your wedding. And QueerFemme up there....a wedding iIS all about the bride and the groom! ItI S NOT about the guest! And the guest should and need to realize this! People don't have a wedding to please their guest, they do it to celebrate their love with their guests. And the guest should be happy for them, and desire to celebrate with them. It is the Bride and Groom's day! This is not to say that a bride and groom shouldn't take into consideration the age of special guests, or diet of guests and such things etc....but they shouldn't have to worry about those they invited to celebrate with them talking about them behind their backs.

Jen4948

caabd1 said:

I too am surprised by the responses on this question....I know I'm getting into this conversation really late but here goes anyway. First of all....do you really think that The Knot would post anything that would be considered an etiquette mistake? Weddings are what they do! 

Second, these will not be for all wedding types...not all weddings are formal and stuffy, some are fun and whimsical. There is nothing wrong with having a fun, different, and even what some would call on here "childish" element to your wedding. And QueerFemme up there....a wedding iIS all about the bride and the groom! ItI S NOT about the guest! And the guest should and need to realize this! People don't have a wedding to please their guest, they do it to celebrate their love with their guests. And the guest should be happy for them, and desire to celebrate with them. It is the Bride and Groom's day! This is not to say that a bride and groom shouldn't take into consideration the age of special guests, or diet of guests and such things etc....but they shouldn't have to worry about those they invited to celebrate with them talking about them behind their backs.

Nope, the bolded is not so.  Not one little bit.

If the couple wants to have a wedding that is totally 100% about them and only them, they need to elope.  If they involve even one other person, they need to consider that person.  Not to do so is extremely selfish.

blueobsidian

caabd1 said:

I too am surprised by the responses on this question....I know I'm getting into this conversation really late but here goes anyway. First of all....do you really think that The Knot would post anything that would be considered an etiquette mistake? Weddings are what they do! 

Second, these will not be for all wedding types...not all weddings are formal and stuffy, some are fun and whimsical. There is nothing wrong with having a fun, different, and even what some would call on here "childish" element to your wedding. And QueerFemme up there....a wedding iIS all about the bride and the groom! ItI S NOT about the guest! And the guest should and need to realize this! People don't have a wedding to please their guest, they do it to celebrate their love with their guests. And the guest should be happy for them, and desire to celebrate with them. It is the Bride and Groom's day! This is not to say that a bride and groom shouldn't take into consideration the age of special guests, or diet of guests and such things etc....but they shouldn't have to worry about those they invited to celebrate with them talking about them behind their backs.

Weddings are what they SELL.  People who are trying to sell you things, like almost everyone in the wedding industry, are going to have a particular slant to their advice.  So yes, The Knot does regularly give advice that is against etiquette, if it is profitable for their sponsors.

JoanE2012

caabd1 said:

I too am surprised by the responses on this question....I know I'm getting into this conversation really late but here goes anyway. First of all....do you really think that The Knot would post anything that would be considered an etiquette mistake? Weddings are what they do! 

Second, these will not be for all wedding types...not all weddings are formal and stuffy, some are fun and whimsical. There is nothing wrong with having a fun, different, and even what some would call on here "childish" element to your wedding. And QueerFemme up there....a wedding iIS all about the bride and the groom! ItI S NOT about the guest! And the guest should and need to realize this! People don't have a wedding to please their guest, they do it to celebrate their love with their guests. And the guest should be happy for them, and desire to celebrate with them. It is the Bride and Groom's day! This is not to say that a bride and groom shouldn't take into consideration the age of special guests, or diet of guests and such things etc....but they shouldn't have to worry about those they invited to celebrate with them talking about them behind their backs.

Oh boy, you are severely misguided and uninformed.  See, the moment you invite guests to your wedding, the wedding no longer is about you.  I recommend you lurk around here a bit and hopefully learn some things about properly hosting your guests.

hannahj0

When I first saw a picture of those kinds of programs I did think back to elementary school but I loved it!! I hadn't seen one of those in forever and almost forgot about them. It took me back and I think it's really fun. As other posters have said, not every wedding is formal. If you're about making a fun atmosphere for your guests, I say go for those as your programs! You know you're guests - you're not inviting these women on this board, you're inviting family and friends who know you and care about you. You can't please everyone so someone might judge and think "what is this", but others might think it's fun and unique!

heidirs731

The only issue I would have with a "cootie catcher" program is how do you read it? I know how to use a cootie catcher for fun, but it's not in a format for linear reading, and a program is usually linear. I'd probably just unfold the whole thing. I don't find it too childish and that template is really pretty. I'm just confused as to the logistics of it.

doeydo

Since you have chosen not to do those fortune teller things as your programs, here are some ideas for fun/unique programs: http://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/real-brides-speak-out/wedding-program-ideas

Viczaesar

caabd1 said:

I too am surprised by the responses on this question....I know I'm getting into this conversation really late but here goes anyway. First of all....do you really think that The Knot would post anything that would be considered an etiquette mistake? Weddings are what they do! 

Second, these will not be for all wedding types...not all weddings are formal and stuffy, some are fun and whimsical. There is nothing wrong with having a fun, different, and even what some would call on here "childish" element to your wedding. And QueerFemme up there....a wedding iIS all about the bride and the groom! ItI S NOT about the guest! And the guest should and need to realize this! People don't have a wedding to please their guest, they do it to celebrate their love with their guests. And the guest should be happy for them, and desire to celebrate with them. It is the Bride and Groom's day! This is not to say that a bride and groom shouldn't take into consideration the age of special guests, or diet of guests and such things etc....but they shouldn't have to worry about those they invited to celebrate with them talking about them behind their backs.

Is this a trick question?  Of course they would, and do.  All the time.

AddieCake

caabd1 said:

I too am surprised by the responses on this question....I know I'm getting into this conversation really late but here goes anyway. First of all....do you really think that The Knot would post anything that would be considered an etiquette mistake? Weddings are what they do! 

Second, these will not be for all wedding types...not all weddings are formal and stuffy, some are fun and whimsical. There is nothing wrong with having a fun, different, and even what some would call on here "childish" element to your wedding. And QueerFemme up there....a wedding iIS all about the bride and the groom! ItI S NOT about the guest! And the guest should and need to realize this! People don't have a wedding to please their guest, they do it to celebrate their love with their guests. And the guest should be happy for them, and desire to celebrate with them. It is the Bride and Groom's day! This is not to say that a bride and groom shouldn't take into consideration the age of special guests, or diet of guests and such things etc....but they shouldn't have to worry about those they invited to celebrate with them talking about them behind their backs.

Hahahahahahahaha!

You're very naive. 

melistyle

This is a really late response to this conversation, but I am really surprised at how quickly this post turned negative! Everyone has a say in what to do at their own wedding. If you choose a cootie catcher, that's fun and great! If you want a simple and traditional program, that's great as well! Everyone should be able to show their tastes in their choices for their wedding. It is not improper etiquette to re-introduce a fun twist to something that otherwise could be very drab and dull. Everyone should be able to pick and choose where to show their creative and different side! If you are concerned that someone will "talk behind your back about the programs", then I just have to say.... if that is the type of thing that you worry about... yikes. Poor you. You have to find a way to please your guests, and even just because the wedding IS IN FACT all about you and your husband (if you think otherwise, wow!), but you should always be a gracious host and accommodate your family and friends as well. I do not believe, however, that your choice in ceremony programs will end with doom with your guests and that they will certainly never forgive you for making the ceremony a complete disaster to the point of no return. Do what you want, and what makes you happy!

kitty8403

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