Programs

What is not to love about summer? It's the time when folks around here begin to emerge from hibernation. Celebrations - such as reunions, weddings, and barbecues - are in full swing. The sun is shining and spirits are high. So whether you're hosting a formal dinner party, impromptu picnic, or casual grill-out, we wanted to give you a creative idea to beat the heat!

Paddle fans are a fun and easy way to cool down any special event. My cousin used this idea to create the the programs for her wedding ceremony, and her foresight was greatly admired and appreciated on that hot June day!

There are endless ways to make these fans unique and personal. Here's a basic outline of how you can make them yourself as a fun project with the kids or for an event - plus a few photos of my own creations: ...read more

Guest Blogger Alissa Cantrell is the managing director of communications and events at FedEx Office. She has been with the company for almost eight years and planned her own fairytale wedding in just three months last summer. When she learned of the Out of Office Wedding Series, she was more than happy to share her personal story.

I’ve never been one of those girls who had my wedding planned before I actually met “the one.” But a funny thing happened last May when my husband proposed… We knew what our plan was within about 24 hours! We wanted to keep it simple, get married somewhere with character, and make sure everything was elegant and reflected our tastes. To top it all off, we wanted to get married by the end of the summer so that my fiancé’s brother and his wife (who were expecting their first child in October) could attend. ...read more