I made one of these for my granddaughter's wedding. I cut the strips 3 x 7. I cut an index card 2 1/2 x 61/2, centered it on the strip and used a WASHABLE FINE LINE MARKER (I suggest Crayola and test before marking) to draw the section to be written on. I used Micron pen #5 and had several small clipboards. Iron freezer paper to the back of each strip to make writing easier and have someone at the table to instruct and supervise. And of course, have extras. All that being said, it makes a wonderful memento of that special day.