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Wedding favors are a fun way of expressing your gratitude to your friends and family for taking the time to attend your momentous occasion. Although they are not a necessity and can sometimes be costly, you can save some significant wedding cash just by using your imagination. It's actually loads of fun and lets the uniqueness of your wedding shine through.
Get Original
Wedding favors do not have to be limited to baggies of jelly beans, personalized chocolate bars, and wedding cameras, although those are fun too. There are so many little things which mean a lot when considering what to give to your guests. Your choices are limitless once you set your mind to it and when you are done reading this article, you will be amazed at all the different things you can come up with.
You can start thinking about your wedding favors in four categories: Munchies, Nature Buff, Personal Appeal, and Seasonal. But, don't let our categories stop you from creating your own. Go with your own thoughts and ideas...after all, it's your wedding!
Munchies
The gift of food is always a treat and candy seems to top everyone's list of edible wedding favors.
But don't forget to consider some of the other food items which will surprise and delight many of
your guests. For example, flavored pop-corn bags, assorted nuts, small bags of gourmet coffee, and
spices are unique and original. Giving gift certificates to regional shops can also be a great idea.
Put the gift certificate in a fun envelope, tie a ribbon around it, and place it
on your guests' plates...voila, a fun addition to your place setting and a delicious treat for your
guests. Consider wrapping your munchies in fun boxes to make a stunning or even funky presentation.
Different color wrapping paper and even whimsical ribbons can add a pleasing aesthetic element to
almost any favor.
Nature Buff
Want to give the gift of life? What about giving flowers and plants to your guests as a symbol
of growth and prosperity both in your future and theirs. Your favors can be bags of seeds or small
potted plants which can be decorated in various ways to not only beautify your guests' homes but
also the tables at your reception. You can include a unique note that relays your feelings about
nature and its significance in your life.
Personal Appeal
A great way to show off some originality is with favors that reflect the personalities of the
couple getting married. Tickets to the Botanical Gardens if you are nature lovers, mouse
pads if computers are your life, bookmarks if books are your passion, candles from the "romantic"
bride and groom, or practically anything that relates to the two of you. Ethnic wedding themes can
be stunning, using elements from other countries and cultures can relay the importance you
place on your families heritage and roots.
Seasonal
Seasonal gifts can be outrageously funny and enjoyable. Having a winter bash? A fun scarf or hat can be a nice addition to their wardrobe. Summer wedding favors can include wacky sunglasses, personalized T-shirts, baseball caps, and brims. Christmas wedding favors can include small teddy bears and tree ornaments. Here's a tip: If you are giving accessories, don't forget to get a photograph of everyone in their scarf, hat, or sunglasses.
So you see, with a little imagination and creativity, you can make your wedding favors as unique and
original as the two of you while keeping you wedding budget in mind.
Cookies and favor boxes created by The Flower Girl
Wedding-Club.com Resources For Favors
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