Wedding favors, aside from being a gesture of appreciation to the guests, serve as a memento of the wedding celebration. To make these personalized, wedding favor labels that are placed of the wedding favor are printed with the names of the couples. However, for some couples, they also want their photo to be included. Favor suppliers can now personalize favors to make this possible and put headshots or even full body photos of the couple in almost any type of material or favor. To narrow down your options, here are the most popular photo favors available.
You can have glass coasters, especially those made of glass, printed underneath with your photo. You can have an outline of your photo etched as well, depending on your preference.
After-coffee mint tins can be printed with your photo as well. You can have them colored, while some opt for black and white ones for a classic or vintage look.
Photo frames can be inserted with your photo, and for some, alongside with the name of the guests to serve as place cards.
If you do not want your main wedding favors to contain your photo, you can have your favor labels printed with your photo on the background. This is applicable whether you are using mini cards, sticker labels or special hang tags.
Make sure you coordinate with the artist or supplier as to the layout of your photo. Because this is a wedding celebration, you do not want your wedding favors to look like a child’s party souvenir because of poor layout or tacky color combination. You would want your wedding favor to look as classy or elegant as it can be. Besides, it is your picture that will be placed there.
Remember that photo favors will have to be pre-ordered and do allot a considerable amount from your wedding budget for this. The favors in itself are costly, compared to other wedding favors, plus the cost of printing your photo may double up this cost. Printing them in full color or black and white will make a difference in the cost as well, although for some suppliers, they are the same because the same artistry is required.
Now your wedding favor can be as personal as it can get. Choose a photo from your pre-nuptial shoot or a candid photo so that your guests can truly remember your wedding and how personal your expression of gratitude is. Personalizing your favors with a photo is one of the most elegant wedding ideas for wedding favors.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Personalized Wedding Favors for a Thoughtful Wedding Celebration
Every detail in a wedding can be as unique as each bride, and personalizing them can be as unique as it can be as well. Putting your personality or even just by putting your wedding details in your wedding favors will receive greater appreciation from your guests as it becomes clear that you exerted more effort to make their favors unique. Here are some ways on how you can personalize your wedding favors so that your wedding favors will be as thoughtful as the well wishes from your guests.
You can have your ribbons specially printed with your names and wedding details. You can choose any color that you like for your favors or get ones that will complement your color motif for a coordinated look. You can use this personalized ribbon not just in your wedding favors, but also in your flower arrangements as well.
Your favor labels can be used to truly personalize your wedding favors as it can be used to contain your wedding details and it can even be used as an accessory. If you have an adequately sized mini card or sticker label, you can even place a cute photo in them. For some favors such as coasters, you can personalize them by printing your wedding details on them. If you have a crystal coaster or paperweight or other hard materials such as wood or glass, you can pick the pricier option of making them personalized by having your details etched or engraved on these items.
For smaller items, you can hand-paint them for a truly personal touch. You can have bookmarks or small plants in a pot hand-painted. You need not have intricate designs but as long as the details are there, or that you have personally hand-painted them, it would do just well. For other wedding ideas for favors, you can also browse through wedding favor websites as well.
Wedding favors can be seen as a reflection of how you perceive the presence of your guests. By personalizing them, it shows that you have placed enough effort, time, and thought into giving back the appreciation that they well deserve. These are the only tangible item that they will take home with them immediately after the wedding so it is best if they will part on a good note and not think of your favor as sloppy or cheap. A little effort will indeed go a long way in making personalized wedding favors that will show your gratitude and thoughtfulness.
You can have your ribbons specially printed with your names and wedding details. You can choose any color that you like for your favors or get ones that will complement your color motif for a coordinated look. You can use this personalized ribbon not just in your wedding favors, but also in your flower arrangements as well.
Your favor labels can be used to truly personalize your wedding favors as it can be used to contain your wedding details and it can even be used as an accessory. If you have an adequately sized mini card or sticker label, you can even place a cute photo in them. For some favors such as coasters, you can personalize them by printing your wedding details on them. If you have a crystal coaster or paperweight or other hard materials such as wood or glass, you can pick the pricier option of making them personalized by having your details etched or engraved on these items.
For smaller items, you can hand-paint them for a truly personal touch. You can have bookmarks or small plants in a pot hand-painted. You need not have intricate designs but as long as the details are there, or that you have personally hand-painted them, it would do just well. For other wedding ideas for favors, you can also browse through wedding favor websites as well.
Wedding favors can be seen as a reflection of how you perceive the presence of your guests. By personalizing them, it shows that you have placed enough effort, time, and thought into giving back the appreciation that they well deserve. These are the only tangible item that they will take home with them immediately after the wedding so it is best if they will part on a good note and not think of your favor as sloppy or cheap. A little effort will indeed go a long way in making personalized wedding favors that will show your gratitude and thoughtfulness.
Edible Wedding Favor Suggestions
Wedding favors, no matter which ones you choose, whether decorative, practical or edible, can create a lasting impact depending on the effort and the thought you have placed on them. While most guests will appreciate receiving a small token after your wedding, what can make it more special is if the guest can readily enjoy the favor that you have given them.
Edible wedding favors are satisfying and receiving them can be fun. If you want to give favors that can instantly satisfy both feelings and appetite, here are some favor suggestions:
Whether nutty, fruity or gooey, chocolates are fun favors and you can give them in bars or in small bite-size pieces. You can have fun in packaging as well as you can place them in boxes, small bags or in small handy trays.
Cookies are everyone’s favorite. You can make them on your own or purchase them from your local bridal favors store. You can place them in small transparent bags or in tin cans.
You can also bake your own cupcakes and put special toppings and sprinkles.
After-coffee mints are elegant favors and are best given during evening weddings.
Small sachets of coffee can be given in any wedding theme, as long as you can make the sachet or pouch complement your wedding motif.
Wine is another elegant favor and they are available in miniature bottles or half bottles. Remember to order them in advance and have a wine-tasting beforehand so you can give a variety that you feel everyone will love.
You can place these wedding favors in special bags or boxes and decorate them with ribbons or lace.
Also note the shelf life of your edible favors. Remember that like other food items, they will spoil if they are not handled properly. Take note of the packaging, the location in your reception venue where you will place them (particularly if you are having an open venue such as garden or beach), and the time you will be distributing them. All these can affect the freshness, taste, or texture of your favor. Your personalized cookie may have its chocolate toppings melt and ruin the favor.
Edible favors are a great treat and they will truly appreciate the effort you have given to make sure that they get to enjoy their wedding favor. It can make for a wedding that is truly satisfying, whether sweet, salty, nutty or crunchy. If you are having trouble deciding on wedding favors, then edible favors is one of the best wedding ideas that are sure to please your guests.
Edible wedding favors are satisfying and receiving them can be fun. If you want to give favors that can instantly satisfy both feelings and appetite, here are some favor suggestions:
Whether nutty, fruity or gooey, chocolates are fun favors and you can give them in bars or in small bite-size pieces. You can have fun in packaging as well as you can place them in boxes, small bags or in small handy trays.
Cookies are everyone’s favorite. You can make them on your own or purchase them from your local bridal favors store. You can place them in small transparent bags or in tin cans.
You can also bake your own cupcakes and put special toppings and sprinkles.
After-coffee mints are elegant favors and are best given during evening weddings.
Small sachets of coffee can be given in any wedding theme, as long as you can make the sachet or pouch complement your wedding motif.
Wine is another elegant favor and they are available in miniature bottles or half bottles. Remember to order them in advance and have a wine-tasting beforehand so you can give a variety that you feel everyone will love.
You can place these wedding favors in special bags or boxes and decorate them with ribbons or lace.
Also note the shelf life of your edible favors. Remember that like other food items, they will spoil if they are not handled properly. Take note of the packaging, the location in your reception venue where you will place them (particularly if you are having an open venue such as garden or beach), and the time you will be distributing them. All these can affect the freshness, taste, or texture of your favor. Your personalized cookie may have its chocolate toppings melt and ruin the favor.
Edible favors are a great treat and they will truly appreciate the effort you have given to make sure that they get to enjoy their wedding favor. It can make for a wedding that is truly satisfying, whether sweet, salty, nutty or crunchy. If you are having trouble deciding on wedding favors, then edible favors is one of the best wedding ideas that are sure to please your guests.
Pink Wedding Favor Suggestions
Weddings generally have a soft appeal because of the romance and love that is the main highlight in the wedding. While there are a few people who would use black or other darker colors in their weddings, soft, light and pastel colors are still the most popular choice.
Among these colors, white and pink are the most popular colors. To those who want to stay away from the traditional white, pink would be their next top choice. As weddings are fully coordinated, everything from the invitation to the wedding favors has to be coordinated as well, particularly when it comes to the color motif. If you’re having a pink themed wedding, here are some popular wedding favors you can choose from.
Lip balms are small and cute favors that are best when they are in cute colors as well such as pink. Most vanity items for women are in pastel colors as this can intensify the beauty they are representing. Paper fans are also better when they are in a lighter shade. You can print your initials or your names on the fan or print them on the box packaging.
Cupcakes are truly fun to eat and you can have these fun treats in pink and give them as wedding favors. Use wax paper in pink, or put toppers in this color as well. If you can bake, why not make some cookies and decorate them with icing that’s colored pink?
You can also give out candles and have the candle holder in pink as well. For added variety, use varying shades of pink in one candle.
Complement your favors by using pink ribbons and lace as well. You can use boxes or cloth bags printed with cherry blossoms to complete the soft feminine packaging. Have the text in your wedding favor in a darker shade of pink to make it all look pulled together. These wedding favors are readily available in bridal stores at online shops.
If you have another favor item in mind, ask your supplier or wedding coordinator if this favor will look good in pink. Favors such as paperweight or envelope opener are some of those items that will look better in another shade. Better consult your supplier as well if their favors are available in this shade. Your wedding will indeed look pretty in pink with pink favors that are sure to soften up the mood of your wedding and your guests as well.
Among these colors, white and pink are the most popular colors. To those who want to stay away from the traditional white, pink would be their next top choice. As weddings are fully coordinated, everything from the invitation to the wedding favors has to be coordinated as well, particularly when it comes to the color motif. If you’re having a pink themed wedding, here are some popular wedding favors you can choose from.
Lip balms are small and cute favors that are best when they are in cute colors as well such as pink. Most vanity items for women are in pastel colors as this can intensify the beauty they are representing. Paper fans are also better when they are in a lighter shade. You can print your initials or your names on the fan or print them on the box packaging.
Cupcakes are truly fun to eat and you can have these fun treats in pink and give them as wedding favors. Use wax paper in pink, or put toppers in this color as well. If you can bake, why not make some cookies and decorate them with icing that’s colored pink?
You can also give out candles and have the candle holder in pink as well. For added variety, use varying shades of pink in one candle.
Complement your favors by using pink ribbons and lace as well. You can use boxes or cloth bags printed with cherry blossoms to complete the soft feminine packaging. Have the text in your wedding favor in a darker shade of pink to make it all look pulled together. These wedding favors are readily available in bridal stores at online shops.
If you have another favor item in mind, ask your supplier or wedding coordinator if this favor will look good in pink. Favors such as paperweight or envelope opener are some of those items that will look better in another shade. Better consult your supplier as well if their favors are available in this shade. Your wedding will indeed look pretty in pink with pink favors that are sure to soften up the mood of your wedding and your guests as well.
Suggestions for Traditional Wedding Favors
No matter how many popular and new wedding themes there are, a wedding that has a classical or traditional touch is something that is more memorable. Whether in the ceremony or in the reception, a traditional item or activity makes the wedding more elegant and more pulled together.
With wedding favors, there are also a lot of choices and even for someone who has a unique theme for their wedding. Some people still prefer traditional favors because of their appeal and their usability. While there are modern twists on traditional wedding ideas and favors, here are some of the most well-loved traditional wedding favors.
Chocolate and almonds are your top choices should you want to give edible favors. Chocolates can be placed in small boxes (whether bars or small bite size pieces) and the packaging can be can be accessorized with ribbon or laces tied to the box. Almonds, particularly the chocolate coated ones, are generally being given to acknowledge the bittersweet union of the couple.
For decorative and yet practical wedding favors, you may want to go for the traditional wedding bell or photo frame favor. The wedding bell can be used as well during the reception itself because as the guests ring the bell, it is a call for the couple to kiss.
A photo frame favor can be a good decoration and yet be used for practical purposes as well. You can either have a specialized print on the photo frame itself with the wedding details, or you can print it on special paper and place it in the frame. Or you can incorporate your photo as a couple as well.
You can make no mistake in choosing traditional wedding favors – they are well-loved over time and both your male and female guests will love them. Remember that it is indeed sometimes the thought that counts, and even if you do not choose a trendy or an expensive wedding favor, you will still be able to deliver your message of gratitude to your guests. After all, you are thanking them for something that is not equal to money, but rather, their presence and their well wishes. This is what is most important in making your wedding memorable.
With wedding favors, there are also a lot of choices and even for someone who has a unique theme for their wedding. Some people still prefer traditional favors because of their appeal and their usability. While there are modern twists on traditional wedding ideas and favors, here are some of the most well-loved traditional wedding favors.
Chocolate and almonds are your top choices should you want to give edible favors. Chocolates can be placed in small boxes (whether bars or small bite size pieces) and the packaging can be can be accessorized with ribbon or laces tied to the box. Almonds, particularly the chocolate coated ones, are generally being given to acknowledge the bittersweet union of the couple.
For decorative and yet practical wedding favors, you may want to go for the traditional wedding bell or photo frame favor. The wedding bell can be used as well during the reception itself because as the guests ring the bell, it is a call for the couple to kiss.
A photo frame favor can be a good decoration and yet be used for practical purposes as well. You can either have a specialized print on the photo frame itself with the wedding details, or you can print it on special paper and place it in the frame. Or you can incorporate your photo as a couple as well.
You can make no mistake in choosing traditional wedding favors – they are well-loved over time and both your male and female guests will love them. Remember that it is indeed sometimes the thought that counts, and even if you do not choose a trendy or an expensive wedding favor, you will still be able to deliver your message of gratitude to your guests. After all, you are thanking them for something that is not equal to money, but rather, their presence and their well wishes. This is what is most important in making your wedding memorable.
Popular Wedding Favors
At times, it would be hard to finally decide on an aspect of your wedding while thinking about whether everyone will love it. To be on the safe side, you can choose wedding favors that have proven to be well-accepted and those that are generally loved by most people, whether young or old, whether male or female. There are wedding favors that while they are unique, some guests may not appreciate, therefore defying the very purpose of giving out the favors in the first place. Here are some suggestions that are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Edible wedding favors such as cookies, chocolates, and almonds top the list of popular and well-loved favors. People never seem to outgrow appreciating and receiving these items. Perfect during weddings, they seem to reflect the sweetness, love, and passion from the celebration. No wedding celebration is complete without these ‘sweet nothings’ that really mean something.
Bells are also popular because guests can use it as décor eventually. During the wedding, they can use it to ‘request’ that the couple kiss by ringing it.
Photo frames and paperweights are also popular because of their usefulness. Couples can also personalize them by placing their wedding details directly on the favor, therefore canceling out the need for a separate wedding favor label.
Candles and candle holder sets make for a shiny, and warm wedding favor. This wedding favor is not restricted by seasonality or theme. You can mold the candle into various shapes and you can use any color as well. There are a lot of available candle holder designs that can fit your theme. If you know your way around wax, you can make personalized candle favors and mold them into your desired shape – saving you on cost, and giving your guests a piece of your precious time.
These items are readily available in bridal stores or you can find them at online favor stores as well. Whether you’re having your wedding during spring, summer, or fall, these items will surely be a hit. Complete these by placing them in special boxes or bags that will make the favor look more presentable and elegant.
And the most important of all, no matter which favor you choose, give them personally or in such a way that you can thank your guests verbally as well because it can further deepen the meaning behind your favor, thus deepening your relationship with them as well. Of all the wedding ideas that you may have, putting the time and effort into getting useful wedding favors will surely be appreciated by your guests.
Edible wedding favors such as cookies, chocolates, and almonds top the list of popular and well-loved favors. People never seem to outgrow appreciating and receiving these items. Perfect during weddings, they seem to reflect the sweetness, love, and passion from the celebration. No wedding celebration is complete without these ‘sweet nothings’ that really mean something.
Bells are also popular because guests can use it as décor eventually. During the wedding, they can use it to ‘request’ that the couple kiss by ringing it.
Photo frames and paperweights are also popular because of their usefulness. Couples can also personalize them by placing their wedding details directly on the favor, therefore canceling out the need for a separate wedding favor label.
Candles and candle holder sets make for a shiny, and warm wedding favor. This wedding favor is not restricted by seasonality or theme. You can mold the candle into various shapes and you can use any color as well. There are a lot of available candle holder designs that can fit your theme. If you know your way around wax, you can make personalized candle favors and mold them into your desired shape – saving you on cost, and giving your guests a piece of your precious time.
These items are readily available in bridal stores or you can find them at online favor stores as well. Whether you’re having your wedding during spring, summer, or fall, these items will surely be a hit. Complete these by placing them in special boxes or bags that will make the favor look more presentable and elegant.
And the most important of all, no matter which favor you choose, give them personally or in such a way that you can thank your guests verbally as well because it can further deepen the meaning behind your favor, thus deepening your relationship with them as well. Of all the wedding ideas that you may have, putting the time and effort into getting useful wedding favors will surely be appreciated by your guests.
Suggestions for Italian Wedding Favors
Italians live for celebrations and other social gatherings. Weddings are very important events and they love doing it in the truest Italian sense. Every detail has to reflect their love for their culture. And in the wedding favors, there are items that show their love for their culture, love for the good life, and love for festivities. Here are some suggestions for wedding favors that show the Italian flare.
You can give practical favors such as coasters, coffee spoons, espresso cups, or music CDs. These items reflect the Italian’s love for coffee. Coasters that are personalized or are printed with your wedding details, or spoons where your initials are etched, or espresso cups that are printed with your wedding labels on the cup itself are some of the best favors you can give.
For edible favors, there are a number of traditional food and drink items that you can give that reflects their love for the good life. Olive oil, wine, almonds, and chocolates are the typical but are still themed for Italian wedding favors. Olive oil is a main ingredient in Italian cooking, while wine is served not just on special occasions but even during ordinary meals. Considered one of the best wines in the world, choose Italian wines when giving wine favors. Almonds and chocolate represent, wealth, prosperity, romance and good health so this is also a good choice of favors.
Remember that no matter which favor you will give, it is also important to pay attention to other Italian wedding ideas, rituals, and traditions so that it will show your love and respect for their culture. By giving importance to these items, it will show that you embrace the Italian culture and that you want to learn more about it as well. Wedding favors are meant to show your gratitude and appreciation for making the wedding memorable for your guests, so the least you can do is to make their stay and their wedding favor special and memorable as well.
To acquire these Italian themed favors, you can visit Italian bridal stores or you can simply go online to purchase these items. While they are special, they are inexpensive so no need to worry about having a grand Italian wedding. For the wedding favor labels, it is best if you can write a line or two such as Thank you in Italian, along with your wedding details.
You can give practical favors such as coasters, coffee spoons, espresso cups, or music CDs. These items reflect the Italian’s love for coffee. Coasters that are personalized or are printed with your wedding details, or spoons where your initials are etched, or espresso cups that are printed with your wedding labels on the cup itself are some of the best favors you can give.
For edible favors, there are a number of traditional food and drink items that you can give that reflects their love for the good life. Olive oil, wine, almonds, and chocolates are the typical but are still themed for Italian wedding favors. Olive oil is a main ingredient in Italian cooking, while wine is served not just on special occasions but even during ordinary meals. Considered one of the best wines in the world, choose Italian wines when giving wine favors. Almonds and chocolate represent, wealth, prosperity, romance and good health so this is also a good choice of favors.
Remember that no matter which favor you will give, it is also important to pay attention to other Italian wedding ideas, rituals, and traditions so that it will show your love and respect for their culture. By giving importance to these items, it will show that you embrace the Italian culture and that you want to learn more about it as well. Wedding favors are meant to show your gratitude and appreciation for making the wedding memorable for your guests, so the least you can do is to make their stay and their wedding favor special and memorable as well.
To acquire these Italian themed favors, you can visit Italian bridal stores or you can simply go online to purchase these items. While they are special, they are inexpensive so no need to worry about having a grand Italian wedding. For the wedding favor labels, it is best if you can write a line or two such as Thank you in Italian, along with your wedding details.
Where to get Theme Ideas for Your Wedding
Even for the most planned or prepared bride, choosing a wedding theme at the start of her preparation may be the most difficult task. Some ladies have their dream wedding in their minds since they were little girls and are set to follow that theme. But for others, especially those who have attended quite a number of weddings, every theme may seem romantic and fit for her.
But as the days go on, you know that you have to stick to one theme and choosing just one can really be confusing. To get a theme that is not just unique, but will fit you as well, here are some ideas.
Your wedding coordinator will be able to help you choose a theme that is best for your wedding based on your wants, your personality, and personal style. By discussing with her your plans for the wedding, from start to finish, she will be able to identify whether the theme you initially have in mind is best, or if there is another theme that can be perfect for your wedding instead.
Get a copy of the latest bridal magazines for you to see different themes. They also commonly feature some celebrity weddings and definitely, you can get a fresh idea or two from these famous weddings. You need not have a wedding similar to famous power couples, but rather, just getting an item or two will give your wedding a celebrity touch.
There are bridal fairs and conventions that are held and you can check the schedule nearest your area. In larger cities, these are done quarterly and more often in the months before the wedding month of June.
Make your online time work for you as you check out wedding ideas from wedding sites. Websites like these offer lots of information, from budgeting to ideas for wedding favors. You can get different ideas from these sites. While you’re on the site, you can shop and browse through different items that are available. At times, they even offer free shipping when you buy in large quantities.
You can even have a traditional wedding or a common wedding theme and give it a twist. Modernize it by having some parts of it such as the invitation or wedding favors in an updated style or presentation. Give your wedding a unique theme and you and your guests will truly appreciate it when they see the overall impact and presentation of your wedding whose theme is truly unique and unforgettable.
But as the days go on, you know that you have to stick to one theme and choosing just one can really be confusing. To get a theme that is not just unique, but will fit you as well, here are some ideas.
Your wedding coordinator will be able to help you choose a theme that is best for your wedding based on your wants, your personality, and personal style. By discussing with her your plans for the wedding, from start to finish, she will be able to identify whether the theme you initially have in mind is best, or if there is another theme that can be perfect for your wedding instead.
Get a copy of the latest bridal magazines for you to see different themes. They also commonly feature some celebrity weddings and definitely, you can get a fresh idea or two from these famous weddings. You need not have a wedding similar to famous power couples, but rather, just getting an item or two will give your wedding a celebrity touch.
There are bridal fairs and conventions that are held and you can check the schedule nearest your area. In larger cities, these are done quarterly and more often in the months before the wedding month of June.
Make your online time work for you as you check out wedding ideas from wedding sites. Websites like these offer lots of information, from budgeting to ideas for wedding favors. You can get different ideas from these sites. While you’re on the site, you can shop and browse through different items that are available. At times, they even offer free shipping when you buy in large quantities.
You can even have a traditional wedding or a common wedding theme and give it a twist. Modernize it by having some parts of it such as the invitation or wedding favors in an updated style or presentation. Give your wedding a unique theme and you and your guests will truly appreciate it when they see the overall impact and presentation of your wedding whose theme is truly unique and unforgettable.
Traditional Indian Wedding Favors
Weddings held in every country follow specific traditions, culture and customs. Following these is important as this reflects the national pride and respect for one’s family. In India, weddings are considered the most special social event for the family. Well-off families in India spend millions in grand wedding celebrations. But even if the wedding is held outside India, every single aspect of the wedding truly reflects Indian heritage.
From the invitation printed in scrolls, to the wedding favors, everything can easily be recognized as Indian themed. If you are holding an Indian wedding or helping someone organize one, here are some traditional wedding favors that you can give away.
As in Indian cuisine where spices are used in everyday meals, you can give spices packed in small packets as favors. Honey jars and dried fruit are also other edible wedding favors where you can have more options when it comes to packaging.
For practical and decorative favors, you can have incense gift box, soaps or candles. You can have the soaps and candles shaped as elephant or elephant heads, or have images of elephants printed in the incense gift box. Bracelets that are intricately designed and packaged in an elegant manner also make for great favors for the women. Silver coins, meant to bring luck, are also traditionally given.
While these are the traditional favors, you can also give more contemporary favors such as coasters or almonds. Pack these wedding favors using boxes or ribbons, but most preferably in organza bags where it has both elegance and ethnicity in them as well.
A little research will truly be appreciated as your efforts to make everything ‘right’ will truly be seen. Giving Indian themed favors are great but what’s most important is that you follow Indian customs and traditions to show your respect and reverence for their culture. Be sensitive enough to know that when you follow a certain tradition, culture, or custom, it’s either you go all the way, or refrain from doing them altogether. If you practice them but not as thoroughly, you might miss some important details and thus you may end up disappointing them.
But if having an Indian wedding is just one of those wedding ideas that you can’t let go of, then by all means go ahead and throw one. Your Indian wedding guests will be happy, and you can consider it an accomplishment for being able to throw this type of wedding. Indian culture is interesting and fun and you can never go wrong should you choose to have an Indian-inspired wedding.
From the invitation printed in scrolls, to the wedding favors, everything can easily be recognized as Indian themed. If you are holding an Indian wedding or helping someone organize one, here are some traditional wedding favors that you can give away.
As in Indian cuisine where spices are used in everyday meals, you can give spices packed in small packets as favors. Honey jars and dried fruit are also other edible wedding favors where you can have more options when it comes to packaging.
For practical and decorative favors, you can have incense gift box, soaps or candles. You can have the soaps and candles shaped as elephant or elephant heads, or have images of elephants printed in the incense gift box. Bracelets that are intricately designed and packaged in an elegant manner also make for great favors for the women. Silver coins, meant to bring luck, are also traditionally given.
While these are the traditional favors, you can also give more contemporary favors such as coasters or almonds. Pack these wedding favors using boxes or ribbons, but most preferably in organza bags where it has both elegance and ethnicity in them as well.
A little research will truly be appreciated as your efforts to make everything ‘right’ will truly be seen. Giving Indian themed favors are great but what’s most important is that you follow Indian customs and traditions to show your respect and reverence for their culture. Be sensitive enough to know that when you follow a certain tradition, culture, or custom, it’s either you go all the way, or refrain from doing them altogether. If you practice them but not as thoroughly, you might miss some important details and thus you may end up disappointing them.
But if having an Indian wedding is just one of those wedding ideas that you can’t let go of, then by all means go ahead and throw one. Your Indian wedding guests will be happy, and you can consider it an accomplishment for being able to throw this type of wedding. Indian culture is interesting and fun and you can never go wrong should you choose to have an Indian-inspired wedding.
Themes for Male and Female Wedding Favors
With all the choices for wedding favors, it would be difficult to decide on just one item that you want everyone to appreciate. Now you can get to know more information on how you can narrow down your search for the best favors available.
If you’re not content in giving just the usual wedding favor, and would want to personalize your choice, give his and her wedding favors instead and you will indeed impress everyone.
While some people may have the impression that little thought is given in choosing these items, wedding favors that are just for your male and female guests will show how you really thought about what can make them satisfied.
For your female guests, vanity items would be your top choice. Small and inexpensive favors such as combs, hair pins, vanity mirrors, small jewelry box, and lip balms are readily available as well. Put pastel color hang tags, mini cards, or place them in small bags and your elegant and the personalized wedding favor for her is good to go.
Why not give items that can help them look and fell better? Mini bottles of lotion, body wash or milk baths are pampering items that women love. For a more practical wedding favor, give small kitchen items such as cookie cutters or bottle openers. For decorative favors, favors specifically for her are crystals and photo frames.
For your male guests, you can also give them a little pampering and some beauty items to surprise them yet find them very useful as well. It’s not everyday that they get to receive mini bottles of after-shave or soap. These favors, while they are all about vanity, are something the guys can appreciate.
Sports and hobbies themed items such as personalized golf balls or even basketball-designed cookies are ‘guy stuff’ that’s great for favors.
You can place ribbons or laces on the wedding favors for your female guests, while you can do away with such decorations for the male guests. Put other embellishments or charms to accessorize the favors but use simpler ones for the men’s favors – use hang tags, mini cards or sticker labels instead.
These items can be purchased from your local bridal store or wedding favor shops online. No matter how simple you feel your chosen favor is from the choices above, your guests will already feel the thoughtfulness in them as the favors were chosen based on their preferences. Getting gender specific favors one of the most unique wedding ideas that you can do to make your wedding unique.
If you’re not content in giving just the usual wedding favor, and would want to personalize your choice, give his and her wedding favors instead and you will indeed impress everyone.
While some people may have the impression that little thought is given in choosing these items, wedding favors that are just for your male and female guests will show how you really thought about what can make them satisfied.
For your female guests, vanity items would be your top choice. Small and inexpensive favors such as combs, hair pins, vanity mirrors, small jewelry box, and lip balms are readily available as well. Put pastel color hang tags, mini cards, or place them in small bags and your elegant and the personalized wedding favor for her is good to go.
Why not give items that can help them look and fell better? Mini bottles of lotion, body wash or milk baths are pampering items that women love. For a more practical wedding favor, give small kitchen items such as cookie cutters or bottle openers. For decorative favors, favors specifically for her are crystals and photo frames.
For your male guests, you can also give them a little pampering and some beauty items to surprise them yet find them very useful as well. It’s not everyday that they get to receive mini bottles of after-shave or soap. These favors, while they are all about vanity, are something the guys can appreciate.
Sports and hobbies themed items such as personalized golf balls or even basketball-designed cookies are ‘guy stuff’ that’s great for favors.
You can place ribbons or laces on the wedding favors for your female guests, while you can do away with such decorations for the male guests. Put other embellishments or charms to accessorize the favors but use simpler ones for the men’s favors – use hang tags, mini cards or sticker labels instead.
These items can be purchased from your local bridal store or wedding favor shops online. No matter how simple you feel your chosen favor is from the choices above, your guests will already feel the thoughtfulness in them as the favors were chosen based on their preferences. Getting gender specific favors one of the most unique wedding ideas that you can do to make your wedding unique.
Playing Your Wedding Songs
Choosing the music for your wedding is totally different from choosing the songs in your iPod. Especially for more traditional weddings, there are certain song sets that you would have to play during the ceremony. Music can greatly affect the mood of your wedding and organizing your wedding music will require planning and delegation so that everything will go smoothly, from the reception to the distribution of wedding favors.
Playing your wedding songs will not be as easy as playing music on your iPod as well. Here are some things that you have to check to ensure that sweet music will constantly fill your wedding.
The music that you want to play should be approved by the church (if you will be having a church wedding) because most traditional Catholic churches still require traditional wedding songs as well. For the reception, check if the venue has enough electrical plugs that you can use, particularly if your reception is in a garden. For the background music, whether you will be having CDs or a wedding singer, ensure that the CD is compatible with the player.
Do not rely on the wedding singer to pick the choice of songs. So that there will be no unpleasant surprises, check if the song list that he or she has is the same as what you have in mind. If not, you can make recommendations on how to improve them. For the reception party, choose a wide range of songs across many generations as your guests may have a wide age range as well.
The key here is to finalize the playlist and ensure that the singer or your coordinator or the band can troubleshoot any problems that may suddenly arise and not require your attention anymore. Always have someone behind the sound system as well to make sure that the microphone will be on and the background music off whenever needed. Have the band do their usual sound check before the guests arrive, and not upon their arrival.
Just like in any situation, music can uplift any awkward moments that may arise. Whether popular songs or songs that have played a major part in your relationship, the music played during your wedding should make not just you, but your guests feel special as well. Consider everyone in your choice of songs. That while you cannot please everyone, just ensure that majority of your guests will get to enjoy the music that you play, whether at the ceremony or at the reception.
Playing your wedding songs will not be as easy as playing music on your iPod as well. Here are some things that you have to check to ensure that sweet music will constantly fill your wedding.
The music that you want to play should be approved by the church (if you will be having a church wedding) because most traditional Catholic churches still require traditional wedding songs as well. For the reception, check if the venue has enough electrical plugs that you can use, particularly if your reception is in a garden. For the background music, whether you will be having CDs or a wedding singer, ensure that the CD is compatible with the player.
Do not rely on the wedding singer to pick the choice of songs. So that there will be no unpleasant surprises, check if the song list that he or she has is the same as what you have in mind. If not, you can make recommendations on how to improve them. For the reception party, choose a wide range of songs across many generations as your guests may have a wide age range as well.
The key here is to finalize the playlist and ensure that the singer or your coordinator or the band can troubleshoot any problems that may suddenly arise and not require your attention anymore. Always have someone behind the sound system as well to make sure that the microphone will be on and the background music off whenever needed. Have the band do their usual sound check before the guests arrive, and not upon their arrival.
Just like in any situation, music can uplift any awkward moments that may arise. Whether popular songs or songs that have played a major part in your relationship, the music played during your wedding should make not just you, but your guests feel special as well. Consider everyone in your choice of songs. That while you cannot please everyone, just ensure that majority of your guests will get to enjoy the music that you play, whether at the ceremony or at the reception.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Simple but Meaningful Wedding Favors
The meaning and message behind a wedding favor is really significant. The people who love you who join you in their wedding deserve at least a simple token for making your day memorable. While there are many things that you have to take care of in your wedding, and major aspects that you have to allot time for, wedding favors can be made easily. You can also dedicate weeks for your wedding favors but if your schedule won’t allow it, here are some ways where you can find fast, simple, and easy wedding favors that will bring even greater impact.
You can simply go online and have your wedding favors custom-made, packed and delivered right through your doorstep. Different wedding favors are available online and whether you’re looking for something that is per theme, per prince range or style, you can definitely find what you need. Most of these wedding favors are prepared already and you just have to provide the details such as your names and wedding details if you want them to make the favor labels as well. If not, just order the items as it is and it is done.
If you have your own cookie or cupcake recipe, you can make these delectable treats your edible favors. You get to give them a personally-made favor and you get to enjoy the time making them as well. Just make sure you have enough time, and baking them would be easy for you, otherwise, it will bring you more stress than ease.
Just like any other day, you can visit your local grocery store and this time, get simple wedding favors for your special day. You can easily find things to make into wedding favors there and you don’t need to pre-order and get the minimum order requirement or pay shipping and other charges. Supermarket wedding favors are wonderful wedding ideas that are cheap and readily available. Plus if you want to accessorize them, you can easily package them better or add some embellishments.
Just like any other gift, wedding favors need not be expensive or complicated to be appreciated. To make your guests feel the message behind your wedding favors, it’s how you present them that will count. You can give the favors to them personally so that while your wedding favors are simple, you are presenting them personally and you can top it off with a warm smile and sincere thanks. Now you can have more time to handle other aspects of your wedding including the honeymoon and the reception program.
You can simply go online and have your wedding favors custom-made, packed and delivered right through your doorstep. Different wedding favors are available online and whether you’re looking for something that is per theme, per prince range or style, you can definitely find what you need. Most of these wedding favors are prepared already and you just have to provide the details such as your names and wedding details if you want them to make the favor labels as well. If not, just order the items as it is and it is done.
If you have your own cookie or cupcake recipe, you can make these delectable treats your edible favors. You get to give them a personally-made favor and you get to enjoy the time making them as well. Just make sure you have enough time, and baking them would be easy for you, otherwise, it will bring you more stress than ease.
Just like any other day, you can visit your local grocery store and this time, get simple wedding favors for your special day. You can easily find things to make into wedding favors there and you don’t need to pre-order and get the minimum order requirement or pay shipping and other charges. Supermarket wedding favors are wonderful wedding ideas that are cheap and readily available. Plus if you want to accessorize them, you can easily package them better or add some embellishments.
Just like any other gift, wedding favors need not be expensive or complicated to be appreciated. To make your guests feel the message behind your wedding favors, it’s how you present them that will count. You can give the favors to them personally so that while your wedding favors are simple, you are presenting them personally and you can top it off with a warm smile and sincere thanks. Now you can have more time to handle other aspects of your wedding including the honeymoon and the reception program.
Where to Get Unique Wedding Favors
Giving wedding favors is a common tradition and while almost every kind of favor, whether edible, decorative or practical is cherished, brides still make it a point that their wedding favor is as special or as unique as it can be.
If you are on the hunt to make your wedding favor one of the best wedding favors ever given, here is where you can find such items. You can browse through the pages of bridal magazines to get ideas on the recent trends when it comes to wedding favors. Pages and pages of not just wedding favors but other wedding ideas that are truly trendy are readily available.
Bridal stores carry all kinds of wedding favors. When you visit a local store, it might even carry that unique local flair that you’re looking for. If you’re having a destination wedding, for example a Mexican wedding, visit their local bridal favors store and you can find cultural favors such as bottles of chilies or paper fans.
If you do most of your research and sourcing for suppliers for your wedding online, read wedding articles and visit online bridal favors stores for new favor styles. Suppliers online regularly charge their inventory so you can be assured of new and refreshing favor ideas.
If you are getting the help of a wedding coordinator, work with her to get the best wedding favor idea that is truly fit for your wedding. If you want a wedding favor that will create impact, it doesn’t only have to be unique, but it has to be coordinated with your theme as well.
But the best and truly unique favors will be the ones that you custom make. Why not get a common wedding favor and give it a twist? Not just another cupcake but personally bake it and use your secret recipe. Or get a regular bookmark and have it hand-painted.
These favors will be received well not just because they’re unique but because your time, effort, and artistry or skills were placed there as well.
Unique wedding favors are not about the most elegant or the most expensive or the newest design. It’s also about letting your true emotions shine through and thinking about what your guests will appreciate. Add to that some unique packaging or packaging that is noticeably handcrafted and your favors will be cherished and remembered long after your wedding day.
If you are on the hunt to make your wedding favor one of the best wedding favors ever given, here is where you can find such items. You can browse through the pages of bridal magazines to get ideas on the recent trends when it comes to wedding favors. Pages and pages of not just wedding favors but other wedding ideas that are truly trendy are readily available.
Bridal stores carry all kinds of wedding favors. When you visit a local store, it might even carry that unique local flair that you’re looking for. If you’re having a destination wedding, for example a Mexican wedding, visit their local bridal favors store and you can find cultural favors such as bottles of chilies or paper fans.
If you do most of your research and sourcing for suppliers for your wedding online, read wedding articles and visit online bridal favors stores for new favor styles. Suppliers online regularly charge their inventory so you can be assured of new and refreshing favor ideas.
If you are getting the help of a wedding coordinator, work with her to get the best wedding favor idea that is truly fit for your wedding. If you want a wedding favor that will create impact, it doesn’t only have to be unique, but it has to be coordinated with your theme as well.
But the best and truly unique favors will be the ones that you custom make. Why not get a common wedding favor and give it a twist? Not just another cupcake but personally bake it and use your secret recipe. Or get a regular bookmark and have it hand-painted.
These favors will be received well not just because they’re unique but because your time, effort, and artistry or skills were placed there as well.
Unique wedding favors are not about the most elegant or the most expensive or the newest design. It’s also about letting your true emotions shine through and thinking about what your guests will appreciate. Add to that some unique packaging or packaging that is noticeably handcrafted and your favors will be cherished and remembered long after your wedding day.
A Quick Guide in Choosing Wedding Favors
A quick look inside a bridal store or glancing through the pages of wedding favors at an online shop can make any bride happy, yet undecided at the same time. Every type of wedding favor is intended to be beautiful and special, and with so many nice looking, choosing a wedding favor may border between exciting and frustrating.
To make your decision easier and avoid the stress in planning for this part of your wedding, here’s a quick guide to help you through the selection process.
Wedding favors are important symbols of gratitude and appreciation. However, you need not blow your budget because of these. Put your budget in mind when choosing wedding favors. While jewelry boxes may seem cute to give away, check if your budget will allow it. Work only around the budget that you have no matter how special you want your thank you tokens to be. Or if you really want to go for those special favors, make sure you can divert the cash from other parts of your budget.
In order to have a fully coordinated wedding and favors that will complement it, your wedding favor should be an item that is easily associated or recognizable with your wedding theme. Giving away mini bottles of chilies is in line with a Mexican wedding but would seem less relevant for an Irish themed wedding.
And speaking of themed weddings, if you are following the season of your wedding day as your theme (e.g. a beach wedding during summer), you may want to use seasonal favors to make it more convenient to you. Getting mini beach balls may be easier at this time instead of finding and giving away mini beach balls during fall.
The type or color of the favor can be easily adjusted in many cases. Or you can simply be playful with your choice of colors. An edible favor can work well on a beach wedding and not spoil as long as you handle them properly. The above major considerations; color, theme, and cost; are what you should primarily have in mind when deciding on your wedding favor.
Need some more help? Ask your wedding coordinator to give suggestions on wedding favors. While their suggestions may somehow appear familiar or ordinary, their expertise are proven to be fool-proof as they are the ones that are really ‘hands on’ with the wedding plans. More importantly, do not be overwhelmed but rather, have fun in choosing your favors. As much as you would want your guests to enjoy them, also enjoy the time when you’re deciding and choosing, and maybe even personally packaging them.
To make your decision easier and avoid the stress in planning for this part of your wedding, here’s a quick guide to help you through the selection process.
Wedding favors are important symbols of gratitude and appreciation. However, you need not blow your budget because of these. Put your budget in mind when choosing wedding favors. While jewelry boxes may seem cute to give away, check if your budget will allow it. Work only around the budget that you have no matter how special you want your thank you tokens to be. Or if you really want to go for those special favors, make sure you can divert the cash from other parts of your budget.
In order to have a fully coordinated wedding and favors that will complement it, your wedding favor should be an item that is easily associated or recognizable with your wedding theme. Giving away mini bottles of chilies is in line with a Mexican wedding but would seem less relevant for an Irish themed wedding.
And speaking of themed weddings, if you are following the season of your wedding day as your theme (e.g. a beach wedding during summer), you may want to use seasonal favors to make it more convenient to you. Getting mini beach balls may be easier at this time instead of finding and giving away mini beach balls during fall.
The type or color of the favor can be easily adjusted in many cases. Or you can simply be playful with your choice of colors. An edible favor can work well on a beach wedding and not spoil as long as you handle them properly. The above major considerations; color, theme, and cost; are what you should primarily have in mind when deciding on your wedding favor.
Need some more help? Ask your wedding coordinator to give suggestions on wedding favors. While their suggestions may somehow appear familiar or ordinary, their expertise are proven to be fool-proof as they are the ones that are really ‘hands on’ with the wedding plans. More importantly, do not be overwhelmed but rather, have fun in choosing your favors. As much as you would want your guests to enjoy them, also enjoy the time when you’re deciding and choosing, and maybe even personally packaging them.
How To Choose Songs for Your Wedding
A wedding is such an important social event that some brides sometimes even become ‘bridezillas’. It is indeed an enormous pressure to hold a wedding that will run smoothly and according to plan.
From the preparation, to all the necessary reservations, to presenting the wedding favors, there are certain expectations that brides and wedding planners have to comply to. As much as there is order when the entourage enters the church, there is also an order and a set of guides that must be followed when playing wedding songs. Just because a song is a love song or because it is an important song in your relationship (even if it is a sad love song) doesn’t mean that it should be played during the wedding. Here is your quick start guide in preparing the music for your wedding.
These important notes will ensure that most major parts in your wedding will be accompanied by the right music that will set everyone’s mood, heighten the romantic ambience, and meet everyone’s expectation as well.
During the ceremony, depending on the kind of religious ceremony you will be having, the songs played are generally the ones approved by your church. In Catholic weddings, for example, while some local churches would approve playing modern love songs, traditionally, Catholic wedding songs are the only ones that are allowed to play during the ceremony.
At the start of the reception, play soft music in the background. At this point, you will be expecting the guests to be arriving and instead of just hearing the people chatter (as if it’s the Sunday market), play music that’s soft to the ears. The couple’s first dance should be to the tune of a special love song, preferably a song that has a special significance in the couple’s relationship.
While there seems to be no rule when it comes to the reception party, you can indeed choose any song but bear in mind that your guests may be across age brackets. Do not just include music from your generation, but rather, if you may, include music across all generations, starting from the music during your parent’s time (and they would indeed appreciate that too), up to modern day dance tracks.
From the ceremony, to the distribution of wedding favors, make sweet music not just with your loved one, but literally share sweet music with your guests. Your wedding ideas for wedding music will surely be appreciated with these simple guidelines.
From the preparation, to all the necessary reservations, to presenting the wedding favors, there are certain expectations that brides and wedding planners have to comply to. As much as there is order when the entourage enters the church, there is also an order and a set of guides that must be followed when playing wedding songs. Just because a song is a love song or because it is an important song in your relationship (even if it is a sad love song) doesn’t mean that it should be played during the wedding. Here is your quick start guide in preparing the music for your wedding.
These important notes will ensure that most major parts in your wedding will be accompanied by the right music that will set everyone’s mood, heighten the romantic ambience, and meet everyone’s expectation as well.
During the ceremony, depending on the kind of religious ceremony you will be having, the songs played are generally the ones approved by your church. In Catholic weddings, for example, while some local churches would approve playing modern love songs, traditionally, Catholic wedding songs are the only ones that are allowed to play during the ceremony.
At the start of the reception, play soft music in the background. At this point, you will be expecting the guests to be arriving and instead of just hearing the people chatter (as if it’s the Sunday market), play music that’s soft to the ears. The couple’s first dance should be to the tune of a special love song, preferably a song that has a special significance in the couple’s relationship.
While there seems to be no rule when it comes to the reception party, you can indeed choose any song but bear in mind that your guests may be across age brackets. Do not just include music from your generation, but rather, if you may, include music across all generations, starting from the music during your parent’s time (and they would indeed appreciate that too), up to modern day dance tracks.
From the ceremony, to the distribution of wedding favors, make sweet music not just with your loved one, but literally share sweet music with your guests. Your wedding ideas for wedding music will surely be appreciated with these simple guidelines.
Top Considerations in Your Wedding Budget
With so many things to consider in a wedding celebration, most couples feel overwhelmed by the wedding expenses. While all aspects may be important, the allotment of some of these items to your wedding shouldn’t be the same or as much as others. Without sacrificing the quality, there are major and as well as minor changes that you can make to your wedding budget that can save you on overall costs.
The reception venue and food is one of the top considerations in your budget. While the menu and other charges may be flexible up to some point, the number of guests and as well as the main courses in the menu and time of day you are reserving the venue are fixed. Allot a major portion of your budget for this. You can lessen or totally cancel out some items in your wedding but not the reception venue and menu.
Other major aspects are the wedding gown, ceremony venue fee, and photography and videography charge. Whether you will be having a designer dress, or a ready-made one from the department store, or a vintage one from a thrift store, you should allot the appropriate amount, or else you will be left with your casual clothes on your wedding day.
The ceremony venue fee should be paid in advance as well. As most of these venues do not allow soft booking, the first one who gets to reserve and pay the deposit gets the venue. It is important to secure your ceremony venue, or else you may have to have your ceremony in your backyard, or some other substandard location.
The photography and videography will capture the vivid reminders of your wedding so do not get second class people to save money. Get the best videographer and photographer that you can afford with your budget.
The invitation, wedding favors, and flowers are some of the things that can be considered secondary in your wedding budget.
Making your own invitations and favors is quickly becoming one of the more popular wedding ideas. You can make your own invitation using regular printers and you just need to buy specially printed paper. You can make decorative or edible favors as well, depending on your skill and whether you are into crafts or baking. While all things are important, there are some aspects in your wedding budget that you can squeeze. Think out of the box and do not rely on suppliers for everything as they will quickly double up your costs. Look for alternatives without having to sacrifice your satisfaction and comfort. Besides, you can probably use the extra money on your honeymoon.
The reception venue and food is one of the top considerations in your budget. While the menu and other charges may be flexible up to some point, the number of guests and as well as the main courses in the menu and time of day you are reserving the venue are fixed. Allot a major portion of your budget for this. You can lessen or totally cancel out some items in your wedding but not the reception venue and menu.
Other major aspects are the wedding gown, ceremony venue fee, and photography and videography charge. Whether you will be having a designer dress, or a ready-made one from the department store, or a vintage one from a thrift store, you should allot the appropriate amount, or else you will be left with your casual clothes on your wedding day.
The ceremony venue fee should be paid in advance as well. As most of these venues do not allow soft booking, the first one who gets to reserve and pay the deposit gets the venue. It is important to secure your ceremony venue, or else you may have to have your ceremony in your backyard, or some other substandard location.
The photography and videography will capture the vivid reminders of your wedding so do not get second class people to save money. Get the best videographer and photographer that you can afford with your budget.
The invitation, wedding favors, and flowers are some of the things that can be considered secondary in your wedding budget.
Making your own invitations and favors is quickly becoming one of the more popular wedding ideas. You can make your own invitation using regular printers and you just need to buy specially printed paper. You can make decorative or edible favors as well, depending on your skill and whether you are into crafts or baking. While all things are important, there are some aspects in your wedding budget that you can squeeze. Think out of the box and do not rely on suppliers for everything as they will quickly double up your costs. Look for alternatives without having to sacrifice your satisfaction and comfort. Besides, you can probably use the extra money on your honeymoon.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Get Great but Cheap Wedding Favors
Like so many things, you need not sacrifice quality just because something costs less.
As for wedding favors, there are alternative ways on how you can get to give impressive wedding favors but without having to blow your budget.
You can make your own wedding favors if you have a hand at crafting or if you know the basics of baking and have the right equipment for them. Bake cupcakes or make cookies that your guests will love. This will really cut your cost in half. Simply decorate them with candy sprinkles spelling out your initials, or put heart-shaped candies on them. Give special bookmarks or if you know your way around wax, make your own candle favors. Mold them into heart shapes, your name initials or make them simple candlesticks as long as you use your color motif as the color of your candles.
Visit your local grocery to see if there are any items that you can use as favors. Readily available are lip balms, soaps, or bookmarks. They definitely cost less than buying them in specialty bridal stores. You can also save on shipping, taxes and other fees that are charged when you buy through mail order or online. If these are small items and the quantity is not that much, you can pick it up (remember to order in advance so you won’t cram your schedule), instead of being charged delivery fees.
You may want to pass on décor and embellishment for your wedding favor packaging. While a heart charm may look good, or adding a few ribbon on the packaging may make it look elegant, these items will be discarded as the guests will only keep the main wedding favor. Save on cost by not adding these items.
Looking for other options? Popular wedding favors that cost less are seed packets, bookmarks and personally made recipes.
Every blushing bride wants to keep her wedding costs to a minimum. They could all use that savings for an extra night on a Hawaiian honeymoon. By being practical and creative, you can also get that elegant wedding favor without breaking the bank.
You don’t need to copy your cousin’s arrangement where they spent a large amount of money on favors alone because they did not have ample time to prepare. Like so many things, preparation is still key so that you have more options and plenty of time to make them on your own if your budget will not really allow you to buy them at retail.
As for wedding favors, there are alternative ways on how you can get to give impressive wedding favors but without having to blow your budget.
You can make your own wedding favors if you have a hand at crafting or if you know the basics of baking and have the right equipment for them. Bake cupcakes or make cookies that your guests will love. This will really cut your cost in half. Simply decorate them with candy sprinkles spelling out your initials, or put heart-shaped candies on them. Give special bookmarks or if you know your way around wax, make your own candle favors. Mold them into heart shapes, your name initials or make them simple candlesticks as long as you use your color motif as the color of your candles.
Visit your local grocery to see if there are any items that you can use as favors. Readily available are lip balms, soaps, or bookmarks. They definitely cost less than buying them in specialty bridal stores. You can also save on shipping, taxes and other fees that are charged when you buy through mail order or online. If these are small items and the quantity is not that much, you can pick it up (remember to order in advance so you won’t cram your schedule), instead of being charged delivery fees.
You may want to pass on décor and embellishment for your wedding favor packaging. While a heart charm may look good, or adding a few ribbon on the packaging may make it look elegant, these items will be discarded as the guests will only keep the main wedding favor. Save on cost by not adding these items.
Looking for other options? Popular wedding favors that cost less are seed packets, bookmarks and personally made recipes.
Every blushing bride wants to keep her wedding costs to a minimum. They could all use that savings for an extra night on a Hawaiian honeymoon. By being practical and creative, you can also get that elegant wedding favor without breaking the bank.
You don’t need to copy your cousin’s arrangement where they spent a large amount of money on favors alone because they did not have ample time to prepare. Like so many things, preparation is still key so that you have more options and plenty of time to make them on your own if your budget will not really allow you to buy them at retail.
Tips When Budgeting Your Wedding Favors
Budgeting your wedding favors is not rocket science, but it is not as easy as buying your weekly groceries. Before you shell out your cash and blow your budget out of proportion, here is some important information you need to know so your wedding favor budget will make sense any which way you look at it.
First of all, you need to identify the number of favors you will need. At some weddings, the couple gives wedding favors to all the guests that will attend. For some, they give favors per couple, and still for some, per family. Once you know the number of guests, you can gauge whether you can just give out little inexpensive niceties or if you have a small number of guests you will be giving favors to, you can consider giving a more expensive party favor.
Next, source available suppliers for your favors. Check the price range and see if their items fit in the ballpark figure of your budget. It is okay if you do not have a favor item in mind yet as you will see so many favors that even if you have thought of one, you might still change your mind.
You can check mail order suppliers, online bridal favors stores, visit a local wedding store, or you can check out supermarkets for items you can use as favors. Ask if they offer wholesale prices since you will be buying in bulk, unless you have an intimate wedding with few guests.
When you have the cost per item of your favor, do not forget to add the packaging costs to the expenses when decorating the favors as well as the costs for favor labels. While the packaging and decorations may be optional in some cases, the favor labels are a must as they contain the wedding details. If you forget to include all these incidentals, either you will come up short with your wedding favors or blow your budget out of proportion – and neither option looks pretty.
Some decorations that you may fancy include heart charms, beads, and ribbons. Even if they cost just a little, you may end up hurting your budget as you may be buying in bulk.
If your budget constraints are really too tight, you may consider buying wedding favors from your local grocery store. Cheap wedding favors that are readily available in grocery stores are lip balms, coasters, and shot glasses. You can also print your own wedding labels to save on cost.
Just like any other item in your wedding budget, you need to be creative and resourceful so you can maximize your wedding budget, and maybe even have a few extra for that lovely honeymoon afterwards.
First of all, you need to identify the number of favors you will need. At some weddings, the couple gives wedding favors to all the guests that will attend. For some, they give favors per couple, and still for some, per family. Once you know the number of guests, you can gauge whether you can just give out little inexpensive niceties or if you have a small number of guests you will be giving favors to, you can consider giving a more expensive party favor.
Next, source available suppliers for your favors. Check the price range and see if their items fit in the ballpark figure of your budget. It is okay if you do not have a favor item in mind yet as you will see so many favors that even if you have thought of one, you might still change your mind.
You can check mail order suppliers, online bridal favors stores, visit a local wedding store, or you can check out supermarkets for items you can use as favors. Ask if they offer wholesale prices since you will be buying in bulk, unless you have an intimate wedding with few guests.
When you have the cost per item of your favor, do not forget to add the packaging costs to the expenses when decorating the favors as well as the costs for favor labels. While the packaging and decorations may be optional in some cases, the favor labels are a must as they contain the wedding details. If you forget to include all these incidentals, either you will come up short with your wedding favors or blow your budget out of proportion – and neither option looks pretty.
Some decorations that you may fancy include heart charms, beads, and ribbons. Even if they cost just a little, you may end up hurting your budget as you may be buying in bulk.
If your budget constraints are really too tight, you may consider buying wedding favors from your local grocery store. Cheap wedding favors that are readily available in grocery stores are lip balms, coasters, and shot glasses. You can also print your own wedding labels to save on cost.
Just like any other item in your wedding budget, you need to be creative and resourceful so you can maximize your wedding budget, and maybe even have a few extra for that lovely honeymoon afterwards.
Male and Female Wedding Favors
With so many wedding favors available, how do you choose the ones that your guests will truly like? Wedding favors are meant to show appreciation for the time and effort your guests have given to your wedding. Giving enough thought to your choice of wedding favors will truly carry the message of appreciation to your guests. If you would like to have his and her wedding favors for your guests, here are some ideas that you can use:
Favor suggestions for female guests:
- Bath favors – Favors such as soap, mini bath scrub bottles are ideal gifts for female guests. Pampering products always top the list for female gifts and receiving them on your wedding day will be an exciting treat.
- Vanity favors – Manicure sets and combs, when personalized using sticker labels make for great wedding favor.
- Edible favors – appealing to the sweet tooth, cupcakes, chocolate and candied fruits will bring instant gratification to your female guests. Place them in special boxes or use small organza box for special packaging.
- Practical Favors – Recipes and kitchen utensils are practical favors they can use everyday.
Favor suggestions for male guests:
- Practical favors – Bottle openers, paperweights, and cigarette lighters are some favors you can give away to your male guests. Do away with the ribbon as this may seem too feminine for packaging. Stick with regular boxes and plain bags for these favors.
- Sports themed favors – Especially when having sports themed weddings, you can generally use any item as long as they are designed according to the sports theme. Give coasters, cookies, or even pen and envelope openers as long as sporty images are printed on them.
Most of these items are readily available in your local bridal store or you can simply go online and order them from specialty bridal favors stores. But do allot ample time in personalizing them, such as printing your wedding details or even incorporating your photos on these wedding favors.
There are of course a lot of differences when it comes to gender preferences. Female guests may want special packaging for their favors, while male guests may not seem to mind at all. Be mindful in your choice of colors as well.
Make your wedding favors extra special by personalizing your favors for each guest. Give time in choosing and making the favors as your guests have given their time to make your wedding memorable as well.
Favor suggestions for female guests:
- Bath favors – Favors such as soap, mini bath scrub bottles are ideal gifts for female guests. Pampering products always top the list for female gifts and receiving them on your wedding day will be an exciting treat.
- Vanity favors – Manicure sets and combs, when personalized using sticker labels make for great wedding favor.
- Edible favors – appealing to the sweet tooth, cupcakes, chocolate and candied fruits will bring instant gratification to your female guests. Place them in special boxes or use small organza box for special packaging.
- Practical Favors – Recipes and kitchen utensils are practical favors they can use everyday.
Favor suggestions for male guests:
- Practical favors – Bottle openers, paperweights, and cigarette lighters are some favors you can give away to your male guests. Do away with the ribbon as this may seem too feminine for packaging. Stick with regular boxes and plain bags for these favors.
- Sports themed favors – Especially when having sports themed weddings, you can generally use any item as long as they are designed according to the sports theme. Give coasters, cookies, or even pen and envelope openers as long as sporty images are printed on them.
Most of these items are readily available in your local bridal store or you can simply go online and order them from specialty bridal favors stores. But do allot ample time in personalizing them, such as printing your wedding details or even incorporating your photos on these wedding favors.
There are of course a lot of differences when it comes to gender preferences. Female guests may want special packaging for their favors, while male guests may not seem to mind at all. Be mindful in your choice of colors as well.
Make your wedding favors extra special by personalizing your favors for each guest. Give time in choosing and making the favors as your guests have given their time to make your wedding memorable as well.
What You Need in Wedding Favor Packaging
Every detail in a wedding should be as special as you can possibly make them. If it is a first class event, everything should be first class all the way. This also applies to the packaging of your wedding favors as well. Unlike the usual gift wrappings, wedding favors are small gifts or tokens but the way they are wrapped and even the way they are presented are totally different from the usual gift-giving.
Firstly, considering the size, the material and the type of favor, your packaging should be composed of all or any of the following:
The main packaging should be a favor bag or box. Typical favors that are placed in boxes are jewelry boxes, coasters, and key chains. On the other hand, you can use small favor bags for chocolates, almonds, or soaps. For some, such as soaps or nuts, you can use boxes or bags interchangeably. You can make your own favor bags or boxes using regular materials such as fabric or regular cardboard.
For a softer appeal, use ribbons or lace to tie the bags. You can use ordinary ribbons or have the ribbons printed with the details of your wedding such as date and venue. Choose a color that is on the same shade as your color motif or one that will complement it.
One of the most popular wedding ideas for favors is to use favor labels to make your favors personalized. You can put a special quote or just simply your names on them, whether on mini cards, hang tags, or sticker labels. For boxed favors, it is best to use mini cards. For bagged favors, choose hang tags tied along with the ribbon. And for favors that are presented by themselves, use sticker labels or hang tags.
If you want a little extra in your packaging, you can add charms or embellishments on them. You can have small heart pendants tied on the ribbon as you finish your packaging. Use beads to accentuate your bag packaging or use glitter around the borders for the text on the mini cards.
No matter what your wedding favors are, it is important that you put special thought into choosing them and the packaging that you will use. Even if you have a great wedding favor, but do not have a good packaging to complement it, it may not have the same effect or it may just look sloppy. Make an impressive wedding favor by having impressive wedding favor packaging, whether personally made or ordered in stores.
Firstly, considering the size, the material and the type of favor, your packaging should be composed of all or any of the following:
The main packaging should be a favor bag or box. Typical favors that are placed in boxes are jewelry boxes, coasters, and key chains. On the other hand, you can use small favor bags for chocolates, almonds, or soaps. For some, such as soaps or nuts, you can use boxes or bags interchangeably. You can make your own favor bags or boxes using regular materials such as fabric or regular cardboard.
For a softer appeal, use ribbons or lace to tie the bags. You can use ordinary ribbons or have the ribbons printed with the details of your wedding such as date and venue. Choose a color that is on the same shade as your color motif or one that will complement it.
One of the most popular wedding ideas for favors is to use favor labels to make your favors personalized. You can put a special quote or just simply your names on them, whether on mini cards, hang tags, or sticker labels. For boxed favors, it is best to use mini cards. For bagged favors, choose hang tags tied along with the ribbon. And for favors that are presented by themselves, use sticker labels or hang tags.
If you want a little extra in your packaging, you can add charms or embellishments on them. You can have small heart pendants tied on the ribbon as you finish your packaging. Use beads to accentuate your bag packaging or use glitter around the borders for the text on the mini cards.
No matter what your wedding favors are, it is important that you put special thought into choosing them and the packaging that you will use. Even if you have a great wedding favor, but do not have a good packaging to complement it, it may not have the same effect or it may just look sloppy. Make an impressive wedding favor by having impressive wedding favor packaging, whether personally made or ordered in stores.
Make Your Own Wedding Favor Packaging
Sewing your own wedding gown is not easy, and cooking the food for the wedding reception is really challenging, if not impossible. But if you fancy being hands on in some aspects of your wedding, preparing packaging for the favors should be easy enough to do. Making special packaging for your wedding favors will truly be exciting especially if you enjoy arts and crafts. If this is your first time, do not fret as the basics in wedding favor packaging is just the same and as simple as packaging for any other type of gift.
When making personally made packaging, check your schedule to make sure you have ample time to make them. The last thing you’ll want is to run out of time for taking care of the other details of your wedding because you allotted way too much time to preparing the packaging. To make things less complicated, stick to the simpler designs or styles when making boxes or bags, and use materials that you are already familiar with. This way, you will not spend too much time experimenting or re-doing some pieces.
At the same time, be mindful about the durability of your packaging. Making the packaging out of paper or out of fabric is a major consideration. Protecting your wedding favors will depend largely on how well they are packed and purchasing other materials to complete your packaging will depend on this as well. If you are dealing with edible favors, make sure that the packaging you will use will prevent breakage and spoilage of the food item.
Choose which packaging would be best for your wedding favor, whether bags or boxes. For fragile items such as crystals, the best thing you can do is simply place a specially printed ribbon around it or place it inside a padded box.
Complete your packaging by creating favor labels that are suitable for your favors. If there is space in the body of the favor, you can place sticker labels directly on them before placing them in boxes or bags. This way, you need not double the favor label by attaching a hang tag or mini card.
Packaging your own wedding favors will truly make your guests feel appreciated for the time and wishes they have bestowed on your special day. Making these packages will be a creative outlet that will let you improve your crafting skills, and give your favors that one of a kind packaging instead of the ones that your guests normally see from department stores or bridal shops.
When making personally made packaging, check your schedule to make sure you have ample time to make them. The last thing you’ll want is to run out of time for taking care of the other details of your wedding because you allotted way too much time to preparing the packaging. To make things less complicated, stick to the simpler designs or styles when making boxes or bags, and use materials that you are already familiar with. This way, you will not spend too much time experimenting or re-doing some pieces.
At the same time, be mindful about the durability of your packaging. Making the packaging out of paper or out of fabric is a major consideration. Protecting your wedding favors will depend largely on how well they are packed and purchasing other materials to complete your packaging will depend on this as well. If you are dealing with edible favors, make sure that the packaging you will use will prevent breakage and spoilage of the food item.
Choose which packaging would be best for your wedding favor, whether bags or boxes. For fragile items such as crystals, the best thing you can do is simply place a specially printed ribbon around it or place it inside a padded box.
Complete your packaging by creating favor labels that are suitable for your favors. If there is space in the body of the favor, you can place sticker labels directly on them before placing them in boxes or bags. This way, you need not double the favor label by attaching a hang tag or mini card.
Packaging your own wedding favors will truly make your guests feel appreciated for the time and wishes they have bestowed on your special day. Making these packages will be a creative outlet that will let you improve your crafting skills, and give your favors that one of a kind packaging instead of the ones that your guests normally see from department stores or bridal shops.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Make Your Wedding Favors Extra Special
Weddings are made more special when the couple puts their own personality and style into the wedding. But sometimes even if this seems to be the case already, couples fall into the trap of being all too traditional and in the process, some aspects of their wedding becomes ordinary.
For wedding favors, this need not happen as there are ways on how you can make your wedding favor go beyond the usual. Here are some suggestions on how you can turn an ordinary wedding favor into something extra special.
If your hometown or the wedding venue offers unique items or delicacies, why not give these items as wedding favors? Especially if you have a destination wedding, giving chilies, a small bottle of authentic salsa dip, or a Mexican hat when having a Mexican wedding will truly be unique. You and your guests have traveled far already to make your wedding special so complement these by giving wedding favors that are hard to find. Or pineapple jams and decorative mini surf boards for a beach or Hawaiian wedding can make your wedding truly memorable.
Not your ordinary wedding favors, elegant and classy wedding favors such as crystals, porcelain jewelry boxes or half bottles of liquor makes for wedding favors that are rarely received. You can personalize these by purchasing the ones that are the same as your color motif or in another complementary shade.
If you have a baseball inspired wedding, complement its uniqueness and fun not by giving the same old bookmark or paperweight favor but by giving a baseball inspired favor as well, such as baseball cut cookies or wine stoppers with the shape of a baseball bat. You can come up with so many unique wedding favor ideas simply by coordinating it with your wedding theme.
Placing your favor in special boxes or putting personalized hang tags can make an ordinary favor look special. Pay attention not just to the main favor but also to the packaging to make a unique wedding statement.
Wedding favors may just be small items but they carry with them a big appreciation for the guests. If you want a wedding that is truly is special in every way, do not alter the mood by giving ordinary favors that your guests might forget as soon as they get home.
Prepare special favors – whether practical or edible – because what’s important is that your guests feel that you have placed time and effort as well in giving them the favors, as much as they have put time and effort as well in making your wedding memorable.
For wedding favors, this need not happen as there are ways on how you can make your wedding favor go beyond the usual. Here are some suggestions on how you can turn an ordinary wedding favor into something extra special.
If your hometown or the wedding venue offers unique items or delicacies, why not give these items as wedding favors? Especially if you have a destination wedding, giving chilies, a small bottle of authentic salsa dip, or a Mexican hat when having a Mexican wedding will truly be unique. You and your guests have traveled far already to make your wedding special so complement these by giving wedding favors that are hard to find. Or pineapple jams and decorative mini surf boards for a beach or Hawaiian wedding can make your wedding truly memorable.
Not your ordinary wedding favors, elegant and classy wedding favors such as crystals, porcelain jewelry boxes or half bottles of liquor makes for wedding favors that are rarely received. You can personalize these by purchasing the ones that are the same as your color motif or in another complementary shade.
If you have a baseball inspired wedding, complement its uniqueness and fun not by giving the same old bookmark or paperweight favor but by giving a baseball inspired favor as well, such as baseball cut cookies or wine stoppers with the shape of a baseball bat. You can come up with so many unique wedding favor ideas simply by coordinating it with your wedding theme.
Placing your favor in special boxes or putting personalized hang tags can make an ordinary favor look special. Pay attention not just to the main favor but also to the packaging to make a unique wedding statement.
Wedding favors may just be small items but they carry with them a big appreciation for the guests. If you want a wedding that is truly is special in every way, do not alter the mood by giving ordinary favors that your guests might forget as soon as they get home.
Prepare special favors – whether practical or edible – because what’s important is that your guests feel that you have placed time and effort as well in giving them the favors, as much as they have put time and effort as well in making your wedding memorable.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Suggestions for Baseball Themed Wedding Favors
For some couples, the pivotal moment in their relationship happens inside their favorite restaurant, a local park, or maybe a shopping mall. But for some, meeting their future spouse, or getting to know their future spouse, or the proposal, sometimes happen in the stands.
With people’s love for baseball, it’s not really unusual that people do meet or grow their relationship by engaging in this sport. For these fun loving couples, it is no wonder too that their wedding becomes a baseball themed wedding. While you can have almost everything in your wedding customized to make it as baseball themed as possible, here are some ideas for baseball wedding favors that you can use in your wedding.
For edible favors, you can have baseball shaped cookies and cupcakes. You can purchase them and just wait for them to be delivered or if one of your hobbies is baking, you can make them personally. Be careful though in handling edible favors as they may spoil if not handled properly.
To make them more baseball related, decorate your cupcakes with colorful sprinkles and have them shaped on top as baseballs. For the cookies, they can be cut into baseball or baseball field shapes with customized cutters. You can also have these personally made or simply order them online.
For practical favors, you can give away keychains, candles, coasters or photo frames. Keychains that are shaped into baseball bats make for a great and useful favor. Candles can be molded into different baseball shapes and you can customize the colors as well. Glass coaters can be printed a baseball logo and as well as the photo frames. To make them personalized, you can print your details on the favors labels instead. As there are no spaces available on these items where you can print the wedding details, placing them in boxes, or placing hang tags or mini cards will do the trick to have your wedding details be seen. Order these items from special bridal favors stores or go online to save you time as well.
Your guests will truly appreciate these one of a kind favors that you have prepared for them. As wedding favors are generally a symbol of gratitude for their time and effort, guests will leave your wedding in a spirited mood as well. Your wedding ideas will truly be unique and will be remembered for a long time with your baseball themed wedding that is tastefully coordinated from start to finish.
With people’s love for baseball, it’s not really unusual that people do meet or grow their relationship by engaging in this sport. For these fun loving couples, it is no wonder too that their wedding becomes a baseball themed wedding. While you can have almost everything in your wedding customized to make it as baseball themed as possible, here are some ideas for baseball wedding favors that you can use in your wedding.
For edible favors, you can have baseball shaped cookies and cupcakes. You can purchase them and just wait for them to be delivered or if one of your hobbies is baking, you can make them personally. Be careful though in handling edible favors as they may spoil if not handled properly.
To make them more baseball related, decorate your cupcakes with colorful sprinkles and have them shaped on top as baseballs. For the cookies, they can be cut into baseball or baseball field shapes with customized cutters. You can also have these personally made or simply order them online.
For practical favors, you can give away keychains, candles, coasters or photo frames. Keychains that are shaped into baseball bats make for a great and useful favor. Candles can be molded into different baseball shapes and you can customize the colors as well. Glass coaters can be printed a baseball logo and as well as the photo frames. To make them personalized, you can print your details on the favors labels instead. As there are no spaces available on these items where you can print the wedding details, placing them in boxes, or placing hang tags or mini cards will do the trick to have your wedding details be seen. Order these items from special bridal favors stores or go online to save you time as well.
Your guests will truly appreciate these one of a kind favors that you have prepared for them. As wedding favors are generally a symbol of gratitude for their time and effort, guests will leave your wedding in a spirited mood as well. Your wedding ideas will truly be unique and will be remembered for a long time with your baseball themed wedding that is tastefully coordinated from start to finish.
Golf Themed Wedding Favor Ideas
Wedding favors are being given during weddings to express gratitude and appreciation to the guests. While for most people who have attended a number of weddings already, wedding favors may seem all too familiar.
To make your wedding as unique as your personality, why not incorporate a well-loved sport or hobby? Golf in itself is an elegant and formal sport on its own. Even the sports attire used in golf qualifies as business casual attire already because golf is played by most affluent people and businessmen. Because of the cost entailed in playing this sport, this is considered a sport for well-off people.
Incorporating golf in a wedding is truly unique, but not in a weird kind of way. Golf, as mentioned, has class in itself and making it your theme in your wedding will make your wedding all the more special. Most golf themed wedding favors are practical favors, while there are edible favors as well.
For those who live, breathe, and well, eat the sport, why not give them yummy cookies that are shaped as golf bags, putting green, or a golf ball? If you know the basics of baking, you can actually bake your own cookie favors for that personalized touch. If you’re not into baking but are into arts and crafts, make your own cookie cutter which your local baker can use for your wedding treats. As another alternative, you can have chocolate favors instead with these fun shapes as well.
For practical everyday favors, there are a number of items that are shaped into golf-related items. There are pen and envelope opener sets, golf towels, and golf bag keychain. These items can be personalized, where you can put your names or your wedding details on the items.
For other equally unique wedding ideas for golf favors; luggage tags, wine stoppers and candles can be made into golf shaped items or printed with images associated with golf. These wedding favors are readily available online. What’s best is that these favors are not seasonal, so you probably won’t get any feedback that it is not available or out of season.
With just a few clicks, you can order your custom-made golf themed wedding favors and just wait for them to be delivered. So share your love for the sport with the special people in your lives. Your wedding will be an event to remember with these unique and one of a kind wedding favors. Whether edible, practical or decorative favors, your guests will surely have a ‘tee’ with these gifts.
To make your wedding as unique as your personality, why not incorporate a well-loved sport or hobby? Golf in itself is an elegant and formal sport on its own. Even the sports attire used in golf qualifies as business casual attire already because golf is played by most affluent people and businessmen. Because of the cost entailed in playing this sport, this is considered a sport for well-off people.
Incorporating golf in a wedding is truly unique, but not in a weird kind of way. Golf, as mentioned, has class in itself and making it your theme in your wedding will make your wedding all the more special. Most golf themed wedding favors are practical favors, while there are edible favors as well.
For those who live, breathe, and well, eat the sport, why not give them yummy cookies that are shaped as golf bags, putting green, or a golf ball? If you know the basics of baking, you can actually bake your own cookie favors for that personalized touch. If you’re not into baking but are into arts and crafts, make your own cookie cutter which your local baker can use for your wedding treats. As another alternative, you can have chocolate favors instead with these fun shapes as well.
For practical everyday favors, there are a number of items that are shaped into golf-related items. There are pen and envelope opener sets, golf towels, and golf bag keychain. These items can be personalized, where you can put your names or your wedding details on the items.
For other equally unique wedding ideas for golf favors; luggage tags, wine stoppers and candles can be made into golf shaped items or printed with images associated with golf. These wedding favors are readily available online. What’s best is that these favors are not seasonal, so you probably won’t get any feedback that it is not available or out of season.
With just a few clicks, you can order your custom-made golf themed wedding favors and just wait for them to be delivered. So share your love for the sport with the special people in your lives. Your wedding will be an event to remember with these unique and one of a kind wedding favors. Whether edible, practical or decorative favors, your guests will surely have a ‘tee’ with these gifts.
Environment Friendly Wedding Favors
The world is slowly deteriorating and what a shame it will be if the future generations will inherit a world that is polluted and hardly livable. While we can practice environmentally friendly ways in our daily life, an exciting social event such as a wedding can be an excuse to go all out and not pay attention to the damage it can do to our environment.
Even if this is a one day event, imagine if all weddings were not planned with environmentally sound practices in mind. Then the world could end up dealing with excessive trash and harmful waste that will greatly contribute to the damage in the environment. Even for wedding favors, there are ways on how you can be environmentally friendly and help not just in one but in a hundred ways (or depending how many guests you have).
For edible wedding favors, choose ones that are organic or are derived from fair trade. Choose organically-grown coffee beans or tea leaves instead of commercial ones. Without the use of harmful pesticides, the effect of purchasing organically grown produce will affect the world in the long-term, and in good ways, that is.
For the packaging of the wedding favors, use recycled materials. As for boxes, use one that is made of recycled materials or use organza bags instead. Better yet if you can do away with the packaging. It will be discarded later on, so if you can present the favors in itself, then it is all the better.
Go for edible or practical favors instead of decorative ones. For items as simple as a bookmark, you can try to use recycled paper to make them. Instead of decorative items, opt to give soaps or bottle openers. Practical items will go for a long time and will not be discarded and only to become trash.
Preparing a wedding need not be just your event. It is a special event for you but remember to be mindful of the many ways you are making an impact. More importantly, this can be a great chance for your guests to be aware of their actions towards the environment and make them realize that if you can pull off an environmentally-friendly wedding, then for sure they can practice it as well in their daily lives.
Have a wedding where not only you, but the whole environment will be glad as well because you have them in mind as you are preparing for your special day. Environmentally friendly weddings are becoming one of the most popular wedding ideas of the century.
Even if this is a one day event, imagine if all weddings were not planned with environmentally sound practices in mind. Then the world could end up dealing with excessive trash and harmful waste that will greatly contribute to the damage in the environment. Even for wedding favors, there are ways on how you can be environmentally friendly and help not just in one but in a hundred ways (or depending how many guests you have).
For edible wedding favors, choose ones that are organic or are derived from fair trade. Choose organically-grown coffee beans or tea leaves instead of commercial ones. Without the use of harmful pesticides, the effect of purchasing organically grown produce will affect the world in the long-term, and in good ways, that is.
For the packaging of the wedding favors, use recycled materials. As for boxes, use one that is made of recycled materials or use organza bags instead. Better yet if you can do away with the packaging. It will be discarded later on, so if you can present the favors in itself, then it is all the better.
Go for edible or practical favors instead of decorative ones. For items as simple as a bookmark, you can try to use recycled paper to make them. Instead of decorative items, opt to give soaps or bottle openers. Practical items will go for a long time and will not be discarded and only to become trash.
Preparing a wedding need not be just your event. It is a special event for you but remember to be mindful of the many ways you are making an impact. More importantly, this can be a great chance for your guests to be aware of their actions towards the environment and make them realize that if you can pull off an environmentally-friendly wedding, then for sure they can practice it as well in their daily lives.
Have a wedding where not only you, but the whole environment will be glad as well because you have them in mind as you are preparing for your special day. Environmentally friendly weddings are becoming one of the most popular wedding ideas of the century.
Cracker as Alternative Wedding Favor Packaging
Social gatherings become successful when there is enough participation from everyone involved, particularly the guests. With this, whether baptism, blessings, or weddings, tokens of appreciation to the guests are being given. They can range from small edible items such as cupcakes or cookies, to large decorative or useful items such as photo frames or crystal paperweights.
Just like any other gift-giving, much thought is given by the hosts to ensure that the gifts will be appreciated and will look not just presentable but anticipated by the guests.
There are different packaging types available such as foil wraps, boxes or small souvenir bags.
As for weddings, wedding favors are being given to guests as appreciation, and for them to remember the wedding even long after the wedding day. To make your wedding favors different from traditional weddings, some brides use crackers for their wedding favors.
Commonly used during the holiday season, crackers will be an exciting treat to be seen during weddings. By placing on them on the tables, it will stir the curiosity of the guests.
When they open it, they will definitely ask somebody else to help open the cracker so this can be a great start for the guests to warm up to each other.
But before considering using wedding crackers, finalize first the wedding ideas for favors that you will use to ensure that the item will fit inside the cracker. They can either be chocolates, nuts, bottle openers or soap. Any small favor will do as long as it does not have a sharp edge, is not fragile or breakable, or has an uneven shape. Remember that it will be hard to put a “This Side Up” warning in the cracker.
As for design, you can have love quotes or your wedding details printed on the side of the cracker. You can also opt for putting your wedding details on the cracker, or you can put it directly on the main wedding favor inside.
As they say, wrapping your gift, even if it will be discarded later on, is as important as the gift itself, and coming up with your wrapping design will definitely take time and effort. Once your guests see this, appreciation and thanks from them will surely follow.
Wedding favors may be small items, but it is their meaning and significance that will truly make a big impact. Couple it with a refreshing new idea, it then becomes a favor that will be remembered for a long time.
Just like any other gift-giving, much thought is given by the hosts to ensure that the gifts will be appreciated and will look not just presentable but anticipated by the guests.
There are different packaging types available such as foil wraps, boxes or small souvenir bags.
As for weddings, wedding favors are being given to guests as appreciation, and for them to remember the wedding even long after the wedding day. To make your wedding favors different from traditional weddings, some brides use crackers for their wedding favors.
Commonly used during the holiday season, crackers will be an exciting treat to be seen during weddings. By placing on them on the tables, it will stir the curiosity of the guests.
When they open it, they will definitely ask somebody else to help open the cracker so this can be a great start for the guests to warm up to each other.
But before considering using wedding crackers, finalize first the wedding ideas for favors that you will use to ensure that the item will fit inside the cracker. They can either be chocolates, nuts, bottle openers or soap. Any small favor will do as long as it does not have a sharp edge, is not fragile or breakable, or has an uneven shape. Remember that it will be hard to put a “This Side Up” warning in the cracker.
As for design, you can have love quotes or your wedding details printed on the side of the cracker. You can also opt for putting your wedding details on the cracker, or you can put it directly on the main wedding favor inside.
As they say, wrapping your gift, even if it will be discarded later on, is as important as the gift itself, and coming up with your wrapping design will definitely take time and effort. Once your guests see this, appreciation and thanks from them will surely follow.
Wedding favors may be small items, but it is their meaning and significance that will truly make a big impact. Couple it with a refreshing new idea, it then becomes a favor that will be remembered for a long time.
Basic Wedding Favor Information
Giving wedding favors have always been part of a wedding. While it may seem little or not as important as any other part of the wedding, giving wedding favors has a far more and deeper meaning than just being little keepsakes. Here is some basic information about the tradition of giving wedding favors.
- Giving wedding favors is not just for keepsakes but they express thanks to the guests for their time, effort, and attendance.
- You can give your wedding favors a personal touch by having them printed with your wedding details. You can either have them on the wedding favor itself, on the ribbons, on the sticker label, or on the paper wraps.
- You have the choice whether to give each guest a wedding favor, or just per couple or per family. There is no rule on this as this is more a matter of a preference.
- There are different ways of presenting favors. You can use them as place cards, use them as escort cards, as centerpieces, or have them given personally by the bride or the flower girl.
- Classic examples of wedding favors include almonds, chocolates, cookies and keychains.
- You can even make your own wedding favors if you know how to bake or make some crafts. This will save you a lot on cost but make sure you have ample time to prepare them or even days close to the wedding day especially if you have edible favors.
- It is best if your favors will follow your wedding theme. Giving palace shaped keychain or a carriage designed candle holder would be great if you have a fairytale themed wedding but it may seem less relevant for a beach wedding.
- You can have wedding favors packed in boxes, in foil wraps, in small transparent plastic bags or present them by themselves.
Giving favors is very similar to giving gifts. You take time to think about what to get, about the color, about the packaging, about your budget, and most importantly, the thoughtfulness behind it is the same. As these are your friends and family members who have gathered to give you their time, blessings and wishes, it would be a lot better than instead of just thanking the guests. They go home with something tangible and something to remember your wedding by.
The thoughtfulness will surely be appreciated, thus, they get to keep the wedding favor, and in turn, you get the satisfaction of giving them a nice gift. Getting wedding favors for your guests is one of the best wedding ideas for a modern wedding.
- Giving wedding favors is not just for keepsakes but they express thanks to the guests for their time, effort, and attendance.
- You can give your wedding favors a personal touch by having them printed with your wedding details. You can either have them on the wedding favor itself, on the ribbons, on the sticker label, or on the paper wraps.
- You have the choice whether to give each guest a wedding favor, or just per couple or per family. There is no rule on this as this is more a matter of a preference.
- There are different ways of presenting favors. You can use them as place cards, use them as escort cards, as centerpieces, or have them given personally by the bride or the flower girl.
- Classic examples of wedding favors include almonds, chocolates, cookies and keychains.
- You can even make your own wedding favors if you know how to bake or make some crafts. This will save you a lot on cost but make sure you have ample time to prepare them or even days close to the wedding day especially if you have edible favors.
- It is best if your favors will follow your wedding theme. Giving palace shaped keychain or a carriage designed candle holder would be great if you have a fairytale themed wedding but it may seem less relevant for a beach wedding.
- You can have wedding favors packed in boxes, in foil wraps, in small transparent plastic bags or present them by themselves.
Giving favors is very similar to giving gifts. You take time to think about what to get, about the color, about the packaging, about your budget, and most importantly, the thoughtfulness behind it is the same. As these are your friends and family members who have gathered to give you their time, blessings and wishes, it would be a lot better than instead of just thanking the guests. They go home with something tangible and something to remember your wedding by.
The thoughtfulness will surely be appreciated, thus, they get to keep the wedding favor, and in turn, you get the satisfaction of giving them a nice gift. Getting wedding favors for your guests is one of the best wedding ideas for a modern wedding.
Get A Reliable Wedding Checklist for Your Wedding
Organizing a wedding may be one of the most exciting things to do, but it is indeed one of the most challenging projects a woman will ever organize. With the feelings of anticipation, excitement and a little bit of nervousness, it can make anyone feel pressured.
Just like any other type of project, organizing a wedding requires having the tools to be able to execute everything properly.
One of the best tools that any bride can have is a wedding checklist. This lists not just the things you need to do but even the timing that do you have to follow. Some tasks require at least 6 months lead time while others would need just a week or two.
Get a checklist that will help you not just in ensuring that you’ve got everything covered but also in doing them at the right time; here’s where to get them.
Bridal stores
There are many bridal stores and you can check some in your local area and they would be more than willing to assist you and give you a copy. Some may just hand them over to you while some would further offer their services.
A DIY Checklist
A do it yourself checklist can only be comprehensive if you have someone create them with you. A friend or relative who recently got married may be able to assist you in making a comprehensive list that is suitable just for you. Some checklist may confuse you by having items that you may not need, especially if that is not in your tradition. By making your very own checklist, you can customize it and make it more realistic or adjust to your needs and schedule.
Wedding Websites
There are a lot of websites catering to all the needs of brides, and they provide a lor of resources and references including downloadable wedding checklists. While you’re there, you can check out their other services such as invitations or wedding favors that you can order online.
Bridal fairs
Regularly, there are wedding fairs where you can actually organize your wedding in just one sitting. Start by getting a copy of the checklist that they provide and then go to the suppliers at the venue so you can already check out options.
You can have a planner and write down other information such as important contact numbers instead of just the checklist that you will tick. You can also insert here calling cards of your contacts and compile proposals you have received so you can compare before finalizing anything.
Remember not to panic because with the help of a wedding checklist, everything will be covered just in time or way ahead of time and you can make sure that all your wedding ideas and plans get executed properly.
Just like any other type of project, organizing a wedding requires having the tools to be able to execute everything properly.
One of the best tools that any bride can have is a wedding checklist. This lists not just the things you need to do but even the timing that do you have to follow. Some tasks require at least 6 months lead time while others would need just a week or two.
Get a checklist that will help you not just in ensuring that you’ve got everything covered but also in doing them at the right time; here’s where to get them.
Bridal stores
There are many bridal stores and you can check some in your local area and they would be more than willing to assist you and give you a copy. Some may just hand them over to you while some would further offer their services.
A DIY Checklist
A do it yourself checklist can only be comprehensive if you have someone create them with you. A friend or relative who recently got married may be able to assist you in making a comprehensive list that is suitable just for you. Some checklist may confuse you by having items that you may not need, especially if that is not in your tradition. By making your very own checklist, you can customize it and make it more realistic or adjust to your needs and schedule.
Wedding Websites
There are a lot of websites catering to all the needs of brides, and they provide a lor of resources and references including downloadable wedding checklists. While you’re there, you can check out their other services such as invitations or wedding favors that you can order online.
Bridal fairs
Regularly, there are wedding fairs where you can actually organize your wedding in just one sitting. Start by getting a copy of the checklist that they provide and then go to the suppliers at the venue so you can already check out options.
You can have a planner and write down other information such as important contact numbers instead of just the checklist that you will tick. You can also insert here calling cards of your contacts and compile proposals you have received so you can compare before finalizing anything.
Remember not to panic because with the help of a wedding checklist, everything will be covered just in time or way ahead of time and you can make sure that all your wedding ideas and plans get executed properly.
How a Wedding Planning Checklist Can Help
Planning a wedding involves a lot of preparation and coordination with many people or suppliers. Whether you are inviting 10, 50 or 250, it involves the same amount of coordination and complexity. Grooms may take their hands-off the preparation and whether you are getting the assistance of a wedding planner or not, it is important that you get to know all the details that need to be attended to when it comes to the wedding.
A wedding checklist is readily available on the internet, on bridal magazines and from bridal stores. Most of them are free but some are available for purchase as they are already in bridal books. As they say, it is better to prepare now than resolve concerns later on. Besides, this is your wedding day, and the last thing you need is to be stressed and worry over some things that you may have forgotten.
Here is how a checklist can help you. From sending out the invitation up to even your labels for your wedding favors, a checklist can lay out the road ahead for you.
Guest list – A checklist can help you narrow down your checklist by letting you in on some pointers on who to invite. It can also tell you which important people need to be there, such as bridesmaids and the reader during the ceremony, among others.
Venue – It lists down important aspects such as number of parking slots, accredited caterers and which decorations are allowed and are not allowed.
Wedding gowns – From the wedding gown to the bridesmaids’ gowns, it can guide you on specific timelines to ensure that you will be able to wear your dream gown on your weddings day.
Reception – This checklist involves the reception menu, the set-up and layout of the reception, the color motif, and even the centerpieces.
Church – The fees, the wedding songs, the officiating priests – these are some details that you need to make the ceremony as smooth as possible. It will also remind you about other items such as the doves, and the rings of course.
Perhaps you can never really miss out on anything when using a wedding checklist. It is comprehensive, easy to use, and can guide you every step of the way. Now, get your hands on a wedding checklist and feel stress go away as you can organize your wedding seamlessly from start to finish. Using a wedding checklist is one of the best wedding ideas for making your dream wedding come true. And then later on, you will realize that it is after all, the checklist that has guided you through it all.
A wedding checklist is readily available on the internet, on bridal magazines and from bridal stores. Most of them are free but some are available for purchase as they are already in bridal books. As they say, it is better to prepare now than resolve concerns later on. Besides, this is your wedding day, and the last thing you need is to be stressed and worry over some things that you may have forgotten.
Here is how a checklist can help you. From sending out the invitation up to even your labels for your wedding favors, a checklist can lay out the road ahead for you.
Guest list – A checklist can help you narrow down your checklist by letting you in on some pointers on who to invite. It can also tell you which important people need to be there, such as bridesmaids and the reader during the ceremony, among others.
Venue – It lists down important aspects such as number of parking slots, accredited caterers and which decorations are allowed and are not allowed.
Wedding gowns – From the wedding gown to the bridesmaids’ gowns, it can guide you on specific timelines to ensure that you will be able to wear your dream gown on your weddings day.
Reception – This checklist involves the reception menu, the set-up and layout of the reception, the color motif, and even the centerpieces.
Church – The fees, the wedding songs, the officiating priests – these are some details that you need to make the ceremony as smooth as possible. It will also remind you about other items such as the doves, and the rings of course.
Perhaps you can never really miss out on anything when using a wedding checklist. It is comprehensive, easy to use, and can guide you every step of the way. Now, get your hands on a wedding checklist and feel stress go away as you can organize your wedding seamlessly from start to finish. Using a wedding checklist is one of the best wedding ideas for making your dream wedding come true. And then later on, you will realize that it is after all, the checklist that has guided you through it all.
Refreshing Ideas for Garden Wedding Favors
Garden weddings are truly romantic in every sense of the word. From the décor to the ambience, everyone will definitely feel the warmth and romance during the wedding.
You can make your garden wedding as simple or as extravagant as you want it to be. Put flowing drapes or lovely floral designs for an elegant appeal. For the wedding favors, there are practical, edible and decorative favors that you can choose from. Listed below are some ideas on wedding favors that you may want to use during your wedding.
Cookies are great wedding favors and you can easily order some from specialty bridal favors stores or bakeries that are shaped as bees, mini pails or flowers. They are good to look at and even better when eaten. If you know your way around the kitchen, you can bake some and let your guests taste your secret recipe. You can go online and maybe opt to make your own cookie cutter as well, or purchase one from your local baking supply store.
During summer, lip balm favors and paper hand fans will prove to be very useful. You can have your names specially printed on the hand fans while you can put sticker labels on the lip balm favors. Both items are available on a variety of colors and you can choose one that will blend well with your color motif.
Candles can set a romantic mood during evenings on the garden, or they can annoy pesky insects during the day. Candles shaped as mini pails or flowers make for a good wedding favor as they are classic favors that everybody loves. You can also make your own candles as candle-making is very easy as well. What’s best is that you can prepare them months before your wedding so you need not rush to find time to make them. Save on cost by presenting the candles by themselves instead of placing them in a box or a transparent plastic.
For a refreshing change, one of the best wedding ideas for favors is to give flip-flops. While they may not seem romantic at first, flip-flops are truly practical and your guests will soon find them lovely too. They are never out of season, so you can easily find some from your local store.
Wedding favors, especially for garden weddings, will never fail to convey the message of love and romance to your guests. They will truly appreciate sharing this love as they come home with little tokens of their attendance.
You can make your garden wedding as simple or as extravagant as you want it to be. Put flowing drapes or lovely floral designs for an elegant appeal. For the wedding favors, there are practical, edible and decorative favors that you can choose from. Listed below are some ideas on wedding favors that you may want to use during your wedding.
Cookies are great wedding favors and you can easily order some from specialty bridal favors stores or bakeries that are shaped as bees, mini pails or flowers. They are good to look at and even better when eaten. If you know your way around the kitchen, you can bake some and let your guests taste your secret recipe. You can go online and maybe opt to make your own cookie cutter as well, or purchase one from your local baking supply store.
During summer, lip balm favors and paper hand fans will prove to be very useful. You can have your names specially printed on the hand fans while you can put sticker labels on the lip balm favors. Both items are available on a variety of colors and you can choose one that will blend well with your color motif.
Candles can set a romantic mood during evenings on the garden, or they can annoy pesky insects during the day. Candles shaped as mini pails or flowers make for a good wedding favor as they are classic favors that everybody loves. You can also make your own candles as candle-making is very easy as well. What’s best is that you can prepare them months before your wedding so you need not rush to find time to make them. Save on cost by presenting the candles by themselves instead of placing them in a box or a transparent plastic.
For a refreshing change, one of the best wedding ideas for favors is to give flip-flops. While they may not seem romantic at first, flip-flops are truly practical and your guests will soon find them lovely too. They are never out of season, so you can easily find some from your local store.
Wedding favors, especially for garden weddings, will never fail to convey the message of love and romance to your guests. They will truly appreciate sharing this love as they come home with little tokens of their attendance.
Suggestions for First Dance Songs
Songs played during the wedding help make the event extra special and meaningful. Whether it’s music during the ceremony, or the background music during the reception dinner or the giving away of the wedding favors, the choice of songs is instrumental in bringing the romance and love to a greater height.
Most evidently, the song during the first dance is truly important as everyone will truly be attentive while both of you dance your way around the reception hall. For you and your groom, this song shouldn’t make you more nervous or bring more jitters than you already have. This song should all the more bring you to a ‘happy place’ and let you relive each moment you are together.
Here are some suggestions for the first dance song:
"You Are My First, My Last, My Everything" (Barry White)
"Endless Love” (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie)
"The Rose” (Bette Midler)
"Just The Way You Are” (Billy Joel)
"Heaven” (Bryan Adams)
"Take My Breath Away” (Berlin)
"You're The Inspiration” (Chicago)
"Embraceable You” (Nat King Cole)
"Can't Help Falling In Love” (Elvis Presley)
"She's Got A Way” (Billy Joel)
"Our Love Is Here To Stay” (Billie Holiday)
"Tonight And Forever” (Carly Simon)
"The Best Is Yet To Come” (Frank Sinatra)
"At Last” (Etta James)
“Somewhere” (from West Side Story)
“As Time Goes By” (from Casablanca)
"The Way You Look Tonight” (Frank Sinatra)
"Unforgettable” (Nat King Cole)
"Some Enchanted Evening” (from South Pacific)
"So This Is Love” (James Ingram)
"Beautiful In My Eyes” (Joshua Kadison)
"Grow Old With Me” (Mary Chapin Carpenter)
Devoted to You – The Everly Brothers
"If I Loved You” (from Carousel)
"Will You Marry Me?” (Vonda Shepard)
"When I Fall In Love” (Nat King Cole)
"From This Moment” (Shania Twain & Brian White)
"Wedding Song (There is Love)” (Petula Clark)
"Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You” (Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson)
"Marry Me” (Neil Diamond & Buffy Lawson)
"Kiss From A Rose” (Seal)
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
During this part, the couple gets to whisper sweet nothings to each other so you may opt to have a soft song choice. You can also check out wedding compilation albums for other songs that you may fancy. It is even better if you have a relative or a friend who can compose an original song for you. You can use this original song and you may even have it sung live during the wedding for a more dramatic and lovely appeal.
Most evidently, the song during the first dance is truly important as everyone will truly be attentive while both of you dance your way around the reception hall. For you and your groom, this song shouldn’t make you more nervous or bring more jitters than you already have. This song should all the more bring you to a ‘happy place’ and let you relive each moment you are together.
Here are some suggestions for the first dance song:
"You Are My First, My Last, My Everything" (Barry White)
"Endless Love” (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie)
"The Rose” (Bette Midler)
"Just The Way You Are” (Billy Joel)
"Heaven” (Bryan Adams)
"Take My Breath Away” (Berlin)
"You're The Inspiration” (Chicago)
"Embraceable You” (Nat King Cole)
"Can't Help Falling In Love” (Elvis Presley)
"She's Got A Way” (Billy Joel)
"Our Love Is Here To Stay” (Billie Holiday)
"Tonight And Forever” (Carly Simon)
"The Best Is Yet To Come” (Frank Sinatra)
"At Last” (Etta James)
“Somewhere” (from West Side Story)
“As Time Goes By” (from Casablanca)
"The Way You Look Tonight” (Frank Sinatra)
"Unforgettable” (Nat King Cole)
"Some Enchanted Evening” (from South Pacific)
"So This Is Love” (James Ingram)
"Beautiful In My Eyes” (Joshua Kadison)
"Grow Old With Me” (Mary Chapin Carpenter)
Devoted to You – The Everly Brothers
"If I Loved You” (from Carousel)
"Will You Marry Me?” (Vonda Shepard)
"When I Fall In Love” (Nat King Cole)
"From This Moment” (Shania Twain & Brian White)
"Wedding Song (There is Love)” (Petula Clark)
"Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You” (Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson)
"Marry Me” (Neil Diamond & Buffy Lawson)
"Kiss From A Rose” (Seal)
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
During this part, the couple gets to whisper sweet nothings to each other so you may opt to have a soft song choice. You can also check out wedding compilation albums for other songs that you may fancy. It is even better if you have a relative or a friend who can compose an original song for you. You can use this original song and you may even have it sung live during the wedding for a more dramatic and lovely appeal.
How To Choose Wedding Songs
Wedding songs form a special part in a couple’s wedding. Through the songs, the guests will be able to connect with the couple in a special way. Guests attending a party know that every song, whether in the ceremony or in the reception, means something special to the couple in one way or another.
It is important then that the couple choose the songs that can really relate to their story if possible. There are many songs that have been used in weddings and some may be familiar to you as you have already attended some. While some are really played in most weddings, whether because they are really classic wedding songs or are just really popular, here are some important reminders on how to choose the wedding songs that everyone will truly enjoy.
If the bride, groom, or any of their relatives or friends is into music composition, you can ask them to write an original song that can you can play during your wedding. A song that tells the couples love story and their aspirations in their married life will truly be fitting. An original song is also one of the best wedding ideas to make your wedding memorable.
For existing wedding songs that you want to use, there are wedding compilation albums in music stores that are really intended to be used during weddings. It is best that if you use existing songs, get a wedding sister or a relative that can sing so that it can be sang live, for more dramatic impact and romance.
You can get song ideas to be played during the wedding with a movie that is significant or has a special meaning for the couple. It will be such a treat for the guests to relate to the couple’s love story even more by learning about their special movie.
Apart from movie soundtracks, a significant song in the couple’s relationship or the couple’s theme song is important to be played. Whether at the first dance or at the reception, it is important that the song gets a special place in the wedding.
From the music used in the ceremony to the background music while giving out wedding favors, choosing the right songs can make your wedding be not just enjoyable and memorable, but also more meaningful. As most activities and traditions done during weddings represent something or symbolize something, your songs should also means something and make your wedding romantic and meaningful.
As this is the start of your new life together, make sure you hit off on the right note, starting with your choice of wedding songs.
It is important then that the couple choose the songs that can really relate to their story if possible. There are many songs that have been used in weddings and some may be familiar to you as you have already attended some. While some are really played in most weddings, whether because they are really classic wedding songs or are just really popular, here are some important reminders on how to choose the wedding songs that everyone will truly enjoy.
If the bride, groom, or any of their relatives or friends is into music composition, you can ask them to write an original song that can you can play during your wedding. A song that tells the couples love story and their aspirations in their married life will truly be fitting. An original song is also one of the best wedding ideas to make your wedding memorable.
For existing wedding songs that you want to use, there are wedding compilation albums in music stores that are really intended to be used during weddings. It is best that if you use existing songs, get a wedding sister or a relative that can sing so that it can be sang live, for more dramatic impact and romance.
You can get song ideas to be played during the wedding with a movie that is significant or has a special meaning for the couple. It will be such a treat for the guests to relate to the couple’s love story even more by learning about their special movie.
Apart from movie soundtracks, a significant song in the couple’s relationship or the couple’s theme song is important to be played. Whether at the first dance or at the reception, it is important that the song gets a special place in the wedding.
From the music used in the ceremony to the background music while giving out wedding favors, choosing the right songs can make your wedding be not just enjoyable and memorable, but also more meaningful. As most activities and traditions done during weddings represent something or symbolize something, your songs should also means something and make your wedding romantic and meaningful.
As this is the start of your new life together, make sure you hit off on the right note, starting with your choice of wedding songs.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Cheap Wedding Favor Packaging
Especially during Christmas, where we spend money and time buying gift wrapping materials, then time and effort in wrapping them. Then come gift-giving time, the wrapper is just torn apart (well, that is the only fun way anyway to open a gift).
Packaging or wrapping is important when it comes to gift-giving. However, if it is a wedding we are talking about where the budget has to be controlled and monitored, one should find a way to cut cost and stay away from unnecessary expenses.
Wedding favors may generally cost a little, but the number of favors being ordered may hurt your budget. Add to that the packaging and sometimes the cost almost doubles. So how do you cut the expense on wedding favors? Here are some options on cheap wedding favor packaging items that you might consider.
Best used for small favors, foil wraps are cheap and are readily available, no need to pre-order. Just tie a small ribbon and the favor is good to go. Place a mini card or a hang tag to even act as embellishment. Do not use a sticker label as it may just crumple and become unreadable.
Plastic bags, the small transparent ones, are best used for food favors. To entice the guests, place colorful favors in these bags and the color of the favor inside will liven up your package.
Empty bottles make for a unique packaging, yet the cost is not that high compared to what you might expect. Buy them in bulk so you can get a discount price and just use small flowers as embellishments.
Plain boxes can easily be adorn by hand-painting them or putting lace or ribbon around it.
Apart from these wedding ideas, look for some aspects in your wedding where there could be cheaper alternatives.
There is no need to blow your budget out of proportion when it comes to wedding favors. It is better to do that with the reception food or the wedding band or wedding singer than the wedding favors, because while you can cut on cost, the quality and look of the wedding favor will not change. What is important is that you have enough time because the more planning time you have, the more chances you get to save up on other wedding costs.
Packaging or wrapping is important when it comes to gift-giving. However, if it is a wedding we are talking about where the budget has to be controlled and monitored, one should find a way to cut cost and stay away from unnecessary expenses.
Wedding favors may generally cost a little, but the number of favors being ordered may hurt your budget. Add to that the packaging and sometimes the cost almost doubles. So how do you cut the expense on wedding favors? Here are some options on cheap wedding favor packaging items that you might consider.
Best used for small favors, foil wraps are cheap and are readily available, no need to pre-order. Just tie a small ribbon and the favor is good to go. Place a mini card or a hang tag to even act as embellishment. Do not use a sticker label as it may just crumple and become unreadable.
Plastic bags, the small transparent ones, are best used for food favors. To entice the guests, place colorful favors in these bags and the color of the favor inside will liven up your package.
Empty bottles make for a unique packaging, yet the cost is not that high compared to what you might expect. Buy them in bulk so you can get a discount price and just use small flowers as embellishments.
Plain boxes can easily be adorn by hand-painting them or putting lace or ribbon around it.
Apart from these wedding ideas, look for some aspects in your wedding where there could be cheaper alternatives.
There is no need to blow your budget out of proportion when it comes to wedding favors. It is better to do that with the reception food or the wedding band or wedding singer than the wedding favors, because while you can cut on cost, the quality and look of the wedding favor will not change. What is important is that you have enough time because the more planning time you have, the more chances you get to save up on other wedding costs.
Suggestions for Unique Wedding Favors
No bride wants to have the same wedding that is just like everybody else’s. With so many things to decide on in a wedding, there will be differences but only when it comes to the style, preference, and approach of the couple. While wedding favors come in different forms, shapes and sizes, the popular ones are sadly the most common ones. If you want to have unique wedding favors to give away, here are some things you might consider to come up with a wedding favor that is truly one of a kind.
If you already have a wedding favor in mind, make it unique by accessorizing it or placing them in special favor bags or boxes. You can use the favor in a way that it becomes an accessory, or use charms and embellishments as the accessories.
Use a color that will stand out. Instead of the usual white or favors that are transparent, play with the colors and use one that will truly highlight the essence of your wedding favor.
Homemade favors are of course, like no other. The common homemade wedding favors such as marmalade, candles, or cookies will be not so common once they know that this is a personal recipe or personally made.
Ask your family or friends for ideas on unique favors. If you have a wedding coordinator, she is the one who is in the loop about the latest ideas on wedding favors. She will be able to direct you to her contacts about wedding favors that are special and unique.
Have a unique theme. Sometimes, it all starts with the theme of your wedding. There might have been a number of classic weddings in your circle already. Or maybe some have had their fairytale theme wedding already. Talk to your wedding coordinator or research on other wedding themes that are rarely used.
Coming up with unique wedding ideas requires thinking out of the box. But at the same time, remember not to overdo it as it might come a little ‘off’ to your guests. Make it especially unique and not weird and distasteful. Going all black is unique, but may not be special or memorable in a good way.
Take the time to make your wedding favor special. After all, it is all their effort and time and blessing that have made your wedding day successful. Thank them by getting wedding favors that they will appreciate for a long, long time.
If you already have a wedding favor in mind, make it unique by accessorizing it or placing them in special favor bags or boxes. You can use the favor in a way that it becomes an accessory, or use charms and embellishments as the accessories.
Use a color that will stand out. Instead of the usual white or favors that are transparent, play with the colors and use one that will truly highlight the essence of your wedding favor.
Homemade favors are of course, like no other. The common homemade wedding favors such as marmalade, candles, or cookies will be not so common once they know that this is a personal recipe or personally made.
Ask your family or friends for ideas on unique favors. If you have a wedding coordinator, she is the one who is in the loop about the latest ideas on wedding favors. She will be able to direct you to her contacts about wedding favors that are special and unique.
Have a unique theme. Sometimes, it all starts with the theme of your wedding. There might have been a number of classic weddings in your circle already. Or maybe some have had their fairytale theme wedding already. Talk to your wedding coordinator or research on other wedding themes that are rarely used.
Coming up with unique wedding ideas requires thinking out of the box. But at the same time, remember not to overdo it as it might come a little ‘off’ to your guests. Make it especially unique and not weird and distasteful. Going all black is unique, but may not be special or memorable in a good way.
Take the time to make your wedding favor special. After all, it is all their effort and time and blessing that have made your wedding day successful. Thank them by getting wedding favors that they will appreciate for a long, long time.
Lovely Fall Wedding Favors
Themed weddings have become more popular around the world. While weddings are the same and as traditional as they can be before, now many weddings do have a theme and sometimes they can be truly romantic, others are dreamy, some are funny, while some are completely different.
A fall wedding is chosen by some couples primarily because of the romantic mood. From the invitation to choosing the wedding favor, a themed wedding should follow the same shade of color, and only those images that are easily associated with the theme. For fall, you can use fallen leaves or simply leaves as the primary or most prominent image.
Here is some basic information about fall wedding favors that can complement your wedding.
If for winter weddings your primary choices are red, green, or white, for fall you can choose between dark brown, gold, burnt orange, or red. These colors are very elegant and are not too loud. Use varying shades in one item, or you can use two colors as they will complement each other anyway.
For the wedding favors, get small sachets of wildflower seeds and have the packaging printed with your names or wedding details.
Candles are also popular wedding favors as they are available in different colors, different shapes and you can even buy ones that are scented.
Cookies with cinnamon flavor are the top edible favor choice. You can place them in small boxes, transparent plastic wraps, or foil wraps. It is best if you will use a hang tag, attached to a ribbon or lace, and put your names or the details of your wedding there.
Depending on the time and budget that you have, you can purchase these items at an online bridal favor shop, visit a local wedding favor shop, source these favors through your wedding coordinator, or you can even have these personally homemade.
These items are available year round and ordering them can be made with just a few clicks. If your schedule will allow it, you can make your own candle favors or cookie favors. For the edible favors, make sure you store them properly so the food products will not spoil.
No matter which favor you use, it is important that you choose something that you think most of your guests will enjoy. Packing them should also involve the same care and attention you have given to your other wedding details. Remember that wedding favors are given to show your gratitude to the guests for their time and effort. Give them a truly memorable favor as they have made your wedding truly unforgettable as well with their presence, gifts, and best wishes for your married life.
A fall wedding is chosen by some couples primarily because of the romantic mood. From the invitation to choosing the wedding favor, a themed wedding should follow the same shade of color, and only those images that are easily associated with the theme. For fall, you can use fallen leaves or simply leaves as the primary or most prominent image.
Here is some basic information about fall wedding favors that can complement your wedding.
If for winter weddings your primary choices are red, green, or white, for fall you can choose between dark brown, gold, burnt orange, or red. These colors are very elegant and are not too loud. Use varying shades in one item, or you can use two colors as they will complement each other anyway.
For the wedding favors, get small sachets of wildflower seeds and have the packaging printed with your names or wedding details.
Candles are also popular wedding favors as they are available in different colors, different shapes and you can even buy ones that are scented.
Cookies with cinnamon flavor are the top edible favor choice. You can place them in small boxes, transparent plastic wraps, or foil wraps. It is best if you will use a hang tag, attached to a ribbon or lace, and put your names or the details of your wedding there.
Depending on the time and budget that you have, you can purchase these items at an online bridal favor shop, visit a local wedding favor shop, source these favors through your wedding coordinator, or you can even have these personally homemade.
These items are available year round and ordering them can be made with just a few clicks. If your schedule will allow it, you can make your own candle favors or cookie favors. For the edible favors, make sure you store them properly so the food products will not spoil.
No matter which favor you use, it is important that you choose something that you think most of your guests will enjoy. Packing them should also involve the same care and attention you have given to your other wedding details. Remember that wedding favors are given to show your gratitude to the guests for their time and effort. Give them a truly memorable favor as they have made your wedding truly unforgettable as well with their presence, gifts, and best wishes for your married life.
Dreamy Wedding Favors for A Dreamy Wedding
For brides, their wedding day should be as perfect as possible. From their wedding gown to the reception menu to the wedding favors, every little detail should be in sync with the wedding theme. Most women, when they were little girls, dream of marrying prince charming and living happily ever after. So come wedding day, they want it to be no less than a fairytale wedding.
To create this perfect wedding, fairytale themed weddings are now gaining popularity. If your budget will allow for it, you can even have your wedding at Disneyland or Disney World. Wherever you decide to hold your wedding, you can still recreate your fairytale wedding with a little creativity. And for your wedding favors, here are some things to get you started:
There are key chains available that are shaped with popular fairytale symbols such as a palace, glass slippers, or a carriage. Since these are small items, it is best to place them in small boxes with a transparent top for the guests to see what’s inside. You can have the box in pastel color, or any color that will complement your color motif.
For another practical favor, you can have bookmarks printed with your favorite fairytale quote, and then add your wedding details on the other side of the bookmark. Bottle openers and soap also make for a great fairytale wedding favors. You can have the handle of the bottle opener and the paper wrapping of the soap printed with fairytale icons.
For delectable favors, you can purchase cookies that are especially shaped like a carriage, a pumpkin, or the head of a princess and prince charming.
There are candles shaped like a carriage, a pumpkin or Cinderella’s shoes.
You can readily purchase these items in specialty bridal stores or in online bridal favors store. If you want to cut your costs, and know your way around the kitchen or in candle-making, you can bake your own cookies and also make your own cookie cutter. If you know your way around candle wax, wicks, and a wax molds, you can make your own candles, even add a few drops of aromatherapy scents and use a wax color similar to your color motif or a shade in a complementing hue.
What is important is that you and your guests will truly feel royal and elegant as they leave the reception party. Giving them these favors will truly complete your fairytale wedding. You can purchase them online, or if you know your way with arts and crafts or baking, you can even personally make these favors.
To create this perfect wedding, fairytale themed weddings are now gaining popularity. If your budget will allow for it, you can even have your wedding at Disneyland or Disney World. Wherever you decide to hold your wedding, you can still recreate your fairytale wedding with a little creativity. And for your wedding favors, here are some things to get you started:
There are key chains available that are shaped with popular fairytale symbols such as a palace, glass slippers, or a carriage. Since these are small items, it is best to place them in small boxes with a transparent top for the guests to see what’s inside. You can have the box in pastel color, or any color that will complement your color motif.
For another practical favor, you can have bookmarks printed with your favorite fairytale quote, and then add your wedding details on the other side of the bookmark. Bottle openers and soap also make for a great fairytale wedding favors. You can have the handle of the bottle opener and the paper wrapping of the soap printed with fairytale icons.
For delectable favors, you can purchase cookies that are especially shaped like a carriage, a pumpkin, or the head of a princess and prince charming.
There are candles shaped like a carriage, a pumpkin or Cinderella’s shoes.
You can readily purchase these items in specialty bridal stores or in online bridal favors store. If you want to cut your costs, and know your way around the kitchen or in candle-making, you can bake your own cookies and also make your own cookie cutter. If you know your way around candle wax, wicks, and a wax molds, you can make your own candles, even add a few drops of aromatherapy scents and use a wax color similar to your color motif or a shade in a complementing hue.
What is important is that you and your guests will truly feel royal and elegant as they leave the reception party. Giving them these favors will truly complete your fairytale wedding. You can purchase them online, or if you know your way with arts and crafts or baking, you can even personally make these favors.
Fun Edible Wedding Favors
With lots of available wedding favors out there in the market, which one do you choose? There are practical favors and there are decorative favors. While both are very popular favor choices, still nothing beats edible wedding favors that your guests will definitely enjoy and use (or eat for that matter).
Edible favors are fun to give and it is more fun to receive one. Even in other social occasions, edible favors are preferred because almost all edible favors are fool-proof favors.
Brownies can be enjoyed by people of all ages and can be nutty, chewy, gooey, or a mix of all of these things. You can have small pieces placed in a box or a mini plastic bag.
Have a special cookie recipe even Santa will love? Then this is the perfect time to unleash the baker inside you and surprise everyone with your cookie recipe.
You can purchase full chocolate or bars or you can have mini bars from your local grocery store and re-pack in your personalized wedding favor box, bag or foil wrap.
Give out coffee beans for a classic appeal. Or give tea favors as an equally hot alternative.
You can go online and find after-coffee mints and mint tins that come in several unique shapes and designs. Whether you need a palace shaped mint tin for your fairytale wedding, or a mint tin printed with cowboy hat designs, you can find them all online.
Tea favors can be bought from your local store or an online bridal favor store.
Other edible favors that are seasonal are candy canes and candy-filled boxes. These favors are popular winter wedding ideas, being used mostly in Christmas or winter themed weddings.
These edible favors can be made more appealing based on how you pack them. You can use organza bags, foil wraps, or small boxes. You can accentuate and accessorize them by using ribbons printed with your wedding details, or use charms and pendants along with these ribbons.
What’s best is that most of these edible wedding favors can be made at home. You can save on cost by baking or making them yourself instead of buying them from suppliers. This can be the perfect opportunity for you to show your baking skills or a secret recipe everyone will truly love.
On your wedding day, your guests’ appreciation for your homemade treats can make you feel even happier. If you are into cooking or baking, definitely you will not complain as you will enjoy the time you spend in the kitchen. And best of all, you can impress your groom with your budget-saving savvy approach and baking skills as well.
Edible favors are fun to give and it is more fun to receive one. Even in other social occasions, edible favors are preferred because almost all edible favors are fool-proof favors.
Brownies can be enjoyed by people of all ages and can be nutty, chewy, gooey, or a mix of all of these things. You can have small pieces placed in a box or a mini plastic bag.
Have a special cookie recipe even Santa will love? Then this is the perfect time to unleash the baker inside you and surprise everyone with your cookie recipe.
You can purchase full chocolate or bars or you can have mini bars from your local grocery store and re-pack in your personalized wedding favor box, bag or foil wrap.
Give out coffee beans for a classic appeal. Or give tea favors as an equally hot alternative.
You can go online and find after-coffee mints and mint tins that come in several unique shapes and designs. Whether you need a palace shaped mint tin for your fairytale wedding, or a mint tin printed with cowboy hat designs, you can find them all online.
Tea favors can be bought from your local store or an online bridal favor store.
Other edible favors that are seasonal are candy canes and candy-filled boxes. These favors are popular winter wedding ideas, being used mostly in Christmas or winter themed weddings.
These edible favors can be made more appealing based on how you pack them. You can use organza bags, foil wraps, or small boxes. You can accentuate and accessorize them by using ribbons printed with your wedding details, or use charms and pendants along with these ribbons.
What’s best is that most of these edible wedding favors can be made at home. You can save on cost by baking or making them yourself instead of buying them from suppliers. This can be the perfect opportunity for you to show your baking skills or a secret recipe everyone will truly love.
On your wedding day, your guests’ appreciation for your homemade treats can make you feel even happier. If you are into cooking or baking, definitely you will not complain as you will enjoy the time you spend in the kitchen. And best of all, you can impress your groom with your budget-saving savvy approach and baking skills as well.
Wedding Favors You Can Make at Home
With today’s tough times, brides are constantly thinking of practical yet fun and creative ways to cut costs on weddings. With the cost of weddings that are reaching thousands of dollars, it is indeed smart to find some parts of the wedding that you can do on your own instead of paying a supplier or provider.
While you can find a lot of wedding favors available at specialty bridal stores or online, for some of these items, you can actually make them at home. Some are very easy to make, the materials are inexpensive, and for some, you can prepare them weeks or months ahead so you need not cram your schedule to find days close to your wedding that you prepare them.
Listed below are some wedding favors that while you can find them in a wedding favor store, you can also make at home with low cost.
The classic practical wedding favors that are easy to make are bookmarks, music CDs, and candles. For bookmarks, you just have to simply purchase plain bookmarks and design and paint one side with your wedding details. Or get some card stock and print them out from your computer. For music CDs, black CDs are available at a low price and the CD cases as well. Compile your favorite love songs or select songs that will be sued in the wedding ceremony and reception itself then burn them to your CD. If you know how to make candles, you can create candles with a simple design using the basic materials such as wax and wick. You can add scents, or create a special personal mold for them.
For some yummy favors, you can bake cookies, brownies or any pastry for that special homemade taste. You can even make your own cookie cutter so that the cookie shape will be truly unique. You can make a home brew as well if you want to give alcoholic favors or give candied fruits for a sweet take home gift.
It is important to find ways to squeeze your budget so you can either save or use the money you saved on favors for an extra night during your honeymoon. You can save on your wedding favors, and you can also save on other areas of your wedding such as invitations, centerpieces, or even your wedding gown. The key is planning ahead of time so you can source out affordable suppliers, or you can make some of the items personally and cut costs.
If you know you will enjoy making or baking your wedding favors, you will save yourself not just the cost but also the stress in trying to squeeze your budget. You will also feel the added bonus when your guests appreciate your wedding favors because they know that you made them personally. Making your own favors is one of the best wedding ideas for saving money and also providing unique souvenirs for your guests at the same time.
While you can find a lot of wedding favors available at specialty bridal stores or online, for some of these items, you can actually make them at home. Some are very easy to make, the materials are inexpensive, and for some, you can prepare them weeks or months ahead so you need not cram your schedule to find days close to your wedding that you prepare them.
Listed below are some wedding favors that while you can find them in a wedding favor store, you can also make at home with low cost.
The classic practical wedding favors that are easy to make are bookmarks, music CDs, and candles. For bookmarks, you just have to simply purchase plain bookmarks and design and paint one side with your wedding details. Or get some card stock and print them out from your computer. For music CDs, black CDs are available at a low price and the CD cases as well. Compile your favorite love songs or select songs that will be sued in the wedding ceremony and reception itself then burn them to your CD. If you know how to make candles, you can create candles with a simple design using the basic materials such as wax and wick. You can add scents, or create a special personal mold for them.
For some yummy favors, you can bake cookies, brownies or any pastry for that special homemade taste. You can even make your own cookie cutter so that the cookie shape will be truly unique. You can make a home brew as well if you want to give alcoholic favors or give candied fruits for a sweet take home gift.
It is important to find ways to squeeze your budget so you can either save or use the money you saved on favors for an extra night during your honeymoon. You can save on your wedding favors, and you can also save on other areas of your wedding such as invitations, centerpieces, or even your wedding gown. The key is planning ahead of time so you can source out affordable suppliers, or you can make some of the items personally and cut costs.
If you know you will enjoy making or baking your wedding favors, you will save yourself not just the cost but also the stress in trying to squeeze your budget. You will also feel the added bonus when your guests appreciate your wedding favors because they know that you made them personally. Making your own favors is one of the best wedding ideas for saving money and also providing unique souvenirs for your guests at the same time.
Travel Wedding Favors
Travel is now more affordable than it use to be and enjoyed by more people. As couples are constantly thinking of ways to make their wedding special, more and more are willing to save up and spend their money on destination weddings. If you are planning to have a destination wedding, complete the experience by giving travel or destination favors. Here are some suggestions for a truly unique wedding experience.
Keychains – Normally given as souvenirs, have your guests have a wedding favor and travel souvenir in one. With the image or logo symbolizing your destination, you can have your initials etched on the other side of the keychain. This is something your guests can truly use.
Luggage tags – Very practical and symbolic to travel, luggage tags make for good wedding favors. What’s best is that you can easily personalize these luggage tags. You can have your wedding details printed in ordinary or specialty paper and you can insert them in the flap, or if your budget will allow it, have luggage tags embossed with your names.
Hand towels – Another practical wedding favor, you can have the name of your destination or venue on one side and your names or initials embroidered on the other side.
Seashells – They are appropriate not just for beach weddings, but in travel or destination weddings in general. Seashells symbolize vacation or travel, so whether you are traveling to a wedding venue in one state or another, you can give away these cute favors.
Preserved fruit – All destinations take pride in their local delicacies and most of these includes a certain type of preserved fruit (e.g. prunes, mango, strawberries, etc.) Source for these items beforehand, then pre-order and ensure that your items can be delivered on your wedding day. While there can be local delicacies that you find unique, opt for preserved food items as fresh food has a high tendency to spoil. If you will be opting for preserved food items, opt to give preserved fruits as the tendency is that these preserved items are generally sweet, making them appropriate to be given during weddings, compared to preserved meats (e.g. jerky), that can border between unique or silly.
Your guests will feel special as well when they receive wedding favors that they know the couple has exerted effort and time in. Do not forget to make your packaging unique as well. If your destination has special packaging materials (a native type of fiber or bag), you can use them instead of the usual box packaging.
Keychains – Normally given as souvenirs, have your guests have a wedding favor and travel souvenir in one. With the image or logo symbolizing your destination, you can have your initials etched on the other side of the keychain. This is something your guests can truly use.
Luggage tags – Very practical and symbolic to travel, luggage tags make for good wedding favors. What’s best is that you can easily personalize these luggage tags. You can have your wedding details printed in ordinary or specialty paper and you can insert them in the flap, or if your budget will allow it, have luggage tags embossed with your names.
Hand towels – Another practical wedding favor, you can have the name of your destination or venue on one side and your names or initials embroidered on the other side.
Seashells – They are appropriate not just for beach weddings, but in travel or destination weddings in general. Seashells symbolize vacation or travel, so whether you are traveling to a wedding venue in one state or another, you can give away these cute favors.
Preserved fruit – All destinations take pride in their local delicacies and most of these includes a certain type of preserved fruit (e.g. prunes, mango, strawberries, etc.) Source for these items beforehand, then pre-order and ensure that your items can be delivered on your wedding day. While there can be local delicacies that you find unique, opt for preserved food items as fresh food has a high tendency to spoil. If you will be opting for preserved food items, opt to give preserved fruits as the tendency is that these preserved items are generally sweet, making them appropriate to be given during weddings, compared to preserved meats (e.g. jerky), that can border between unique or silly.
Your guests will feel special as well when they receive wedding favors that they know the couple has exerted effort and time in. Do not forget to make your packaging unique as well. If your destination has special packaging materials (a native type of fiber or bag), you can use them instead of the usual box packaging.
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