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.
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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.
Monday, September 27, 2010
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.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
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.
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