Favors are a great way to add some extra color, fun, and personality to your wedding. And there are a million and one ways to do them.
Traditional
The most common type of favor is a small pouch of candy tied with a decorative ribbon. While this is very simple there are several ways to spice it up.
- Use a small tin with a clear top to see inside
- Put the candy in a colored tulle circle and tie with a ribbon with your names and wedding date printed on it
- Love Chinese food? Then get mini take out boxes at your local party supply store and fill with your favorite treat
- New twist: Use decorated cookies with your monogram and wedding date in coordinating colors and a cute shape such as a wedding cake, heart, or flower. Or to add another extra touch use a shape that goes with your theme such as a sea shell, autumn leaf, or snowflake
Modern
Candy not really your thing? Want to give your guests something that will last longer than 5 minutes? Well there are several new ideas that your guests are sure to love.
- If you have a favorite charity or cause you can make a donation in each of your guests’ names
- If you or your fiancé are avid readers you can create custom bookmarks or crossword puzzles with clues related to the bride and groom
- A hot new trend is a candy bar. Instead of picking only one candy for your guests give them several options and let them make their own goody bag to take home
- Love to cook? Inspire your guests with fresh or dried herbs
- Water and wine bottle labels are another fun new trend
- Want to give your guests something they will love and use? A re-useable canvas tote may be just the thing
Fun
Favors are a great way to add some of your personality and share with your guests things that are uniquely you.
- Whether you are a musician or just love music a personalized CD with your favorite tunes is a great way to share your passion
- If you are planning on having a wild and crazy night of dancing you can bet your guests’ feet will be hurting. Having a cute basket with an array of flip flops to change into will be greatly appreciated
- Bright colorful koozies are a fun gift that guests are sure to use over and over. You can also personalize the ones for the wedding party and use them as place cards for the rehearsal dinner
Article submitted by Kristy Landry Events. Pictures from JLandry Photography and theknot.com
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