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Preparing for a wedding is a time of celebration and memories.
The tradition of giving guest favors or small gifts lives on as
a way to thank them for sharing in your special day. Some favors
are used as part of the wedding decorations and then taken home
by the guests at the end of the reception.
Other favors are useful items that will give the guests
something they will use over and over and with each use will
remind them of your wedding. Some of the most popular favors are
candy, usually packaged creatively. Choosing a favor can be
difficult, but if you figure out what type of favor you would
like it can make it easier.
Giving favors a double meaning by using them as part of the
decorations saves money and space. Table toppers such as
candles, flowers, and glasses will be incorporated into the
table decorations. Items like these can be personalized with the
couple's names and wedding date to make them a treasured
keepsake.
Some other decoration favor ideas include mini salt and pepper
shakers, origami animals, and napkin rings. All of these will
help add to the table decor and then be easily taken by the
guests when they leave. Another idea that has been showing up at
recent weddings is what is called a breakaway centerpiece. These
centerpieces are made up of the individual favors. Usually they
are either gift wrapped boxes stacked or small vases with
flowers clustered together. You can use your imagination. Using
favors as decorations will help you to get two things done at
once. You will be able to give your guests a nice gift while
also saving yourself some hassle.
Guests always appreciate a wedding favor they can use again and
again. These favors can also be personalized to reflect the
couples names and wedding date. To save money you can go to
wholesalers that supply businesses with promotional items. These
are usually things that are useful and you are sure to find
something that will tie into your wedding. You could find pairs
of chopsticks, paperweights, notepads, bookmarks or keyrings in
the wholesale catalogs. Other useful items include wine bottle
stoppers, candles, soaps, tea bags, mugs or small plants. Try to
find something that will be of use to your guests as well as
look good with your reception decorations.
Food items are on of the easiest wedding favors you can give. It
is simple and inexpensive to buy candy or nuts in bulk, then put
them in simple packages to give your guests. You will find
guests like food items because it is something they can use and
also something that will not need a special place in their home.
Some gifts, like plants, can require work that your guests may
not want to do. Candy or nuts is something that will show your
appreciation and bring a little joy to your guests. You can use
creative packaging and the actual colors of the candies/nuts to
tie them into your wedding decorations. Food favors are always
welcome and easy to do.
Choosing favors for your wedding only add to the many choices
you have to make. It doesn't have to be difficult or time
consuming if you try to keep it simple. Make your favors part of
the decor, something useful or a food item. Sticking to easy
favors will help eliminate large amounts of time and money being
spent on them allowing you to focus on other things.
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