Wedding Planning Ideas

Why Wedding Favors?

Don’t underestimate the importance of wedding favors; the tradition of handing out tokens, favors, keepsakes or bombonieres dates back many years. Wedding favors are a symbol of the gratitude the bride and groom feel for sharing in one of their most important moments of their lives. Guests cherish wedding favors – it is the universal “Thank You for Sharing in Our Day”.

How will your guests remember your wedding apart from all other weddings they have been to? Quite simply: with the wedding favors you choose to distribute. Choose a wedding favor that really means something, one that is practical and long lasting or one that suits your wedding’s theme. Give a favor that makes an impression – one that stands out – something absolutely fabulous that won’t break your bank.

Elegant? Unique? Trendy? Chic? Romantic? What is Your Wedding Style?

When choosing your wedding favors they should reflect your personal style. Wedding favors will leave a long impression on your guests – one that will elicit fond memories of your blessed union. Favors can be inspired by the season you are marrying in, the setting, the theme, your obsessions or passions. Whether you are throwing a destination tropical beach wedding, are passionate about baking, hoping for snowflakes on your special day, or are head over heels for chocolate truffles – your favors should inspire you and fit in with your style.

Start your search for the perfect wedding favor by browsing through magazines, websites, specialtyshops, chocolatiers, gift shops and stationary boutiques. Gather ideas not only on the wedding favors, but how you would package and display them. Look for items out of the norm of favors – something that you would love to receive.

Is your wedding centered on a specific color? Colored candies in a tin, personalized with your names & date. A colored or scentedcandle to match your theme. Does your wedding revolve around a certain flower? Giv eminiature ready to plant pots from a garden supply store of the flowers. Does the wine continually flow, martinis are in vogue, or a cocktail party reception? Wine, wine charms, wine stoppers, martini glasses filled with personalized cocktail mixes and stirrers wrapped up, coasters and other barware inspired gifts. Vegas or Atlantic City a favorite pastime? Give casino inspired favors – playing cards, personalized chips, lucky blessing ring charms.

Thankfully, unlike the old days, brides are not limited just to candies and almonds as their wedding favors. Wedding specialists continually design new ideas as trends to wedding favors change seasonally and annually. Professionals have come up with wedding favors which are themed based, trendy, chic, stylish – but most of all affordable.

Who Receives Wedding Favors?

When the decision is finally made on the type of wedding favors to get, the next dilemma faced is if each person should get one favor each or should it be given one favor per couple. A good rule of thumb is one wedding favor per couple (or family) or per single guest; or if your budget allows, one wedding favor per guest. If your worried about a couple receiving two of the same wedding favors, you may want to purchase two different wedding favors (such as two different style wine stoppers).

How to Package Your Wedding Favors

How you package your favors is just as important as what type of favor you give. From pretty boxes, to clearcellophane bags, to bride & groom boxes, tiny tin pails, organza and tulle, handmade papers, colorful raffia – a bride’s options are not limited. Check your local craft, stationary or fabric stores for some ideas.

Seal your favors in the packages by attaching small pewter thank you tokens or blessing rings. Attach a poem or thank you card. Add a monogram, sticker, or favor label. Once completed your favor should be perfectly wrapped to be presented.

Presenting & Distributing Your Wedding Favors

How is each favor displayed and distributed?

The most popular way to give out wedding favors is by displaying it on each place setting – if you are giving one weddingfavorper person. If you are planning on one wedding favor per couple, you can place the wedding favor in between their place setting – and directly in front of the place settings for single guests. Favors can also be used to hold the place cards. Simply attach a ribbon or a pin to your favors and place cards and set them up on the place card table – every guest single or couple will be guaranteed to receive a favor that way.

Another option is to create a wedding centerpiece in the middle of each table. With such pretty packaging available today, you can design a centerpiece that will stand out! Or you can create a favor table near the door that would allow each guest to take one as they leave.Set up aframe on the table with the simple words, “Thank You”, “Please Take One” “ItWas So Sweet of You to Join Us”. But just remember when you do this; some guests may take more than one!

Another idea is to hand your favors out yourself as you are working the room and greeting your guests. If that is too much of an undertaking, the wait staff can present favors on silver lined trays to each table during the dessert course.

Wedding Favor Cost

Favors can cost less than one dollar up to double digits per favor. If you wish to give more expensive favors, you can present one wedding favor per couple and attach a personalized thank you tag to it (Mr. & Mrs Doe, Thank you for Sharing in Our Day. Love, Mr & Mrs. Newlywed”) and leave it between their place settings on the table. Favors are worth the price – remember guests look forward to receiving them. If you are planning on spending a certain amount on your favors – make sure they are functional, fun, meaningful and won’t be left behind. Don’t “cheap” out on your favors – guest DO take notice when a bride does. Spend what you can afford – and give something that you would appreciate receiving.

Two Hearts Wedding Favors strives to provide a wide variety of favors – from the economical to the high dollar – something to suit every bride’s needs. For more wedding favor ideas check out our best selling wedding favors

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Want a romantic and traditional wedding favor that will commemorate your special day? Then look no further; candle wedding favors are a perfect fit. To evoke all the romantic feelings about marriage, candle wedding favors rekindle all the feelings of joy each time your guests light their candle favors. Who knows, perhaps when your guests light your candle in their home it will help create a magical, romantic night for them! What better way to invite the sense of wedding day romance into your guest’s lives than with candle favors?

The lighting of the unity candle has been a long-standing tradition in marriages. It signifies the union and joining of two hearts in one love. Candle wedding favors are a special way to extend this union. Your guests will be reminded each time they light your candle of both the love you share and your candle lighting ceremony.

With so many choices in the favor market today, there is a candle wedding favor that will suit every bride’s taste and budget. From traditional votives, to novelty candles, to personalized candle holders – candle wedding favors come in many shapes, sizes, and colors – there is sure to be one which will match your wedding perfectly. From red roses, to heart shaped candles, and even candle holders that can be refilled and re-used – traditional and beautiful, candles will be appreciated by all.

Whatever the theme of your wedding day, there will certainly be a candle favor to match it. There is no other favor that can compete with the special significance and symbolism of candle wedding favors. That is why candle wedding favors have been such a traditional wedding favor gift. Invite your guests to experience the romance candle wedding favors bring.

Erica Tevis is the owner of Two Hearts Wedding Favors http://www.twoheartsfavors.com . Vist them on the web and check out their large supply of candle wedding favors, themed favors, invitations, and wedding accessories.

Looking for something a little different for yourwedding favors? Kitchen accessories and utensils are a stylish, trendy choice for wedding favors with a practical side. As favors or mementos for weddings or any special occasion, kitchen inspired favors really cook! Sure to be a useful and decorative addition to all of your guests’ kitchens, these trendywedding favorsare destined to get plenty of use when your guests entertain at home.

There are several different types of kitchen wedding favors, each with it’s own unique purpose.

Everyday Kitchen Wedding Favors

Everyday kitchen favors are exactly what it sounds like – favors that could be used everyday in the kitchen. These are the most practical of them all, items which are sure to be used many times. Salt and pepper shakers, measuring spoons, coffee scoops, ice cream scoops, cookie cutters, decorative oil bottles, wine stoppers, coasters, corkscrews, bottle openers, or napkin holders. Your guests will love the fact that they will be able to get use out of the gift they received. Not only are they practical, but also with so many fun designs your guest will love using them everyday! What better way to remind your guests of the heart felt love you share by giving them something they can reflect on daily?

Entertainment / Hostess / Occasional Kitchen Wedding Favors

Think of throwing a party or get together at your home. There are certain things every host or hostess can use and needs for their gatherings. These wedding favors are practical and functional – but not for everyday use. It’s like your good china – you only use it during special occasions. These are also items which hostess’ may not think to include in their spread, until they actually own one. Favors in this category consist of cheese cutting boards, spreaders for condiments, cake or lasagna servers, wine charms, napkin rings, oil bottles, sugar or jelly dishes, or teatime sugar spoons. Your guests will be amazed at how thoughtful and useful your wedding favors are. These are sure to be a brilliant addition to your guests’ party spreads when they entertain.

Fun, Yet Practical, Kitchen Wedding Favors

You want to add a touch of lightheartedness to your wedding, perhaps a touch of whimsy and a bit of humor. These adorable unique wedding favors are sure to provide an amusing touch for your fun-loving guests! There are mini cheese graters that proclaim how “grate” you love is, to cookie cutters which show how you’re “cut out for each other”. Or perhaps your love is “beyond measure” because you both are “two peas in a pod”? Whatever your taste in the kitchen is, these fun wedding favors will provide sweet reminders of your celebration each time they are used.

Remember, everyone loves wedding favors that are attractive AND useful. For cutting-edge favors, choose a trendy kitchen related item. No matter what your cooking style, kitchen-wedding favors fit everyone’s taste.

Erica Tevis is the owner of Two Hearts Wedding Favors http://www.twoheartsfavors.com. Vist them on the web and check out their large supply of kitchen wedding favors, kitchen related items, cake servers, ice cream scoops, wine and bar favors, coffee wedding favors, and many more accessories, favors and ideas.