Wedding favors are small, thoughtful gifts given to the guests in
appreciation for attending the wedding. They can be artfully arranged
on a central table or incorporated into each place setting. Ideally,
your wedding favors will be appropriate to your wedding theme, a
reflection of your unique style, and a treasured keepsake for your
guests. All that, without breaking the bank as well! When you're
shopping for wedding favors, make sure you ask the following six
questions.
Can it be personalized? Personalized wedding favors
make better reminders of your wedding. Metallic, crystal, glass, or
wooden favors can all be engraved with the names of bride and groom, the
date of the wedding, and a personal message to the guests. If your
wedding favors aren't suited for engraving, include a personalized tag.
A good wedding favor vendor will personalize tags for you at a nominal
cost.
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| Bottle Stopper |
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| Ice Cream Scoop |
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| Picture Frame |
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| Luggage Tag |
Is it practical? The best favors have a practical use.
Candles are a popular choice, but they'll only last until the wick is
burned out. For a wedding favor your guests are likely to keep and use
for some time to come, choose a bottle stopper, ice-cream scoop, picture
frame, luggage tag, or anything else that will come in handy
day-to-day.
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| Ornate Chair Wedding Favor |
Is it unique? Will your wedding favors astonish and
delight your guests? Unique wedding favors make your wedding more
memorable. Choose not just any candle--but one that looks like a part
of your bouquet. Not just any place holder--but one that looks like an
ornate miniature chair, or doubles as a picture frame or luggage tag.
Get the idea?
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| Beach Theme |
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| Asian Theme |
Does it go with my theme? Themed wedding favors are
a stylish and appropriate choice for any wedding. Specific themes such
as beach, Asian, and destination weddings are easy to match with themed
wedding favors.
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| Christmas Ornament |
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| 4th-of-July wedding Favors |
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| Halloween |
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| Snow Flake Candle |
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| Flower Card Holder |
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| Pumpkin Wedding Favor |
However, if you don't have a theme-style wedding,
there are other ways to match your favors to the occasion. If your
wedding will occur near a major holiday, use that for unique wedding
favor ideas--an inscribed Christmas ornament for December weddings,
sparklers for a 4th-of-July wedding, or trick-or-treat goodie bags for
Halloween. Or tailor your wedding favors to the season--snowflake
candles for winter, flower-themed wedding favors for spring, foliage or
pumpkins for fall.
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| Coffee Scoop |
Is it "us"? Will your favors make your guests
smile and talk about how very "you" the favors are? The best wedding
favors should relate to something personal about the bride and groom.
If you love playing golf together, what better favor than a "his and
hers" tee set? If you're both java fans, an inscribed coffee scoop
would be ideal. If you're wine aficionados, there are a lot of options,
including wine stoppers, bottle openers, and wine-themed charms.
What's
the price? This is important, because you'll be buying your favors in
bulk. The best wedding favor vendors will offer high-quality favors at
low prices. Look for extras like free personalization, money-back
guarantees, and bulk discounts. Some of the best vendors offer
price-matching--they'll match a lower price offered by a different
store.
It's tough to find a wedding favor that answers "yes" to
all of the above. Don't worry about checking off every box on the
list--just use these questions as ideas to narrow down your search.
With luck and a little patience, you're sure to find wedding favors your
guests will love as much as you do.
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