Giving out wedding favors has started on early Roman times. It is a fun wedding tradition shared by many cultures all over the world, and it has become an integral part during weddings. So what exactly wedding favors are? They are thoughtful memento from the bride and groom given to all the wedding guests, that symbolizes appreciation for sharing their special day. Almonds, cookies, chocolates and other confectioneries are some of the traditional wedding favors given during weddings throughout the years. From traditional approach, wedding favors today are emerging creatively. Modern couples these days opt for a more personalized, creative favor idea for their wedding and wedding shower. Modernized wedding favors today range from small personalized picture frames, personalized labels on wine bottles, personalized flower seed packets, personalized candy and chocolate bars to personalized favor boxes. The selection is endless since wedding favors can be just anything that the couple may desire to provide as a memorabilia of their wedding day.
These mementos serve as a reminder of the couple’s special day years after their wedding has ended, the reason why it is important to choose ideal wedding favors for your wedding. Wise couples are choosing wedding favors that reflects their own personal taste and will give a long lasting impression to their guests. Ideal items that are usually given are those that guests could actually use often. While others choose gifts that can bring smiles and highlight their sense of fun, wedding favors could be also something that reflects the cultural heritage of the couple.
If the wedding is simple choose simple wedding favors, if the wedding is extravagant choose extravagant wedding favors. Otherwise, an extravagant wedding favor may overwhelm a simple ceremony and a simple wedding favor will appear out of place at an extravagant wedding.
Wedding favors comes in different range of prices. You can find inexpensive ideas such as candles, fortune cookies, coasters, pens etc. Most affordable wedding favors can be found online. With the Internet, you can find a vast variety of favors that fits to any budget preference. But whether they are expensive or not, it is still the thought that counts.
Choosing the right kind of favors for a wedding should be according to the theme, if there is. For example, if it is a beach themed wedding, then the couple will have to choose beach themed favors as well. There are so many themed favors available today, be it for a garden, Asian or winter wedding.
There are unique wedding favors that fits for creative brides and grooms. Unique, creative wedding favors can really bring fun and impression to the guests. Choices include custom disposable cameras, custom wine stoppers, custom scrap books, custom keyboard dusters, candy dispenser, etc. Unique wedding theme like a Las Vegas wedding will need unique matching themed wedding favors also to gather it all together. Customizing the favors creates a unique touch on them. It usually include the couple’s monogram, the date of the wedding and a personal thank you message from the couple.
Archive for January, 2010
Wedding Favors: From Traditional to Modernized Ideas
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Wedding Favors?
Friday, January 22nd, 2010I’m looking for “mini-Wind Chimes” to give as my wedding favors.
They are probably about 5 inches long. . . Metal, steel. Does any body know where I can order them online? I feel like every site I visit doesn’t have them. Thanks! Any other suggestions for wedding favors are welcome!
Black and White Chinese Take-out Box Wedding Favors 2
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Different Wedding Favor Ideas
Sunday, January 10th, 2010Giving wedding favors has been an old custom that symbolizes acknowledgment and appreciation to all the wedding guests who shared their time together with the bride and groom, on their wedding day. Wedding favors come in so many variety of choices and prices. You can find favors that are edible, unique, personalized and even favors that you can actually make at at home.
Yummy, Flavorful Wedding Favors
You and all your guests can commemorate your special day with yummy, flavorful treats. You can purchase or make you own edible wedding favors at home. Most popular edible treats that often given during weddings are chocolate bars, candies, mints and cookies. If you decided to go with edible wedding souvenirs, consider these Elegant Rose Personalized Hershey’s Kisses Favors. Small and sweet, these Hershey®’s Kisses favors are just right for creating a snack kit for your bridesmaids on your wedding day or even a care package for your out-of-town wedding guests! These adorable Hershey®’s Kisses favors can be personalized with the names of the bride and groom at no additional cost, so better to order plenty to have at all your bridal showers, engagement parties, your wedding reception. . . and for a honeymoon midnight snack, too!
DIY Wedding Favors
Do-it-yourself wedding favors these days are very popular because they are not only less expensive but they often makes creative wedding favors. You can find DIY favor kits at your local craft stores or you can shop online. You can make your own favor bags with sheer linens, add a finishing effect by hanging a homemade thank you tags. You can also use colorful ribbons and other cute embellishment if you like.
Unique Wedding Favors
For couples who have a unique taste and don’t want to go with common things, there are so many unique wedding favors that jives their on of a kind personality. Get bold and make your wedding stand out with unique and creative favor idea. You may consider these Bendable Comical Bride & Groom Magnets Wedding Favors, these bendable magnets depict whimsical figures of a bride or groom. These Bendable Comical Bride & Groom Magnets are the perfect practical wedding favors, flaunting an attraction that’s simply magnetic! Setting a happy tone for your bridal shower or wedding reception, these cheerful figures offer your guests your joyful thanks for being a part of your special day. After your wedding, these magnet wedding favors will happily hold up grocery lists, love notes, or candid photos from your reception!
You can also choose wedding favors according to your specific wedding theme. You can find themed wedding favors such as winter, summer, fall, Asian, Las Vegas, garden and so many more. Browse online to find endless selection of party favors for your wedding and shower. Lastly, you can also find discounted wedding souvenirs such as candle, soap, bubbles and key chains. To check on these affordable souvenirs, try to browse the clearance section of the store, because you can usually find discount wedding favors on that area.
Wedding Favor Ideas for Themed Weddings
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Wedding Favor Ideas for Themed Weddings
There are numerous wedding favor ideas for those with themed weddings. Whether you choose a beach theme, an all white theme, or an Asian theme the options you have for wedding favors are almost limitless.
There are many resources that offer wedding favor ideas and wedding supplies, such as bridal sites like americanbridal. com, which offers everything from wedding favors to wedding gifts and everything in between. Here are some popular wedding favor ideas for common themed weddings that may come in handy when deciding which wedding favors to purchase, how they might match your theme, and where you might find them.
Candle wedding favors
Candle Wedding favors are popular because they go with any themed wedding. They come in so many colors, styles and sizes that they are in high demand as easy, appreciated wedding favors. They are usually less expensive than many other wedding favor options, and this also increases their demand.
Wine wedding favors
Wine wedding favors are always an excellent ides, ad work well with most themed weddings. They work for other seasons and themes as well, and may range from personalized corkscrews to charms, small goblets, coasters, bottle stoppers, and more.
Edible wedding favors
Edible wedding favors can be some of the most fun because they go with any wedding theme and come in such varieties as chocolate bars, small coffee bags, truffles, candies, mints, honey, and numerous other edible wedding favors. They can all be personalized with custom wrappers or boxes with the bride and groom’s names, wedding, date, thanks, etc.
Practical wedding favors
Ideal for any wedding, practical wedding favors usually entail something that the guests can take home and use after the wedding and the reception. They are excellent for wedding themes in all categories. This includes everything from bottle stoppers and corkscrews to elegant little coffee scoopers and miniature bath salts and soaps. Personalized wedding favors
Beach wedding favors
Beach wedding favors include many options, from candle sets in blue, sand, and white, and beach themed coasters to shell trinkets and polished, engraved rocks or mints. You can personalize most wedding favor ideas for beach themed weddings, and there are many wedding sites that cater especially to those with beach themed weddings.
Asian wedding favors
Asian wedding favors come in all the options above and more. Incense, Asian brocade wallets and coin purses, special gourmet fortune cookies, his & hers chopsticks, place card holders, and mints are only a few wedding favor ideas for Asian themed weddings. They can all be personalized by the bride and groom.
Pink wedding favors
If you have a pink or white themed wedding, pink wedding favors are available in many options, from potpourri and candles to personalized luggage tags and small French soaps. They are appropriate for any wedding theme that allows for pink colors.
Flower and garden favors
Flower and garden favors are great for any themed wedding, but are ideal for both spring and summer. They can include anything from vases and floral candles to flower seeds, bookmarks, and custom place holders.