Rabu, 18 Maret 2009

Basics of Unique Wedding Favors

Wedding planning can be daunting. The flowers, the music, the food, the dress, the location, and more all have to be considered to make a perfect day. Everyone seems to have an idea on what dress looks best, the colors that fit the season, and of course, the favors that will make the most lasting impression on your guests.

Ah, wedding favors. These small tokens of appreciation are a symbol of the theme of the wedding, a measurement of appreciation for your guests, and a reminder of your special day. It will be the one thing guests take away to always remind them of that great party you threw in celebration of your love. So how does one choose this token for their wedding day?

The best advice I've heard is to find truly unique wedding favors is to find something practical and personal, but not too much of either. After all, if nobody is a fan of your bride and groom salt and pepper shakers, you may end up taking all of them home with you. And while your relatives may thank you for pictures of yourselves when you were babies, most guests won't be impressed by this choice. Cheese graters fit the practical bill, but unless a cheese platter is your main course, they may not be the perfect symbol for your guests to remember this day by. Measuring spoons, soaps, candles, and picture frames can also fall into this category. They are practical, and seem to fit as gifts, but may not be taken home by your bachelor friends.

Themed gifts help play up a fun theme: pizza cutters for a pizza reception, decks of cards for a Vegas wedding, shells for a beach-themed affair. Food gifts are a good idea, but beware that melted chocolate in the hands of innocent children may create a mess, leaving gooey hands to give hugs on that expensive wedding dress. Other food ideas, like fresh green Granny Smith apples or jars of honey or jams, add a pop of color and a tasty treat for guests to enjoy at the reception or take home. The best wedding favors are creative, and a true sign of appreciation for your guest. I love the coasters I received with LOVE printed on them. At a beach wedding, we saw umbrellas, hats, and flip flops for the guests to pick up before the ceremony. And I saw a vineyard wedding where wine was given out, along with wine bottles filled with candy for all under 21. The time and thought put into these gifts made them unusual and useful for each guest.

Adding personal touches will remind the guests of you no matter how often they use them. If you are an outdoorsy couple, an adventuresome favor may bring special memories for you and your guests. If you are food lovers, a fondue set or special cheese spread set may be perfect. And if traveling is your favorite pastime, luggage tags as favors will personalize this special gift. A new trend in wedding favors is donating money to a favorite charity in the name of the guests. The reception tables hold notes informing guests of their donation. When my fiancé and I were thinking of favors, we wanted something that everyone would enjoy, remember us by, and that truly said thank you. Our ideas ranged from picture frames, personalized cd's, and those charming wine bottles filled with our favorite candies. We're still not sold on a perfect favor, but when we find the right gift it'll be one that celebrates the love and friendship of all those special people there.

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By Aaron C Hu

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