Wedding Favor Tips
Wedding favors are possibly one of the most important aspects of the wedding – at least to your guests they are. Originally, sweet treats called bonbeirres were given to wedding guests to show the bride and groom’s appreciation for their attendance. Today there are wedding favors for almost any style of wedding you could imagine. Here is a guide to wedding favor success.
Wedding favors lead a double life. On one hand, they are for the guests to take home. However, by choosing the right ones you can add a charming element to your wedding décor. For example, small potted plants are great for garden themes, beach themes, or even a hippie theme. Candle holders with lit tea lights blend nicely as decoration. Attaching a wedding favor tag will give the candle holders the look of a gift.
For an interesting display on a reception table, use place card holders to add height to the arrangement. Place card holders add a touch of formality to a wedding party, and come in many different varieties including Las Vegas, butterfly, seashell, and autumn leaves. They are a very functional wedding favor and something your guests can appreciate.
When brainstorming about what wedding favors would work best, remember two things: bags and boxes. Wedding favor bags and boxes take care of the appearance of the wedding favor while all you have to do is figure out what to fill them with. Popular items include Hershey’s Kisses, Jordan almonds (candy coated almonds), mints, rice, or bird seed.
Planning on inviting fifty or more people to your wedding? Buy your favors in bulk. Most wedding favor vendors will reduce the price of the favors as the number in your order increases. Everything from candy jars to personalized playing cards can be found to be more affordable with a large order.
One of the best wedding favor tips is to make your own favors. Not only are the more meaningful gifts for your guests, but buying your own materials is usually cheaper than ordering mass-produced ones. Consider baking cookies or sewing your own favor bags. Homemade jams, jellies, snack mixes, and potpourri can all be contained in glass jars obtained from a craft store.
Black and White Wedding Favor Ideas
So it is elegance and formality that you desire for your wedding ceremony? Black and white is a classic style for weddings, and there are many wedding favors to suit this traditional theme. The right wedding favors can tie an entire reception together, as well as provide a complimentary gift to those on your guest list.
The beautiful ivory leaves of the gardenia make this flower an exquisite wedding favor. The Gardenia displays wonderfully floating in a shallow bowl next to each person’s place setting. It is a delightfully scented bloom, and also makes a lovely corsage. A Gardenia’s petals can easily bruise, so have your decorator/caterer be cautious not to touch them. Brides: Famous singer Billie Holiday was known for wearing Gardenias in her hair when she performed on stage. Consider using fresh flowers in your hair on your wedding day for a stunning appearance.
If you are interested in serving edibles as wedding favors, the black and white cookie can adhere to both black and white wedding standards as well as a delicious wedding favor treat. The black and white cookie is typically found in New York, and is a rather large cookie. One half is vanilla fondant and the other is dark chocolate fondant. Obviously, many couples do not have access to a NY bakery, but you can make your own version at home. Stack them in a pyramid on a black or white cake stand and watch as they disappear!
There are other black and white edible wedding favors that can also be displayed on cake stands or platters to be enjoyed by guests. Danish wedding cookies are great because they are covered in white powdered sugar and are a traditional wedding favorite. Fudge brownies make nice favors because they can also be sprinkled with powdered sugar, making them black and white. For a splash of color, serve strawberries or cherries that have been dipped in chocolate, white fudge, or both.
Glass votive holders are an easy and inexpensive way to add style to your wedding tables, and make nice mementos for your guests. Display the candles next to each place setting with a lit tea light for a classy dining experience. After the party, remind everyone that the holders are free for them to take home as thanks for their attendance.
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