Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Unique and Fun Favor Ideas for Wedding

It's traditional at a reception for the bride and groom to give their guests a small token of appreciation for coming to share their special day with them. But coming up with ideas for favors sometimes is hard in the midst of all the other plans that must be made. If you are having a theme with your wedding and reception, a favor that enhances your theme will help make the day more memorable. The following list of different favor ideas might help you with your favor decision.





Edible favors


Everyone loves to receive something edible. These favors are sure to be a hit:

  • Personalized candy bars


  • Chocolate candies in different shapes


  • Flavored suckers in different shapes


  • Fortune cookies


  • Personalized tea bags


  • Spice bottles with the note "a perfect blend", bride and groom's names and date


  • Heart shaped cookies with bride and groom's names and date


  • Mini bottles of Champagne in miniature ice buckets


  • Miniature bottles of maple syrup for a fall theme


  • Personalized bottles of beer brewed especially for the bride and groom


  • Homemade jam


  • Cookie cutters wrapped in tulle with an attached note "Cut out for each other"



Candle favors


  • Candle favors are nice for an candle-lit wedding and reception. They are easily adaptable to a theme wedding. Try one of these candle favors:

  • Beeswax candles


  • Gel candles


  • Shell candle


  • Pear shaped candle with a card that reads "the perfect pear"


  • Apple shaped candle with a card that reads "apple of my eye"


  • Heart shaped candles


  • Candles with the saying "you've brightened our day and warmed our hearts"



Soaps

Soaps are a nice item that anyone can use. They are also easy to adapt to a theme by choosing the right shape.

  • Snowflake shaped soaps


  • Oriental soaps


  • Heart shaped soaps


  • Shell shaped soaps


  • Bath salts in shaped containers


Magnets

Everyone has uses for magnets. Because they are available in many different styles and shapes, magnets are also good for specific themes. One of the following might work for your favor:


  • Champagne bottle magnets


  • Personalized magnets


  • Butterfly magnets for a butterfly or spring theme


  • Leaf shaped magnets for a fall theme



Personalized Favors

Personalized items are a great way for your family and friends to remember your special day:

  • Personalized champagne flutes


  • Personalized coffee mugs


  • Personalized post-it notes


  • Personalized playing cards


  • Personalized Swizzle sticks


  • Personalized chop sticks


  • Personalized bottle opener


  • Personalized CD of the bride and groom's favorite songs


Unique Ideas

If you are looking for something more lasting, try one of these ideas:

  • Chinese fans


  • Sewing kit favors


  • Shell roses


  • Seed packets for a garden theme


  • Seedling trees for a spring or Christmas theme


  • Christmas Tree ornaments


  • Picture frames


  • Crystal bells


  • Bottle stopper


  • Candle snuffer


  • Crystal bud vase


  • Potpourri bag


  • Old English Wedding Crackers


  • Soda can "huggers"


  • Golf tees

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