Guest Post by Rebecca Parker
So he asked you to marry him, you said yes,and now you have all kinds of plans to make. From the cake, to the reception hall, all the decisions can get youcaught up in the whirlwind of romance. One of the things on your to-do list is picking wedding favors for thereception. The reception itself is ofteneven bigger than the ceremony, so you may feel pressured to pick somethingeveryone will like. Here are some greatideas for picking out wedding favors.
PersonalizedFavors
One way many brides and grooms like topersonalize their reception is by choosing favors that incorporate their namesinto them. Wedding favors can beanything you want them to be, so offering up a little something as a memento ofyour special day is just what many couples want. You might even want to include a littlepersonalized message from the two of you. There is no limit to what you can do as long as you stay within yourbudget constraints.
Pre-madeFavors Vs. Homemade Favors
Another question many brides ask is whetherthey should make the favors themselves. This is entirely a matter of preference. If everyone knows you like to make candles or little handmade gifts,then making your own favors is the perfect way to add some personality into yourspecial day. However, if you have neverfelt yourself to be the artsy craftsy type, then there’s no need to forceit. Chances are, you’ll just end upfeeling rushed and frustrated if you try to force yourself into figuring outhow to make something.
UniqueIdeas for Wedding Favors
Brides who really want their wedding favorsto stand out do have some options if they aren’t into making handmade thingsthemselves. For example, you might handout a bag of flower seeds to symbolize your future together and the beauty thatwill come from it.
If money is not an option, then yourwedding favors can be as unique as you are. If you want your guests to be able to use your favors, then think ofanything that will remind them of you and still be useful to them. You might want to hand out coffee mugs,scented soaps, or personalized fans. Ifyou’re a chef, then heart-shaped measuring spoons are a very unique idea.
ThemedFavors
If you’re still having trouble choosingwedding favors, then the simplest thing to do is pick something that matchesyour theme. For example, you might havesome type of small container filled with a candy that you like and tied with aribbon that matches your wedding colors. It’s quick, simple, and it takes care of the wedding favor question. Then you can mark one more thing off thatlist!
Guest post by The Wedding Planning Guides, a site dedicated to sharing practical(but fun) advice to brides and grooms throughout the ups and downs of weddingplanning.