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Wedding Favors
Giving wedding favors to your guests has become a very popular and trendy thing to do the past few years. Since it is such a special day for you as a couple, be sure to choose a wedding favor that will help the memory linger for many years. Here are a few ideas of inexpensive yet cherished wedding favors to hand out on your big day:
- We offer a large selection of Personalized Toasting Glasses that make perfect wedding favors for your guests. They will also inspire many "cheers" to celebrate your nuptials!
- We also carry Wedding Frames that you could have your bride and groom's name on along with the wedding date and a design. Send a picture of the two of you getting hitched in your thank you notes for long-time memories!
- Personalized Bubbles are always a hit!
- Individual Votive Candles set at each table setting are a hot trend for wedding favors this year. Have them personalized for greater impact.
Unique wedding favors can also be in the form of something sweet and simple. For example, take the little tissue tag out of some Hershey Kisses and replace them with your own computer generated tag showing your name and wedding date. Use our Organza Bags to bunch a few for each guest.
Wedding Favor Ideas
- Small wedding gift boxes filled with candy, mints, nuts, "secret family recipe" cookies, poems or sayings
- A single bud vase, filled with one fresh stem, or a silk flower
- Small wedding albums that can be used as placecards at the reception, then filled later with a fond memory
- Personalized Snowdome frames
- Personalized favor boxes
- Personalized gourmet chocolates
- Personalized Candy Jars
- Keytags (they also make terrific napkin holders for the reception)
- Potpourri wrapped in tulle, tied with ribbon imprinted with names of the bride and groom
- Scrolls with thank you message
- Disposable cameras
- Personalized photo albums
- Napkin rings
- Tree seedling to plant in honor of the bride and groom
- Small potted plants or herbs
- Cookies/special "family" treat with attached recipe
- Charm
- Bags of birdseed
- Personalized CD with the couple's favorite songs and wedding music
- Decorative fans
- Wedding bells
- Miniature Flower Pots – filled with bulbs for spring or fall planting
- Glass slippers (perfect for Cinderella theme weddings)
- Stationery tied with tulle and ribbons
- Potted orchids
- Wooden boxes filled with different flavors of tea
- China tea cup
- Personalized pens
- Fancy beverage stir sticks
- Mini bottles of champagne
- Mini bottle of wine
- Beer Bottles with a photo of the bride and groom
- Corkscrew
- Bookmark with information about the day, date, time names and special wish to friends and family
- Personalized shot glasses
- Personalized candles
- Themed favors – leis, cowboy hats, clapboard frames, sea shells, Mardi Gras masks, Christmas ornaments, etc.
- Fortune cookies filled with personalized messages presented in a mini "takeout" container
- A simple but fun item that honors the bride and groom's heritage, hobbies or shared Alma Mater
- Personalized lotions/bath supplies
- Spa Certificates
Wedding Party Gift Ideas
It is never easy to decide what gifts to buy for your wedding party. These are your dearest friends and they deserve the best. The following list is to help generate ideas for gifts for those whose hard work, love and support will make your wedding day special. You might find something perfect for your wedding party, or perhaps a suggestion will trigger the perfect gift. Whatever you choose, wrap the gifts in beautiful paper, tie them with flowing gossamer streamers and attach a silk or real flower as a finishing touch!
- Frames – imprinted or unimprinted. Take a photo of each member of the wedding party with the bride or groom and forward it to them after the wedding with a special note of thanks. A frame is an excellent gift as everyone can always use one more.
- Photo Albums – imprinted or unimprinted. These can be filled with pictures of the wedding…sent after the fact, with a quick thank you note. They can also be filled with pictures of great times from the history you have shared. Stash a few pictures in each album of childhood years, class pictures, prom photos…you name it. You might also add a note in the front of the photo album stating again how much the friendship means to you…yesterday, today and tomorrow.
- Photo Boxes – imprinted or unimprinted. Fill the box with photo memories old and new, as well as simple reminders of shared experiences.
- Keytags - imprinted or unimprinted. A simple gift that everyone can use. The key tags can be presented to wedding attendants at the rehearsal dinner. They make terrific napkin holders!
- Glassware - imprinted or unimprinted. Simple wineglasses are a nice gift with or without an accompanying bottle of wine, wine decanter or wine cooler. Along with the wineglass, extend an invitation to share a bottle of wine after the honeymoon, and your attendants will know they won't be forgotten just because you have chosen to marry!
- Mugs - imprinted or unimprinted. Give one or a set of 4 or more. Have them imprinted with the names of the entire wedding party, or with a simple message of gratitude for the role they have played in your life.
- Lamps – imprinted or unimprinted. A simple candle lamp can change an evening meal into an event. The lamp, with candles included, can be used again and again.
- CD Holder - imprinted or unimprinted. Great for music or computer discs.
- Etched Glass Keepsake Box – A wonderful spot to store jewelry, cuff links, and change.
- Money Clip – imprinted or unimprinted. A simple gift for the groom's party.
- Candles - imprinted or unimprinted, with or without a scent. Candles have become increasingly popular, and again, you can never have too many.
- Jewelry – Simple pearl earrings, a heart shaped locket, a dainty bracelet…a lovely gift to give to the bridal party so that all the attendants are wearing matching jewelry during the ceremony. Jewelry is a wonderful lifetime keepsake!
- Books – A coffee table book that is hand selected for each member of the wedding party is an excellent option.
- Bowls – Another option is a decorative bowl. Select a style that fits the taste of each individual.
- Jewelry Holder – Alone or with a small pair of earrings, everyone can use a case to carry their jewelry when they travel.
- Wine Opener – Alone or with a nice bottle of wine in a decorative bag.
- Embroidered Pillow, Hand Towel or Saying – If you have the time and talent, a handcrafted gift is a wonderful way to show you care.
- Holiday Treasure – If your wedding is close to a holiday such as Christmas or Halloween, a decoration for the season is an excellent idea. Each year when the holiday comes around and they pull out the decoration they will think of the bride and groom on their anniversary.
Best Man's Responsibilities
- Plan the Bachelor Party for the groom
- Make sure that all groomsmen have their attire and are fitted properly
- Attend the rehearsal
- Make sure that the groom is at the ceremony on time
- Hold the bride's ring during the ceremony
- Deliver the officiant's fee
- Sign the wedding certificate as a legal witness
- Stand in the receiving line
- Handle the limousine provider
- Make the first toast at the reception
- Dance with the Maid / Matron of Honor at the reception
- Assist with the couple's "getaway" plans and arrange airport transportation if needed
- Return the groom's attire to the appropriate place after the reception
- Arrange to (tastefully) decorate the getaway car
Maid or Matron of Honor's Responsibilities
- Help the bride select a wedding dress
- Offer your assistance to the bride with all wedding details
- Help the bride address the wedding invitations
- Plan a bachelorette party
- Throw a wedding shower/bridesmaids luncheon for the bride
- Get a recipe from friends and family members and develop a "recipes from those who love you" cookbook for the bride
- Pay for your own wedding attire
- Make sure all bridesmaids take care of their dress arrangements and fittings
- Attend the rehearsal
- Help the bride dress on her big day
- Arrange the bride's train and veil before going up the aisle
- Hold the groom's ring during the ceremony
- Holds the bride's bouquet at the alter
- Straighten the bride's train before the recessional
- Sign the wedding certificate as a legal witness
- Stand in the receiving line
- Dance with the Best Man at the reception
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