| Almost every aspect of wedding planning has evolved over time. Many wedding traditions and trends have changed along with wedding fashions. Though wedding trends may come and go, many customs like reception favors and the use of calligraphy remain constant.
Whether you are planning a formal or informal wedding, using calligraphy to address your invitation envelopes, and your reception place cards adds a touch of elegance. Today’s bride has many choices when it comes to calligraphy. Many brides are opting for the computerized calligraphy not only to save money, but because computerized calligraphy orders usually can be completed in a shorter amount of time. |
It is still customary for the bride and groom to give their guests wedding giveaways as a token of appreciation for sharing in the couple’s wedding celebration. These favors can incorporate candies, with almonds being the traditional favorite. However, other types of candies are also being used as favors these days to add a creative or whimsical flare. For example, candy corn is becoming popular for fall weddings. One of the newest trends in favors is using wedding conversation heart candies. These heart-shaped candies have wedding related messages imprinted on them, such as “Kiss the bride”.
Whatever type of item you choose to give to your guests, the wedding favor’s presentation has also been modernized. Some couples still choose almonds wrapped in tulle or lace, but candy favors can also be presented in colorful cello wraps or in fancy favor boxes, just to name a couple ideas. Another popular trend is attaching the guest’s place card to each favor, eliminating the need for a separate place card table at the reception. The room saved by eliminating a place card table can be used for a larger cocktail or dance floor area, or making room for additional guest tables. Whatever your taste or budget, many traditional aspects of your wedding can be updated to incorporate the latest trends.