| Essentially, the wedding favor is a symbol of love and respect from the bride and the groom, and a token of well wishing for their happy future together. In addition, they add to the décor and overall theme of the wedding itself. Favors have become increasingly popular over the years as more and more people want small keepsakes to remember special occasions by. The actual monetary ‘value’ of the gifts is relatively small now in comparison to our ancient ancestors. Common favors include ribbons, candles, picture frames, personalized book marks, laminated plaques, candy, seed packets, pillows, balloons and potpourri, among many others. |
A lot of couples prefer to give the gests something edible rather than an expensive crystal ornament. Candy, sugared almonds, mints and truffles are always a pleasing thing to give. These can be exquisitely gift wrapped in presentation boxes, or personalized by a professional cake decorator, for a relatively small sum of money. The overall effect, however, can be completely sublime!
Because wedding favors can very much enhance the overall theme of a wedding it is a nice idea to try to get a balance. And don’t forget, any favor can be personalized with a unique thank you note or a short poem on an elegant card.
Seasonal wedding favors are a fairly obvious theme. In winter you could give floating poinsettia candles or mini cherub ornaments. In fall you could wrap tulip bulbs in tulle and tie it with a ribbon to create a kind of homemade sentimental potpourri. Spring could bring tiny glass ornaments or a personalized seed packet. And in summer you could give elegant candles or brightly colored ribbons. It makes very good sense to try to tie in your wedding favors with the overall theme of your wedding. Think about what the favors represent initially, and then consider things like color scheme.
The best way to select a perfect favor is to determine your budget, number of guests, and to think about what your friends and family would like to receive. There are many beautiful wedding favors to choose from, you will really be amazed and what options are available these days!