Finding Favor With Wedding Favors
The days of giving out mints and Jordan almonds wrapped in tulle as wedding favors are almost gone! While some brides still choose those more traditional wedding favors, more modern brides are choosing wedding favors that are more unique and personal. It is quite common now to see wedding favors that reflect something about the couple’s personality. Cost, theme and color are still a factor in selecting wedding favors; however practicality, uniqueness and ability to be inscribed are factors many brides are now looking at in wedding favors. Some brides are choosing wedding favors that reflect the overall theme of the wedding. Theme wedding favors include seashell favor boxes for beach themed weddings; heart and rose inspired wedding favors for Valentine weddings; mini flower pots filled with ivy for garden themed weddings and castle inspired wedding favors for fairytale and medieval themed weddings. Personalized wedding favors are definitely on the rise. Some of the more popular selections include personalized mini bags of gourmet coffee or tea; personalized votive candle holders; and personalized mini-books. Other brides are selecting seasonal wedding favors such as holiday ornaments, miniature garden pails, flower vases and glass lanterns. Ethnic and culturally inspired wedding favors are becoming more prevalent as the number of culturally themed weddings rise. Brides are selecting wedding favors that makes a statement about the couple’s ethnic and cultural background. Just a few ethnic wedding favors include personalized fortune cookies, Irish linen handkerchiefs and mini bottles of Japanese saki. More practical brides are choosing wedding favors that can be used by their guests after the big day, such as heart shaped bookmarks; silver coffee scoops, small silver picture frames and even umbrellas. Edible wedding favors are still popular but brides are steering away from the traditional classics of mints and almonds. Today’s trends in edible wedding favors include personalized wedding mint tins, customized cookies, miniature cakes and chocolate bars. Yum! Thrifty brides are choosing to put a personal touch to their wedding favors (and save a little cash) with handmade gifts such as candles, soaps and handmade bookmarks. Cost conscious brides are also choosing wedding favors that perform double duty as both wedding favors and table centerpieces. Just a few ideas are hand-painted miniature birdhouses, candles and candleholders. Plantable wedding favors are popping up at weddings. These reproducing