| One of the fun ways to personalize your wedding is | | | | 250 of anything would be too overwhelming). It could |
| with the favors that you choose. There are many | | | | really be anything that shows your talent. A ceramic |
| directions that you can go with favors. You can go | | | | artist could make tiny vases, a watercolorist could to |
| with something, classic, earthy, or even opulent. It all | | | | little paintings presented in silver frames, etc. If you are |
| depends on your taste and your budget. | | | | a fanatical canner, jars of homemade preserves with |
| The traditional wedding favor is something sweet. A | | | | custom labels would be great. There is no limit to how |
| little box of truffles tied with a pretty satin ribbon is | | | | creative you could be in making your favors, and your |
| tasty and affordable. A fun twist on that idea is to | | | | guests would have a cherished keepsake from your |
| have M&Ms printed with your names and | | | | wedding. |
| wedding date. Large and beautifully frosted sugar | | | | Favors that tie in with the location of a wedding are |
| cookies in little bags are another classic favor. They | | | | always popular. For instance, I once went to a wedding |
| can be custom made to tie in with the season, the | | | | at Mohunk Resort in the Catskills, and the bride had |
| location, or your hobbies. | | | | made tiny little boxes which held a pen from the resort. |
| Everything "green" is in these days, and that includes | | | | Unusual, but fun and memorable. If your wedding is in |
| favors. For the eco-conscious bride and groom, look | | | | Maine, you could choose something lobstery, a crystal |
| for favors that are earth friendly, like tiny potted trees | | | | apple paperweight would be very New York City, you |
| or seed packets. Some couples prefer to make | | | | get the idea. Local food delicacies are also always |
| donations to environmental charities in lieu of giving out | | | | welcomed by guests. |
| favors. | | | | One of my favorite favors ever was at a wedding |
| If you are in the mood for something more | | | | where the bride and groom hired a photographer to do |
| extravagant, what about little silver boxes engraved | | | | portraits of all of the couples. They printed them out on |
| with the initials of your guests? (You could fill them with | | | | paper imprinted with the couple's names and wedding |
| chocolates, if you want.) You can use the same type | | | | date, popped them into silver frames, and handed |
| of boxes to hold jewelry for bridesmaid gifts. Oh, and if | | | | them out on the spot. It was such a thoughtful idea, |
| you already gave your attendants the adorable little | | | | and it made for a wonderful instant momento. |
| silver boxes as part of their bridesmaid gifts, you may | | | | The wedding favors are one of those little details that |
| be wondering what to put at their place settings for | | | | can really make your wedding feel unique. Have fun |
| favors. Why not something like a silver frame with a | | | | picking out your favors - it is one aspect of the |
| picture of the bride and her friend together - it would | | | | wedding for which there are no rules, and you can be |
| make a beautiful set with the silver box. | | | | as serious or silly as you like. Giving your guests that |
| The artistic bride and groom could make something | | | | perfect little something to take with them is a great |
| special and unique for their favors (this might be a | | | | way to thank them for coming to your wedding. |
| good idea if your wedding is on the small side - making | | | | |