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Show Your Love and Appreciation with Elegant Wedding Favors

February 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Elegant Wedding FavorsIf you were living in the16th to 18th Century Europe, you can only give out wedding favors if you belong to the upper class or nobility. The first wedding favors were candies and other confections, and sugar was an expensive commodity back then. These were usually placed in boxes (called bonbonnieres) made of precious metals and gemstones. Each box contained five sweets to stand for the gifts of happiness, health, fertility, longevity and wealth. At that time, newlyweds believed that by giving these small tokens, they are imparting good luck to their guests.

Favors have evolved from Jordan almonds to almost everything else, depending on the couple’s preferences and their guests’ personalities. Buy them or make them yourself; either way, favors should have a touch of elegance and tastefulness in deference to their distinguished origin.

Toasting FlutesTrimmings

These include ornamental pieces that your guests could use to decorate their homes. They can be personalized to coordinate with your wedding theme or to suit your guests’ tastes. Refrigerator magnets, frosted glass shades and crystal decorations in various shapes (umbrellas, dolphins, globe, cross, heart, ring, and many others) and sizes are some examples.

Travel accompaniments

A great way to show your thoughtfulness is to give your guests something that they can use when traveling. Going to different places is something that most people count as a happy thought so giving your friends luggage tags and travel candles is a way to remind them that they should go on a trip for that much-deserved break.

Dinner table add-ons

Functional favors are the best kind because your guests will remember and appreciate you every time they use what you gave them. Some of the most common favors are those that can be used during meals. Personalize coasters and place card holders with your guests’ photos and pick out wine pourer and stopper sets, bottle openers, and toasting glasses that reflect your wedding motif. Choose designs that are simple yet stylish.

Candle Wedding FavorsCandles and Soaps

Candles and soaps are in a category of their own because they can both be useful and decorative. Many use candle wedding favors as ornaments and some use soaps to keep their cupboards and dressers fragrant. They come in different forms and designs so it’s easy to pick out something that will be perfect for your individual guests.

More Options

Edible favors like brownie pops, mini cakes and cookies have also gained popularity but since your guests will probably eat them, they might be left with nothing but memories and plastic wraps. Giveaways like hand fans, mini photo albums, compacts, and favor boxes are great because your guests will find them useful as well as decorative since they usually come in exquisite designs

Many books and online sources cite DIY instructions to those who want to either add a personal touch to the favors or save on the cost of buying ready-made ones. There is no rule on whether you should buy or make your own favors but you have to remember that favors are meant to show your appreciation to your guests. Therefore, make sure that you’re going to give them keepsakes that will show just how thankful you are.

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Top 30 Wedding Favor Ideas For 2012

January 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
Beach Wedding Favors

Beach Wedding Favors

This 2012 is two years into the new decade. For weddings, this means new wedding trends and many more wedding days. Some of the most popular trends for this year revolve around the wedding favors. Below you would find some of the upcoming trends as well as the top 30 wedding favor ideas for 2012.

Top Wedding Favor Trends

  1. Do-it-yourself favors – These are ideal for the crafty bride looking for a way to hand out unique favors at a smaller budget.
  2. Monogrammed packaging – Items that bear the initials of the couple are going to be very big this year.
  3. Humorous items – People love to laugh and so, wedding favors with a funny twist are making their way into the arena of popularity this 2010.
  4. Eco-friendly giveaways – These favors intend to help the environment in one way or another.
  5. Edible treats – These are always appreciated by guests who have sweet cravings.
  6. Items for a cause – Express your advocacy with this type of wedding favors
  7. Personalized favors – Giving guests personalized favors is a good way of showing your utmost gratitude.
  8. Candles in unique shapes and containers – Boring and plain candles are out; candles that come in unique shapes and fabulous containers are in.
  9. Beach favors – Beach favors are now not only for beach weddings anymore.
  10. Favors that serve double purpose – These favors serve more than one purpose and can you save money.
  11. Miniature versions of real things
  12. Practical Items – Items that come in elegant designs but can be used as everyday things.

Top 30 Wedding Favor Ideas

  1. Palm Tree Favor Box with Multi-dimensional Detail
  2. Life Is Sweet-Beach Chairs with Heart with Honey Favors
  3. In Favor of a Cure Pink Ribbon Plantable Wildflower Favors
  4. Personalized Audio CDs
  5. Miles of Memories Suitcase Favor Tins with Optional Personalized Labels
  6. Chocolate Bars with Customized Cover
  7. Personalized Expressions Collection Mirror Compact Favors
  8. Sailboat Place Card Holder
  9. Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder
  10. Tin Favor Pails
  11. Welcome to Our Wedding” Canvas Tote Bag
  12. “Cosmetic Couture” Quilted, Monogrammed Make-Up Bag
  13. Choice Crystal Star Bottle Stopper
  14. The Cosmopolitan” Monogrammed Flip-Flops
  15. The ‘Gratest’ Love of All Stainless-Steel Cheese Grater in Showcase Gift Box
  16. The Cosmopolitan Monogrammed 5 Piece Manicure Set
  17. “Cut Out for Each Other” Stainless-Steel, Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutters
  18. “Sew Perfect” Classic Houndstooth Sewing Kit
  19. The Perfect Mix™-Red Roses – Lemonade Favors
  20. Sandalwood Fan Favors
  21. Cross Design Memo Pads
  22. So Pretty Miniature Purse Bottle Stoppers in Gift Box
  23. Peace, Love and Happiness Collection peace sign keychain favors
  24. Adorable Bride & Groom Salt & Pepper Shaker Favors
  25. Scented Frosted Glass Votive- Hearts & Vines
  26. Cupcake bookmark
  27. “Love’s a Peel” apple peeler
  28. Personalized Glass Favor Jars
  29. Olive You! Glass LOVE Oil Bottle in Signature Tuscan Box
  30. Lucky Seven dice candle favors

For a very long time, wedding favors have taken a back seat behind the big wedding aspects. Today, couples give more attention to this small detail because many have realized the importance of wedding favors as a way of thanking guests for being part of the momentous celebration.

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How to Use Candle Favors Creatively on Your Wedding Reception Tables

January 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Apple of My Eye Mini-Candle

Apple of My Eye Mini-Candle Wedding Favors

Weddings are not just about big things like the wedding venue, bridal gown, or reception program. These are not only about picking your entourage or about choosing flower decorations for the church and reception area. Even the smallest details like the candle wedding favors are an important factor that would contribute to the success of the event. And because times are quite hard these days, it would be a good idea if the bride and groom can find creative ways on how to use these keepsakes on reception tables in such a way that you would be able to maximize your wedding budget. Here are some ideas on how to do that.

Use Candle Favors as the Table Centerpiece

Candle favors can be incorporated into floral arrangements to make a stunning table centerpiece. As you would notice, candles can make any flower bloom glow and look livelier.  You can also arrange the candle favors into a tiered stand, a smaller version of the one used for wedding cupcakes.

Another idea would be to have candles placed on crystal tea light holders floating on a clear vase with a wide opening. Sprinkle in some embellishments such as flower petals, faux gems, pearls, and glitters. It would also be nice to have a mini potted plant surrounded with botanical garden votive candle holders. Just make sure that the guests are informed that the candle decorations used on the reception table are wedding favors so each can take one home.

Garden Glass Gel Candle - Calla Lily

Garden Glass Gel Candle Wedding Favors

Light up the Table with the Candle Favors

If you are going to hold the reception at night, you would need light sources for the tables. The candle favors can serve this purpose. As mentioned earlier, you can arrange the candles in such a way that they can be the focal point of the wedding table decoration. However, for this purpose, you should also remember to light up the candle favors to provide glow for the tables. Miniature lanterns with hangers are also great for this purpose of lighting up the table and being a wedding favor.

Go for Candle Favors that can double as Table Place Cards

Candles placed in clear vases can be both a souvenir and a table place card. How is that possible? You can have mod “blox” clings with personalized text adhered onto the vases not only to add a modern look to the table but also to give people information regarding guests’ names and corresponding table numbers. The good thing about cling is that it leaves no residue and can adhere to almost any type of glossy smooth surface.

Candles are very beautiful tokens of appreciation that can make your wedding day special and memorable. They give a warm inviting glow, set a romantic mood, and provide an elegant atmosphere to the occasion. But aside from their sheer beauty, they are also very flexible and can be used for a wide variety of things aside from simply being favors. They can be used as sophisticated table centerpieces, bright light source, and efficient table place cards.

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The Perfect Gift For Wine Lovers

August 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Wine bottles wedding favours are a romantic and practical way to remember your special day. Show your thanks to your guests by giving out attractive keepsakes of your loving wedding celebration.

Romance is defined in many ways to different people but there are traditional symbols that remind everyone of love. Hearts, flowers, candles and wine are all associated with romance in the universal language of love. Wherever you are, these items make you think of romantic encounters. When you consider the rituals of courtship, it is easy to understand why these items are symbols of love and how wine bottles favours fit into your big day.

When you meet someone and feel attracted, often you put your names together in a heart to see how they look. After dating for awhile, you offer to give each other your hearts and become monogamous. Often a man gives a woman heart-shaped jewelry to show how interested he is in pursuing a relationship. The woman proudly wears the heart earrings, necklace or ring and shows off her heart-shaped jewelry to everyone she knows as evidence of her budding romance.

Flowers are another essential element of courtship. Men frequently bring flowers on a first date to show they are gentlemen. When couples share a special moment or have a dispute, flowers are a common way to express love and apologies. Often flowers are displayed on tables at intimate restaurants. When you get married, flowers are an essential part of the wedding ceremony and reception.

Alongside the flowers come candles. No matter what size, shape or fragrance, candles inspire feelings of passion. When a couple wants to get closer, they plan to share a candlelight dinner at a quiet restaurant or at home. After the candles are lit, usually wine is served to set the mood. Bring this mood to your reception tables with wine bottles wedding favours.

There are many ways to include the passion of wine at your wedding. Serve wine at each table. Have sparkling wine during the toast to the bride and groom. Select customized wine toasting flutes to use during the toasting ceremony. Elegant toasting flutes and glasses can be customized for the bride, groom and wedding party. These personalized wedding flutes look fabulous on the head table and become lasting keepsakes of your special day. Often couples use their wedding flutes to celebrate their anniversary every year with sparkling wine.

Guests bring the romance of wine home after the party is over with attractive wine wedding favours. A popular way to give out wine is in decorative bottles with personalized labels that include the couples’ names and wedding day. Choose from red, white or rose wines or give your guests sparkling wine to celebrate the occasion. Order specialized labels to put on each wine bottle so it becomes a lasting keepsake of your big day.

An affordable way to personalized wine favours is with customized ribbons and tulle. For just pennies, personalized ribbons make them your own. Choose ribbons in colors and sizes to match your wedding party and themes. Wrap each wine bottle in tulle and secure the top with a personalized ribbon. You can even add a unique charm or tag to the gifts.

Other keepsakes are decorative bottles stoppers. Even if your guests don’t drink wine, bottle stoppers are useful for a variety of other opened beverages. If you have a themed wedding, your wine bottle stoppers can be chosen to match. For example, a chrome shell bottle stopper in a beach themed gift box is a perfect choice for nautical nuptials. For sparkling winter weddings, a snowflake bottle stopper in its own shimmering gift box is a glittering guest gift. Peace, love and happiness chrome peace bottle stoppers in tie dyed gift boxes match any wedding theme and make wonderful gifts for your guests.

Weddings are an expression of love, commitment and joy. Your guests will bring the spirit of romance home with them when you give attractive keepsakes of your special day.

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The History of Calla Lilies

July 27, 2009 By

callaliliesMartha Stewart is a big fan of the calla lily wedding theme, especially as a wedding flower and no one does a wedding better than the Queen of Good Things. According to her, the calla lily was the flower that early Romans used to signify the passing of the winter solstice. The Romans would plant them just inside their homes, and timing the planting perfectly so that they would bloom as the winter solstice occurred, and the calla lily offered light and beauty in an otherwise dark and dreary time of year.

The larger the display of calla lilies, the wealthier the Roman home occupants were. Calla lilies were so revered by the Romans, they went so far as to decorate the edges of the blooms with gold filament.

Calla Lily Wedding Theme

Martha Stewart is a big fan of the calla lily wedding theme, especially as a wedding flower and no one does a wedding better than the Queen of Good Things. According to her, the calla lily was the flower that early Romans used to signify the passing of the winter solstice. The Romans would plant them just inside their homes, and timing the planting perfectly so that they would bloom as the winter solstice occurred, and the calla lily offered light and beauty in an otherwise dark and dreary time of year. The larger the display of calla lilies, the wealthier the Roman home occupants were. Calla lilies were so revered by the Romans, they went so far as to decorate the edges of the blooms with gold filament.

Calla lily translates to magnificent beauty and the flowers never disappoint. Their pure white unusual blooms and the vibrant green stalks and leaves make the calla lily a perennial favorite for flower lovers the world over. Symbolic in nature, their shape is said to resemble trumpets that are singing out victory to the heavenly sky that they stretch out to. Could there be a more perfect wedding theme.

Popular with Spring and autumn splendor weddings, calla lilies are certainly perfect for a winter wonder land wedding as well – working in perfect harmony with wintery white snow, ice and crystal. A calla lily theme wedding is simply exquisite no matter what season the wedding is held, or whether it is a morning, afternoon or evening wedding ceremony.

Throughout history, artists have included the calla lily in their paintings and sculptures of the Virgin Mary and the Angel of Annunciation – with the calla lilies used to signify purity and faith. This could be a good reason why a calla lily theme wedding is very popular with Christians and others getting married in a formal cathedral ceremony.

The calla lily has also been used over time to represent youth, regeneration and innocence. Another perfectly illuminating reason why calla lily wedding themes are so popular among contemporary couples who are looking for their wedding to be a rebirth of their relationships, in a symbolic sort of way.

For centuries, the calla lily has been a treasured flower which has been celebrated and stood as the showcased theme at many weddings. In modern times, the calla lily flower has become one of the most highly sought after flowers for a bride, and one of the most popular wedding themes for couples of all age, races and religions. In the 21st century, the calla lily has begun to outshine the traditional rose as the flower of choice for the bridal bouquet.

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Beach Theme Wedding Favors For Those Who Love the Sea

July 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Beach theme wedding favors bring the spirit of the sea home with your guests after the reception ends. Celebrate your nautical nuptials by giving beach theme wedding favors to thank your guests.

The carefree romance of beach weddings is increasingly popular with celebrities and regular couples. The natural beauty and passion of the beach makes a perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies. Instead of being in a stuffy indoor setting, the bride and groom vow eternal love in an outdoor oasis.

Salty sea breezes, lapping water and powdered sugar sand create beautiful beach wedding memories. Your beach wedding can be anywhere you choose including a local lake, bay or by the ocean. If there’s water, you can have a beach wedding.

Your day is even more unforgettable with beach theme wedding favors for all the guests. If you built castles in the sky and found love, give your guests “Castles in the Sand” sand castle tea lights to remember your wedding. Guide guests to their seats with miniature Adirondack chair place card holder/frames.

After the reception, they will proudly display your wedding photo in these little Adirondack chair frames. Destination wedding create exotic memories in faraway locations with swaying palm trees and sultry sun.

Capture the spirit with a palm tree cookie cutter in its own beach themed gift box. Secure place cards in silver pineapple place card holders and serve pina coladas. Consider getting married at sea for a truly unique experience. Whether you remain at the dock or sail away to exchange your vows, everyone will talk about your boat wedding for years.

Use silver place card holders shaped like sailboats at the reception. Give your guests frosted glass sailboat tea light holders as a treasure from their seafaring adventure.

Even if you don’t live near water, you can have a beach wedding. Create a beach scene with shells and seafaring decorations.

Have the wedding near a pool at a resort or in a large backyard. Place artificial palm trees around the pool. Buy sand and make a little beach of your own. Serve tropical cocktails. Give out margarita glass gel candles in tropical tiki hut gift boxes as gifts to your guests. Get everyone at your beach wedding in the mood by giving out flip flips.

Include beach theme wedding favors with flip flips, such as flip flop genuine leather key chains. Display place cards in beachcombers flip flop place card holders. No matter where you have your waterfront wedding, beach theme wedding favors are a treasured keepsake of the day.

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Cocktail Wedding Receptions – by the Wedding Expert

July 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It is becoming more and more popular to have a cocktail wedding reception instead of a traditional sit-down meal wedding reception.  Most cocktail wedding receptions are held from 5 to 7 pm or from 9 pm to midnight.  I am finding more and more couples are now having their wedding ceremony at 7 pm, followed by a cocktail reception, or a champagne and dessert (cake) reception.
The 5 pm to 7 pm receptions tend to be in locations like an art gallery with jazz or classical music.  The later cocktail reception from 9 pm or so, tend to have music and dancing for the entire evening.

When having a cocktail wedding reception, it is important to say that on the invitation.  Where it says ‘reception to follow’, you would say what type of reception will follow.  In this case, it would be ‘cocktail reception to follow’.
Although cocktail receptions are usually less costly than a dinner reception, if you go with a large number of hors d’ouevres, you could exceed a dinner reception in cost.  So choose carefully.
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Creative Wedding Shower Ideas

July 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment

bridesmaid giftsGetting some good wedding or bridal shower ideas is not all that complicated because there are a lot of examples of some great wedding shower ideas for the host of the wedding shower to refer to as guidance. The best sources to go to would of course be bridal magazines and the internet, but also another way to go about it is to ask around and get the opinions of friends and family members of what a good wedding shower would be.

Alternatively, if let’s say the responsibility falls on your shoulders to host the wedding shower for one of your best friends who is getting married, you could browse the internet for a few wedding shower ideas examples, and pick the ones you think would suit the future bride best or something you think she would love the most. List down your choices and once you have your selection neatly penned down on paper, then ask everyone whom you are going to invite to the shower which theme they think would be the best to go with.

When narrowing down your wedding shower ideas, be sure to keep the future brides’ taste in mind, and what you think she would like best, not what you would like best. The party should be all about her after all. And you should go the same way with the wedding gift ideas for the shower as well. There are a number of traditional gifts that are usually given to the bride, like utensils for her future home, lingerie, sentimental keepsakes and personalized gifts perhaps, you don’t necessarily have to follow that order.

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Wedding Favours for Men – Shopping Tips

June 28, 2009 By 1 Comment

When you’re choosing wedding favours for men, remember they don’t want something fussy or pretty. Men prefer practical items as gifts. Show your thanks to the males who share your day with useful wedding favours for men.

Shopping around for wedding favours for men is easy when you do it online. You never have to step into a store to find thoughtful wedding favours for men. Just surf around online, order and everything is delivered right to your door so it’s easy and convenient.

Give your groomsmen special wedding favours for men to show your thanks for their support. So your gift doesn’t get tucked away in a drawer, choose something they like or would use. For example, if your friends love cars they would appreciate luxury steering wheel holders as gifts.

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Candle Wedding Favors – For the Romantic Bride

June 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

It can cost a lot of money to decorate your wedding reception tables! By the time you have rented the venue, the exquisite table linens, created a floral arrangement for each table, and chosen your wedding china, stemware and crystal – there is little left over to really inject a bit of personality – both in terms of space on the table and money left over in your wedding budget.

Many brides are wising up to the fact that table candleholders can nicely double as candle wedding favors that guests can take home. To do this, you need to choose the smaller variety of candleholders and then personalize each one with a wedding sticker or favor tag that holds your wedding information, poem or thank you statement. What a perfect way to add a little personality to the tables at your wedding reception.

Or you can give a personalized candle wedding favor that is not used on the reception tables. These types can also be personalized and come in all types of fun shapes, themes and colors. Some available today include felt daisies, stunning orchids, wooden deck chairs, love set glass, cute frogs, hugs and kisses, snowflakes, sea animals, frosted glass flowers and miniature Asian lanterns. Of course, many colors are also available so that you can match your candle wedding favors to your wedding colors or chosen wedding theme.

Of course, you probably already know that selecting favors for your wedding guests is important. Your wedding guests will go away with this little gift and it may be the lasting impression they have of your special day. The great thing about candle favors is that guests can use them over and over again long after your wedding day has ended.

Do take care to choose open flame candles only when they are appropriate – and not when there are many children at the wedding reception. For situations like this, use table floral arrangements or battery operated flickering “flameless” candles.

Personalized wedding candle favors can be a fun and memorable gift to leave for each wedding guest – a little token of your appreciation and an inexpensive way of saying thank you for sharing your special day. When budget is tight, consider making your candle wedding favors do double duty as table accessories on your reception tables.

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Bulk Wedding Favors – Get The Best For Less

June 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Bulk wedding favors are the perfect way to get the best for less so you have elegant gifts for your guests. Even if you have a tight budget, bulk wedding favors equal significant savings so you can impress guests without going broke.

Buying most items in bulk means savings. Couples often visit large warehouses to purchase basic household items such as sugar, coffee and paper products in bulk to save money. When you shop for a shirt at a department store, often a discount is offered for purchasing more than one of the same type. Buying bulk wedding favors equals major savings.

You want to include everyone but a large wedding can become costly. Getting space, ordering food and buying stationary can add up to lots of cash. After all, a bigger wedding usually means bigger bills. Wedding Favours under 3 dollars make an necessary expense more affordable. Online retailers have a variety of choices so you can impress your guests with unique bulk wedding favors. Shopping is easy because you can browse at your convenience any time of day or night.

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Personalized Wedding Candles Favors Light Up Lives

June 6, 2009 By

Personalized wedding candles favors light up the lives of your guests after the party is over. Your guests take home pretty, personalized wedding candles to remember your special day and the good times they had.

Candles are easily customized and affordable so they are very popular wedding favors. Match candles to your wedding colors and themes by using different shades, fragrances, designs and sizes. Create centerpieces with candles and add ambiance to your ceremony and reception with candlelight. Give guests a lasting glow with a candle near each place setting. Include personalized candles favors near each plate so guests can get their glow on when they go home.

Personalized wedding candles favors can be customized to match any wedding theme. The latest favors at weddings are personalized shot glass/votive holders available in a variety of styles. Fill each shot glass with a candle to match the wedding theme. Tie up each shot glass with a matching circle of tulle and personalized ribbon to create your own custom wedding favors for a professional appearance at your reception.

Shot glasses make great wedding favors because they remind people of partying good times. Choose shot glasses to match the activities on your wedding day. If you have a church wedding, cross shot glasses with your names and wedding date are simply lovely. For Jewish weddings, shot glasses featuring the Star of David are treasured keepsakes.

Your personalized wedding candles favors can use shot glasses to match seasons and locations, too. For a destination wedding in the tropics, shot glasses featuring palm trees take your guests there every time they look at them. If you get married by the sea, shell shot glasses bring a bit of beach home with your guests. For wonderful winter weddings, snowflake shot glasses sparkle. At your awesome autumn wedding, use shot glasses featuring fall leaves or a sunflower.

Match any wedding theme with classic designs such as a heart or the silhouette of a bride and groom on your shot glasses.

Another eye-catching option are portable personalized wedding candles favors for your guests. Everyone can bring romance on the run after your wedding with darling personalized travel candles in their own organza bags. “Our New Monogram” monogrammed votive candles in sheer organza bags make elegant personalized wedding candles favors at any type of reception. Your guests will display these lovely candles in a place of honor in their homes to remember your special day.

Use affordable, unique personalized wedding candles favors to express thanks to your guests for sharing your special day.

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Heart Wedding Favors Thank Your Guests With Love

May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Heart wedding favors thank your guests in a special, loving way. Show off your love and share it with everyone at your reception when you give out thoughtful heart wedding favors.

For many centuries and in almost every culture, the heart is a renowned symbol of love, charity, compassion and joy. Hearts evolved from the ancient upside down triangle shape, which represented feminine power. In magic, hearts are used in rituals pertaining to love, romance and relationships.

In Roman Catholic faith, the Sacred Heart is a representation of Jesus’ love. In the modern world, hearts are used whenever a couple starts to fall in love. Walk into any school and you will see notebooks embellished with hearts filled in with a couple’s names. When a couple starts dating, often the male gives the female heart-shaped jewelry to express his feelings. If a couple gets serious, they make a commitment and give each other their hearts in love. Heart shape wedding favors reflect courtship and passion.

Wine, hearts and romance are natural ingredients for love. Bottle stoppers are useful heart wedding favors for all your guests, even if they don’t drink. A chrome heart bottle stopper can be used to close any open beverage. Guests can open their own spirits at home with a “Love and Hearts” bottle opener.

Your reception tables will look magnificent with sterling heart bottle stoppers in tall showcase display boxes near each place setting. For a Victorian style wedding, give out “Key to My Heart” Victorian style bottle openers next to Victorian chair tea light place card holders.

Candles add to the ambiance for love. Give your guests romantic candle heart wedding favors to create their own loving mood at home. Everyone at your reception will appreciate receiving scented frosted glass heart votive candles featuring hearts and vines.

Your guests will wake up the day after your wedding with heart-y appetites, making heart wedding favors for the kitchen perfect gifts. Guests can start their day by whipping up eggs or pancakes with the “Whisked Away” heart whisks. To create their own loving cakes and eggs, chefs will love a “Heart-y Beginnings” heart-shaped egg and pancake mold. All the ingredients will measure up perfectly when guests use “Love Beyond Measure” heart measuring spoons.

Heart wedding favors are treasured keepsakes of your special day because they represent the very meaning of marriage – love.

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Beach Destination Weddings

May 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

http://www.thebridalcoach.ca – This how-to video by Angela Fiebelkorn is about Destination Weddings. Part of a free wedding planning series.

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Wedding Favors for your Summer Wedding

April 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Sensational summer wedding favors include shells, palm trees and margaritas to celebrate the season and your summer love. Your guest will feel warm long after it turns cold when they look at your thoughtfully themed summer wedding favors.

For centuries, summer weddings have been a popular choice for couples around the globe. Frequently vacations were taken in the summer, making it a perfect time to invite guests. Sunny days and balmy nights are perfect weather for outdoor summer weddings in a garden, backyard or beach. Some couples plan years ahead of time to get the perfect date and location for summer weddings.

Receptions during the summer are often held at yacht clubs or waterfront restaurants where guests can socialize indoors and outdoors. Summer wedding favors made the day even more special. Use elegant, matching place card holders and favors. Guide guests to their seats with scallop shell silver place card holders. Place a scallop shell bottle stopper near each place setting for a uniform appearance at your reception tables.

In a more casual venue, tropical cocktails might be served on a deck. Capture this laid back summer feeling with whimsical summer wedding favors. Your guests will be in a partying mood when they see margarita gel candles in their own tropical tiki hut gift boxes near their seats. Include silver pineapple place card holders so everyone knows where to sit.

If you decide to exchange vows at the beach with the sultry sun overhead and sand between your toes, there are many beach summer wedding favors to memorialize the moment. Guests will take plenty of pictures, making “Beach Memories” guest photo album favors perfect gifts for the occasion. Secure your place cards from sea breezes in “Shells By The Sea” authentic shell place card holders with matching place cards.

For a destination summer wedding in an exotic tropical location, give your guests palm tree summer wedding favors. Palm tree cookie cutters in their own beach themed boxes will be proudly displayed in your guests’ kitchens to remember your faraway day forever. Some couples even have summer weddings on a boat. If nautical nuptials are your choice, use “Shining Sails” place card holders to welcome your guests to the boat. Give out “Set Sail” frosted tea light holders as elegant gift to remember your special seafaring wedding.

Summer wedding favors bring the warmth of summer love home with your guests to treasure for years to come.

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Wedding Theme Colours and how to choose them in easy steps…

April 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

For more visit http://www.thebridalcoach.ca/videos (wedding planning) – This video explains the basic concepts of theme colour in your wedding. It is part of a series of 20 FREE wedding planning videos by Angela Fiebelkorn.

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Cocktails and Weddings

April 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

These can be samplers of specialty foods, such as blueberry preserves from Maine, Vermont Maple Syrup or more complex arrangements such as smoke salmon samplers if your wedding is in the Northwest. You also should highlight local food if possible in the food you offer during the cocktail party.

Foods offered at the party should be tailored to set a particular theme. Barbeque is always popular in the south, while lobster tail and clams always are a hit in New England. By featuring local food prepared by local restaurateurs, you will build immense good will; in fact, you should use local talent at your wedding as much as possible.

The local theme can be emphasized with the cocktail choices you offer as well. If you live in wine country, having a local vineyard wine sampling is always a hit. Most vineyards also offer samplers of their wine that you can give guests as they move onto the reception. One wedding in Tennessee featured samples of Jack Daniels Whiskey for any guest that wanted one.

Most of all, your cocktail party should be a time to relax and unwind. Make sure that you plan at least a few minutes to make a very brief appearance or to allow your wedding party to mingle. Also, provide plenty of food to keep your guests happy and non alcoholic choices.

By planning your Cocktail Theme Wedding Party carefully, you can use the party as a “bridge” between the wedding and the reception. Best of all, you give your guests something to do besides waiting for you and you provide a great opportunity for both sides of the new union to get to know each other.

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Photo Wedding Favours reviewed

April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

These days, beauty and practicality are priority qualities for favors. For reasons like these, wedding favors like photo albums and frames are common. They are not just pleasing to the eye, they are also versatile enough to be usable in both an official and unofficial capacity. Souvenirs like these will be appreciated by guests from all walks of life – from the student who is your guest as well as the family man or single, career woman.

Photo album favours are a wonderful way of equipping your guests with the right tools to remember their best moments – page by page can be filled with seemingly endless pictures of beloved people, things and events. When giving them as favors, it will be best to concentrate your efforts on their designs – both on the covers and inside pages, if possible. Fit them to your wedding theme and seasonal colors so they gel with the whole event.

When picking the style of albums, you have a few to choose from. There are the conventional ones with compartments where pictures are slipped in and out of. These are the most common in the market and usually preferred for their capacity to carry lots of photos. Other types of albums are those with thick, sticky cardboard-like paper and thin plastic cover on each page to protect the photos that are stuck on. For a more rustic, old-fashioned feel, you can have the old-style albums which need some kind of glue or adhesive corners to attach your pictures on. This last style is the most uncommon and impractical, as it will require some amount of time and effort to stick on each photo. Some people, however, see the effort and time needed to do this as a sign of commitment and dedication so it may be appropriate for your festivities. Just remember to include the photo corners with the album so you can save some trouble on your guests’ part.

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Themed Weddings – Weddings With A Twist

March 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Weddings are always fun, especially for the attending guests because each wedding always brings with it something different, or there is some new element about it that differentiates it from one wedding to the next. One person could attend a few different weddings in their lifetime and with each wedding they go to there is always going to be at least one element of that wedding that will stick with them in their minds when they want to recall it later on.

Weddings are generally more or less the same thing, with more or less the same procedure that may differ slightly here and there depending on the couple. Each wedding may be the same as the next in terms of procedure, but the ceremony is still a special one with each couple that goes through it. A wedding which is really fun or interesting to go to however, is one with wedding themes or theme weddings, because that is where things really get unique depending on how crazy and wild the couple want their theme to be.

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Go Green with Golf Wedding Favors

March 26, 2009 By 1 Comment

Give out miniature golf bags to all your guests as favors. Tuck a golf ball in each little bag. All your guests will have their own golf bag to take home and remember your special day. You can also make your own creative golf wedding favors.

Attractive golf wedding favors start with a bit of imagination, tulle, personalized ribbons and golf balls. Order personalized ribbons in a variety of colors to match your wedding with customized statement such as your names and wedding date. Cut sections of versatile tulle into circles. Wrap each golf ball in a circle of tulle and tie at the top with a personalized ribbon to make your own unique wedding favors.

Add a touch of class to your golf wedding favors by tucking them inside decorative votive candle holders with the tulle peeking out the top. Personalized shot glass votive holders with flowers or hearts are a classy choice for your golf wedding favors.

Your guests will appreciate thoughtful golf wedding favors as keepsakes of your big day.

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Coaster Wedding Favours are Practical

March 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Coaster wedding favours can be made to order thru a store in your local area or just ordered online. Or if you’re a sentimental sort of person who loves to treasure memories through the use of photographs then you can give photo album favours instead. This kind of favour is a keeper not only because it is a keepsake but also because it is something that young and old can appreciate. If you want to give these favours a twist then maybe you can add ribbons, rhinestones or even have the paper smell like lavender. It’s your call, as long as you can create something that’s stylish but functional, then its okay.

Style and function can truly be molded into one. Other aspects of the wedding, like the cake, the menu and even the decorations can be made to look like a million bucks even if they’re not. You just have to think outside of the box in order to make that dream wedding become a reality – but with a functional twist.

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Silvery Weddings are the most Elegant

March 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

But, if you are looking into having a modern wedding, then you can incorporate today’s trends, like metallic colors, into the mix. A good, fail-safe combination is white and silver. It adds a cool and modern twist to any wedding. You can even have sleek silver pieces as the table’s centerpiece and have candles all around the place to still retain that romantic vibe. To complete this sense of utter sophistication, the couple can opt for silver wedding favors to give out to guests. The favors can either be silver candles, sterling silver bracelets or even silver cooking utensils if you want the favors to be really useful. The choices are practically endless. No matter what kind of favors they are, for sure, your silver wedding favors will be a hit among guests. Another idea for those who want to add more touches of warmth is to try adding lanterns and natural items like twigs into the mix. Adding white flowers is also a good idea.

Another option is to incorporate another natural element like water. Or if that might be a little impossible, you can just add a flowing cloth decorated with silver painted flowers.

After deciding what you want for your wedding to look like; now’s the time to put this into action. A good tip for those who like flowers but hates the wilting tendencies of flowers is to order plastic flowers in bulk. You can then spray paint the flowers silver and maybe add touches of glitter in order to make fabulous decorations.

Just remember that trends come and go, so if you want to make photographs that will still look good after 20 years or so, why not opt for a simple wedding and just add little touches of today’s trends. This way, you’ll enjoy the benefits without compromising what you want.

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More thoughts on Wedding Themes for the Canadian Bride

March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Couples nowadays are very particular to the theme of their wedding that sometimes they would even hire the professional services of wedding coordinators to properly guide them in achieving their chosen wedding themes. The main reason behind each chosen theme is that it holds something significant for the couple to which only their respective families and bosom friends have knowledge of.

Heart Fondue SetSome couples, most particular are the younger ones, would go for themes that are simply fun, exciting and even perhaps deemed trendy to have primarily because it’s popular and guests would surely love it. Another good consideration is what may be referred as the affordability factor of the chosen theme. Whether the theme would be within the reach of the couple’s established budget or not, it would be up to the couple to decide if they would extend a bit their initial agreed budget or they would just opt for a less costly but still wonderful theme to have.

And since we’re talking about couples of the newer generation, it’s more likely that they would tend to go a bit adventurous and more experimental when it comes to their wedding themes. Most couples would veer away from the traditional set up like walking down the petal-laden aisle of a century-old church and declaring vows within its historical walls and amidst the Christian figures immortalized in its stained-glass windows. Yes, traditional weddings are still popular and perhaps will never wane, but for those couple who likes to exchange “I dos” underneath the placid, blue, blue sky (or if it’s a night wedding, under a blanket of twinkling thousand stars), with the wind blowing sweet nothings to your ears and the powdery white sand clinging to your feet and the waves of the vast ocean complimenting the music from the orchestra, then it’s a beach wedding for you, no less!

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A wedding is an enormous task

March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

There comes such splendid, joyful and overwhelming moments in someone’s life where the world suddenly blooms with flowers and the skies appear bluer and the sun smiles at you each waking day and laughter follows you everywhere. Such moment of bliss could be no other than your wedding day and all the days that will be involved in preparing for it. There are plenty of things to plan, to consider, to consult, to review through and through concerning the different aspects that makes up a wedding. From church rehearsals and reception decorations to the wedding gown to the wedding cake, from the choice of foods and drinks down to the invitations and list of wedding participants and invited guests, a wedding is one enormous task where every single detail is as significant as everything else. And that includes the seemingly mundane wedding favors. From the usual bells and miniature mugs and fans to the unique photo holders with sea shells on the borders to personalized favors such as a CD containing the songs used in the ceremony, one would surely not ran out of wedding favors to choose from.

It will not be enough to just merely make mental notes of the wedding favors that you are opting to have. It is recommendable that you write down on a notebook all the possible options that you would like to consider especially if you would be allocating a specific budget for it. You may visit your local bookstores or the library for books that pertains to wedding favors. If you have a connection to the Internet, then go sit by the chair and surf the Web for wedding favor options that seem to be endless. Unlike before where there were just a dozen or so specialty shops that cater to celebrations such as a wedding, nowadays (hats off again to modern technology), through the amazing speed and vastness of the Internet, a wedding favor that is very well suited to your wedding may just be one click of the mouse away! And don’t you ever forget the growing numbers of hugely talented artists who could produce one-of-a-kind creations that would definitely add glitter to your wedding. Theme weddings are now a hit and many couples-to-be are keen on adapting their own theme. Wedding favors will be there not just to show appreciation for the presence of your dear guests but to add color and life to the theme wedding of your choice.

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Wedding Reception Centerpieces – Ten Tips to get it right

March 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

So, consider some of these helpful tips to when getting ready to choose your wedding reception centerpieces and decorations.

1. Flowers really make your wedding day special, but don’t forget to add other natural elements to your wedding reception centerpieces. Consider using branches, bamboo, long grasses, pinecones, or whatever is indigenous to your local area.

2. Get creative with the receptacles you use by choosing ones that match your wedding’s theme. Cowboy boots for western weddings, Chinese vases for Asian weddings, or boxes in the shape of dice for Vegas style weddings.

3. Fill your glass receptacles with unique fillers, such as colorful water pearls, glass marbles, heart shaped candies, coffee beans, or sand.

4. Place special waterproof lights at the bottoms of your glass vases to create a romantic and interesting look. The lights are activated when they are touched by water.

5. When using candles, group them together on plates or tie them together with ribbons to create an interesting arrangement.

6. Instead of a large flower arrangement, place bowls filled with colored water or crystals and put floating candles on top for a different kind of look.

7. Fill glass vases with layers of different colored sand to create beautiful and unique wedding reception centerpieces. These are a popular alternative to the traditional unity candles used in the wedding ceremony.

8. Create miniature wedding reception centerpieces at each place setting around the table and attach your place cards in or on them.

9. When making over-sized wedding reception centerpieces, keep in mind that people will want to talk with each other across the table, so make sure there is a clear line of sight by using tall vases or containers.

10. Rather than using flowers, put together an arrangement of balloons and towards the end of the reception have each table go outside for a balloon launch in celebration of your union.

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Themed Party Favours for your Destination Wedding

March 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Every wedding has some favours that highlight the interests, personalities or hobbies of the Bride and Groom. While they are great for setting a mood and often provide children with something to play with or hold, they are usually fragile, often functionless and when they break or are destroyed are forgotten. Many people like to hold onto keepsakes that remind them of you and your day, but find it hard to find a safe place for those Metal Boats that held the personalized mint tins wedding favours or that Miniature Folding Deck Chair and in these cases; paper favours that fit nicely into scrapbooks or even trinket drawers are perfect.

Announcements, stickers and other paper favors are easy to store and can fit into virtually any keepsake container, book or drawer precisely because they are paper. They can be folded if necessary and usually are flat so storage is simple and easy. Keeping them over the years is also a given because they are so unobtrusive.

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Beach Theme Wedding Ideas

March 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

So how can you set come up with beach wedding ideas if the only beach available to you is your local watering hole’s tiny strip of sand. Luckily, any beach setting provides ample environment to make your day very special. With the beach, bigger or brighter does not always equal better.

Beach Wedding FavoursYou also can relay the beach theme to your guests by selectively choosing place cards, favors and table settings that remind people of the beach. Starfish background favor cards in aqua blue will set the theme as will Foot Prints in the sand mini favor gift tags/confetti cards. Another idea that will be well used and put you in the minds of your guests long after the wedding day is the starfish wine stopper, which you can give guests as a favor.

Another idea is to hold your reception outdoors and offer an array of beach related foods. Lobster tails and baked clams is one idea as are offering an array of buffet style salads. You also could offer them beach themed cocktails as well as traditional non alcoholic drinks such as iced tea or lemonade. Remember, if you do opt for messier foods, like clams or lobster, give them a place to change into more casual wear after the ceremony or emphasize in your invitations that more casual wear is preferred due to the beach environment and the reception.

Beach wedding ideas are limitless. Using the sand, sea (or lake, river or pond) and sky as your backdrop will put everyone in a mood that reflects the clean environment and vitality of the outdoors. By using a little creativity and appreciating your natural surroundings, you can make any beach setting perfect and memorable whether your beach is on an ocean or next to a pond.

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Expressing your unique personality with Unique Wedding Favours

March 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Every wedding goes out of its own way to be unique. This inclination is mainly spurred on by everyone’s internal urge to be as different as possible from the person we are next to. Bridal couples are no different when it comes to their weddings.

These celebrations of love can be unique from many different aspects – from décor to presentation to favours. Themes are a popular and easy way of making a wedding unique. With just one idea, you can create a whole world of difference for your event while uniting all your wedding details with it. Presentation is another way of getting your wedding unique – sometimes all that is needed to make an impact is to make an unconventional entry or have an unusual table setting for food and favours.

One of the most memorable and lasting ways of making sure your wedding is unforgettable is to have unique wedding favours. These favours can be based on your wedding theme or the season your wedding is in. They can also follow the location of your wedding – this is especially for outdoor weddings which are held in specific places like the Niagara Falls, South Beach or Grand Canyon. For locations like these, which are also known for being tourist spots, your wedding favours may very well double up as a souvenir of the venue.

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Having A Spring Wedding Theme?

March 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

butterfly-wedding-themeSpring wedding themes can be done in various locations. Those who wish to go outdoors can choose from parks or gardens. The area would already be prepared for the theme since grass and other greenery are already available. For summer wedding themes, possible locations would include the beach, the marina, and also the parks and gardens. Indoor ceremonies are possible for these themes as long as the right equipment and decorations are included. A quick search over the Internet will show stores that sell the right items for this theme wedding.

The attire for both themes requires casual wear which are matched with the selected motif. The men can go for polo shirts or T-shirts matched with slacks while the ladies can be in loose fitting dresses and blouses. The traditional wedding attire can also be followed for spring wedding themes and summer wedding themes since it would also match well with any location. However, if the bride and groom opt to use the traditional wear, the guests must also wear formal clothes. Changing into casual clothes that fit the theme can be easily done after the formal wedding ceremony.

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Summer and spring recipes are associated with tropical fruits and grilled dishes. Therefore, these types of food can be served in the reception for thematic weddings. Bananas, oranges, and pineapples can be put up in tables not only as decorations but also as desserts as well. Grilled meat or fish are also acceptable for spring and summer theme weddings. Salad with green leafy vegetables, corn and carrots fit perfectly with the theme. The drinks served for these themes can be iced tea or tropical shakes. Wine is always welcome as long as they are given in healthy servings.

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Wedding Reception Favors to consider

March 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

One of the most popular wedding reception favor ideas are candles with candleholders. These can be in the form of decorative little votives or larger pillar style candles. One of the best reasons to use candles with candleholders is that they can also double as wedding reception table decorations. Placing the lighted candles on the table will add to the overall ambience of the table and also give it that extra special touch of style. Make sure, however, that your guests realize that the candleholders are there for them to take with them when they leave.

Another popular choice for wedding reception favors are decorative boxes or containers filled with chocolates, mints, or other candies. You can choose any type of container you like and have them sitting on top of the plates at each place setting or on a large table near the door. Pretty little tins, glass vases, ceramic plates, miniature baskets, mesh bags, take-out boxes, fabric pouches, flower pots, or anything else you can think of can be filled with little treats. Choose chocolate candy kisses, pastel mints, candy coated almonds, or specially engraved candy hearts to fill the containers with and attach decorative tags or stickers on them to indicate to your guests that they are there for them to take home.

You can also give wedding reception favors that are a little more meaningful and that your guests can use after the wedding. This might include decorative bottle stoppers, engraved key chains, cute little photo frames, paperweights, magnets, or entire gift bags filled with a variety of goodies. No matter what your budget, you can find individual wedding reception favors that will tell your guests you appreciate them for joining you and your new spouse on your special day.

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