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.

Trimmings

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.

Candles 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.

- From simple wedding invites to elegant wedding favors, achieving a sophisticated look is not that hard to achieve; nor is it easy. Because there’s always the possibility to swerve to a wrong track and end up with ideas that don’t really look good when applied. So the first thing you should remember is to have a clear grasp of what you want. If it’s a simple and romantic wedding that you want, then it’s easy to make your wedding look elegant. But if you want to inject a dose of fun, then that’s the hard part, because there’s always the possibility to go overboard. Anyway, seeking another person’s opinion will keep you from doing just that.

- Inject a dose of fun to elegant weddings with, what else, elegant touches. Adorning the reception area with white flowers or rhinestones that look like diamonds will keep your wedding from looking too blah. Having candles that are spray painted silver will also give your wedding a bold but warmer look. The simple and little things really give a huge impact – and difference.

- If you want sophistication and elegance to emanate in your wedding, then you should start with wedding invites that are just that; elegant but not too prim and proper. In order to do that, you should make it more modern by adding little things that are “now” or currently popular.

- As for the wedding photography, you can have instantly timeless photographs that are elegant at the same time by making pictures black and white. If you are afraid to exceed your budget, then hiring photography students is a great idea. They will surely charge less but that doesn’t mean they’re less good. You never know, you might just discover an up and coming photographer who would go far in his or her chosen field.

- Choosing a timeless looking wedding gown will also add to the atmosphere of elegance. If you feel that simple is not exactly your style, then donning jewelry that will make mouths water might just be what you need. Don’t forget to wear makeup that looks natural in order for you to be able to look at pictures twenty years from now and not cringe at how you look. Complete your fabulous look with an up do or romantic waves. If you are a makeup fan, then you can easily do your own makeup. This way, you don’t have to add to the expenses and save some money too. Makeup artists can be a bit pricey if you want a professional.

- And to end the wedding beautifully, give away elegant wedding favors like small sculptures or chocolate boxes. If you are a bit on the money wise or thrifty side however, you can still give away favors that are elegant but not pricey. Candles or other adornments like that will be good. Just remember that if you want your guests to really use what you give them, remember not to have your names permanently engraved on the items. Attaching a tag will do.

So don’t forget, a wedding can be a very elegant affair as long as you don’t try to go overboard. Sometimes, simplicity really is the key to a wonderful wedding. So, cheers to a fabulous wedding!