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5/26/08

A Very "Unfavorable" Trend in Wedding Favors!

By: Linda Ellison

If you do any type of shopping for wedding favors these days, you may notice that the "hottest" new items out there include sachets, lip balms, guest soaps, bath salts, and items like these. So what's wrong with that? What's the "unfavorable" trend that's developing in today's wedding favors? Simply put, these favors are ignoring probably a good half of your wedding guests, namely, the men!

Ask yourself, what man will appreciate receiving a pack of bath salts or lip balm? Probably very few. They may turn around and re-gift these items to some special lady in their life, and you may be thinking that there's nothing wrong with that, but in reality, there is something wrong with wedding favors that ignore the tastes of half your guests.

The entire purpose of wedding favors is to express your appreciation to your guests for sharing in your special day. While you may think of your wedding as being all about you and your groom, don't forget that your guests got all dressed up, paid a babysitter, got a gift for you, drove some distance, and sat through a lot of speeches from relatives that they don't know just to help you celebrate this day. This doesn't mean that attending your wedding is some type of chore for them; chances are they're very happy to do all those things, but expressing your appreciation for their efforts is only appropriate. That's why you give out wedding favors - to show them that you do appreciate everything they've done to make your special day all the more special.

So why ignore half of those guests with a gift that's not appropriate for them? Certainly you don't appreciate your male guests any less than the women that attended, so you would do well to find wedding favors that can be appreciated and used by everyone that's there.

And what's really disappointing about choosing wedding favors that are so gender specific is that these days, a bride has unlimited options when it comes to favors. There's really no reason that she can't find wedding favors that everyone will love.

If you happen to see some wedding favors that you absolutely love and must have, but know are just too "girly" for everyone in attendance, consider purchasing a small amount to give to your bridesmaids and flower girls as a special gift to them. This way you can share these special items but still not alienate half the guests at your wedding!

Recommended Wedding Favor Sites:

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the entire line of Unique Wedding Favors by Kate Aspen at MyWeddingFavors.com!

Additional Wedding Advice

http://merrybrides.blog.com
http://merrybrides.livejournal.com
http://funweddings.blogspot.ocm
http://weddingsbyashlee.blogspot.com

Article by:
Linda Ellison is a freelance writer who specializes in trends and lifestyles. Her previously published fiction works, including the Dana Ford Mystery Series, have been on bookshelves nationwide. Visit www.FavorsAndWraps.com to read more about the latest trends in wedding favors.

4/27/08

Some Great Options for Cheap Wedding Favors

By: Linda Ellison

The latest statistics show that many couples in the U.S. spend on average around $20,000 for their wedding, including the dress, the tuxedos, the catering, transportation, and so many other things. For many, $20,000 is about half a year’s salary, and all of that for just one day! Yes, it may be the most special day of your life, but still, many couples wonder just how they can perhaps trim a few things in order to bring down that bill – without compromising the beauty of their special day.

Finding some cheap wedding favors wedding favors that don’t seem all that cheap can be one such way. Wedding favors are meant to be a great way for your guests – and for you – to have a keepsake of your special day, and while you want them to be beautiful and expressive, they don’t need to be expensive either.

The First Step to Choosing Cheap Wedding Favors

The first step in picking out some cheap wedding favors is to think about the theme or design of your wedding. If it’s something more traditional, you want favors that reflect this; if your wedding is more casual, then you may have more options.

Cheap wedding favors for a traditional wedding may include small candy dishes, picture frames, or candlesticks. For more casual wedding, you could tie the favors in with the theme – a beach wedding may be a bag of seashells, an outdoor wedding may be seed packets.

The Next Step – Assembling Them Yourself

The next step is to consider what types of wedding favors you can make or at least assemble yourself. Tulle bags full of Hershey’s Kisses or Jordan Almonds are always a favorite. Do you bake? Homemade sugar cookies in the shape of hearts wrapped in pink wax paper is a special treat.

There are also many items you can purchase if you don’t want edible favors, for example, small soaps, key chains in the shape of a heart, and coasters are good ideas.

Another suggestion for cheap wedding favors is personalized candy bar wrappers. Many companies that offer these products will allow you to just purchase the wrappers and foil by themselves, and you can buy your own candy bars and wrap them yourself, saving you quite a bit of money.

Most companies that offer candy bar wrappers have a variety of designs available that will match your wedding’s theme. You can check leading wedding websites such as The Knot, Wed Alert, and Favors and Wraps; these have personalized wrappers available, and of course their inventory is always being updated with new items.

So if you’re looking to trim a few dollars from your wedding bill but don’t want to look as if you’ve compromised anything, cheap wedding favors may be an option, if you’re willing to take some time to shop and compare.

Additional Wedding Advice

http://merrybrides.blog.com
http://merrybrides.livejournal.com
http://weddingsbyashlee.blogspot.com
http://funweddings.blogspot.com

Article by:
Linda Ellison is a freelance writer who specializes in trends and lifestyles. Her previously published fiction works, including the Dana Ford Mystery Series, have been on bookshelves nationwide. Visit http://www.favorsandwraps.com/ to read more about the latest trends in wedding favors.

12/7/07

Wedding Cake Toppers - Crown Your Wedding Cake In Style

By Elizabeth Reuth

When it comes to wedding cake decor, most couples choose to adorn their wedding cake with a cake topper of some kind. Wedding cake toppers come in many forms and can be as different as the couples who choose them. From elegant monograms to fun and humorous cake toppers, you’ll find something unique to crown your wedding cake in style and put a personal touch on your wedding cake.

Here are the main types of wedding cake toppers:

Floral Wedding Cake Toppers

As flowers are such a big part of weddings, it’s only natural that flowers would make their way atop wedding cakes too. Flowers as wedding cake toppers add natural beauty to wedding cakes and are perfect for any type of wedding that features flowers in other areas like the bride’s bouquet or table centerpieces. Floral cake toppers can be created by a small tight bunch of blooms on the top of the cake or a group of flowers cascading down the wedding cake.

You can use silk or real flowers as a wedding cake topper. If you use natural blooms, be sure to use varieties that will remain fresh without water for a few hours. You don’t want faded and wilting flowers on top of your wedding cake.

Humorous Wedding Cake Toppers

If you and your fiancé joke around a lot or want to lighten up the seriousness of your wedding, there are wedding cake toppers that will give a sense of whimsical comedy to your wedding reception. You can find lots of wedding cake toppers that will make you giggle. Humorous cake toppers are available that feature the bride and groom climbing up the wedding cake, the bride fishing for the groom and even a cake topper where the bride drags the groom by the pant leg. Though they’re certainly not for every couple, if you and your fiancé have a fun sense of humor and want to lighten up your wedding reception, a funny wedding cake topper will do the trick.

Monogram Wedding Cake Toppers

Monograms are popping up everywhere in weddings these days and the top of the wedding cake is no exception. Monogram Cake Toppers are a very elegant way to show pride in the names of the bride and groom. Wedding cake toppers featuring monograms are also a great way to put a personal mark on your wedding reception. Monogram cake toppers generally feature the initial of the groom’s last name (which is the bride’s new last name), but they can also be a combination of the bride and groom’s names.

You can use a monogram as your wedding cake topper in several different ways. The monogram can be created using spun sugar, flowers or you can purchase a monogram cake topper made from plastic or lightweight metal.

Traditional Wedding Cake Toppers

There’s something very charming about a wedding cake topped with the traditional bride and groom standing side by side. Traditional cake toppers give your wedding cake a very cute and retro look. If you’re thinking that you and your fiancé aren’t exactly the traditional bride and groom, that doesn’t mean that you can’t use a traditional wedding cake topper. These days, retailers offer different choices of brides and grooms in every color, shape and size. For couples who want to give their wedding cake a touch of classic appeal, a traditional wedding cake topper is just right.

With so many choices to top your wedding cake, you’ll surely find a wedding cake topper that will go perfectly with your cake. Think about your personal wedding style and determine which topper, floral, humorous, monogram or traditional, is best to crown your wedding cake.

Recommended Companies offering a wide assortment of Cake Toppers

Specialty Wedding Cake Toppers

Whimsical Cake Toppers

Personalized Cake Toppers

Figurine Cake Toppers

Additional Wedding Planning Reading
www.merrybrides.livejournal.com
www.funweddings.blogspot.com
www.merrybrides.blog.com

A wedding expert, Elizabeth Reuth offers a wedding planning guide online for brides and grooms and is the author of the popular wedding vow book Perfect Wedding Vows in Minutes

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Elizabeth_Reuth

4/19/07

5 Awesome Wedding Favors

Author: Gabriel Adams

Couples exchanging vows today want their wedding favors to be as unique as they are and express something personal about themselves. Thank your guests for sharing in this very special time by giving them a token of your appreciation that's thoughtful and memorable, a true reflection of your most important day.

Wedding favors don't have to end up costing more than the honeymoon does. In fact, just the opposite is true because favors that are simple and elegant, but meaningful, often convey your message best. And those that are personally made are increasingly popular and lend an extra special touch to any wedding by giving your friends and family the perfect souvenir of your big day.

Whether the sky's the limit as far as price is concerned or you and your bridesmaids will be crafting every piece by hand to save a few dollars, here are five ideas for awesome wedding favors that will leave a lasting impression on your guests and add to the overall ambiance of your wedding.

A Toast to the Happy Couple
A wedding favor that's grown in popularity as of late, are personalized wine or champagne bottles complete with your names and the date of your ceremony. To save on funds, the bottles could be given to each couple instead of per person placed in a decorative bag in the colors of the wedding party's attire.

Let Your Love Grow
If your wedding decorations or bouquets feature a specific flower or a few types of flowers, consider giving guests nicely decorated seed packets to plant at home. This way, a part of your wedding lives on and it gives guests a lovely reminder of your nuptials. You could also place a single flower in a vase or pot at each place setting as well.

Light Up The Night
You can never go wrong with candles, and presentation, of course, is of the utmost importance. Instead of simply wrapping a plain candle in a piece of tulle and tying it with a ribbon, why not put some extra time and thought into the process to truly personalize the favors? Candles can be used in conjunction with a variety of other things such as colorful marbles, sea shells or potpourri, just to name a few.

Picture Perfect
Many couples are opting for true personalization by using photos of themselves in their favors. Pictures can be put into little frames or used in other creative ways such as placed inside snow globes for a winter themed wedding, for example.

Dream Theme
Theme weddings are all the rage with specifically tailored favors to match. Consider the couple getting married in a public zoo that passed out animal crackers wrapped in colorful tulle as their favors. Or the bride and groom who married on the beach and personally collected sand and made decorative candle holders for their guests.

Whether your wedding is being held in a castle right out of a fairy tale or a simpler affair in your own backyard, with a little research and some brainstorming, you can create wedding favors that are as unique and special as you and your beloved are.

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