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June 26, 2010

Wedding Favor Boxes with Flair

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Your wedding is special, and it should be shared and enjoyed with all of your loved ones. As a gift of thanks to your friends and families desire to be a part of your “Big Day”, wedding favors boxes are an economical yet intimate way to show your appreciation. Think about the possibilities when you are choosing your wedding favor boxes:

 

Texture. The possibilities are endless when choosing wedding favor boxes for your guests. While it is not a significant matter, you may want to consider the material when making your final choice.

 

Paper. Whether cardboard or cardstock, wedding favor products that are made from paper can be both beautiful and troublesome. Plan their transportation ahead of time to prevent squishing, or exposing them to harmful weather like wind and rain.

 

Plastic. Although less green than paper, plastic is more durable and may be a better choice as a favor when including edible contents such as chocolates or other candies.

 

Color. Of course, you want to consider the color when deciding upon your decorations. Wedding favor boxes are available in a large variety of styles. Therefore, you have the option to either coordinate with the colors of the wedding reception party or you could use the wedding favor boxes to make a statement to your loved ones.

 

Coordinating. To synchronize your color selections from the ceremony, compliment coordinating colors for your favor boxes. You may decide to use varying shades of the same colors on each of your reception tables to help guests find their places.

 

Contrasting. Take advantage of the available styles of favors by branching out and adding a bit of off-the-wall flair to your after-service celebration. You could choose to contrast pastels with primary colors, or perhaps simple black and white favors boxes might fulfill your need.

 

Design. One of the most difficult decisions when selecting wedding favor boxes is the design. Although some brides will prefer to follow a chosen theme, others may decide to take a different approach to picking the perfect favor.

Personal. To show your guests how much you appreciate their attendance on your ”Big Day”, personalize your favor boxes by monogramming tags with names or initials. Your family and friends will value the time and attention you spent on them.

Conventional. If wedding favor boxes are the smallest of your worries, or your talents, why not consider a simple design of neutral colors. Simple favor boxes accented with exquisite trimmings will make just as bold a declaration as any elaborate design.

 

Cost. Never a trivial consideration, the pricing will most likely determine which wedding favor boxes are chosen. There are two issues that factor into the favor equation:

Container. Remember that the wedding favor box is only half the cost. When your budget is small, consider purchasing smaller and simpler favors and adding your own trimmings for a personal touch.

Contents. The contents inside your boxes are the second ingredient to your wedding favors. It’s up to you and your budget to decide on how simple or extravagant you wish to make your wedding favors.

You can show your friends and family how much you appreciate them. If you are going to include these select wedding decorations in the celebration of your special day, keep in mind not only the costs and your ceremony’s theme but also your guests. After all, it is your family and friends whom you value as the most significant part of the wedding reception.

Johnathan smith has been involved in the wedding industry for many years and knows where to find great deals on cheap wedding favors and Place card holders

June 21, 2010

Helpful Tips & Ideas For Wedding Favors

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: favors, Helpful, Ideas, Tips, Wedding — admin @ 3:24 am

Since we were little girls, all of us dream of having a fairy tale wedding. We used to imagine what kind of gown we would want to wear at our wedding, what kind of theme we would want to have and many other things. When the day is actually coming closer, there are so many details to take care of and it could sometimes become rather overwhelming. Choosing where to hold the reception, shopping for the wedding gown, thinking about decorations and arranging food for the guests are just a few of many items that come along with this celebration of love. And of course, all of us want to make our wedding the most memorable wedding for ourselves, families, as well as for the rest of the guests.

Giving out wedding favors as a display of true appreciation is a long standing tradition. Everything that is seen at the wedding: from the reception place to the menu, will be certainly enjoyed on this special day. However, it is the wedding favor that will make the wedding to be remembered for a long time. So picking out the right party favor is extremely important. But with a great number of options out there for these little tokens of love and appreciation, sometimes, it could cost a tremendous amount of time to decide which one to choose.

So, where do we start on deciding which wedding keepsake to choose? Here are some pointers to help us decide the right favors for our guests. By determining the theme and personality of the wedding beforehand, picking the appropriate wedding favors should be as easy as an ABC.

Flowers, Flowers, Flowers! What is something that is most remembered about the wedding besides the brides’ gown and the food? Of course, flower arrangements – since they primarily define the theme of the wedding – Remember that different flowers represent various meanings of love. By choosing something like charming calla lilly bouquet candles, calla lily photo frames or even calla lilly design napkin holders as a favor can accent the symbols of beauty and exquisiteness of the wedding. A traditional yet timeless long stem rose crystal can enhance the elegance and romance of the magnificent wedding. Or if we want to intensify passion and exoticism, orchids gel candles or scented orchid-shape soap will be one of the most appropriate favors to share this special moment of your life.

If we are one of the practical types, we may want to start our wedding favors selection by thinking about practical items such as key chains, coasters, CD cases and many more. One good thing about choosing practical wedding favors is that the guests will be using them often, and thus, our wedding will be remembered every time they use the favors we handed out. But some of us may think that practical items may not be as lovely as other decorative favors. We could, for sure, scratch that idea since there are so many items with sophistication and perfection. Who can deny a cute sandal shaped notepad that can go with a beach theme or even a chic jewelry pouch; not to mention a sweet pair of silver pear shaped salt and pepper shaker that could definitely leave our guests in awe.

But wait. There are more to come. Some of us even want to go beyond the most common favors simply because we want to add more fun and attitude to the splendor of this ceremony. For instance, those who have passion for western theme could choose a shooter charm that enriches a personal touch of entertainment. Or perhaps choosing a unique ethnic theme such as a coaster painted with the word “love” in Chinese or Spanish will make the favors more exclusive and meaningful.

In short, most of us may think that choosing an affordable wedding favor can be time consuming. But it does not have to be that much work once we have some tips on where to start. Always remember that it is the company of friends and family that make a wedding memorable. Rewarding those who come to share your special day with a thoughtful favor gift is a wonderful way to show your appreciation.

IdeasForWeddingFavors.com was created with one goal in mind: to bring casual luxury life style to our customers by offering an extensive and exquisite selection of high quality wedding favors, bridal and baby shower gifts for every special occasion at affordable prices.

June 18, 2010

Letterpress Invitations Movie

I just can’t get enough of letterpress as many of you know. But I stumbled across this letterpress invitations movie and I thought it was worth pointing it out to all those letterpress lovers! There is actually another one that is cool about solar printing too. You can see that one here at eco friendly letterpress.

How To Choose The Right Sationery Set

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It perplexes me that very few people know the ins and outs of choosing a nice stationery set. It really isn’t that hard but I came across some nice sets in a local store I found and I just decided to let you know what I look for when I buy my stationery.

  • Paper Thickness- can’t say enough about that! I just love thick paper it makes letterpress look so dazzling and cool!
  • Simplicity- A good design is hard to find these days but I like to keep it simple and sweet!
  • Eco friendly- With the oil spill and all that, you just gotta go for this angle-solar power printing!
  • Cotton Papers-Recycled Papers!
  • Non toxic ink
  • No chemical bathes during plate making
  • Good packaging- you’ve got to keep the stationery set in something when not in use.
  • keep these tips in mind and you will be sure to choose the right stationery set

June 16, 2010

“LOVE AND HUGS” SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET *GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, WEDDING, ETC”

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  • Made with high-quality PVC, not ceramic.

Product Description
As featured in Wallpaper- and I.D. magazine.
The very nature of this set connotes love, making it a perfect gift for your loved ones!

The bold use of black and white suggests that we are all brothers and sisters on this planet and we need to treat each other with kindness, compassion and respect. The rethinking of a salt and pepper set on this level, as well the clever geometric aspect of the design and the inherent ergonomic and storage benefits that it provides … More >>

“LOVE AND HUGS” SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET *GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, WEDDING, ETC”

Make Your Letterpress Invitations Standout

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Make Your Letterpress Invitations Standout

Do you want to have your wedding invitees waiting in anticipation for your wedding? If you do you it all starts with the wedding invitation. What makes your wedding invitations so special? Is it the way it’s printed? The way paper looks? Is that the color of the invitation or the envelope liner? What can you do to make your invitation stand out so that your invitees are really going be excited about coming to your wedding? Here are a few tips to make your letterpress invitations standout. Read more …

June 8, 2010

Searching for the Perfect Wedding Favor

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: Favor, Perfect, Searching, Wedding — admin @ 11:08 am

Favors are very important in a wedding. Giving out favors is a sentimental way of showing your guests that you appreciate their attendance on your special day. At the same time, it gives them something to remember the day by, a keepsake or memento of your wedding day. There are many kinds of wedding favors out there to choose from, you can have them especially done according to your taste and preferences.

Some couples choose very simple favors, they just put their name and the date of their wedding on them, and that’s it. But there are couples who really put a little extra effort in choosing which favors to have and then give much thought on how to make them even more creative and memorable. Some add their very own personal touches to make them even more special.

There are a wide variety of favors to choose from, you can have candle wedding favors, bath and soaps, glass coasters, wine, even edible wedding favors. Candle favors are enchanting and romantic. Bath and soap favors are very luxurious and pampering. Glass coasters are simple but elegant. Wine favors are cozy and intimate. Edible wedding favors are scrumptious and tantalizing. There are also fun favors like bubble favors, golf, pink, beach, and bell wedding favors. There are unique and practical favors too, stuff that most people haven’t even thought about. It’s just a matter of creativity to come up with the perfect favor.

For those who don’t know where to even start looking, there are lots of ideas and suggestions you can get from the Internet or bridal magazines. Use different kinds of resources to help you out. If you’re thinking of a theme for your favors, you can do that too. You can visit a local craft store or bridal store and ask about themed wedding favors. Then you can have these favors in your bridal shower, the wedding itself, or the reception.

Sometimes, couples tend to take for granted the importance of wedding favors. Favors are essential because they allow people to remember a big and special occasion. And your wedding is a big and important day! So why not make it extra memorable by giving out cool and creative wedding favors? Your guests will surely remember your wedding for years to come.

The author is an independent writer and has written articles about wedding shower favors. She believes that the right kind of resources, with some unique and elegant wedding favors in wedding favor boxes, will make a memorable wedding.

June 7, 2010

Cheap Wedding Favors That Do not Look Cheap

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Watching your money fly out the window as you are planning your wedding? You are not alone. Many couples are in the same boat you are as they struggle to have all the elements of their dream wedding while still adhering to a budget. This is a difficult year for many people with the crazy economy, the high prices of gas and food, and the struggle many are having finding work.

If you are diligently sticking to your wedding budget – I have one word for you – congratulations! You are one of the smart couples that will have an absolutely gorgeous wedding day and no one will know that you actually cut some corners to save your hard earned money for the future.

Wedding favors are an important part of any wedding as you really do want to give your guests a small token of your appreciation for attending your wedding. But, do you have to spend a fortune for a nice wedding favor? The answer is no. There are some great wedding favors in the $1 to $2 range and some even under $1 that are beautiful and in no way will you be embarrassed to give the favor to your guests.

Let’s start in the $1 to $2 range. If you have chosen the Calla Lily as your wedding flower, there is a great Calla Lily candle that would make a wonderful wedding favor. Other great candle wedding favors include the very cute Apple Of My Eye candle favor, the Perfect Pair matching pear candle favors, the adorable Whisked Away Heart whisk favor, and an assortment of coaster wedding favors for beach, fall, spring, summer, and winter weddings. Your guests would absolutely love to receive any of these wedding favors as they are quite nice, very practical and all under $2 each.

If you need to stay in the under $1 per favor range, never fear as you have just as many fantastic favor options to choose from. There are photo frames in every color imaginable from black to silver to gold with just as many designs to choose from such as scallop edge, smooth edge, beaded edge and even a Cinderella carriage photo frame. These photo frames will do double duty for you as they first are used as place card holders at your tables. You then tell your guests to pick them up and take them home with them and to place a special photo in it for their enjoyment.

If you do not want to use place cards at your weddings, you may want to consider book marks or key chains. These party favors are available in an array of themes such as seashell for summer or beach weddings, poker shapes for Vegas themed which can also be used as wedding favors for the male guests of your wedding or seasonal bookmarks such as fall leaf or winter snowflakes.

Looking for a more eco-friendly party favor? Choose wildflower seed packets. These adorable favors are also great for bridal showers too.

Choose a wedding favor that you love from the first time you found it. This way, you know your guests will love it too.

Denise Sanger is the owner of several wedding websites including http://buyweddingfavorsonline.com Buy Wedding Favors Online features a large selection of wedding favors including cheap wedding favors and decorations for your party theme.

June 4, 2010

I Bet You Forgot This When Choosing Your Wedding Favors!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: Choosing, favors, Forgot, This, Wedding — admin @ 11:06 am

Choosing wedding favors, like so many other parts of planning a wedding, can be fun and enjoyable but at the same time, absolutely overwhelming.  There are so many beautiful choices for brides these days, from candles to kitchen gadgets and even seedlings, that any woman might feel as if she just has too many options.

The other problem a woman might face when purchasing the wedding favors is how many she’ll need.  Some opt to have favors for each individual guest while others will save a bit by having only one favor per couple.  This of course is a personal decision to make, but when you are finalizing the number of wedding favors you purchase, there’s one group of recipients that many brides fail to take into account.

And that group is the children.  Unless you’ve specifically stated that there are to be no children at your wedding, you know you’re going to have many of them there.  And anyone that knows children knows that they hate to see someone else get a gift when they don’t!

Having wedding favors only for the adults may be a big mistake at your wedding.  This might make the children feel left out just as they’re getting ready to go home; the last thing they’ll remember about your wedding is that they didn’t get that special little present that everyone else got!

On the other hand, if you do plan on having children at your wedding then this is a good thing to think about when choosing wedding favors.  There are many different options that would work well for children as well as adults.  As an example, you may want to steer clear of candles and kitchen gadgets and instead opt for chocolates or other edible items, seedlings for them to plant, or even photo frames – children will no doubt love having their own frame and can pick out a favorite photo for their bedroom!  If you opt for edible wedding favors, make sure you get something that kids will love such as Lifesavers or chocolates rather than mints or gum.

Of course your choice for wedding favors is going to be a personal one and if you decide to have just one per couple or family then this is your decision as well.  Weddings today are terribly expensive with just the necessities, so it’s no wonder that a bride may need to cut out a few luxuries here and there and wedding favors are sometimes the first thing to get trimmed.

But if you are going to have children at your wedding, do give them consideration in all of your planning and this includes the wedding favors.

 

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.

June 3, 2010

Save Money on Your Wedding by Buying Wedding Favors

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: buying, favors, Money, Save, Wedding — admin @ 10:54 am

How in the world can we say that you would actually save money on your wedding by buying wedding favors?  It’s actually rather simple – you save money overall if you use those favors as not just gifts to give away to your guests but as a way to round out your decorations or even take the place of certain decorations such as your centerpieces.

Here’s how this works.  When your guests arrive at your reception you want them to be greeted with a beautiful layout and this includes the individual tables.  Most brides choose very expensive centerpieces for each table but your wedding favors can actually do double duty here.  When you purchase your favors, be sure to wrap them in festive wrapping paper or something that matches your reception’s décor and then stack them in a nice arrangement at each table.  Remember that you don’t want to just pile them up but arrange everything neatly.

You can also use your wedding favors as decoration at each table by putting them in the middle of the top plate if you’re having a plated dinner, or put them at the place setting the same way you would the wine glasses.  If your tables are not going to be set when guests arrive such as for a buffet meal, arrange the wedding favors in front of each chair the way you would when setting a table.  By using your wedding favors this way you are making your table look very festive so you don’t need to spend extra on your centerpieces.

Dressing up your wedding favors is important when using them this way.  For those in boxes you can definitely use that nice wrapping paper and make them even more special by tying them with long ribbon that you gently drape over the table.  You can use ribbon for wedding favors that you don’t wrap such as for candles.  And to go the extra mile you can use something special for the ribbon such as strings of crystal beads, fabric trim, lace, or even tassels.  You can take your time to browse a sewing supply store, craft supply store, or even a scrapbooking supplier to find just the right material to make your favors really stand out.

Another way to use wedding favors to dress up your table is to sprinkle the tables with flowers petals or confetti and then set up your favors.  This way your table looks very festive but you’re saving money on decorations and centerpieces; flower petals or confetti is almost always going to be more affordable than centerpieces!

Remember that your guests are very happy to be at your wedding and are happy for you, but they still needed to get dressed up, have purchased a gift, and are there for you and your big day.  Purchasing wedding favors is your way of thanking them for being there for you and helping to make your day even more special.  While everyone is concerned about their budget today, you want to reconsider any impulse to forego wedding favors altogether and instead get as much life out of them as you can by having them help to fill out your decorations and the look and feel of your venue.

 

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.

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