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I recently received this question from a planning bride.
Arina, I desperately need inspiration for favors. I'm having a June wedding and I'm looking
for something that will take my guests' breath away. Although I'm not opposed to having a traditional favor, I want people
to say "wow". Some ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance -- Stephanie (Chicago, IL)
Don't worry Stephanie, help is here! I understand your need to impress. What bride wouldn't
want to capture her guests' attention with something unique and beautiful? I made a request to several
of our talented Wedding-Club.com wedding designers to come up with something they consider to be beautiful.
I also came up with a few of my own ideas. I hope they inspire you and other brides to create your "special" wedding favor.
First and foremost, I urge you and other brides to read our article entitled
Creative Favors; it is a "Favors 101" primer
which will help you decide what type of gifts you want to present to your guests. It should also help
you come up with a theme that carefully blends the personality and taste of both you and your fiancé.
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Who wouldn't adore
a beautiful gift box waiting for them at their plate? Elizabeth Scholma, designer and owner of The Envelope,
created classic box favors that undoubtedly will delight guests. Box favors, tied in multi-colored ribbons, add
an elegant touch to any placesetting. What they contain inside, is up to your imagination!
Adding a fresh pop of
color to a summer wedding can be as easy as this collection of lemon,
lime, and orange halves. Although they
look realistic, they are candles as well. Combine them with lemon topiary centerpieces and a light summer lunch menu,
and you will have a perfect look for an afternoon wedding. For some tips on incorporating candles
into your wedding, read my article entitled "seeing the light".
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Once you've come up with some general ideas, think about what you want your gifts to say. Do you want them to serve a
dual purpose? For example, Diann Cage, designer and owner of
Mercury Paperworks, created this stunning live
thyme placeholder which also serves as a favor. Guests can take the herb home and grow it on their windowsill,
always remembering you and your event... wonderful idea!
I've always been a huge fan of candles, especially ones that resemble fruit, flowers, and other elements of nature.
Thematic weddings can benefit from candle favors most of all, since candles can be made to represent almost anything.
For example, these apple favor candles are a wonderful accent to any garden wedding theme. Apple favors can also be wonderful for Autumn weddings
since they are the quintessential Fall fruit.
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But wait... did you say you wanted to "wow" your guests? Then you might enjoy doing something ultra creative!
Using bold and bright colors always has an incredible impact at any event. Consider going to your favorite party
supply store and purchasing items that may not represent the typical wedding palette. Then, go with it!
In this example, we found some gift bags that had a wonderful pattern as well as vibrant colors. This colorful
display would attract lots of attention to the favor table. Want to tone down the effect? Simply
use more of a solid color from the same palette and randomly place 10 or 20 patterned bags within the
favor arrangement. To tie your event together, incorporate the same colors and patterns in other decorative
elements of your event. We used vibrant floating gel votives and circular paper lanterns to reflect the
palette of the favor bags. Centerpieces of Gerber daisies or even vibrant and whimsical tropical flowers can
further enhance this exciting theme.
 Of course, simple elegance never
goes out of style. Creating beautiful containers for your
gifts can not only make them more attractive, but can also add a stunning decorative element to your
table setting. The candle favor below is wrapped in an iridescent organza wrap and beautifully tied
with a silver tassel. The wrap has a wire sewn into its tip allowing you to sculpt it into unique shapes.
The luxurious look it brings to the table is breathtaking.
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Shopping Guide
Thyme Favor - Mercury Paperworks
Box Favors - The Envelope
Organza Wrap - Arina's Boutique (Special Order Item)
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This article was contributed by Arina Lanis, Editor-In-Chief, founder of Wedding-Club.com and owner
of Arina's Boutique.
If you have questions or comments about this article, please feel free to e-mail her at
arina@wedding-club.com |
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