| Weddings are special events meant to be shared | | | | seashell or starfish shaped cookies may be given |
| with special people in our lives. In essence, it is the | | | | during beach weddings. |
| guests who make the event specially memorable and | | | | - If you know your way around arts and crafts or if |
| fun. | | | | you can bake pastries or cookies, it is best to |
| When guests attend a wedding, it means they | | | | personally make them for a truly personal and |
| expend their time, money, and the effort in preparing | | | | thoughtful touch. |
| themselves for the wedding. For the guests, following | | | | - If you will be using ribbons or sticker labels for your |
| the dress code and finding the right clothes means | | | | favors, you can further personalize them by printing |
| they put time and effort into dressing up. In | | | | your names and/or wedding details on them. |
| preparing a wedding, it is part of tradition that the | | | | - First of all, determine whether you will be giving |
| couple gives away wedding favors whether towards | | | | favors for each guest or for each couple or family. |
| the end of the reception or at the beginning. This | | | | This way, you can prepare an ample number of |
| shows appreciation to the guests for their efforts in | | | | favors for your guests but of course, prepare a few |
| attending. | | | | extras for unexpected attendees. |
| If you're considering whether to give these small | | | | - You can give out your wedding favors personally, |
| tokens, here are some things you need to know. | | | | or use them as centerpieces or place cards. |
| - Wedding favors are meant to give gratitude to the | | | | - Traditional wedding favors include chocolates, |
| guests. | | | | cookies, photo frames, almonds, candied fruits, |
| - They are meant to be a simple 'remembrance' that | | | | among others. |
| guests can take home and then remember the things | | | | Giving favors will truly make your wedding complete |
| that transpired during the event. That single item is | | | | and your guests extra happy. It is not only |
| meant to bring back memories from the event. | | | | appropriate but it means keeping healthy relationships |
| - Wedding favors need not be luxurious or expensive. | | | | with your guests. As you start your new life |
| - Make your favors meaningful. Make it something | | | | together, it is best to get the warm regards and |
| that means something special for the couple. | | | | best wishes of everyone, and as a token of your |
| - If you have a themed wedding, make the favor | | | | special day, the small and simple gift you give them |
| easily associated with the theme. Small seed packets | | | | will be enough to last for a long, long time. |
| or a flower are all in line for a garden wedding, while | | | | |