Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on October 12, 2010 at 7:01 pm
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Fall is a lovely time of year to be married – everything is warm, cozy, and snug. Invite your family and friends to a beautiful fall wedding complete with the perfect wedding favors. Looking to personalize your fall wedding favors? Beau-Coup.com has a wide selection of fall wedding favors that can be personalized. Give your [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas, Promotions by Wedding Specialist on May 17, 2010 at 7:38 pm
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How would you like the chance to win an one hundred wedding invitation suites from “the freshest designs on paper”? Minted.com is known for their beautiful letterpress work on custom invitations and stationery for occasions such as wedding, birthdays, and baby showers. In honor of their recent release of a flat-print line of designs, Minted.com [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas, Traditional Weddings by Wedding Specialist on April 24, 2010 at 11:55 pm
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Whether you are planning your reception to be a wild celebration with alcoholic beverages or a refined and classy event, Irish wedding favors are adaptable for any type of wedding party. From shot glasses to cloth napkins embroidered with shamrocks, wedding favors from Ireland are enticing decorations and will be appreciated by guests as well. [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas, Wedding Budget by Wedding Specialist on April 5, 2010 at 3:59 am
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Hoping to wow your guests with incredible favors that are both easy and cheap? Last minute ideas are usually what we look for when pressed for time. The great thing about wedding favors is that they do not have to require a lot of your time to impress your crowd and look fantastic on your [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on March 31, 2010 at 4:05 am
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Wedding favors that are edible usually all have one thing in common – they are sugary and sweet. Not that there is anything wrong with that of course, but some brides may want to branch out and try different ideas on edible wedding favors. Pretzels are manufactured in different shapes and sizes and can be [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on March 12, 2010 at 7:23 am
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Though the candle’s original use has nothing to do with a lavish wedding party, candles are indeed one of the more elegant additions to the reception. Candles that are lighted create a sense of peace, and even help relax the atmosphere of the wedding. I have known quite a few engaged couples that have found [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas, Traditional Weddings by Wedding Specialist on February 25, 2010 at 6:11 am
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When it comes to personalizing your wedding favors, one of the easiest and cheapest ways is to use wedding favor tags. Many couples use favor tags for their names or their anniversary date, but others often want to use a saying or message of some kind. Maybe giving a bit of history about the wedding [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on February 13, 2010 at 5:41 am
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Sometimes planning the details of a wedding can cause one to lose sight of the big picture. In your case, the big picture is the special day that you have chosen to commit yourself to your partner. Another part of this picture is who you choose to invite to the ceremony, and of course, how [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on February 10, 2010 at 3:13 am
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Wedding favors are intended to show the couple’s gratuity and be enjoyed by the guests. One of the best and easiest ways to achieve this is to use edible treats as wedding favors. If you choose to make your own edibles for your wedding favors, you can save money and be creative. However, there are [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on February 3, 2010 at 5:11 am
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Homemade wedding favors add that special touch to any wedding reception. Wedding favors are small gifts given to the guests by the new couple in hopes to express gratitude for their attendance. Sometimes wedding favors can also be used to make a centerpiece on a table or added detail to a place setting. When you [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas, Seasonal Ideas by Wedding Specialist on February 2, 2010 at 5:54 am
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Cookies as wedding favors are treats that everyone can appreciate. Whether you decide on the always-famous chocolate chip cookie or the warm and spicy flavors of gingerbread, cookies can be a great way to class up any wedding. Cookie wedding favors can be enjoyed around the tables at the wedding-party or decoratively packaged as wedding [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on February 2, 2010 at 4:43 am
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The wedding cake topper was a traditional must have, peaking in popularity in the 1950′s. Initially, the newly married couple was represented by a bride and groom wearing very formal attire. The cake topper was intended to be a keepsake for the newlyweds, and always remind them of their wedding day. Today, different shapes and [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas, Weddings Decorations by Wedding Specialist on January 26, 2010 at 5:39 am
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Finding inexpensive wedding favors does not necessarily mean finding ones that look inexpensive. There are many Irish wedding favors out there that are both affordable and attractive. Though used in traditional Irish weddings, favors that are Irish may also be useful for spring weddings, good luck, or for a Celtic flair. Irish wedding favors are [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on January 22, 2010 at 1:07 am
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Do you want your guests to remember your wedding celebration as a day of fun in the sun? Getting married on the beach is a very strong wish for many brides and grooms. The beautiful sunshine above, the white sand beneath, and of course the wide and dramatic ocean. Beach wedding favors can be used [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on January 21, 2010 at 10:13 pm
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Shot glasses are a cheap and unique way to stylize your wedding. For instance, a shot glass on a guest table filled with water and flowers can cut on costs for large, formalized vases. Place the flowers at the corner of each seat for a nice flourish. Shot glasses can also be used for their [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on January 18, 2010 at 5:35 am
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Cutting costs is on all of our minds, like it or not. Getting married can be expensive, but there are many alternatives that can make your day just as special. The images that enter our minds about weddings often stem from movies and celebrities. In other words, we think big- we think Hollywood. A wedding [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on January 18, 2010 at 5:05 am
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Jordan almonds favors, also sugared almonds or confetti, are a great wedding party favor to dish out to your guests. The first Jordan almonds were home to Sulmona, Italy and are hailed by many as a wonderful symbol of marriage. The combination of the sugary coating and bitter almond are two distinct tastes that can [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on January 18, 2010 at 3:57 am
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Want to shower your guests with gifts of rich, delicious chocolate? Chocolate wedding favors are phenomenal wedding-party treats. Not only is chocolate irresistible to eat, it can also add elegant accents to your wedding reception tables. Chocolate can be served to your guests in many different ways. Besides its versatility, one of the best things [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on December 27, 2009 at 2:27 am
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Ever seen that old Tom Petty video with Alice and the Mad Hatter? What if your wedding was themed from one of Walt Disney’s many famous movies? There are many fun ideas that could be used by incorporating something small like Disney wedding favors or a full-blown tea party like in Alice in Wonderland. A [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on December 21, 2009 at 3:51 am
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Wanting to give your guests wedding favors with a personal touch? By making wedding favors for your wedding you can offer originality as well as stretch your budget. With homemade wedding favors there are different degrees of “do-it-yourself.” Of course, you can create entire wedding favors from nothing, such as baking cookies. Or you can [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on December 14, 2009 at 4:40 am
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Having access to hundreds of online and local wedding suppliers is wonderful, but can be overwhelming. You want to find the prices and get the best deals, not to mention a large selection of wedding favors to choose from. You are already wrapped up in finding caterers, musicians, and photographers so why not know ahead [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on December 7, 2009 at 5:15 am
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With possible origins in Rome and Egypt, throwing things at newly wedded couples is a multicultural tradition. Symbolizing good luck, this practice usually consists of having rice, seed, or grains for wedding favors to throw at the newlyweds. Items like seeds and nuts mean fertility i.e. the idea that the seed will grow once planted. [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Specialist on November 17, 2009 at 8:38 am
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Everyone’s looking for a bargain these days, and wedding favors are no exception. Weddings are expensive events, and involve many important decisions. With caterers, bridal magazines, bridal shops, wedding showers, entertainment, food, and guest lists, wedding favors often fall to the bottom in order of importance. Remember, the purpose of wedding favors is to thank [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Consultant on November 14, 2009 at 2:52 pm
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There is no set amount of money that you are supposed to spend on wedding favors. You shouldn’t even be asking yourself this question. It really comes down to what type of gift you want to give. Once you decide what type of gift you want to give then start looking within that category to [...]
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Filed under Other Wedding Ideas by Wedding Consultant on November 4, 2009 at 3:42 pm
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I decided to write about this because my wife and I used shot glasses at our wedding reception as party favors. It was my idea and my wife decided to go along with it. What made me choose shot glasses as a wedding favor? I thought they would be a perfect symbol of our attitudes [...]
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