| Whether you are celebrating your wedding or | | | | that will accent your wedding theme and delight |
| throwing a special birthday party, favors are the | | | | guests. When choosing a favor, be original and |
| perfect way to say "thank you" to family and | | | | pick a favor that is meaningful to you and your |
| friends for helping make your day a special one. | | | | family and that won't break your budget. |
| The presentation of the favor is an age-old | | | | Personalized favors are an ever popular way to |
| tradition that has evolved tremendously over the | | | | put your personal stamp on your wedding gifts. |
| years. Let's face it. Your special day wouldn't be | | | | One favor idea great for any gender or age is |
| nearly as memorable or meaningful without all of | | | | the edible favor, whether it is grandma's favorite |
| your friends and family who traveled near and far | | | | cookie recipe or miniature wedding cupcakes. Use |
| to celebrate with you. And while favors may not | | | | custom printed cake slice boxes for the American |
| be as crucial as say, the food or cake, favors are | | | | tradition of the groom's cake. Personalized favor |
| a wonderful way to say thank you to your | | | | boxes or cake and candy favor bags add a |
| guests adding to the memory of your special | | | | personal touch to delicious treats for your family |
| event; a detail that should never be overlooked. | | | | and friends. |
| When should favors be included in an event and | | | | For any occasion - Favors are not limited to the |
| by whom? Favors should be given to guests by | | | | wedding reception only and are often used at |
| the celebrated couple or individual. Favors are for | | | | birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversary |
| any occasion that has been formally addressed | | | | parties, and many other popular celebrations. |
| through invitation. One rule of thumb to follow is if | | | | When selecting a favors for these events, make |
| your guests will be showering you with gifts, best | | | | sure you take time to select a favor that fits |
| bets are that you should give them a gift in | | | | within your theme and budget. For a sweet 16, |
| return. This gift will show your appreciation for | | | | consider giving guests a whimsical key chain in |
| their attendance. Whether you give one favor per | | | | honor of that first great driving milestone. For a |
| guest or one per couple is completely up to you. | | | | 25th anniversary, give guests a silver photo |
| Favors are meant to be a sign of your affection | | | | frame complete with a picture of the celebrated |
| and do not need to measure up to any standards | | | | couple for a one-of-a-kind keepsake to be |
| of etiquette. Here are a few tips and suggestions | | | | cherished or fill theme boxes with silver Jordan |
| on when favors will be a good addition. | | | | almonds for a unique twist on a traditional gift. |
| For your wedding - Wedding favors include items | | | | |