| One of the most exhilarating times for a young | | | | day. If you're more interested in spending time |
| woman is planning a wedding, whether it's planning | | | | shopping than gardening, look into tiny bags or |
| her own or helping a friend plan one. From the | | | | boxes made of bamboo, a fast-growing |
| dress to the flowers, every detail has to be | | | | sustainable resource. |
| perfect. One small but important detail that can | | | | Some things are meant to be forever - like your |
| often be overlooked is the wedding favors! These | | | | marriage. Remind your guests of this with a |
| small trinkets will be mementos for your guests | | | | reusable wedding favor. Instead of a bag filled |
| to take home to enjoy, so everyone can | | | | with candies or a handful of confetti, think of your |
| remember your special day in the weeks and | | | | guests' likes and dislikes. If your wedding is a |
| months to come. Here are ten quick tips to make | | | | swanky cocktail affair, a wine bottle opener or |
| yours memorable. | | | | bottle stopper will be a fancy way to tell your |
| If your wedding has a theme, make sure your | | | | guests "Thanks for coming!" If you're having an |
| favors tie into the theme seamlessly! If you're | | | | outdoor party, consider an etched or engraved |
| having a down-home western, consider tiny | | | | vase for friends and family to bring the outdoors |
| cowboy hats or boots filled with bubbles or | | | | inside. |
| candies. Getting married by the sea? A | | | | You're a practical woman, planning ahead and |
| shell-shaped candle with an ocean scent will remind | | | | getting great ideas. Practical wedding favors may |
| your guest of the great time they had! As long as | | | | be right up your alley! These go-to items may |
| the idea remains consistent, the sky is the limit. | | | | seem blasé, but when decorated with your |
| You can also use colors to tie your wedding | | | | special touch they're the perfect way to say |
| favors together with your ceremony. Try | | | | thank you. Candles are always handy to set the |
| alternating shades of the same color - sky, | | | | mood, and your guests can reuse them to set |
| turquoise, and navy blue, for instance - to provide | | | | their own romantic evening. With everyone taking |
| variety and an eye-pleasing décor for your | | | | their own pictures, many guests will get a shot of |
| guests and your attendants alike. Check fashion | | | | you on your big day. Let them display their |
| magazines to see this seasons "it" colors and | | | | photographic talents with personalized frames! |
| decorate accordingly! | | | | Weddings are happy occasions for everyone |
| Many brides are keeping their celebrations green - | | | | involved, whether you're a guest, an attendant, or |
| even if that's not one of their colors. Eco-friendly | | | | the bride or groom. Don't let your big day turn |
| weddings are becoming more and more popular, | | | | forgettable! With a memorable wedding favor, |
| and there is more than one way to celebrate | | | | your guests will be talking about your special day |
| your love and celebrate the environment at the | | | | for months to come. With the right trinket, your |
| same time. One popular item is seed paper. This | | | | memories will last a lifetime; not just for you, but |
| can be planted directly into the ground, and a few | | | | for your guests, as well. Congratulations on your |
| weeks later, your guests will have beautiful | | | | happy day! |
| flowers to look at to remind them of your special | | | | |