| The word "bomboniere" comes from the Italian | | | | wedding on the beach. Decorate your party favor |
| "favor". In the past these have been small | | | | with coloured tulle, ribbons, cellophane or fabric to |
| keepsakes that wedding guests take home as a | | | | match your wedding colours. Have sleek modern |
| token of thanks from the bride and groom. THey | | | | candle holders for contemporary wedding; |
| are now given out at weddings and wedding | | | | Nostalgic retro candy for a fun casual wedding. |
| showers. | | | | Your wedding favors are a way to put your own |
| Wedding favors are often candied almonds, mints, | | | | stamp of style on your wedding day.add your |
| chocolates or something more contemporary | | | | own style to your wedding day. |
| such as stem ware, candles or other gifts. | | | | Your Wedding Favors and Budget |
| Beautifully presented- wrapped or decorated in | | | | Have a budget and stick to it. The average cost |
| your wedding colors or theme. | | | | of party favor is about 2-3% of the cost of your |
| Make Your Own Wedding Favors | | | | entire wedding budget. Do buy a few extra |
| Be careful about chossing to make your own | | | | wedding favor to have on hand, Some may be |
| favors- if you are having a large wedding- You will | | | | lost or you may decide to add more guests and |
| most likely underestimate how much time it will | | | | find it impossible to get more of your items. |
| take to make party favors for a large group. It is | | | | Some Wedding Favor Suggestions and Ideas |
| a big undertaking that starts out as a labour of | | | | - An elegant picture frame can double as a place |
| love and can sometimes become a tedious chore. | | | | card holder. Use a frame that compliments your |
| Storing a large quantity of gifts can be difficult so | | | | wedding theme. Like ornate silver for a Victorian |
| plan for damage and breakage. If you do decide | | | | look . |
| to make your wedding favors- plan to start at | | | | - Scented soaps are a great way to add a splash |
| least 12 months in advance. If you want to give | | | | of color. |
| your wedding favor a personal touch- consider | | | | - Candles are popular- small candles wrapped in |
| buying the gifts and accenting with you own | | | | matching tulle or elegant tapers in satin ribbon. |
| special touched when wrapping and presenting. | | | | - Candy is always a favorite choice- anything |
| Hand written tags with your names in coordinating | | | | from traditional candy coated almonds, |
| ink. Use special paper or buy a matching stamp to | | | | personalized chocolate bars or upscale truffles. |
| decorate. If you go to scrapbook section of your | | | | - Tree seedlings or packet of perennial seeds. |
| of any craft store there are many creative ideas | | | | Great for a spring wedding. |
| to help you personalize your gifts. | | | | - Fortune cookies with a special message from |
| Wedding Favors and Your Wedding Theme | | | | the bride and groom |
| Your wedding favor should reflect the theme of | | | | - Teas, coffees and hot chocolate have become |
| your wedding. This can be done with color, style | | | | increasingly popular. They can be presented in so |
| or favor itself; Engraved wine glasses at an | | | | many ways- small packets, in a mug, ribbon |
| elegant affair or sunglasses and sunscreen for a | | | | wrapped and more! |