| Gone are the Jordan Almonds wrapped in tulle, | | | | not only saves them the time of having to think |
| miniature picture frames with name cards and | | | | about and putting together something for their |
| votive candles. Wedding favors have come a long | | | | guests, but also lets them give something back to |
| way from the traditional offerings we've become | | | | help others. |
| accustomed to. Today's innovative brides have | | | | A relatively new idea is to bypass the standard |
| come up with more unique and interesting favors | | | | centerpiece and instead create that unique focal |
| for their guests to treasure. | | | | point for the table by having multiple vases of |
| In terms of edible favors, brides still favor candy | | | | flowers. Each guest is then enabled to take home |
| wrapped up nicely in boxes but instead of | | | | there own little piece of the reception decor. |
| throwing a few Jordan almonds or mints into a | | | | With more and more couples having destination |
| box, how about homemade truffles? Store | | | | weddings or weddings in unique venues, themed |
| bought are even better for those not having the | | | | favors are always fun. A beach wedding in Hawaii |
| time or abilities, either way, these beautifully | | | | may have miniature sandcastle wedding favors |
| delicious creations are appreciated by all. Some | | | | for the guests. A couple who enjoys gardening or |
| couples are opting to have individual wedding | | | | the outdoors may choose to give something as |
| cakes made for each table, for guests to share, | | | | simple as a packet of seeds or a small seedling of |
| fulfilling two needs, a wedding cake and a favor | | | | a tree to signify the beginning of their new life |
| that the guests don't have to take with them. | | | | together. Other couples may choose to embrace |
| Little bottles of maple syrup have been popping | | | | their culture or that of their parents by having an |
| up at weddings in upstate New York or western | | | | ethnic favor. Elaborately decorated trinket boxes |
| Massachusetts where tapping sugar maples are | | | | from India or Thailand give guests a piece of |
| popular. Homemade jam in tightly sealed jars | | | | something exotic. |
| gives your guests a sample of a yearly family | | | | With the help of the internet, shopping for that |
| tradition. Perhaps the favorite so far and gaining | | | | perfect wedding favor is easy no matter how |
| popularity is a "Candy Bar" table set up with | | | | obscure or different the idea is. A variety of |
| numerous amounts of delicious candies for guests | | | | wedding favors can also be personalized with a |
| to enjoy. Cellophane bags or takeout style boxes | | | | custom message. From pens and glassware to |
| imprinted with a thank you from the bride and | | | | chocolate bars and candles. The possibilities are |
| groom allow your guests choose their own candy | | | | endless and are only limited by how much the |
| favorites to take home. Of course kids go crazy | | | | couple wants to spend in terms of time and |
| for this, but it is also fun watching the adults | | | | money. In the end, wedding guests should just be |
| indulge! | | | | content that they are able to share the special |
| Forgoing a traditional favor and using the money | | | | day with their loved one or friend. But then again |
| to donate to a charity of their choice has also | | | | it is always nice to have something to remember |
| been gaining popularity with couples today. This | | | | the day by. |