| A lot is expected out of wedding guests that | | | | your friends and family. |
| often goes underappreciated. Some might think | | | | 4. Swaying Calla Lily Pearlescent Place Card/Photo |
| that since the bride and groom are giving them a | | | | Frame |
| free meal and, in some cases, an open bar, that | | | | A great way to kill two birds with one stone is to |
| they should be grateful. | | | | choose place cards that tell your guests where |
| There is a grain of truth in there, but it is also | | | | they are seated double as wedding favors. This |
| ignoring the headaches that go into attending a | | | | favor has two beautiful lilies on it and can later be |
| wedding. For one, that is a whole Saturday (in | | | | used as a lovely photo frame. |
| most cases) that is now booked. No wearing | | | | 5. Sand and Shell Tea Light Holder by Kate Aspen |
| pajamas all day. No lounging around the house. No | | | | These lovely little tea lights don't just make great |
| watching "Beverly Hills Cop 2" for the umpteenth | | | | wedding favors; they will also add ambiance to |
| time on cable. | | | | your reception. Tea lights are included with each |
| Instead, you have to put your nicest clothes. You | | | | holder. |
| have to go shopping for a wedding gift or at least | | | | 6. Blooming Cross Mini Pot |
| be ready to shell out some cash. And, you are | | | | Like the Blooming Expressions Favor-Shell, the |
| probably going to have to see some relatives | | | | Blooming Cross will blossom when it is planted. |
| who you spend the rest of the year trying to | | | | The difference here is that this favor comes with |
| politely avoid. | | | | its own ready-to-go terra cotta pot. It is the |
| A wedding favor is a way for the bride and | | | | perfect favor to add a breath of life and love to |
| groom to say, "Hey, I know there are parts of | | | | any windowsill. |
| this day that are a pain. But remember you are | | | | 7. "Butterfly" Silver-Metal Bookmark with White |
| here because you care for us, so please be nice | | | | Silk Tassel |
| to Uncle Al, and try to have a good time." | | | | This is a lovely bookmark made in the shape of a |
| And 99 percent of the time, they do have a | | | | butterfly. It has a tassel attached to it so that |
| good time. They have a fantastic time, in fact. By | | | | you can slide the butterfly in and leave the tassel |
| the time your guests have left the ceremony, | | | | dangling out so that you can easily find your page. |
| picked up their favors, and been seated, they are | | | | It comes in a lovely display gift box with a white |
| ready to eat some food and dance the night | | | | ribbon and a "For You" tag. |
| away. | | | | 8. "Love Bug" Ladybug Magnets |
| Here are ten examples of wedding favors that | | | | Having a lush garden wedding? Commemorate the |
| will be sure to put a smile on your guest's faces. | | | | occasion with these adorable magnets. It comes |
| They will make them forget about any minor | | | | with two red and black ladybug shaped magnets |
| annoyance and realize all of the wonderful reasons | | | | in a "backyard" themed gift box. |
| that they came to your wedding in the first place. | | | | 9. "Owl Always Love You" Scented Soap |
| 1. Engraved Glass Coasters – Set of 2 | | | | This sweetly scented one-ounce bar of soap has |
| A great wedding favor is one that will be put to | | | | two owls on a branch carved into it. It is 2" |
| use later and will remind your guests of the great | | | | square and comes in a gift box with a |
| time they had at your wedding. Coasters are | | | | chocolate-colored grosgrain ribbon and bow. |
| something everyone can use and that everyone | | | | 10. "Sweet As Can Bee" Ceramic Honey Pot with |
| can probably use a few more of. This set of clear | | | | Wooden Dipper |
| glass coasters can also be engraved with the first | | | | This is another great and useful favor. The honey |
| initial of your last name so that your guests will | | | | pot itself is shaped like a honeycomb and it even |
| always be reminded of your love. | | | | has little black and yellow honeybees circling |
| 2. Two Piece Favor Box | | | | around it. It comes with its own wooden dipper so |
| Some people approach their wedding with a | | | | that you can drizzle honey all over whatever you |
| "do-it-yourself" attitude. They often extend this | | | | like. |
| even to their wedding favors. The 2-piece gift | | | | Wedding favors don't have to be anything |
| box is a small box available in a variety of colors | | | | elaborate or expensive. They are simply a small |
| that allows you to tuck away your own special | | | | way for the bride and groom to show their |
| little gift to give to your wedding guests. | | | | guests that they care. It really doesn't take much. |
| 3. Blooming Expressions Favor-Shell | | | | For every minor annoyance about a wedding |
| Perfect for a beach wedding, the Blooming | | | | there are ten fantastic things. A small favor and a |
| Expressions Favor-Shell is a seashell-shaped | | | | thank you can be the little push that turns even |
| keepsake that blooms into a lovely flower when it | | | | the grumpiest relative into a party animal at a |
| is planted in 1/4" to 1/2" of soil. It is a great way | | | | wedding reception. Good vibes are infectious. |
| to add a little bit of your love to the gardens of | | | | |