| Many brides are confused by wedding favors, | | | | available such as palm trees, butterflies or |
| they understand that they need to give them, | | | | fairytale carriages. |
| but are not sure why! Wedding favors began | | | | |
| way back in the 13th century with rich European | | | | Aside from the boxes or packaging brides will also |
| aristocracy who would give small gifts of sugar | | | | add ribbon, which can be personalized with the |
| cubes (a rare commodity in those days) in small | | | | couple's names and wedding date, decorative |
| decorative boxes to each of their wedding guests. | | | | elements such as flowers, hearts and butterflies |
| | | | | and a thank you tag. |
| Favors are intended as a small token of thanks | | | | |
| from the bride and groom to their guests to | | | | Wedding favors are an important and traditional |
| thank them for joining them on their wedding | | | | wedding custom and even if your wedding budget |
| day. Traditionally they would be sugared almonds | | | | it very tight you should not be tempted to forgo |
| given in either threes or fives representing health, | | | | them. There are favors available to suit any |
| wealth, happiness, longevity and fertility. | | | | budget and with a little creative thinking you can |
| | | | | create perfect wedding favors for very little. |
| An alternative to almonds where chocolates, | | | | |
| which where either candy coated or wrapped in | | | | When working out how much your wedding |
| colored foil. Whilst these are still popular with | | | | favors will cost you need to be realistic. Always |
| many brides today, wedding favors have become | | | | include them in your initial wedding budget and |
| a million dollar industry and there has never been | | | | work out your costing based on a per head figure |
| such a wide choice available. | | | | rather than applying a lump sum. Do some |
| | | | | research online to get an idea of the cost of |
| The majority of wedding favors can be bought | | | | favors, many are within the same price range, as |
| from online stores although there are plenty of | | | | is packaging and decorations. If you are having a |
| options to be found on the high street if you | | | | very big wedding you may want to consider using |
| know what to look for. Popular wedding favors | | | | a wholesaler where you can get generous |
| include candles in either votive or tea light size, | | | | discounts on bulk purchases. Even if you are not |
| miniature photograph frames, which can double as | | | | having a large wedding, many favor stores offer |
| place card holders and edible treats such as | | | | discounts for quantity purchases and many will |
| cookies, sachets of tea or coffee and | | | | offer free shipping on purchases over a set |
| personalized chocolate bars. | | | | amount. |
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| However, it is not just the wedding favors itself | | | | Your choice of wedding favor also needs to |
| that brides need to consider. They also need to | | | | coordinate with your wedding style or theme and |
| think creatively about how they will package and | | | | be presented in your wedding colors. They are |
| present their favors to their guests. Common | | | | often presented on each place setting and provide |
| packaging types range from small cube style | | | | a nice finishing touch to your tables. Be creative |
| boxes to voile or silk bags. Aluminum tins are | | | | with your favors, they are intended as a personal |
| growing in popularity along with pretty card boxes | | | | gift to your guests and one which should reflect a |
| shaped like cones, purses or chests. There is | | | | bit of your own personality and taste as well as |
| also a growing range of themed or novelty boxes | | | | the style of your wedding. |