Lord Thompson Manor, Wedding Planning Tips

Author: Melissa Burton

When guests are invited to a wedding they usually leave with what is called a wedding favor. These are traditionally sugar coated almonds in little net bags with a ribbon tied around them. But these days people are being more unique and creative and starting out with their own design and logo for the wedding favors.

Many people theme their wedding and they usually match the theme of the wedding to the wedding favors for example if you are have a Christmas wedding than your favours could be little snowmen wrapped up as Christmas presents. Many people are avoiding the traditional almond favors and turning to something a little bit more creative.

I have read stories from people who have used long stem silk roses as their favors with their wedding details attached by ribbon; people have used watering cans with tea light candles inside them, couple have bought champagne flutes and had their wedding message inscribed for each guest to take home and others use picture frames with wedding pictures or details inside of them!

The traditional favor is no longer favoured! You can purchase your own wedding favors from specialised shops or over the internet, the internet deals greatly in wedding favors and there is something for everyone, or you can make your own favors and be somewhat creative as to what they will be! The internet provides vast resources for purchasing your wedding favors online; it is cheaper buying on the internet than it is buying in the shops.

Wedding favors are every ones memory of the couples’s special day and most favors are inscribed or printed with details about the wedding, the date, who was married, where they were married and what your part in the wedding was. They are unique gifts that you only get once, so why not try and spice them up a little bit and use some imagination.

Author: Alice Yap

Weddings are occasions overflowing with emotions from all corners, and there usually isn’t a happier day in a year than a beautiful wedding. It takes a lot of time, effort, and planning to pull off a spectacular wedding, and there are all sorts of touches you can use to make it special. Why not try a personalized wedding favor? From custom candles, to fortune cookies, to photo frames, anything you choose will surely add that special flair to your wedding ceremony. Plus, your guests will have a nice memento to take home with them to commemorate the occasion.

There are a variety of favors the bride and groom can choose from to really immortalize their special day, and personalized favors can really add a certain something to the occasion. For female guests, couples can choose from favors like custom cosmetic bags, personalized lip balm, tote bags, crystal charm bracelets, and even toiletry bags. For those male guests in attendance, there are personalized poker sets, wine gift sets, custom hot sauce bottles, chocolate bars, mint tins, and specially created cookies. These days, if you’re having a theme wedding you may even custom tailor your favors to uniquely fit that theme. There’s really no end to how personal or meaningful you can make the favors be.

During the happiest day of your life, guests want to be able to relax and enjoy the love flowing between the happy couple. The bride may want to consider investing in comfy slippers and pajama sets for her wedding party, especially if there will be a reception afterwards or everyone will be staying in a hotel. At the very least, it’s a nice gesture and will give them a lovely souvenir of your wedding day. You can also choose to personalize the gifts, perhaps getting each set in the favorite color of each woman in your wedding party. This is a very thoughtful move, and will surely pay off for the bride in the long run! Suffice it to say, you won’t be constantly referred to as Bridezilla after the wedding has come and gone.

For the groomsmen, you may want to consider giving each male member of the wedding party something uniquely personalized and memorable. You may invest in silver pocket watches, or perhaps even engraved leather flasks or monogrammed cuff links. Any special favor like that will be kept long after the wedding has ended, and will surely show your appreciation of their presence on your wedding day. While it may be your special day, it doesn’t hurt to show those who are members of your party that they are important to you, and that their presence in your wedding is greatly honored. A personalized wedding favor like this definitely won’t go unnoticed by those it’s given to.

Amidst all the flowers, the cake, the jubilant guests and the blushing bride, there is true happiness. There’s no denying that weddings are truly special occasions, something to be immortalized and remembered forever. What better way to capture the moment than with truly special favors? Your guests will always be reminded of this happy day, and have a lovely keepsake to cherish and hold dear. Not only will it please your wedding guests, but you’ll be pleased as well knowing your happiness is being shared with others. There’s simply no arguing that weddings are definitely magical occasions. If you want to memorialize yours, investing in truly personal favors is a step in the right direction that will be appreciated for years to come.

The bride and groom are, of course the focal point of each and every wedding celebration. Of course, even knowing that it doesn’t hurt to make the guests think they were thought of, even on your very special day. That’s why beautiful favors are really so important. Not only do they make the guests feel worthy, they also give everyone a truly heartfelt gift to take home after the festivities have drawn to a close. Really, every wedding celebration should go to great lengths to ensure their favors really drive the occasion home. With a host of websites and specialty shops these days, you’re almost guaranteed to find unique and beautiful wedding favors for your celebration, even if you have a themed wedding! It’s these special touches that make a wedding so magical.

When the bride and groom have jetted off to their honeymoon, when the celebration has ended, the rice has been thrown and the doves have been released from their iron cages, these mementos will stay with your wedding guests as a constant reminder of happiness and love. Your beautiful celebration will forever be immortalized in your personal, highly lovely favors and when it’s all said and done, these will be what your wedding guests look at years from now when they need to hold on to a little hope in their lives.

Author: Gabriel Adams

While sending your guests away with a small memento of your wedding is a wonderful idea, you want to pick the right item. When it comes to wedding memorabilia, that line between darling and kitsch can be a thin one, so focus instead on favors that are practical, tasteful and will continue to remind guests of your wedding for years to come.

Keep reading for great wedding favor ideas that go beyond the tiny piece of cake;

1. Candied almonds. These are a traditional wedding favor used to symbolize the bitter and sweet of marriage. Typically, they are decoratively packaged with a small note including the couples’ names and wedding date.

2. Herb plants. Packaged in a simple pot with a printed favorite recipe, this is a sweet and affordable gift that will continue to grow on your guests’ window sills.

3. Customized brews. Boutique beers with a label dedicated to the bride and groom are a fun, memorable and relatively inexpensive way to mark your special day. Be sure to include at least two bottles, so guests can enjoy their favors together.

4. Custom Koozies. Koozies are those cute beer and beverage cozies that keep your bottle or can cool. This unique favor is a great gift for tropical weddings, outdoor weddings or for the cottage-style couple.

5. Homemade preserves. If you have the time, homemade chutney or jam in jars labeled with your wedding details are a beautiful gift that your guests will both enjoy and use. Include the recipe on a handwritten card.

6. Music. Printed CDs are affordable and simple to produce, meaning you can give your guests a customized CD with all of your wedding music. You can have photo labels are printed or have the discs laser-printed for about $1-$2 per disc.

7. Cookies. Whether you bake them yourself or pick up a batch from a local bakery, cookies are a lovely favor. Wrap them in a light tulle and ribbon and attach a printed card with your dedication details.

8. Champagne glasses. A pair of customized champagne glasses makes a sweet gift for attending couples, but try not to go overboard with the printed calligraphy and always give two glasses in a pair.

9. Custom chocolates. A simply printed, white box containing a few basic, but delightfully rich chocolates is a wonderful favor that anyone will enjoy.

10. Breakfast. If your wedding is a late-night, party affair, try wowing your guests with a care package containing a cup of coffee, a to-go-juice and a tasty morning muffin. They’ll appreciate on the long taxi ride home.

11. Wine. Make your own or have wine made with a custom label. Most small, local vineyards can do this easily and are happy to customize your wine with a special label dedicated to you.