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There are so many things to prepare for a wedding and a lot of time needed to make sure everything is in place. From thinking of the best wedding date, to the gown of the bride and the wedding entourage, it all consumes time and effort before decisions could take place. In addition, to add to these, wedding favors should not be set aside or worst forgotten. The giving of souvenirs to guests is also a much-anticipated part of a wedding.

The giving of wedding favors dates back some centuries ago. It started in the 16th century where the rich Europeans distribute gifts to wedding guests in the form of small trinket they called bonbonniere. This trinket is a small box made of porcelain, crystal or precious stones that contains sugar or confection. It symbolizes wealth and royalty. Some customs are in the form of five candies which symbolizes the five common wishes of couples such as fertility, happiness, health, longevity and wealth.

Over time, sugarcoated almonds replaced the traditional gift giving with sugar and candies. Usually, these are given in set of three or five. A set of three symbolizes the husband, wife and future offspring while the set of five represents health, happiness, fertility, longevity and wealth.

The type of wedding favors given to guests depends on the cultures and traditions of each country. In Malaysia, couples used to give a hand painted egg which symbolizes fertility. Brides from Japan make paper cranes decorations used to adorn the wedding venue and are also given to guests. The paper cranes symbolize good fortune, fidelity and longevity.

A more practical and more personalized items replaced the traditional type of wedding favors nowadays. The couples now choose to give items that could be used by the guests and not just to be kept in drawers. Souvenirs like picture frames, scented candles, soaps, compact discs with their favorite songs, glass coaster and wine glasses are just a few of the most popular being used as wedding souvenirs. Some couples also like their names to be engraved or printed on these keepsakes.

Wedding event organizers also offer in their package the preparation of wedding favors. The couple to be wed could choose from the many available wedding souvenirs or they can design one that suits the taste and preference of the couple. In addition, the internet is a rich source of the types and designs of the gifts they could ever think.

Normally, the type of souvenirs given reflects the personalities of the couple and also based on the theme of their wedding. If budget is not a problem, the couple could choose expensive items. On the other hand, they could settle for the most affordable type of gift and there are so many in the market today.

Wedding favors need not be expensive to be unique or outstanding. The most important thing is that the newly weds show appreciation to their guests who spend their time and share their very special moment. It is a symbol of gratitude that reminds them that they were a part of such unforgettable experience in the lives of a newly wed couple.

Wedding favors have gone customary these days. This is because the groom and the bride say farewell to singleness by thanking the guests who graced such occasions as bridal showers. And these come in many different varieties these days. Also try choosing some candy favors from www.momentsofelegance.com.

Gone are the days of boring, impersonal wedding favors. Today, creative wedding favors that suit the theme or location of the wedding seems to be the  preferred choice – or maybe just the couple’s fun-loving personality. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most fun parts of a beach themed wedding is choosing the beach wedding favors. There are so many choices from elaborately made decorations to hand made gifts for your guests. Beware, looking at all the choices for beach wedding favor ideas is so much fun, you may never want to stop and actually choose one! Read the rest of this entry »

Cheap wedding centerpieces really can look absolutely beautiful!! Your wedding table reception centerpieces will be the main form of decoration.  They should really represent the theme and tone of your wedding.  That’s a big job for a wedding centerpiece to do – but it doesn’t have to cost a lot to get that job done! There are many ideas for elegant looking to simple cheap wedding centerpieces available to you.

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If you are planning to get married in a Winter Wonderland, one of the most things you will get to do is choose winter wedding favors for your guests.  Winter means Christmas, Valentine’s Day and lots of snow.  There’s plenty of inspiration for fantastic, unique and thoughtful winter theme favors. Read the rest of this entry »

Making homemade wedding favors is a great way to have memorable gifts that your guests will treasure for a long time. And the best part is that you will save a ton of money and still keep your wedding budget in line.

Here are 3 delightful ideas that have worked out well for homemade wedding favors, and the guests have absolutely adored them. All three of these are items that guests can use and won’t sit around to collect dust or be trashed. Read the rest of this entry »