| Wedding favors were traditionally little gifts of | | | | stationery and reception decorations. If your |
| almonds or sugar cubes presented in small | | | | favors do not match these colors then they will |
| decorative boxes to the wedding guests, in a | | | | stick out and look awkward. |
| tradition which goes back centuries. However, in | | | | Personality: |
| the modern world, wedding favors are now so | | | | Consider your personalities (you and your |
| much more than a few confectionery treats in a | | | | Hubby2b). Do you have common interests or |
| box. | | | | hobbies? Do you share a love of music, poetry or |
| For many brides choosing wedding favors can | | | | movies? Try to incorporate something or |
| present more of a headache then choosing her | | | | yourselves into your favors, it helps to make |
| wedding dress or deciding on the perfect venue. | | | | them even more special and gives them a unique |
| Such is the range of choice available deciding | | | | touch. |
| which would be the perfect one for your guests | | | | Would you like it: |
| can leave your head spinning! | | | | Truly successful wedding favors are things that |
| But when it comes to finding suitable favors there | | | | the bride would like to receive herself. Consider if |
| are few key points to follow which make the | | | | a scented candle is something that you would |
| ingredients needed for successful wedding favors: | | | | appreciate or would you feel somewhat |
| Style: | | | | disappointed when you opened the box? You may |
| Firstly you need to consider the style of your | | | | want to consider favors that are useful, |
| wedding. Is it formal, traditional or casual? Is it a | | | | decorative or novel, either way you should think |
| religious ceremony or a civil one? Will you be | | | | less about what your guests would like and more |
| following any particular traditions perhaps cultural | | | | about what you would like. |
| or ethnic? | | | | Be original: |
| Theme: | | | | This sounds tricky but really it means not being |
| Are you having a wedding theme? How much do | | | | tempted to copy the favors your friend gave out |
| you know about your chosen theme? Is it | | | | at her wedding just a couple of months earlier. |
| centered on a shared hobby or interest or is your | | | | Chances are you will be inviting the same guests |
| theme taken from an historical period, such as | | | | who may consider a second dose of these |
| medieval, renaissance or early 20th century. Do | | | | favors with disdain (unless of course your friend's |
| you need to do some research on traditions, | | | | favors where that special they are thrilled to be |
| practices or maybe on things/items that are | | | | receiving them again!) |
| particular to the theme? | | | | Wedding favors can seem a difficult choice at |
| Colors: | | | | first but if you follow the above you will soon |
| Take into account the colors you have chosen for | | | | narrow the choice and make your decision a |
| your wedding. These will be present in things such | | | | whole lot easier! |
| as your flowers, table centers, wedding cake, | | | | |