Yes, You Can Make Your Wedding Favors!
Even brides who are not normally that crafty like the idea of making something for their wedding. If you are not normally that artistic, you might find the idea of handcrafting something for your wedding to be a bit intimidating, but don’t worry. The one thing that almost every bride can make is her wedding favors.
So what can the average bride make? There are many fun ideas and even if you have no experience in crafting, there are tons of great books and classes available to guide you through the process. The best ones have very detailed step by step instructions, so with the right materials, you can be confident that your project will turn out looking great.
Food is one of the most popular wedding favors, and there are many things that a bride (or groom, for that matter!) could make for favors. Everyone loves chocolate, so why not try your hand at creating delicious chocolate truffles? If they are large enough, just two truffles in a special little box will make a great favor. If making your own candy seems a bit daunting, there are other things that you can try. Anyone could make hand-dipped chocolate strawberries or dried apricots. They are a sweet treat that your guest will love to receive, and you will save a fortune by dipping the fruit into the chocolate yourself.
One of the best ideas for wedding favors is candles, and they are much easier to make than you might think. There are candlemaking kits available that have the wax and wicks, and then all you need to do is choose a color and scent. The fun part about making candles is picking interesting vessels for them. If you are having a garden wedding, then pour the wax into tiny little clay flowerpots. Tie a grosgrain ribbon on the outside and glue on a tiny silk flower, and you will have beautiful favors in an instant. For a beach wedding, make your candles in seashells or even coconut halves lined with a fireproof lining. The possibilities are endless.
Of course making all of your favors can be a time consuming endeavor, so it is a good idea to enlist help. Your bridesmaids are usually a good place to turn. Arrange for an afternoon where they all come over, and set up a favor making assembly line to get the job done in no time. Just be sure to make it a fun time for your helpers – play some fun music, put out some great snacks, and take the crew out for cocktails afterwards. And don’t forget to give special bridesmaid gifts to your friends to thank them for all of their help with the wedding. If you want, you could even present the bridesmaid gifts at the end of the favor making party.
Creating your own wedding favors is a fun way to put your personal stamp on your wedding. It also allows you to have favors that tie in with your theme. Best of all, your wedding favors will be one of a kind, because they were handcrafted by you!
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Certainly the presentation of the favors will depend on what type of gift you are giving. In general, you will want the favors to tie in with your wedding theme and style. The two things to consider are the packaging and how the favors will be displayed or presented.
It always looks great to have things personalized at your wedding. If you will be giving a favor that comes in a box, such as chocolates, there are several ways to put your distinctive mark on the package. One is to order little boxes that are embossed or stamped with the names of the newlyweds and the wedding date.
Stickers are another way to personalize your favor boxes, and they will be slightly less expensive than custom boxes. It is possible to order very elegant stickers with your names and date to put on the favor boxes. A clear sticker would be great on a colored box, or choose a silver or gold sticker for classic elegance. The great thing about stickers is that they can be used on all different sorts of packaging.
It is amazing how much you can say with a piece of ribbon! For instance, if you are having a formal evening wedding with everyone dressed to the nines in satin and elaborate wedding jewelry, you will want to choose an equally formal ribbon, such as satin or velvet (in the winter only). A bride having a casual seaside wedding will select a ribbon to match, such as a breezy organza. If you really want to go all out, order custom ribbon with your wedding date printed on it.
You should also give some thought to the best way to display the favors. Small items like boxes of candy or silver frames are usually put out at each place setting. Sometimes, however, there is not room on the table for the favors. In that case, you will need to find a place for a table to display the favors. It is a good idea to place it near the exit so that the guests will remember to pick up their gift on the way out the door.
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