What Kinds of Wedding Favors are Most Popular

December 30, 2008 by Guest  
Filed under Blog, Wedding Favors

When wedding services and parties are not as traditional and are more original, the wedding favors are also. People getting married these days have all sorts of choices, from ornately packaged, expensive gifts to home-made organic soaps!

Some examples of the wedding favors that brides and grooms are choosing these days include:

  • Picture frames: using small picture frames – no larger than two inches by two inches – for name plates for the wedding meal, and simultaneously, as wedding favors, is a fun and classy expression of the couple’s taste.
  • Packets of seeds: providing custom packaged wildflower seeds with the names of the bride and groom are common wedding favors among those looking for a more natural and cost effective wedding favor.
  • Heart shaped mini tape measures: These mini tape measures can be engraved as well  for those with larger budgets with generic saying such as we hope your love lasts as long as ours or with the couple’s names and the date of the event for a unique and truly customized wedding favor.
  • Measuring spoons: In keeping with the trend of mini tape measures some couples choose measuring spoons that are fun and unique for wedding favors in keeping with the theme of romance and practicality.
  • Cork screws: also a very fashionable wedding favor that are often decorated with matrimonial gingerbread
  • Candles and soaps: Custom soaps that are beautifully packaged to match the wedding reception decorations and have the bride and groom’s names on them are also popular wedding favors.  Also, soaps have become so popular because they are also a very practical favor as well.  Guests will actually use these favors when they take them home.

However, with today’s economy in particular, wedding favors could be homemade, ornate, and cost-effective. Homemade treats add more a personal touch and keep with the style and taste of the couple, as opposed to purchased favors, when it comes to weddings gifts.

Things to Remember When Buying Ring Bearer Gifts

December 30, 2008 by Guest  
Filed under Blog, Wedding Gifts

That angelic-looking boy is one of the most important people on your special day. Typically, the keeper of your rings could be your nephew, your little brother, or maybe even your youngest cousin. He is indispensable for the wedding ceremony since he keeps the rings that show your bond with your other half.This little boy has to be given something wonderful that would remind him of his special role on your wedding day. But to get this boy that special ringbearer gifts, you must consider a number of things.

First of all, your gift should be proper that he would enjoy it. Kids don’t like getting stuff that they can’t play with or are not of any interest to them. Think of your ring bearer as a mini version of groomsmen and give him a mini and fun version of the gift you would give them. If your groomsmen are having some personalized pub signs, give your ring bearer a personalized, kiddie sized sign as well.

Next, spend some time to know what he wants before getting him anything. Would he like little soldiers and action figures as cool groomsmen gifts? But if you’re really confused on what to get him, your ring bearer might really like  silver plated yo-yos, fleece blankets, or ring bearer jerseys. Still, it would be better to find out what he really wants so that he would really like your gift. Consider getting his mother to tell you what her son would like to get.

Also, make sure that you don’t forget that you’re looking for a gift to give to a guy. Yes, he is a child but make sure that you get him something that would be ideal for boys. Think of the most desired gifts for boys like trucks, trains, and racing cars. Action figures and one of those fun inflatable pools are also popular with little boys. It would also be better to make sure that he still doesn’t have the gift that you’re thinking of getting him.

Finally, the ring bearer gifts should be something that would make the little guy proud. As your gift is keepsake of your wedding, give him an item that would remind him of that day. Silver jewelry such as bracelets and necklaces that are personalized are also great gift suggestions for him. Because of the color of these jewelry, it would be a snap to match them to any outfit.

Your ring bearer gifts should show your appreciation to the little one. Just keep calm when you’re looking for your ring bearer gift. If you just remember for whom the gift is, it would surely please him.

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