To Favor or Not To Favor?
Yes, that IS the question! One of the things we get asked a lot is what kind of table favors do we see at wedding receptions? The answer is to ask what kind of a wedding are you having? What is your vision? What do you have as a starting point? What is your budget? Are you crafty or will you rely on purchased items?
YMany venues have available centerpieces, use what they have and build on that. For example if a large cut glass round candle vase is available, consider using that and build around it with smaller votive holders in your wedding colors.
YBands of fabric in satin or organdy using your colors are an inexpensive and polished look for your tables. If you don’t sew, pink the edges so they don’t ravel.
YCarry your theme throughout your reception. If you are using a brown and blue color theme and the bride and groom are both musicians, then don’t be afraid to have table favors that are musical themed.
YYes, we DO see personalized matchbooks as favors but there are other ideas as well that add a lot of sparkle. Consider personalized cakeboxes, an old fashioned yet charming idea that guests take home a piece of wedding cake in a box. Unmarried guests are to place the box under their pillow and they will dream of their soon to be spouse. Personally we say take the cake home and eat it with a glass of cold milk but who are we to argue with tradition? How about cocktail napkins with your monogram? Take home votives with a special verse or your date?
YGoogle is your friend. When you see and idea you love, use Google to search that item online. You may find directions to make it, or value priced vendors who can create something for you.
YWhat works in every instance is to start with your VISION. Then comes your BUDGET..... it is not impossible to join the two. Keep a log of photos and ideas you like, if necessary replicate the look yourself using 'ingredients' you can purchase yourself. Be consistent with your theme, and start early. That way you can relax and enjoy your very special day!
YDon’t be afraid to insert your own personality, hobbies, or favorite things in your theme! The best weddings are those that incorporate unique and individual ideas.
YSeek out local vendors such as wholesale florists that may have not only floral elements, but ribbon, display items, candles both traditional and battery powered, and other great things you might not have even thought of!
YDon’t let yourself get overwhelmed! And Trust in your own creative spirit, everyone has one!
