Planning a wedding is no easy feat, hence the hundreds of professionals that have made fantastic careers out of making other peoples’ dream weddings a reality. If, however, you are on a budget, a wedding planner may not be in the cards. Rest assured that that does not mean that you can’t have a fabulously unique day that you look back on fondly. One of the easiest ways to make your wedding personal is by choosing great party favors. Here are five of the best ideas:
1. Hometown Treats
If you are having multiple guests come in from out of town, one of the most personal favors that you can use is a local treat. Is your town famous for its fudge? Does your city make a killer saltwater taffy? If your hometown has a unique treat, buy some and package them up in small boxes. You can easily find boxes in colors that match your wedding decor. Wrap a bit of raffia around the box, add a crafty label with your names and the date, and you’ve got a fantastic favor.
2. DVD
DVDs are a great way to make the party last forever. Load DVDs with your reception’s music play-list, a short video of the two of you or even favorite pictures detailing your history as a couple. You can print labels with your names, the date or even a photo from your engagement party. When your guests go home, they can relive your event as many times as they wish. Alternatively, you can load the same media onto flash drives.
3. Unbaked Cookies
Do you have a cookie recipe that your friends are always asking for? Maybe you make a killer chocolate muffin. No matter what it is, buy enough empty mason jars for each person that has RSVPd. Buy all of the ingredients for your goodies, layer the ingredients in the jars, close the lids, add a ribbon and attach a recipe card. On the front of the card, write or print your names along with the date and write out your recipe on the back. Your friends and family will be amazed at your creativity.
4. Seasonal Gift
Seasonal gifts are always a great choice when it comes to wedding favors. If you’re getting married in the spring, put a packet of seeds in a little terra cotta pot, add a raffia ribbon and a tag. If you’re getting married in the winter, choose a Christmas ornament for each of your guests and lay them on top of each place setting. You can use small gourds for the fall or tiny beach pails for the summer. Get creative! The four seasons lend themselves to a variety of imaginative wedding favors.
5. Donation
If you have a charity that’s close to your heart, why not make a charitable contribution in the name of each wedding guest. Even if you only donate a $1 in each person’s name, think of the total you’ll donate. You can then put a little note at each person’s seat that tells them about the charity and your donation in their name. If you and your new spouse have been living together for some time and have everything that you need, take your charity to the next level: Ask your guests to donate in lieu of wedding gifts.
There are over two million weddings in the United States each year. It only makes sense that you would want yours to stand out from the rest. Any of the five favors above will ensure that your wedding is as unique as you are.
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