Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wedding Party Favors

If you are going to celebrate a wedding in the near future, then you must be knee deep in the preparations leading up to the event. There are a hundred and one things to take care of, and only one you! So, did you think about what you will be giving out as your wedding party favor?

Wedding party favors are traditionally handed out by the bride and groom to guests who attend the wedding party. It is a token of love and appreciation for people who are dear to your heart, and who have taken the trouble to make it to your wedding. Whether it is a beautifully designed keychain, intricate candle holder or a ceramic decorative piece, guests love to leave a wedding clutching a small memento that reminds them of the special day.

The tradition of handing out wedding party favors is supposed to have started during the times of the ancient Romans, who gave sugar coated almonds to guests to symbolize the sweet and bitter times that are a part of every marriage. Today, couples come up with innovative ideas as wedding party favors. Cookies, chocolates and the like are passé. Instead you see handmade sachets, small intricately designed vases, personalized gifts, holiday ornaments and plantable petals and cones given out as wedding party favors.

One of the best things about modern technologies and innovations in gifting is the amount of flexibility you get when it comes to budget, selection and personalization. These days, you can personalize any gift to any degree. For example, you can present a frame with your name etched on it, or you may gift a keychain with your guest’s name on it. Or, you may even give away gifts with a verse or a message engraved on it. The options are unlimited and the only factor that limits your freedom is the amount of money you are willing to shell out.

Picking the perfect wedding favor may seem like a challenging task, but it really is not. If you consider the significance of the moment and your ties with the people who will be attending your party, it is easy to come upon the ideal gift that sits nicely within your budget. The secret to selecting the best wedding party favors is not the money, but the planning that goes behind it. There are endless options when it comes to variety of choices. You may select edible gifts or gifts that can be planted and grown to give your guests a lifetime of happiness. You may select a gift that sticks to the theme of your wedding, if you so wish. For example, favors like shell or steel pins shaped like oyster shells are excellent favors for a beach wedding party. Custom made wedding party favors are an inexpensive but touching way of expressing your feelings. Personalized favors with your name and the date of the wedding etched on it will be a keepsake that your guests will enjoy tremendously for a long time to come.

When it comes to selecting wedding party favors, what is important is the thought behind the gift. So, plan early, order your gifts in time and watch your guests lighting up with pleasure when they get their wedding favors.