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Unique Wedding Favor - What makes a wedding favor unique?
Submitted: 2009-10-30 16:17:59
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Wedding favors are those little gifts or treats you give to your wedding guests as a thank you for joining you on your special day. For many brides their search for a unique wedding favor can be a long and stressful task. So what exactly constitutes a unique favor and how do you get your hands on them for your wedding?
Firstly, there really isn’t such a thing as a completely unique favor, that is unless you have something custom made and which isn’t available on the wider market. Let’s face it, most brides will not be going down that route!
If we think about something being unique then we should think about finding a favor that is that little bit different and not your usual type of favor. Traditional favors consist of chocolates, candy coated almonds and plain almonds. Alongside these come candles, wedding bells and small photograph holders which double as place card holders on the reception tables.
Personalization is one way to make your wedding favors unique. You can add your names, wedding date, a personal message and even your picture. There is a wide choice of favors available today that can be personalized and only for a few extra cents per item.
Your wedding theme can also give you inspiration for a unique favor idea particularly if you have chosen an historical theme such as medieval or Victorian, which will give you scope to do some research in to traditions and customs of the period. Consider also you wedding style and color scheme as you will need to coordinate your favors with both of these elements.
Lastly you need to add in a touch of your own tastes, style and personality. This may sound a lot to incorporate into your favors but in fact you will find that all of these are very similar. The effect you want is to be able to say that you finished favor is something that you would be pleased to receive!
If I was to commit to a favor that was unique then I would have to say it should be something you have made. Whilst DIY and crafting is not for everyone, the easiest DIY favors are written poems, prose, stories, songs or even old family recipes, all of which should be original works by yourselves.
Your packaging will also go a long way to making your favors unique. Try to avoid the traditional card boxes or voile bags and think outside of the box (so to speak!). Consider making your own packaging using a template which you can buy from a craft store or search the web for free down loadable ones which you can print onto card. Check out wholesale sites for unusual boxes, containers and gift wrap you may be surprised by what turns up!
All in all a unique wedding favor is something which says more about you as a couple than it does about itself. A candle in a voile bag is not very unique, your guests have probably got a box full of them at home, but a candle presented in a box or packet which you have made yourself and which includes some personalized ribbon and a handmade thank you tag, is something very unique indeed!
Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today's leading wedding social networking planning site.Article source: Expert Articles
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