Great Ideas for Personalized Wedding Favors

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Author: Jackie Rupp

Wedding favors are a simple, but important token. These little gifts are a symbol of appreciation from the bride and groom to their guests. The items are generally presented at the wedding reception and can add another element of decoration to the reception's table setting. But the simple concept can become quite complicated when you realize just how many favor options are available today for couples to select.

One especially popular option is the personalized wedding favor. These custom favors can give the appearance of a more unique and personal gift and can be engraved with the couples’ full names, wedding date, initials or any combination of these.

It's been traditional for centuries to offer candy, and in particular sugar coated almonds, as a favor to guest. It was thought that this confection perfectly symbolized marriage, with the sweet of the sugar and bitterness of the almond showing the many parts of the relationship. Today, brides and grooms are still keeping this tradition alive and there are some unique ways to present these sweet treats.

Personalized box kits come in a variety of color options with a multitude of decorative effects. Take for instance the monogram favor box kit, which comes with a box, lid, double-face satin ribbon (in rich colors such as truffle brown, mermaid green, marine navy and apple red) along with a color coordinated personalized tags.

A new modern spin on this classic gift is inventive packaging boxes, like the exclusive dotted cone favor. These understated, classically elegant packages offer up a bit of whimsy with dotted colors such as tangerine, lime and French blue accented with matching grosgrain ribbon and finished off with a monogrammed tag.

These days there are definitely more options beyond the box of confections though. One popular trend that's been blossoming at weddings recently is the blooming favor. It might sound curious at first, but the concept is a romantic and clever gift that won't leave guests scratching their heads as to what to do with yet another favor.

Simply put, the blooming favor is a molded piece of cotton that has wildflower seeds and flowers pressed inside. This eco-friendly favor can be found in many different shapes and may come with a pot for planting or just by itself. Guests can take the favor home and plant in their gardens and enjoy a gift that's both pleasing to the senses and a special reminder of the wedding. It's also a favor that will be enjoyed for months or perhaps years to come. Hang tags generally adorn these blooming favors with all the memorable wedding information imprinted on them.

There are bolder ways to present personalized favors, such as key chains, vases and candle holders. These items can all be found with a single initial elegantly printed on them. The Monogrammed Votive Candle in Sheer Organza Bag by Kate Aspen is a lovely way to say thank you to guests. Featuring a lightly scented juniper candle, the monogram seals come in both script and bold fonts.

For brides and grooms that are drawn to all that glitters, there is an array of glistening favors to pick from. These include silver-toned bottle stoppers, measuring spoons, letter openers and bottle openers. Each is lavishly presented in its own decorative gift box with organza bow. These gifts not only offer an opulent favor option, but also a useful and practical present that guests are sure to keep long after the honeymoon.

One last option to consider is the bagged favor. This choice is extremely popular because of its low-cost (each bag costs around one dollar!) and because it can be personalized in a much greater fashion than most favors.

These eye catching bags can be filled with a variety of treats that your guests will love, like cappuccino, lemonade, tea, coffee and Margarita mixes among the offerings. And the choices don't just stop at the ingredients inside. The packets come in both white gloss and metallic and can feature subtle monograms with decorative graphics or complete themes from patriotic to seasonal. The pouch also provides the perfect place for couples to express their gratitude and commemorate their special day with room for cute sayings and meaningful quotes, not to mention all the pertinent details of the wedding day.

Personalized favors definitely make the expression of gratitude all the more special for guests and couples alike. Thanks to the full line of creative personalized favors available today, there's never been a better time to be a bride, or groom. Personalized favors can be worked seamlessly into a wedding's theme, offering another way to decorate the reception tables and a thoughtful gift guests can cherish for years to come.

Jackie Rupp is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and wedding favors .

Jackie Rupp is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and wedding favors .