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Fifteen Fabulous Favors
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating (or choosing) wedding favors. Take a look at the list below for fifteen fabulous ideas. For outdoor/garden weddings: -Small, painted terra cotta pots filled with excelsior, topped off with a few of your favorite flower bulbs and finished with pretty ribbons or raffia -Store-bought miniature bird's nests filled with Robin's egg candies -Decorative sachets filled with scented lavender, rose petals, or other dried flowers For beach/beach-themed weddings: -Homemade cookies shaped like sand dollars (or seashells) in decorative wrappers, tied with ribbon -Sea/bath salts in glass containers with homemade thank-you tags For summer/backyard barbecue weddings: -Personalized bottles of hot sauce with homemade thank-you tags -Miniature jars of jams/preserves in small baskets filled with excelsior For winter wonderland weddings: -Personalized cocoa/tea/coffee packs in silver mint julep cups, wrapped in tulle and tied with ribbon -Snowflake-shaped cookie cutters in sparkling organza bags For any wedding: -Jordan almonds or butter mints, wrapped in tulle, tied with ribbon and decorative bells -Votive candles in glass holders, wrapped in tulle and tied with ribbon -Chocolate truffles in pretty boxes, tied with ribbon and homemade thank-you tags -Silver photo frames (with promise to provide a picture from the wedding after the big day) -Personalized miniature champagne (or sparkling cider) bottles -Miniature, scented hand soaps wrapped in tulle, tied with ribbon and a homemade thank-you tag As you can see, there are tons of great favor ideas. And sometimes what makes them great is all in the details--so don't be afraid to get a little creative or personalize ready-made favors. Jessica Bonilla is the owner and editor of http://www.e-wedding-planner.com/ -- the source that makes online wedding planning a lot easier.
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