 Planning a wedding is a lot of work – there are countless details to be taken care of, and sometimes it can become overwhelming. Finding unique Wiliamsburg wedding favors to share with your guests is one wedding task that is always fun, and both the bride and the groom can share the decision!
The giving of gifts to wedding guests began long ago and was a luxury typically provided only by the very wealthy. One of the earliest forms of wedding favors was called a ‘bonbonniere’, a porcelain box that was often covered with crystals, gold or jewels, inside which would be found candies or sweets.
 Today, brides and grooms continue that tradition – often with a lighthearted twist! Wedding favors offer an opportunity to be festive, share your happiness and show your style all at the same time! In addition to the more traditional favors such as almonds or chocolate, today’s brides and grooms let their imaginations run wild! The popularity of theme weddings has made it even more fun to browse the possibilities!
The traditional favors are always in vogue, of course, and include bubbles, rice or seeds to throw at the wedded couple, engraved matchbooks or napkins! Here are just a few suggestions for fun and unique wedding favors:
- Yum-o!: Everybody loves to eat! Personalized gourmet chocolates, coffee packets, olive oils, cocoa or gourmet fortune cookies are always appreciated.
- Take a gamble: Custom Printed poker chips or playing cards with the name of the bride and groom and the wedding date
- Avid golfers: For the golfers, personalized golf balls or tees in the color of your choice, nicely packaged and wrapped are a memorable favor
- Go green: “Eco-friendly” favors, such as tiny potted plants, personalized seed packets, or custom-printed teas
- Kitchen gadgets: Everybody loves these…cookie cutters, coffee scoops, or even a sweet set of measuring spoons boxed and tied with a ribbon – all personalized, of course!
- Something for everyone: Coasters, candles, hand carved soaps and bath items – even picture frames can be presented in your own unique way. Regional items such as Colonial Williamsburg Christmas ornaments or gift items make an impressive presentation as well.
Don’t forget about the children attending your wedding! Kids love packets with coloring books and crayons, finger puppets, crazy straws, puzzles, stickers or mini kaleidoscopes.
Let your Williamsburg wedding favors be as unique and individual as you are – have fun and let your guests know how much you appreciate their presence on your most special of days!
You can find all this advice and more on WilliamsburgWeddings.com |
