Wedding Favors Unlimited Advice Blog

No matter what your overall wedding theme is, you can always find a way to fit eco-friendly favors into your planning!  Our all natural seashell placecard holders are a great way to use the beauty that nature has created, and are great for destination or beach-themed weddings.  We offer a number of wildflower seed packets that come with different themed packets - including snowflakes, butterflies, cherry blossoms and starfish.

Bamboo is an amazing type of wood, not only is it fast growing and contributes an abundance of oxygen it’s environment, it also is a flexible and beautiful medium for eco-friendly wedding favors.  The trinket boxes shown here are constructed entirely of bamboo and are presented with a “For You” tag that is earth-friendly!  Consider these trinket boxes as bridesmaid gifts or as a chocolate-colored favor for your chocolate and pink or chocolate and teal wedding.

If you enjoy the versatility of bamboo, you’ll enjoy our fine collection of bamboo favors, place card holders, salad serving sets and coasters.  Simply search for the keyword “bamboo” and you will find a number of items that may be a perfect fit for your eco-friendly wedding!

When I think of a Medieval Wedding Theme, I think of the Renaissance Festival in our nearby town.  This fall there was a beautiful wedding held at the festival grounds, filled with jewel-toned dresses, golden candleabras and stunning pewter place settings.  The bridal party was dressed in Renaissance garb, complete with trumpeters heralding the bride’s arrival on a beautiful white stallion.  The entire ceremony was quite a fairy tale, with colorful pennants surrounding the reception tent.

To recreate a Medieval Fairy Tale Wedding be sure to add deep, rich colors to your decorating scheme.  Stunning velvet drapery and authentic pewter place settings will help guests slip into the past.  Fall is a great time for Medieval Weddings, especially if you are planning an outdoor ceremony.  Use the blazing fall foliage to accentuate the colors you decorate with.

A unique wedding favor suggestion are these personalized coffee mugs.  The castle shown on the mug reminds me of a Medieval affair because of the pennants flying from each turret.  The design shown on this coffee mug is also available on wine glasses, champagne flutes, shot glasses or 16oz drink glasses.

The Edwardian era began in England in the early 1900’s, and directly followed Queen Victoria’s reign.  During the Victorian period women wore tightly corseted clothing that was quickly abandoned during the Edwardian era.  Women’s gowns became more loose-fitting and were quite often accented with lace appliques or intricate embroidery.  Opera-length gloves became popular during this time, as did cameos and family brooches.

An Edwardian fairy tale wedding will very often include lace on bridal gowns and integrated into table decor, either as a full lace tablecloth or delicate lace doilies.  An excellent bridesmaid gift for this type of wedding is an engraved cameo that can be worn on the day of the wedding and treasured as a keepsake by each bridesmaid.  You may also choose a tiara rather than a veil for your bridal headpiece, or combine the two for a truly elegant look.  You can also choose a larger tiara for the bride and smaller, but similar tiaras for each bridesmaid and flower girl.

The reception decor for your Edwardian wedding can include many curved lines as seen in many Art Noveau pieces of that period.  Another characteristic of this period are finely detailed gilded mirrors, and when hung side by side can create the illusion of space in an otherwise crowded reception hall.

Accent each reception table with Edwardian-inspired candle favors, like the ones pictured above, or accent the lace tablecloth with castle-themed place card holders that feature a coiled wire stand, reminiscent of the curves seen in many Art Noveau pieces from that time.  The Edwardian accents you choose for your fairy tale wedding can be subtle or distinct, but make sure that they fit in with your personal style as well!

If you love Cinderella and you’ve finally found your Prince Charming, you may want to recreate parts of Cinderella’s magical love story on your wedding day.  You probably can’t arrive in a pumpkin carriage, but you can include a carriage candle in your table decor,  use a carriage-themed guest book or unity candle set (as shown).  We also offer place card/photo frames and do-it-yourself favor boxes that feature a fairy tale carriage design.

When Cinderella arrived at the ball, she was overwhelmed by the size and beauty of the Prince’s Royal Castle.  Arrange for your wedding ceremony and/or reception to be held at a castle, or recreate a castle appearance with some strategic reception decor.  We can help with castle-themed place card holders, bottle stoppers, even a Fairy Tale Castle Cake Topper.

A very important part of Cinderella’s story is her famous glass slipper, the one that led Prince Charming into her arms!  You can find a pair of glass (or more safely, clear acrylic) slippers to wear under your princess gown, or you can convey the sentiment with a ‘Cinderella Slipper’ key ring or an elegant wedding slipper candle favor.  Include your bridesmaids in on the fun with matching acrylic slippers for all - have them take their shoes off and make a game of having your groomsmen pair up the correct shoes with the correct girl!

If you would like to include a bit of whimsy in your wedding, we have some adorable Frog Prince favors - including candles, a charming keychain and cake toppers that include an “almost perfect” Frog Prince or a Princess about to kiss a frog.

Finish all your wedding correspondence with a personalized “Happily Ever After” sticker.  Include your names and wedding date for the perfect fairy tale ending!

Start your Happily Ever After with a memorable Fairy Tale Wedding.  Whether you choose a Disney-Style theme, an elegant Edwardian concept or a beautiful Medieval Fairy Tale, here are some tips and decorating ideas to help all your dreams come true!

Start your custom wedding invitations with a catchy phrase such as “Once Upon A Time”, “Dreams Do Come True”, or “My Fairy Tale Came True, I’ve Fallen For You!”  Sprinkle the inside of the invitations with gold glitter and seal them with a fairy tale-themed sticker or stationery seal.

As guests enter your reception, greet them with twinkling lights or rich velvet drapery.  Dress the walls with gilded mirrors and set the tables with golden candleabras.  For more of a whimsical celebration, add a Frog Prince Candle to each table or guest favor bag.

Your guest book can convey your wedding theme as well.  We offer a number of themed wedding accessory sets that will match your fairy tale day.

Depending on your fairy tale style, your wedding dress can mimic one that Cinderella wore or one similar to the regal ball gown that Princess Diana made famous.  The groom’s prince-like attire can include a sword at his side, full military dress (if appropriate), or a double-breasted suit with ascot and matching vest.

Your fairy tale wedding favors can depict a glass slipper, pumpkin carriage, an enchangted castle or a stunning tiara.  You can find these designs in a number of favors including candles, photo frames, bottle stoppers and bookmarks.  If you can’t decide on a single wedding favor, consider a tiara shaped candle for your female guests and a castle-themed bottle stopper for the men at your wedding.

Decorating for your black and white wedding may be a challenge but the end result will be stunning!  Using beautifully patterned material, you can cover event tables or hang drapery over drab venue walls.  Black and white patterns vary from traditional (plaid or damask) to trendy (checkerboard or stripes) to funky (zebra prints), so there’s a style out there for every couple!

Simple white tablecloths can be jazzed up with black place settings or black personalized wedding napkins.  Centerpieces can include a clear glass cylinder filled with black glass beads that surround a white candle.  Line black and white votives down the center of your reception tables and scatter mirrors (either large square mirrors or smaller  pieces) around the table to reflect the candlelight.  Bring an air of nostalgia to your wedding by adding framed black and white photos of couples in love - make the decorating more meaningful by displaying photos of your parents and grandparents.

Black and white ballons are a great way to add depth to your decorating, just be sure to place them high enough so they don’t interfere with guest conversations.  Drape your guest table with black and white linens, then set out our black and white damask guest book as pictured above.  Many couples work with a professional cake decorator to turn their cake into a reception centerpiece, so incorporate your black and white scheme with fancy scrollwork, alternating color tiers, even alternating chocolate and vanilla flavors inside!

Finish off your evening with the release of black and white balloons or confetti to signal the end of the dance.  Send guests home with black and white favors like our sweetheart scented soaps in a black and white gift box.

Starting with your invitations and finishing with thank-you notes, showcase your black and white color scheme with beautifully created stationery!  Find envelopes with a stunning damask pattern as shown here, and use those envelopes for invitations, notecards and thank you’s.  If you are a do-it-yourself bride, choose a black and white invitation kit and print the invitations yourself.

Find a beautiful photo of the two of you, then have it reprinted in black and white onto the front of your ceremony programs.  This can be done by a professional printer or a friend that is good with photoshop!  Copy the pattern used on your invitations and use as a border for the front of your programs.

Be sure to follow proper wedding etiquette and send special thank you notes to the people who played an important part in your wedding - each bridal party member, the person who performed your ceremony, any musicians or singers, and your reception host/hostess.  Purchase a pack of monogrammed note cards to match the thank you cards you will send for each of your wedding gifts.

Classic and elegant for couples of all ages and backgrounds, a black and white wedding theme can indicate an ultra-formal wedding or a trendy affair with artfully placed splashes of color.

If you like, request that guests dress in black and white to attend your wedding.  Include a tastefully worded phrase on your invitation that mentions the theme and asks guests to join the festivities by dressing to match.  A simple black and white decorating scheme with flickering candlelight will add an air of romance to your reception venue.  You can even have your cake decorated in black and white to match!

Black and white doesn’t always have to signify a formal affair - celebrate the days of black and white pictures with movie-themed place card frames at your tables.  Find some stunning black and white photographs to use as table centerpieces, or have some of your favorite photos reprinted in black and white.  Consider pure white flowers with black ribbon accents, or have bridesmaids carry a simple arrangement consisting of a single bright hue that will add a pop of color to your black and white setting.

Black and white weddings are appropriate for day or evening, formal or informal.  If you are planning an elegant affair, consider floor-length bridesmaid gowns with elbow gloves and a coordinated wrap.  If you’re having an afternoon wedding, shorten the dresses to tea-length and add fingertip gloves (or none at all).  The bridesmaid gowns don’t have to be either black or white, select a pretty black-and-white pattern and match this pattern to the groomsmen’s vest, cummerbund or tie.  Many of this year’s wedding dresses offer subtle color accents, so choose a white gown with black edging or a patterned insert that matches your bridesmaid dresses.

We’ve already touched on personalized gifts you can give your bridal party attendants, but what about the other important members of your wedding?  Your parents and grandparents, the reception host and hostess and the bride’s personal attendant all play a vital role in making your wedding memorable.  Whether it’s a hankie to dry their tears or a keepsake album that they can fill with memories, choosing a personalized gift for those that helped put your wedding together is just as important as choosing favors for your guests!

To celebrate loved ones who are unable to attend their wedding, many couples choose to light a personalized memorial candle during their ceremony.  The candle can then be given to a family member (for example, if the candle is in memory of your grandfather it would be appropriate to give it to your grandmother) or kept as a tribute to your lost or faraway loved one.  For mom or grandma, you may want to give them an embroidered hankie to dry their tears as you say “I do.”  To help dad remember this special day, you may want to give him an engraved pocketknife or money clip - something that he will use often and treasure always.

The bride’s personal attendant plays a very important role in wedding planning and executing.  From running to the store for last minute necessities to smoothing out any wrinkles in her train just before she walks down the aisle, the personal attendant’s job is to make sure all the little details are taken care of for the bride.  To thank her for her devotion and dedication to you, consider a personalized frame.  Add a favorite photo of the two of you and include a special note that shows how much you appreciate her assistance.  Another great idea for your personal attendant - although it is not personalized - is a spa gift certificate.  This allows her to be taken care of just as she took care of you!

You’ve picked a wedding date, chosen a theme and booked the venue but you still have all the little details to take care of.  Let me help with some great ideas for personalized wedding favors!

You can choose wedding favors for each one of your guests, a favor for each couple, or one for each adult that will attend your wedding.  Favors range in price from $.50 to $5.00 each or more, so the first thing you should do is choose a budget and stick to it. After you have decided how many favors you will need and an approximate price per favor, the next part of the selection process is the most fun!  You can pick a wedding favor that suits your interests, one that matches your theme, or one that you just simply fell in love with.

Personalized favors include candles, mint tins, drink mixes, chocolate bars, honey jars or stemware.  You can also choose from bottle openers, bottle stoppers, coaster sets or measuring spoon sets that offer different box colors and designs along with a personalized hang tag to coordinate with your wedding decor.

Some of our most popular personalized favors include our custom photo mint tins, which allow you to choose a favorite photo of the bride and groom, then add their names and wedding date.  You can also include your photo on a hand decorated cookie favor or personalized chocolate bar wrapper.

If you can’t find a personalized favor that fits your style or budget, then consider adding a personalized favor tag to one of our standard wedding favors.  This is a great option if you plan on creating your own favors or favor bags - simply tie a favor tag to each item and they are ready to go!