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By:
Elsie
Gilbert
Few modern weddings manage to avoid the ritual
of wedding favors. Traditionally, wedding favors are usually placed
on the table, in front of every guest, although this idea seems to
have diminished, in recent years.
Choices of Wedding Favors
Trying to select a small gift that is going to appeal to the entire
wedding party is tricky, to say the least. Arguably it is
impossible! However, there are ways to avoid giving inappropriate
wedding favors, while also keeping the budget in check.
Why not simply create a selection of
sweets and chocolates that can
be placed in the center of the table for all to pick at. This is a
great way of allowing people to choose their own gifts, without
having to worry about issues of taste.
With a small, intimate party, it is actually possible to select
gifts, individually. This is only really possible when the party is
very small; normally a maximum of thirty is appropriate for these
types of wedding favors. If you take this approach, be certain that
position the wedding favors correctly and inline with the table
settings or you might just find that your carefully selected wedding
favors end up in the wrong hands!
Edibles are always a good choice when it comes to wedding favors as
many people are getting quite hungry after the ceremony and
photographs.
Sugared almonds are considered to be the traditional
wedding favors. However, the fact of the matter is that not many
people actually enjoy sugared almonds, so it may be better to
consider an alternative. Why not use chocolates or sweets instead?
If you are in a warm climate chocolates will need to be stored in a
refrigerator until the last minute, so make sure that you have this
facility.
Alternatives to Wedding Favors
Moving away from the more traditional types of wedding favors, you
may wish to consider a more modern and innovative approach. By
daring to be different, not only can you save yourself some money,
but you are also more likely to make a lasting impression on your
guests.
Some different ideas for wedding favors include a
lottery cardeach,
but think about how you would react if someone wins big-time on the
ticket that you have bought! If this thought does not appeal, then
consider having a raffle where everyone is given a ticket and there
is a range of prizes available.
Another great idea could be to place a bowl of goodies such as
chocolates sweets and alcohol miniatures, in the center of the
table, allowing a bit of potluck for the guests. If you have a bit
more time on your hands, you could wrap the wedding favors up and
allow guests to select their own and take a chance on the outcome.
One of the key things to remember with wedding favors is that you
want to generate discussion. When guests arrive at a wedding
reception, they are often slightly shy or timid and having a game
involving wedding favors will do wonders to break the ice!
About the author:
Elsie Gilbert offers great insights to all different types of
wedding ceremonies, wedding styles, wedding accessories. From
traditional to the exotic she makes it easy for the bride and groom
to review and choose. For more details on all types of wedding ideas
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