It's Spring and what a more beautiful time for a
wedding. Every bride (and groom) wants her (and his) day to be
fabulous. Weddings can cost a fortune. The average wedding in the
United States costs over $20,000 and that doesn't include the rings or
honeymoon.
Wedding favors don't have to be expensive and can
still be a lovely remembrance of your special day. Here are a few ideas
for thoughtful wedding favors on a shoestring budget.
When
displaying the wedding favors place several boxes on the table and
cover with a cloth that matches the table cloth or carries out the
color scheme. Place the favors on top of the boxes as well as on the
table. Variety in height makes the favors seem more noticeable. All the
favors laid out in rows all the same height is boring.
Place a
package of flower seeds in a cellophane bag that has a bit of colored
straw at the bottom. Tie with curly ribbon in your wedding colors and
add a card that's says "Watch Our Love Grow" with your names and date
of the wedding. Starting several pots of the flowers is a nice touch
and adds some color to the favor table as well. Guests will be able to
see their gift in full bloom.
Candles are not expensive. Visit
the dollar store or Goodwill store and buy an assortment of wine
glasses, they don't have to match. Tie a curly ribbon around the stem
of the glass with a card that says "Light Up Love" with your names and
date of the wedding. Place a votive candle in the wine glass. You can
stabilize the candle with just a dab of hot glue.
Candy kisses
can be placed in the wine glass. Covered with plastic wrap and then
tied to the stem with curly ribbon so they don't fall out. Order
personalized M&M candies and do the same thing. Since the candies
are not cheap, put a bit of crumpled colored tissue paper in the bottom
of the glass and the candies on top. You'll use less candies and the
tissue adds color.
One very personal touch takes a little time
and effort but not a lot of money. Have a friend with a digital camera
follow the bride and groom as they greet each guest and snap a photo.
Or have the amateur photographer snap each guest with the bride and
groom as the guest goes down the receiving line. The photos are then
printed at the reception and pinned to a cloth covered bulletin board.
As each guest leaves they take their photo with them.
Your wedding favors will be remembered and you can keep your wedding on a shoestring budget.
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