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Wedding favors are one of the more interesting aspects of planning a wedding but often left a little late in the preparations. Don’t worry if you can’t think of anything as there is a whole industry set up supplying treats for guests. With this in mind, it should be one less item you have to worry about for your big day because your favors might just be a phone call away.

One option for unique wedding favors, especially popular with the ladies is flowers. The preparation for flowers is almost non existent other than deciding on what flowers to use which can be ordered reasonably close to the big day.

You might consider giving your guests a single red rose as a favor and this is extremely appropriate because a rose is a symbol of love plus roses do not need to be wrapped. Placing the rose on the wedding reception table where the guest are seated is a nice touch and doesn’t need to be done until the last minute.

These days the favorite is using candy and almost three quarters of events will use this as an easy wedding favor which can be enhanced by using a presentation tin. A simpler but possibly more interesting method is to present the candy that does away with expensive centerpieces altogether. Now, how simple is a large glass bowl filled with candy going to be in the center of the table?

To complete this idea, a small plain bag or carton can be left for each wedding guest to put their candy into. This really is easy because each guest can choose whatever candy they like and there isn’t a single piece of wrapping in sight.

If you prefer not to give your guests more to eat then another option is a small picture frame and if you like, it can be used on the day as placeholders. Where possible, try to find a way around wrapping wedding favors, especially the likes of picture frames

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which could take a considerable amount of time, not to mention the cost. By using the picture frames as placeholders provides a way around this, making it a gift that does not need to be wrapped.

For those of you that like an inexpensive wedding favor that is a little different then why not use a local photographer, you can have each guest pose for a shot which can be presented to them at the wedding reception. It is a simple matter of bringing a printer along so the images can be printed off during the reception and are ready when the guests start to leave. This is a great idea for a wedding favor because your guests will likely be dressed up and will appreciate the opportunity to pose for a professional photo. Many professional photographers have purchased small digital projectors so there is no reason why you couldn’t request one at the reception and this way your guests could see the images that had been taken during the day.

According to www.allweddingideas.com, the wedding party favor tradition is rooted in “ancient European history,” where wealthy families would give gifts to thank their guests for sharing in special occasions with them. These favors were typically made of gold, silver, precious gems or crystal to symbolize the five most important ingredients in a marriage bond; health, wealth, happiness, fertility and long life. Sugar, a rare substance of great value, was also a popular gift, which is perhaps why the chocolate wedding favor continues to be popular to this day. In modern times, choosing a wedding favor isn’t just about thanking the guests: it’s about thanking the wedding party too, which is a whole other level of complexity.

The most common gift for your bridesmaids is jewelry; in part because it’s hard to fail at this. Women, by nature, love to adorn themselves with unique, varying accessories, such as a necklace, ring, bracelet or earrings. The great thing about these unique party favors is that the bridesmaids can wear them at the wedding ceremony and also wear them to other fancy events in the future. You may want to choose a wedding party favor like the $25 Swarovski crystal monogrammed charm bracelets at www.beau-coup.com, bridesmaid jewelry sets for under $30 at www.sweetmemorybaskets.com, www.silverandjewelry.com for bridesmaid necklaces for $20-50, or www.smartbrideonline.com for a wide range of stunning jewelry/unique favors for your bridesmaids.

In addition to the jewelry, you may want to add a jewelry box as an additional wedding party favor. At www.beau-coup.com, you can engrave a silver-plated jewelry box for your closest friends for $32. At www.shop.getmarried.com, you can buy a vintage-looking, embossed silver jewelry box for $25.99. Leather accessory cases, as well as beaded silver and glass beveled jewelry box wedding favor ideas exist at www.yourultimateweddingfavors.com for $40 or less. The site www.rumors.com offers antique-looking pewter jewelry boxes for just $17.95. These cases will make the perfect accent to that beautiful piece of jewelry you have selected for your special guests.

A great gift for your bridesmaids!

Choosing the perfect wedding party favor gift takes a bit of time. The last thing you want is for your purchases to look rushed and thoughtless. After all, your wedding party took the time to purchase all the items you requested them to wear and they went through the rehearsal dinner ceremony for you. Chances are, they probably advised you every step of the way, whenever you needed an opinion or for guidance on your wedding planning. So six to nine months before your wedding, select the right wedding party gifts to make your wedding an even more memorable one for your guests of honor.

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