One of the topics brides-to-be ask about on social media, is the matter of the Wedding Favor! Frantic comments such as: I need inspiration for my wedding favors that won’t break the bank yet still be fabulous; any diy wedding favour ideas for hands-on brides-to-be; I want something more elaborate that says wow; a wedding favor that guests will be able to use and enjoy after the wedding so that the cost involved is actually justified.
My rule of thumb regarding the wedding favor, irrespective of the price, is that it should provide guests much pleasure and use long after the wedding. This means that your money was well spent on the wedding favor, and your guests have long term enjoyment of your wonderful happy day!
Gone are the days of the pink and white sugar coated wedding favor almonds wrapped in a little bag. They were all the rage when I was growing up, and come to think of it, who knew then that I would find my passion in the wedding industry years later!
Nowadays, there is such a freedom of choice as bridal couples can let their imagination run wild for their ceremony, especially if it’s a Celebrant led ceremony. I always tell my couples their wedding day and their ceremony is all about THEM, and that should be their true north in all their decision making. This includes the Wedding Favors.
As a Wedding Celebrant I conduct so many ceremonies, and I get to see the beautiful settings for the ceremonies. Oh my goodness, a visual expression of love and romance that makes my heart sing!! So much care and detail that has gone into the planning of making this day absolutely memorable, and the wedding favors chosen with much love.
As a guideline, your wedding favor should tie in with your wedding theme, decor and setting, and this should already then get you out of the starting blocks so to speak, of choosing a wedding favor that’s complimentary as well as providing your guests much joy.
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