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Unique Wedding Favors for Each Table? Part 1

However, couples who feel stressed out by the process of selecting wedding favors would be wise to simply stick to one wedding favor for the tables at their wedding, because the process of selecting several different favors can make the planning exponentially more stressful. And possibly more expensive too, unless they are getting really good closeout prices.

One of the major disadvantages of offering unique favors at each table is the couple will not likely be eligible for bulk order discounts. Again, they might get good closeout prices, though, which will help them stick to the wedding favor budget.

Most weddings have approximately 8-12 people at each table. This means the couple will not be ordering many of each favor and will most likely have to pay full price for each one if they are not careful. If you have a large humber of guests, though, and divide them into 2 groups of 4 groups, you might still end up with a substantial number for each of the required favors.

Another disadvantage to providing unique wedding favors for each table is it can make setting the tables more complicated. If each table will also have a unique centerpiece and the wedding favors are designed to match the centerpiece, special care must be taken to ensure the correct favors are placed at the correct table.

This may be obvious if the favors are unwrapped, but if they are already packaged or wrapped, it can be incredibly difficult.

Someone familiar with the favors and how they were wrapped should oversee the process of setting the tables to ensure the correct favors are placed at each table.

Or, if they are coming packaged or pre-wrapped from the wedding favor distributor, make sure you ask them to label them separately, or even spend a bit more and have them shipped separately to be certain to avoid confusion.

Another disadvantage to giving unique wedding favors to each table is it may create discontent among the guests. For example some guests may feel as though the favors given to one table are nicer than the ones given to the table at which they are seated.

This is not a major concern as most guests will not make these types of comparisons, especially if the favors are packaged or already wrapped, but there will always be curious guests wanting to know what’s inside.

If you are concerned with ‘favor envy’ then just keep it simple and have your wedding favors the same for each table. After all, with so much to do before your wedding, and time and cost savings are a big help! You have a lot better things to worry about than wedding favors!

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Although it is not very common, some couples may opt to provide unique wedding favors for each table at their wedding. The more standard practice is to give each guest the same wedding favor, but if the centerpieces will vary from table to table, the couple may want to vary the favors as well.

This is a great idea for a couple who cannot settle on one overall theme for the wedding, or who want to match both colors. They may also choose to have a different theme for each table to reflect the tastes of those guests sitting at that table, and as a result may also prefer to have a different wedding favor for each table.

This article will take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of offering unique wedding favors for each table at your reception.

One of the most obvious advantages to offering unique favors at each table is it prevents the couple from having to select just one wedding favor.

There is a huge variety of affordable wedding favors available nowadays, especially online, and many couples have a great deal of trouble selecting just one favor.

This may be because they have a hard time agreeing on which favor would be the most appropriate, or because they each have several different favors which they really like and are having difficulty narrowing down their options. They might also opt for one cheaper, and one more expensive favor. Or, favors for the men, and favors for the women guests.

For any of these cases, the idea of giving different wedding favors at each table, unique to the people at that table, is a great idea.

Another advantage to giving unique wedding favors for each table is that the couple can branch out and either choose several different themes or one overall theme which they vary slightly from table to table.

This can make the process of shopping for wedding favors a lot more fun for couples who enjoy doing this. It can also be cheaper—you can get huge discounts on closeout lines which the wedding favor distributor wants to clear ouf od his warehouse and so is willing to sell at a huge discount.

Unique Wedding Favors for Each Table? Part 11

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(Continued from Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Love and Appreciate Part 1)

CANDLES
The sky is the limit when it comes to candles, and fortunately, the budget doesn’t have to be astronomical. They come in many shapes, sizes and colors, and often come in handy little travel tins or votive holders with different themes.

I got the most outstanding ‘Christmas’ ones in tins in the after Christmas sales at Pier One for 90% off retail. I would have balked at paying $4 each, but they were a steal at 40 cents!

Some of the little silver tins had reindeer and Christmas balls, but the others just had a plain pink gift box on top of them. Best of all, they came in fragrances that ranges from chocolate mint to macadamia nut to orange truffle. Yum.

So do shop around and keep your eye open for bargains.

PICTURE FRAMES

Picture frames are another example of wedding favors that many guests love to receive because they are so practical. They can use the frame to hold the wedding photo when they get their copy, or for any other purpose they wish.

Giving picture frames as a wedding favor is also a great idea because they come in such a wide variety of styles and themes, so finding a suitable one which will match your wedding or most people’s decor and taste should be simple.

Picture frames can be purchased to reflect the theme or color scheme of of the wedding, or can be romantic in nature, like with a heart-shaped picture area, to reflect the underlying theme of love appropriate to a wedding.

Picture frames selected as wedding favors can range from the ornate to the rather plain. The simple ones tend to be the least expensive, and are worth looking at if you’re on a tight budget. A clear glass or lucite one, for example, helps to ensure the pictures frames will be used by the guests because they will work well with any decor in the guests’ homes.

OTHER IDEAS

Another example of wedding favors guests love is basically anything which they can use and which will help them to remember the wedding fondly.

Placecard holders, napkin rings, a special lace doily, a small pocket notebook and pen, these are all useful and inexpensive.

Remember our rules for wedding favors shopping: unit cost, practicality, and appropriateness.

If you can meet all three criteria, and also find a wedding favor close to the theme of the wedding, you will be on to a sure winner.

Wedding favors which incorporate the theme of the wedding are much more likely to trigger the guests to remember the wedding each time they see or use the favor.

Fridge magnets, little notecard holders with a pen or pencil to put on the fridge are always handy. Picture-frame fridge magnets with a themed design combine the best of both worlds.

Remember, there are thousands of wedding favors to choose from. so stick to your budget, comparison shop, and think about what most of your guests will be happy to receive as a thank you for their gift and for supporting you on your special day. Happy Shopping!

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(Continued from Summer Wedding Favors Part I)

Flowers
We’ve already mentioned paper leis. Other kinds of artificial flowers can also be appropriate as wedding favors for a summer wedding. If you’re planning to have flowers as your centerpieces on the tables you might want to give each of your guests a single flower like the ones used in your centerpieces as a favor.

This is a great idea because when you do this your favors will also serve to enhance the decor at your reception by closely matching the centerpieces and color theme of your wedding.

Giving a fresh flower or nosegay as a favor is appropriate but not a lasting memento, so you might also opt to give an artificial flower.

Some of your guests may dry or press the fresh flowers, but the majority of them will simply discard the flower once it wilts.

Picture Frames
Picture frames are also very popular as wedding favors for summertime weddings. This is because picture frames come in so many different styles. You’re definitely likely to find a picture frame which has a definite summer feel to it.

There are picture frames which feature beach scenes, picture frames adorned with seashells, or flamingos, or a wide variety of other fun beach-y or summery ideas.

Picture frames can not only be found in a wide variety of styles and sizes, but are also very practical gifts, and don’t cost too much. Many wedding guests enjoy receiving picture frames as wedding favors because they will now have a place to store a photo of your wedding once you get around to mailing them. c

Still other wedding guests enjoy receiving picture frames as wedding favors simply because they always have use for another picture frame and can use this frame to store pictures of friends or family members. They can also ‘re-gift’ them if they are really not the picture frame type.

But something classy and tasteful won’t be an unwelcome gift that will end up in the trash.

Other Summer Wedding Favors
You might also match your theme to your honeymoon, especially if you are heading off for a popular and beach-y destination like Florida, Hawaii, or the Caribbean.

You could even stretch the sunshine theme to a safari if you like strong contrasting colors and dramatic prints.

One thing is for sure. Summer is a popular time of year to get married. So make your wedding, and your wedding favor, stand out, with something fun, practical, and memorable.

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The summer is a very popular time for weddings. In fact June is one of the most popular times of the year for couples to get married. It is a tradition dating back centuries, along with the honeymoon, and couples married in June are thought to have better luck than those wed at other times of the year.

The nice weather is one of the primary reasons that many couples opt for this time of year for their wedding. (Also, vacation time, just like the olden days!)

There is less of a chance that bad weather will affect plans, and couples can consider outdoor weddings.

Other couples simply enjoy the summertime and opt to have their wedding at this time of year for that reason alone. Whatever the reason the couple opts for a summer wedding, they are likely to want to incorporate the idea of summer into their color scheme, and the wedding favors they give to their guests.

Traditional hues related to nature are one way to go, but if you are a more hip, contemporary couple, there are a number of fun themes you can consider.

Beach themed wedding favors
Beach themed weddings are very popular in the summertime. The couple may be having the ceremony and reception on the beach, or they may simply be incorporating a beach theme into an indoor wedding.

In both cases, however, the couple will likely opt to give the guests some type of favor related to the beach. Magnets shaped like sandals, palm trees, coconuts, and other ‘beach party’ type items are a very popular option for weddings this time of year or for wedding featuring a beach theme.

You can have a luau inside or outside, with colorful plastic glasses, silk or paper leis, beach blanket magnets, the only limit is your imagination and budget.

Candles
Another great idea for a favor for a summertime wedding is a candle designed to reflect the season. Candles in the shape of seashells or even votive candles in holders designed to look like sand pails are both great ideas.

There are even candles in the shape of turtles, dolphins and whales available. These may be more expensive, but depending on your budget for wedding favors, they might be a viable option.

For more ideas, see Summer Wedding Favors Part II

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