How would you like a cake topper that really looks like you? I know we’ve featured some cool toppers in past entries, but I had to show you these. Instead of purchasing plastic figures that kinda, sorta, look like you two, how about having ones that are a splitting image. Unusually Creation takes your photos and creates a figurine in your likeness. They’d also be great as unique favors.
How incredibly fun are these wedding Pez dispensers covered with Swarovski crystals? InStyle Weddings has compiled an amazing slideshow of “Fabulous Favors,” including personalized gifts, donations to charity and these fantastic little bride and groom Pez dispensers from Dylan’s Candy Bar. Even if you don’t want to fork over $300 per favor, there are some other great ideas for any couple looking to add some sparkle to their ceremony.
InStyle also announced that Amy Adams, the adorable star of Enchanted and one of my favorite actresses, is engaged to actor Darren Legallo. Congrats, Amy!
If you want a gorgeous wedding, but not at the expense of the environment, you might be like many couples who opt for an eco-friendly wedding. Whether this is seen in your choice of venue (my site renovates with environmentally friendly materials), choosing organic food for your menu or everything in between, there are so many choices available today to help make your wedding as green as you want it to be.
One way is by choosing eco-friendly favors.
1) Tree in a Box. Give out these fun favors to help guests grow their very own tree.
2) Donations. Give guests the gift of making a difference by purchasing donations to your favorite charities in their name. Most organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund give out cards with their logo on it explaining what they do.
3) Offset C02. Donate to organizations such as Carbon Fund, which helps to eliminate your carbon footprint and can help counteract the negative impact of having guests travel by car and/or plane to your wedding.
4) Edible Gifts. Gifts such as candy or tea are great ideas, especially when wrapped in recyclable products.
5) Be creative. The idea is to give something that will help guests remember your wedding while making them feel good about themselves and the environment.
Not just on clothing anymore, paisleys have hit the wedding scene in a big way! Making their debut on cards and cakes and everything in between, I think there’s something sweet and modern about those swirly shapes. Here are some ways to make your wedding pretty, posh and paisley filled.
Photo and cake from Carrie’s Cakes
by Guest Blogger: Geeta Sachdeva
The throwing of rice at weddings has been a time honored tradition. However, many couples opt to throw bubbles or confetti, since raw rice grains may be harmful for birds.
But, for the ultimate in style and grandeur, there’s nothing that beats a rose petal toss. Not only will they fill the air with the most wonderful aroma, your pictures will turn out absolutely glamorous!
At my wedding, I really felt as if I had stepped back into the time of kings and queens, when guests sprinkled marigold petals over us right after we exchanged our vows. In the Indian tradition, it represents the showering of good wishes for a long and happy married life.
Whatever way you choose to adapt this ancient custom, try to make a personal style statement by using a little creativity and imagination. How about personalizing the toss holders (vellum cones or glassine envelopes) with these beautiful Falling Petals stickers? Though they look beautiful on these mint tins, the stickers can also be purchased without the tins through Wedding Paper Divas.
Adding things that make both you and your fiance unique will make your wedding day more personal. For example, I had a bar menu listing my favorite wine and added special quotes on our favors. I also created table cards made up of Vintage postcards from Disneyland and Disney World since we’re both big fans.
We also added this quote to our favors, “Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever.” How about adding something short and sweet to your favors? Wedding Paper Divas offers modern mint tins that you can personalize with something sweet for your guests.
So, it’s Friday afternoon and I am craving something sweet. This got me thinking of the idea of edible favors. What do you think? I, personally, love the idea. In fact, after my wedding everyone treated themselves to a full candy buffet featuring some of our favorite sweets treats from our childhood. The candy buffet was a hit with our guests, but there are lots of other edible favor ideas out there too. Here are so delectable delights to whet your appetite and spark some ideas:
Mini Cupakes
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Personalized Jam
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Candied Apples
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Chocolate Truffles
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Lolipops
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Candy Buffet
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Earlier in the planning process, I was so not going to do favors. Like a lot of other people, I believed favors were something you get that you never use. But recently, my thoughts have changed. A lot of couples are giving out favors that are actually cool!
I heard of one wedding where the bride and groom gave away lottery tickets to each guest. A wedding that I went to recently incorporated their love for wine in their favors by giving beautiful bottle stoppers. A guest said that that was the first time he got something he could actually use.
I just had another idea that I’m sure your guests would appreciate. How about giving them thank you note cards that they can use. Both Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas have a lot of cute cards that can be used for your wedding. Look at the ones I chose below. The first two are from Wedding Paper Divas and the third one is from Tiny Prints. Just personalize them to say, “Thank You.”
