Hot Trends in Wedding Favors

Although wedding favors are not mandatory, they are a nice way of saying thank you to your guests and of giving them something to remember this special day.  But what are the best wedding favors to deliver at your celebration?

Here is a look at some of the top trends in wedding favors for 2009 and 2010 weddings.

1.  Go Green Wedding Favors

Being environmentally responsible is becoming more fashionable so it’s only natural that couples would want to carry on that trend at their weddings, too. What counts as an “eco-friendly” wedding favor? One example is the “New Beginnings” plantable petal cone kits. The cones contain flower pets your guests can use instead of rice or bird seed as you exit the ceremony location then they can be planted in guests’ gardens where they will bloom.  You can also personalize the gift tags on each cone.

Anything that is alive, blooming, or recycled can make an amazing wedding favor.

2. Edible Wedding Favors

Another trend this year is edible wedding favors. While this trend may be hot now, wedding favors were once always edible.  The tradition was to give each guest five Jordan almonds – each represents fertility, happiness, longevity, health, and wealth. If you want to combine the latest trend with tradition, then giving Jordan almonds to your guests could be a great idea.  Today’s almonds can even be silver dipped Jordan Almonds  or gold dipped Jordan Almonds.

If you decide to use any type of food as a wedding favor, make sure to pay attention to presentation.  Make the wrapping look as beautiful as the favor is tasty.  A variety of favor boxes are available to help make your edible favors easier to package.

3. Charitable Causes Wedding Favors

Today’s couples are not just focused on themselves; they also want to be a part of improving the world. That’s why another popular wedding favor idea popping up around the country is the charitable donation. Instead of purchasing favors for guests, make a donation to one or more causes in their name.  Let your guests know about the donation with a card that includes the name of the recipient.

Another idea is to purchase wedding favors associated with a cause. For example, you can purchase pink frosted picture frames adorned with a pink ribbon, the symbol for breast cancer prevention organizations. A portion of the price for these frames is donated to breast cancer research.  Other ideas for charity favors is the Pink Ribbon Favor Box and the Pink Ribbon Plantable Wildflower Favors.

4. Practical Wedding Favors

Some couples have decided they don’t want to waste money on favors no one will ever use and that will just gather dust on a shelf. So another wedding favor trend is picking practical items that guests can choose to use – not just look at. Some practical wedding favors include cake servers, salt and pepper shakers, ice cream scoops are just some examples.

The best part about practical favors is that each time your guests use them they will inevitably think of your wedding.  Isn’t that a great way to keep the memory of your special event alive?

Last Idea: If you want to do different wedding favors for male and female guests, consider giving the women a reminder of your beautiful wedding dress. You can find wedding gown candles to give as wedding favors for your female guests.  And for the male guests, you can give Letter Openers, or bottle opener. 

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