"I Need a Favor..."

“Mayday, mayday…we have a favor dilemma.”  I know…there are thousands of ideas to choose from. From stylish, to inexpensive, a unique choice or personalized; there are just too many out there.  Some may want theirs to match their wedding theme, others may want something they know will be useful for the receiver.  Either way, it’s a decision that will eventually have to be made.  Well with a little creativity, this can be something to fit your theme, something affordable and can be neatly dressed to look unique and stylish. More importantly, it just might be something useful to most, if not, to all people in attendance.  Even if you decide you want a combination of favors for your guests, let one of your choices be an EDIBLE FAVOR.

You really can’t go wrong with this selection (unless you have a guest or two allergic to your edible favor-woopsie).  Again, there are hundreds of edible favors to choose from and it’s obvious that the choices go on. You can get as creative as you want, or simple as a tasty truffle.

My first pick for no particular reason is a Fortune Cookie favor.



For my wedding, I actually chose this as a 2^nd favor for our guests.  The fun thing about fortune cookies is that majority of the time, you’re able to customize the “fortune message” inside by thanking your guests for coming, or adding a favorite Bible verse or quote. The company I went with was Fortune Nut Cookie, located in Belmont, CA. I decided to go with them because not only did they provide a reasonable bulk price, but the fortune cookies were wrapped individually in their own baggies. Plus, the gal who assisted me was very helpful the whole time.

A next choice you can guarantee your guests won't complain about a beautiful mint tin filled with your favorite mints or other candies. Not only can you choose a mint tin suitable for your wedding theme or colors, this piece can also be personalized with your names and wedding date.



Anybody and everybody loves cookies. You can get as creative as you want to when it comes to the packaging and the cookie of your choice.



One suggestion is to go to your favorite local bakery and cut a deal with them to provide you with x amount of cookies with either your monogram, a certain design or color from your wedding theme. If you have a helpful crew, why not bake your favorite batch yourself. Stack 'em up in a clear baggie that you can find at your nearest craft store, tie it with a colored ribbon, and you're all set.

 

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A favorite, soothing moment I try and have a few times a week is sipping on my cup of tea (I know I'm not the only one who enjoys this). I think this is just a cute idea; especially if you get to personalize the tea bag itself. It's low-cost and quaint.

As a side note, if you're thinking of buying gifts for your Primary Sponsors or grandparents, a wonderful idea is to locate some beautiful, inexpensive tea sets for them to appreciate. It'd be a great combination, don't you think?

My last but not least pick is the brownie or cake lollipops. In other words...Lollicakes. My husband and I actually have a friend who is starting out her own side business in San Deigo. She's a newbie just like yours truly, and is successfully enjoying what she's doing. Place your order and have them mailed to you within a week before your wedding.  Your final step would be to personalize them with a your preferred color ribbon. 

Congratulations Joyce, and good luck with A Sweet JOYous Occasion.

Yes, the selections are still plentiful and you can go way beyond these few I've listed.  Good luck with your favors!