| The word "bomboniere" comes from the Italian | | | | tulle, ribbons, cellophane or fabric to match |
| "favor". In the past these have been small | | | | your wedding colours. Have sleek modern |
| keepsakes that wedding guests take home as a | | | | candle holders for contemporary wedding; |
| token of thanks from the bride and groom. | | | | Nostalgic retro candy for a fun casual |
| THey are now given out at weddings and | | | | wedding. Your wedding favors are a way to put |
| wedding showers. | | | | your own stamp of style on your wedding |
| | | | day.add your own style to your wedding |
| Wedding favors are often candied almonds, | | | | day.Your Wedding Favors and Budget |
| mints, chocolates or something more | | | | |
| contemporary such as stem ware, candles or | | | | Have a budget and stick to it. The average |
| other gifts. Beautifully presented- wrapped | | | | cost of party favor is about 2-3% of the cost |
| or decorated in your wedding colors or | | | | of your entire wedding budget. Do buy a few |
| theme.Make Your Own Wedding FavorsBe careful | | | | extra wedding favor to have on hand, Some may |
| about chossing to make your own favors- if | | | | be lost or you may decide to add more guests |
| you are having a large wedding- You will most | | | | and find it impossible to get more of your |
| likely underestimate how much time it will | | | | items.Some Wedding Favor Suggestions and |
| take to make party favors for a large group. | | | | Ideas- An elegant picture frame can double as |
| It is a big undertaking that starts out as a | | | | a place card holder. Use a frame that |
| labour of love and can sometimes become a | | | | compliments your wedding theme. Like ornate |
| tedious chore. Storing a large quantity of | | | | silver for a Victorian look .- Scented soaps |
| gifts can be difficult so plan for damage | | | | are a great way to add a splash of |
| and breakage. If you do decide to make your | | | | color.- Candles are popular- small candles |
| wedding favors- plan to start at least 12 | | | | wrapped in matching tulle or elegant tapers |
| months in advance. If you want to give your | | | | in satin ribbon.- Candy is always a favorite |
| wedding favor a personal touch- consider | | | | choice- anything from traditional candy |
| buying the gifts and accenting with you own | | | | coated almonds, personalized chocolate bars |
| special touched when wrapping and presenting. | | | | or upscale truffles.- Tree seedlings or |
| Hand written tags with your names in | | | | packet of perennial seeds. Great for a spring |
| coordinating ink. Use special paper or buy a | | | | wedding.- Fortune cookies with a special |
| matching stamp to decorate. If you go to | | | | message from the bride and groom- Teas, |
| scrapbook section of your of any craft store | | | | coffees and hot chocolate have become |
| there are many creative ideas to help you | | | | increasingly popular. They can be presented |
| personalize your gifts.Wedding Favors and | | | | in so many ways- small packets, in a mug, |
| Your Wedding Theme | | | | ribbon wrapped and more!You can personalize |
| | | | almost any wedding favor with tags or |
| Your wedding favor should reflect the theme | | | | ribbons(labels with your names and wedding |
| of your wedding. This can be done with color, | | | | date)Lisa Bronart writes Guide and Tips for |
| style or favor itself; Engraved wine glasses | | | | Wedding Favours in Toronto for The Perfect |
| at an elegant affair or sunglasses and | | | | Wedding Guide Directory. She spent 10 years |
| sunscreen for a wedding on the beach. | | | | working in the wedding industry and now works |
| Decorate your party favor with coloured | | | | as free lance writer in Toronto. |