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