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Beautifully thought-out favors add to the welcoming
feel of the reception table, making your guests
feel special and treasured. They are little gifts
that tell guests, "Thank you for being part
of our celebration!" These tokens of appreciation
are appropriate for wedding receptions, bridal
showers, baby showers, birthdays and just about
any occasion that guests are invited to.
Well-placed and well-thought out favors will become
memoirs, reminding your guests of your wedding day
once the day is over. However, this will only come
to pass with something that has longevity and possibly
something that is functional. Twenty years later,
I still think of former co-worker's daughter every
time I stick my cake tester, which was tied to her
shower favor, into a cake. But never underestimate
the appeal of candy or something edible. These seem
to be favorites of guests.
Favors can also function as a part of the decorations
for the reception area. One hundred little boxes
topped with a pink rose will make quite an impact
on guests when they walk in to dinner. Though cost
is often the deciding factor when selecting the favor
to use, here are some other considerations to think
of when choosing a favor:
- Inscription - can it display the Bride & Groom's
names and the wedding date?
- Lasting Value - can
it serve as a memoir for years to come?
- Color
- will it enhance or complement the table décor?
- Personality
- does it express the couple's personalities
or is it unique or symbolic?
- Entertainment Value
- will it add more fun to the reception and guest's
enjoyment?
- Usefulness - does it have a functional
or practical use?
Quite often it is all we can do to put an event
together, let alone had make hundreds of personal
favors for each guest. Never feel embarrassed about
purchasing favors - it's the thought that counts!
Marie Schlump
Parties with Pizzazz
Marie Schlump is the owner of Parties with Pizzazz
an Invitation and Gift store located in Prospect.
Mrs. Schlump is a Certified Special Event Professional
and member of the International Special Events
Society. She can be reached at (203) 758-5446 or ms@partieswithpizzazz.com.
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