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Foodie Favors: Whimsy & Spice

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Whimsy & Spice lives up to its name. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, and run by husband and wife team, Mark Sopchak (pastry chef extraordinaire) and Jenna Park (marketer, packaging and website designer, and fab photographer), each batch of deliciousness is sure to be fun and flavorful. And, what could be better for a wedding favor? Their cookies, marshmallows and brownies can be beautifully packaged into super special wedding favors and you can choose labels and ribbon color to customize each perfect package.

Some personal favorites are their sandwich cookies which come in flavors such as Earl Grey, Hazelnut Whisky, Massaman Peanut Butter, and Pink Peppercorn. Chocolate Gingersnaps and Rose & Black Pepper Thumbprints are wonderful. Although, their Coconut Five Spice White Chocolate wins my heart every time. But, then there are the shortbread varieties. Oh! The shortbread! And, come on, homemade marshmallows?! Caramel, Cardamom, Passion Fruit, Rose Vanilla? Somebody stop me! But, nothing should stop you from seriously considering these tasty treats for your guests. You can thank me later.

whimsy-spice-shortbread-lavender-chocolate-ginger-wedding-favors Honey Lavender, Brown Sugar Gingerspice, and Chocolate Orange Cardamom Shortbread Cookies

whimsy-spice-chocolate-gingersnap-wedding-favors Chocolate Gingersnaps

whimsy-spice-sandwich-cookies-earl-grey-pink-peppercorn-peanut-butter-hazelnut-whiskey Massaman Peanut Butter, Pink Peppercorn, Earl Grey, and Hazelnut Whisky Sandwich Cookies

whimsy-spice-chocolate-butterscotch-bar-wedding-favors Chocolate Butterscotch Bars

whimsy-spice-marshmallows-chocolate-caramel-rose-wedding-favors Chocolate, Caramel and Rose Vanilla Marshmallows

DIY Project: Notebooks to Keep the Kids Entertained from Chelsea at Frolic

These blank books make great favors for kids at a wedding and gives them something to do! Cost: Less than 1.50 each.

Supplies:

Colorful blank books

Ribbon

White pen

Colorful mini pencils

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Directions:

1.Add the name of each child on the front of the book with a white pen.

2.Add a ribbon to the binding.

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3.Tie on a colorful mini pencil to each book.

4. Line up on a table for kids or place at their settings.

Buy it: Any wedding planner in the MyWedding directory could help you.

Oh, how we love Frolic! Chelsea’s daily inspiration blog is always chock-full of pretty ideas that feel effortless and chic. So, we’re so happy that she is posting DIY projects that are easy to do while packing a big punch.

DIY Project: Gingham Apple Favors from Chelsea at Frolic!

These easy apple favors are eco-friendly and festive. Cost is less than .50 each.

Supplies:

Waxed food paper. We chose this pretty gingham.

Blank white postage labels

Alphabet stamps

Ink pad

String or twine, if your tags didn’t include them.

Directions:

Stamp the name of each guest onto the tags.
Wrap each apple in wax paper and twist around the stem.
Secure with the tag and a piece of string or twine.

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Tip: Keep these in the fridge until ready for use so they stay nice and fresh!

Buy: Any wedding planner in the MyWedding directory could help you.

Foodie Favors: Bee Raw Honey

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The day I should get married, it would come as no surprise to my guests that they’d likely take home a food-type favor from the reception. I love food! They know it, my tailor would know it. But, what could be better? A remembrance of the day to be shared at the table, instead of a dust-gathering tsotchke relegated to a shelf, a box, or worse, the trash. And, I think the offerings from Bee Raw Honey fit the bill perfectly!

Offering raw, unfiltered, varietal honeys in fantastic packaging (The wax-sealed vials? Glorious!), Bee Raw sources honeys from family-owned apiaries across the country and each variety is derived from a single floral source. This gives each honey its distinct color, flavor, and aroma. The 1 oz. vials make for the perfect favor, and the 8 oz. jars and honey flights would be more than thoughtful gifts. You can even select the type of honey based upon season or region to keep things local and true to the occasion. Adding a recipe or pairing from the site could offer that extra touch by giving guests different thoughts and ideas on how to use their special favor. Tie it off with a tag declaring, “Love is Sweet”, or “Spread the love”, and your guests will be buzzing.

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Paloma’s Nest

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I am something of a magpie and find myself in constant states of inspiration with things fun, ornate, or colorful. And yet, I continually come back to things that are pure, simple, honest, and classic. That is precisely why I return again and again to Paloma’s Nest. The original creators of the Ring Bearer Bowl ™, Paloma’s Nest (named after the founders’ daughter) handcrafts a multitude of homespun yet modern heirlooms that are perfect elements in the celebration of the love of two people. Pure, simple, honest – just like love should be.

palomas-nest-custom-wedding-vows-bowl Custom wedding vow bowl with personalized text.