Posted by of mywedding.comJune 23, 2008
It is a daunting task to have to come up with a perfect bridesmaid gift that all of your leading ladies will appreciate, especially if you're trying to think outside of the silver, monogrammed jewelry) box. But before you throw up your hands and resign yourself to ordering the standard engraved photo frame for everyone, stop! Put down the mouse, back away from the ' Useless−Monogrammed−Knickknacks−R−Us.com' website, and consider one of the more unique options listed below. These ideas can be used specifically, or as a springboard for your own imagination. Also, keep in mind that there is no one−size−fits−all bridesmaid gift, so don't feel like you need to give everyone the same thing. Your bridesmaids will appreciate the love and care you put into choosing something special that reflects their individual tastes, and there is no reason to break the bank in order to show your appreciation for their involvement in your special day. With a little creativity (and some helpful hints), you will be able to give your girls a gift that they might actually (gasp!) use.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comJune 20, 2008
If you’re a bride-to-be on a tight budget shopping online for all things wedding, you’ve got lots of company. This is for all of you who type in "cheap" in front of the Google keywords – "cheap wedding rings," "cheap wedding invitations," "cheap wedding gowns."
Go to full postPosted by of myweddingfavors.comJune 17, 2008
Shades of Green
Making their mark in 2007, Green Weddings have lead the way for 2008 trends. The spring and summer seasons are the perfect time to celebrate this top spot trend. An abundance of flowers and fruit fill the markets giving brides the advantage of buying local. Outdoor venues like gardens, meadows, farm lands and lake settings make for a beautiful natural backdrop for Eco-friendly ceremonies. And though donations made in honor of your guests are popular as green wedding favors, eco-friendly favors are also a great alternative, as you'll read later.
Posted by of mywedding.comMarch 25, 2008
Unless you’re planning to offer relief to those friends and family members who indulge too freely in the bubbly at your reception by giving away big bottles of water and heart-shaped aspirin tins with your names and wedding date lovingly displayed above the dosage instructions, chances are your wedding favors are not going to be something that will dramatically improve the quality of their lives. My husband would argue that couples who have given him personalized beer cozies as wedding favors have dramatically improved the quality of his life during hot summer afternoons, but I would contend that it’s possible to bring even greater things to the world than that. Although I do love it when my beer stays cold through an entire game of bocce ball.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comFebruary 5, 2008
You want to look hot on your wedding day when you marry your perfect match, so why not give out the adorable, eco-friendly Matchstick Garden as your wedding favor? Your loved ones can plant in their gardens and watch them grow...just like your love.
Available at: www.matchstickgarden.com
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Posted by of Eco-Chic WeddingsSeptember 5, 2007
Eco-friendly favors need not mean flower seeds, granola, or even hemp fabric. On the contrary, there are a multitude of chic gift options that are also good for the Earth. All you have to do is think outside of the usual gift box, and you might just find something affordable, reusable, and definitely favorable.
Go to full postPosted by of Eco-Chic WeddingsAugust 21, 2007
Nothing says, "Thanks for coming to our wedding" like a miniature plastic swan with your names and a cheesy slogan such as 'Love gives us wings' airbrushed on its side, right? Seriously, these are available (I just saw them advertised in a major wedding magazine) and I would argue that they are no way to show your gratitude. If I came to your wedding and you gave me one of these, I would send you an 8X10 photo of my cat flushing the toilet as your wedding gift. However, there is no accounting for (poor) taste; one of your guests could be searching for the perfect ornament to display on her mantle over the holidays, and this may be just the ticket…if the guest in question is your crazy Aunt Ethel who also collects ketchup packets from every fast food restaurant she's ever been to and considers crocheted toilet paper covers fine art. In other words, there are far more practical things to give to your guests as a token of your special day, some of which they may actually make an effort to remember to take home with them. The overall theme of good wedding favors is: Make them useful or available for consumption. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind, with provisions for every budget.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comMay 15, 2007