Trendy Wedding Table Favor Ideas

No wedding would be complete without some sort of keepsakes that are distributed to guests to say “thank you” for joining the Bride and Groom at the events of their special day. Your guests have chosen to spend their time to commemorate your commitment and that often includes travel and a gift, so a favor is an inexpensive way of showing appreciation for their friendship, commitment and loyalty.

The gifts you choose should match your decorations and while they do not have to be functional, they should be able to play some role in your family and friends’ lives not only to remind them of your day, but also to serve as a reminder of your love and friendship.

The concept of wedding favors dates back to old England and medieval times. Back then, the landed gentry would travel days to attend the wedding ceremonies of friends, associates and families. The wedding favor was a way of thanking them for remembering the day and attending the event. The cost, size and extent of the favor depended on the wealth of the aristocrat in question.

Over time, favors became a more broad tradition. You did not have to be rich or landed to provide presents to your guests. Today, small table gifts are common at almost all weddings from almost every culture.

These little gifts typically reflect the theme and decorations you have chosen. They are usually placed at each place setting at the reception. You also can include little bags or boxes to allow your guests to store their favor without worrying about damaging it or having to hold it for the rest of the event. The table favors ideas you choose should reflect your theme or decorations and should also relay something to your guests about yourself, your new spouse or common interests or hobbies you both share.

There are wedding table favors ideas to fit almost any event. One wedding that had a “Gothic” theme even had miniature coffins filled with candy for each guest. The coffin favor might not be your idea of fun, but to each his own, and it does show that anyone can find a favor to fit their wedding theme or personality.

One popular and highly functional present is the Starfish Wine Stopper, which will be used by guests over and over and each time will remind them of you, your spouse and your special day. Another idea is the Ceramic Butterfly Dishes / Holders, which will delight guests and can be filled with appetizers, mints or candies. Your ideas, however, do not always have to be functional.

Miniature Metal Pails can be placed at each setting and hold candy. Mini Classic Gumball Dispensers always are popular and dispense an authentic Double Bubble with every crank. Other fun favors include Western Boot Shaped Glasses that guests can actually drink out of when they get home.

Place card holders also make great presents and your options are limitless. Some ideas include Asian fortune cookie holder, shell place card holder, silver picture frame place card holder, tulip in a silver pot and more! Favor / Place Cards that add a touch of elegance to any reception table and give guests an easily storable favor that can be added to a scrapbook or attached to a refrigerator of your guests. Other place / favor card ideas include Boat Flag Stickers, Beach Towel Stickers and Lucky in Love Place Cards.

Even if you do not have an official theme, your gifts can reflect your tastes, the ceremony or the environment you want to create during the reception. While you want your wedding party favor ideas to reflect the general theme of your wedding, you also can inject a sense of yourself into your choices. You are not precluded, for instance, from including a beach themed favor even if the theme of your wedding is authentic western or if there is no theme at all.

The purpose of these little table presents is to thank and entertain your guests. Choosing something that holds meaning to you and your guests is another purpose; you want them to feel pleased and thanked and also have something to remember your day and your friendship. Wedding table favors do not have to be expensive, just well thought out and something that says “thanks” to your guests.

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Source: This articles was submitted by TheBridalCoach.ca, the premier Canadian wedding planning membership site offering best wedding engagement advice and cover everything you need to know about the marriage license.