Wedding Favors Are a Tradition
That Date Back to the Early Roman Dynasty
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Date 2nd September 2008
Author Robert Palmer
Did you know that wedding favors date back to the days
of the early Roman dynasty? The tradition of a bride and
groom giving their guests wedding favors is a tradition
that is found in many cultures around the world, though
it is most prevalent in American society. The giving of
unique, beautiful and memorable wedding favors is a part
of wedding etiquette, and must be given a lot of thought
during the wedding planning process.
So, what are wedding favors? They are small mementos
given on the wedding day, from the newly married couple
to all of their guests. Often time these can be placed
with their place setting for the wedding party formal
dinner. Sometimes they are placed in an arrangement by
the book to sign for the wedding couple. The purpose of
a wedding favor is to give thanks to those who have come
out to join the marrying couple on their very special
day.
Throughout history, wedding favors have been comprised
of delightful treats like almonds, cookies and chocolate,
but today wedding favors have definitely taken a different,
non-edible turn. Small picture frames, tea party sets,
potted plants and even clothing items are all popular
choices for wedding favors.
You should be considerate with your choice of wedding
favors. You'll want to be thoughtful and select wedding
favors that make a lasting impression, while accurately
reflecting your unique personality. Wedding favors that
your guests can actually put to use in their homes are
always appreciated, but don't be afraid to choose a gift
that is more decorative, so long as it is tasteful and
will be at home in any decor.
Many marrying couples opt for trendy wedding favors as
a way to make a bold, unique statement in an otherwise
formal and traditional affair. One idea is to use miniature
Chinese take-out boxes for wedding favors. Include candy
or a fortune cookie inside. The boxes come in a variety
of colors and sizes, which make them ideal for any type
of gift that you'd like to include.
So, where can you shop for wedding favor? Your wedding
planner should have a slew of ideas and materials on tasteful
wedding favors that you can use for your wedding. If you
don't have a wedding planner, or do but are not satisfied
with his or her selection of wedding favors, don't be
afraid to consult specialty wedding companies, catalogs
and websites for more ideas.
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As a personal shopper, Kimberly Green has developed an
acquired taste for unique gift ideas for all occasions.
From trendy Wedding Favors to Bridal shower decorations,
Kimberly offers tips for selecting the best. For Wedding
Favors
Copyrights © 2008 Robert Palmer
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