If you are one of the many brides who has forgotten about or has left their wedding favors till the last minute, then do not panic, you can still achieve fabulous favors in double quick time - just be prepared to compromise a little!
Here are five ideas for last minute
wedding favors that won't break the bank but will still please your guests!
Candies, Confectionary and Chocolate: by far the easiest and cheapest of all wedding favors is to go for something edible like candies, chocolates or some other confectionary. Candies can be bought wholesale in large quantities so you can create generous looking favors within a budget. Put them in clear boxes or glass jars for the best effect. Chocolates can be more expensive, but if you pick varieties from a grocery store you will find them cheaper. Present two or three in a box or on a small favor tray for a luxurious favor.
Recipe Bookmarks: pick out your favourite recipe or a selection of recipes and have them printed onto bookmarks. You will find many online printing services offering speedy services and all you need to do is spend a hour or so uploading your recipe, adding some decorative details and placing your order. Have them made with wipe clean lamination so that your guests can use them in their cookery books. And don't forget to add your names and wedding date to the bottom as well!
Candles: one of the most traditional and fastest choices for wedding favors are candles. Choose tea lights in pretty holders, scented votives in organza bags or stylish pillar candles. All are useful and are a perfect choice for a traditional, formal wedding day, they also do not need wrapping! Look for wholesalers, gift stores, dollar stores or in your local grocery store for the best prices.
Bird Seed: easy, fast and fun, bird seed wedding favors have become very popular recently. You can either purchase shaped feeders made from bird seed or create your own little packets. Download a template from the internet for small packets, bags or envelopes and using decorative papers make your own packaging. Add the bird seed and seal! You can also do this with flower seeds, but do remember to add a label telling your guests what the contents are!
Cookies: this one does require a bit of work on your part, but it is something you can create a day or two before the wedding. Making your own cookies is easy and you do not need to create the fancy iced versions that cost a fortune. Think large chocolate chip cookies or something more seasonal like gingerbread men and spend an afternoon baking your own. Once cooled you can place them in clear plastic bags and seal with ribbon.
Georgina C Clatworthy is a freelance writer writing exclusively for http://www.1weddingsource.com, a leading wedding planning website for both brides and wedding businesses.
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