Chocolate covered pretzles could, quite possibly, be my favorite indulgence! I included these sweet and salty treats as favors at my own wedding. I was actually hoping that guests would leave them on the tables and I could bring them all back home for me to eat! Unfortunately, my guests seemed to enjoy them just as much as I did.

I recently stumbled upon the Fretzels by Jill website and immediately thought, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Besides offering a Fretzel of the Month Club (!), this company also creates custom party favors perfect for any occasion. They will create personalized packaging (inlcuding ribbon and tags) to match your wedding colors and/or theme. Yum!

I am always looking for accessories for our home and decided to check out Kate Spade’s website over the weekend. Wedding guests take note: KateSpade.com = great wedding gifts! I really like the Pompano Point Double Invitation Frame for showcasing your wedding invitation along with a photo from the big day. I have a wedding to attend in August…..looks like I found their gift!

Never drink from someone else’s wine glass again! I love these Numbered Wine Glasses from Satinbox! These are so fun and functional at parties so your guests will never lose their glasses again! They are sold in sets of 6 and numbered from 1 - 6. The only trouble will be deciding who is numero uno!

Since we are in the midst of summer wedding season, I thought I’d share some ideas on how to offer your guests a little relief from the summer sun and heat (they will thank you!) and add some fun accessories to your day!

Luna Bazaar has really cute items that would be perfect for spring and summer weddings. They sell parasols, paper lanterns, fans, and other decorative items that add a colorful twist to your garden wedding. I love the parasols and your guests will certainly appreciate the shade!

These items come in so many different colors and styles, so you will definitely find the perfect match to the theme or color scheme of your wedding!

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With prices for everything going up these days, many couples are feeling a pinch in their pocketbooks when it comes to wedding planning. Trying to decide where to cut costs can be very difficult. This could be the perfect time to sit down and discuss what is most important to you and how your money can best be spent. Do your guests really need, or want for that matter, a shot glass with your names on it as a wedding favor? Instead, have you thought about a charitable wedding favor?

More and more couples are looking for socially conscious alternatives to the typical wedding-related items. Organizations such as the I Do Foundation (www.idofoundation.org) help couples find a charity that best fits their values and makes it easy to create donation opportunities. As the nation’s first wedding-focused nonprofit, the I Do Foundation offers solutions for couples who want to share these values with their wedding guests and provide them with a wedding favor that will make a lasting impression. I’m sure your friends and family will appreciate your donation in their name.

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For some reason, finding bridesmaids gifts was hard for me when I was getting married.  I wanted the gifts to be personal (ok, somewhat mushy), but also fun - something that would reflect their personalities.  While the sentimental portion was something I could handle, I couldn’t find anything for my bridesmaids that was fun and funky.  Although it’s too late for my girls (sorry ladies!), I found some really cute and colorful gift ideas from J. Crew and Pottery Barn that would be perfect for your maids!  Actually, I may have to get some of these for myself!  Happy shopping!

Have you found any great ideas for bridesmaids gifts?

 

 

For wine-themed table decoration for your wedding, try candles that sit atop wine bottles from Beau-coup Wedding Favors.  These candles merely sit on top any empty wine bottle and make a creative way to jazz up your wedding tables.  The cork is actually not cork, but wax like a candle should be.  Enjoy!