Thursday, January 29, 2009

Make Homemade Wedding Favors - You'll Be Glad You Did

By Trecia Linzi

Wedding favors are usually given to your wedding guests as a small keepsake or a reminder of your wedding day. They are also a great way to thank your guests for taking part in your special day. Usually wedding favors are placed on the reception tables next to each place setting. They can range from very equisite to very simple.

Giving wedding favors to your guests is always such a wonderful touch, but the cost of providing them can really add up depending on where you buy them and what kind you choose. But have you considered homemade wedding favors to give your guests?

Not only will homemade wedding favors save you a bunch of money, but depending on what you make, they can add a very unique, thoughtful touch to your wedding that your guests will cherish for years.

Here's a chance to use your creativity in a very special way! You may choose to make a very labor intensive, yet elaborate homemade wedding favor, or a simple, easy one. You can get your supplies at any craft or dollar store, or possibly even a thrift store.

I know you're asking, "How in the world do I find time to make homemade wedding favors? Especially while trying to keep sane with all the other wedding details I have to keep on top of!" Well I guarantee you that if you will take some time out to do this, some of your stress level will diminish. Just being focused on a creative task for awhile will help you relax and do wonders for your stress level.

Plus, you'll feel great afterwards for having created homemade wedding favors that will truly be memorable for your guests, and now you've got one more item checked off on your wedding to-do list!

A Very Quick & Easy Homemade Wedding Favor:

If you just do not have any extra time to give up right now, you may want to try this for a simple homemade wedding favor that you can whip up very quickly, and still be an enjoyable gift to your giuests.

Get a few different types of bulk candy at a place like Cosco's. Then go to a dollar store and find some cute bowls, baskets or buckets. Also pick up some plastic scoops or big plastic spoons. Then go to a craft store and find some small cellophane bags, or any other type of cute bag. Set up a table in the recption area with the bowls or buckets filled each with a different kind of candy, and let the guests fill and make their own treat bags! - 16035

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