Showing posts with label wedding favors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding favors. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Spotlight on Wedding Memories



Everybody says it, and it's true. Your wedding goes by so quickly! The best gift you can give yourself (and kids and grandkids) is a book of memories from your amazing celebration. It doesn't have to be a chore or yet another task you have to do in the midst of all the planning. Here are my top tips for making it fun and easy to relive a time you will always want to remember.

Figure Out Your Style.
Are you a scrapbook fan who like saving tactile bits like a swatch of fabric from your gown? Or do you prefer the professional look of a digital photo book? Personally, I did both. A scrapbook to focus on the fun lighter side and a professional book to highlight the elegance of our day. Choose whatever inspires you.

Scrutinize Your Shot List.
Add details that you want to showcase to the must-haves that you give your photographer. Then you'll be able to paste a pic of your bouquet next to a dried petal in your scrapbook or include an image of your hand written vows in a photo book.

Appoint a Souvenir Snatcher.
Ask a pal to grab day-of keepsakes that you will be too busy to snag. And be sure to mail yourself an invitation - you can post these in a scrapbook or take photos for a digital version.

Write It Down.
Along with images, you will want to remember the words that move you. Request that everyone who makes a toast give you their notes if they make any - even if they email them to you later.

What are you planning to include in your memory catcher?

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Wedding DIY Push Pop Confetti


Materials

Push pop containers
Push pop stand
Confetti
Kraft labels
Scissors/paper cutter

Directions

Step-1 Print out your kraft labels. You may use a couple’s logo, or create escort cards, or even just write a fun saying like we did. Each label should be 6″ x 2″ once cut, and you are able to print 5 labels per each 8 1/2″ x 11″ label sheet. (If you have beautiful handwriting – even better! You can simply cut labels to size, and handwrite whatever you would like).

Step-2 Assemble the push pops, and carefully stick a label on each. Leave the tops off for now.

Step-3 Stuff each push pop with confetti. While you can easily make your own confetti with scissors and tissue paper, we bought this fun neon batch from Knot & Bow.

Step-4 Place the tops on each push pop, and place all of the push pops in the stand. When ready to celebrate, take the top off, push up, and shout hooray!

Friday, June 6, 2014

Wedding Favors





Wedding favors are the way that a bride and groom can thank their guests coming to their wedding. Many couples choose to have their favors follow a specific theme and others simply offer a small token of appreciation for sharing in their special day.  There are so many ideas to choose from.   Lately, one of the most popular is a donation to a charity which usually has a special meaning to the bride and groom.  A small card is placed at each guest table outlining which charity they have contributed too.  Other ideas are boxes of chocolates, wine bottle openers, candy apples, miniature bottles of wine, candles,  tea for two, ornaments and seedling trees.  Try to pick something that fits within your wedding theme/season.  The favors can be decorated in your wedding colors to add a bit more decor and splash to the guest tables.

If you are looking for cute wedding favors or wedding favor boxes stop by Noteable Expressions!

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Wedding DIY Favors: Bellini Petal Lollipops


The beauty of wedding flowers isn’t limited to bridal bouquets: you can easily share blooms with your guests in lollipop form! To make these truly toast-worthy treats, flavor with champagne and peach candy oils to emulate the delicious flavor of a Bellini cocktail.
I chose mini pink rose petals and fresh mint as the inclusions for these pops, but you can use most any edible flower – provided it has a pleasant taste. Remember, just because a flower is non-poisonous does not mean it is also delicious.


Here’s my list of edible flowers that are accessible and tasty:
Basil
Chamomile
Johnny-jump-ups
Lavender
Marigolds
Pansies
Roses
Violas
Violets

For the full tutorial:  http://www.etsy.com/blog/weddings/diy-favors-bellini-petal-lollipops/