It’s All In The Details: Sweet Favors!

Its All In The Details by Alyssa Aiola

Lets be honest, most brides will spend anywhere from 2-6 dollars per party favor for each guest only for it to be forgotten about, thrown out or lost in clutter. More and more brides are using the idea of an edible favor since its extremely versatile and you know your guests are going to get some use out of it! When choosing your edible treats it is important to keep in mind your overall theme and also the age bracket of your guests attending. Candy bars are a great idea if you know ahead of time you are going to have a lot of kids attending but maybe then you should pass on the candy apple buffet since it could get messy! Also it is important to think about what you want your gifts to look and taste like, as well as what they’ll represent. Any special traditions practiced by your religion, culture, etc. can also be integrated into your favors in some way. Give your guests a bite to remember with these six adorably delish parting gifts:

• Cupcake in a Jar: More and more brides are using this trendy and yet easy idea as favors for their guests! Pick from any flavor of your wildest dreams and get creative with the label! Under The Table and Dreaming  has 50+ recipes on cakes you can put in a jar from S’mores to cheesecake! Guests will be able to bring home a unique gift that looks too good to eat!

• Candy Apple Buffett: This idea for a candy apple buffet is not only delicious, but so fun and interactive for any age. Providing multiple different apple toppings and a customized box, we love Labels For You , guests will be able to take home their wonderful handmade treats as a token from your wedding!

• S’mores Kit: With summer fast approaching, a great idea would be to give your guest the perfect Summer Night BBQ gift of a DIY S’mores kit! Fancy That  has the perfect clear box which you can then customize and fill with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate!

• Candy Bar: Create a table with a list of both “his” and “her” favorite candy and allow guests to pick and choose which sweets to toss in their bags. You can also use Chinese take out box’s as containers that can be stamped with your monogram!

• Late Night Snack Bar: After the wedding cake has been passed and the last song has been played your guests might need one last pick me up before driving home. Creating a late night snack bar allows your guests to pick and choose from whatever sweets they are craving along with a box of milk to wash it down.

• Breakfast in a Bag: How thoughtful would it be to give your guests a bag full of bagels, cream cheese, butter and orange juice so they have breakfast all set for the next morning! This is a great gift especially for weddings that run late into the night! To go along with the next morning theme, you could throw in Advil and even a newspaper!

Let us know what sweet treats you gave out on your wedding night or if you ever received a delicious gift as a favor by writing on our Facebook wall or tweeting us!

Flavorful Favors

Fashionable Foodie by Markia Raveau-Violette

I was browsing through some craft blogs and food blogs when I found a few ideas that I thought would be prefect as wedding favors.

1. Package this homemade granola with ribbons and personalized labels.

2. For the couple that’s really into beer, send your guests home with beer bread mix. Put it in a cute container along with your favorite bottled beer.

3. This idea was actually for valentines but cover the boxes to match your wedding theme and fill them up with your favorite candies and voila! You have favors for your guests.

Of course you can always do hot chocolate mixes or candied almonds, but take the chance to have favors that reflect you as a couple.

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What Does Your Wedding Smell Like?-with Le Cherche Midi

We recently had the pleasure to meet with the fine folks at Le Cherche Midi and learn about thier fabulous custom fragrances. Here are their tips and tricks for the bride and groom to be:

A custom fragrance is the perfect way to celebrate and remember your wedding.  Whether used as a personal touch only by bride and groom or to scent the entire wedding, making a bespoke fragrance is a unique experience you can enjoy together for the rest of your life.

Here are some ideas on using a one-of-a-kind fragrance for your special day:

• Indulge: Make an intimate statement with a fragrance made just for you or a matching set for bride and groom
• Scent the Ceremony: Create a fragrance that compliments your theme, season, colors or location
• Shower: Host a scent-party bridal shower where you and your guests can learn about fragrance development from a professional perfumer
• Party favors: Preserve the memory of your wedding with scented parting gifts for your guests
• Celebrate:  Mark your anniversary with scented candles in your custom fragrance
• Thank Yous: Show your gratitude to bridesmaids and groomsmen with personalized perfumes and colognes

Working with a professionally trained perfumer is the only way to make your fragrant dreams come true and the fascinating process of fragrance development is something everyone can enjoy.  For more info contact Nathan Motylinski at nm@lecherchemidi.com.

Tips on Favors and Guest Gifts from the Pros!

What to give as guest gifts? The girls at Navy & Lavender give us some helpful tips and tricks on gifts and favors. See below for more on this great one stop favor shop. Thanks ladies!

Here are a few of our favorite gifting tips…

• Mix and match favors!  Give guests a little variety by gifting an assortment of favors all unified by a common theme or color scheme.  Couples will especially appreciate receiving different gifts instead of two of the same, but if you’re on a budget you can certainly just give one favor per couple!

• Remember that hometown weddings can still be a destination for some guests.  Be sure to arrange accommodations for any out-of-towners.  Welcome gifts are the perfect way to make guests feel at home and kick off the celebration on the right foot!

• Look to your venue for inspiration for your gifts.  For example if you’re having an island destination wedding, give your bridesmaids something practical they can use for the trip like bikini bags and after-sun lotions.  Each time they use them after the wedding they’ll be reminded of your special day!

Navy & Lavender is all about the details!  Our goal is to make your wedding as memorable for you as it is for your guests.  With our distinctive charm and personalized touches, we offer a unique and stylish assortment of welcome gifts, favors, and presents for the bride, groom, and bridal party.  Navy & Lavender’s elegant products coupled with our superior customer service help make gift giving a fun and enjoyable experience for both the gift giver and recipient.

And if for some reason you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, we are always happy to help source or customize products to fit your wedding vision!

For more info. check out their website, blog, or give them a ring at 646.329.6489