Wedding Favors « One Beautiful Blog

Your “Favor”-ite tunes!

April 8th, 2011

Edible Favors are always a crowd pleaser! However, I am the first to admit that I probably already ate the cute little m&m’s with your initials on them before even leaving your wedding. It makes the ride home even more wonderful.

But sometimes, it’s nice to get to take the favor home and think of the couple every time you use it. A gift that can be used for years to come is timeless. That is why, one of my all-time favorite favors is a custom CD with fun music that we danced our shoes off to at the wedding! It is simple, meaningful, and I can upload it into my iTunes program! The best part, it’s easy to do and it gives you a chance to throw in a few of your favorite love songs with your sweetie.

If you’re a DIY bride, it can be easy as pie to do on your computer at home. Or, you can always reach out to a company and have them do it for you. These particular ones are from www.giftcds.com. Put some ribbon on it or wrap it like a present (in your colors of course!) and place it at your guests’ place seating and they’ll be excited to unwrap what’s underneath!

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A Cookie or A Cake…

March 18th, 2011

Are you bracing yourself? I don’t really like cake–gasp! I know, it’s a sin! I mean, please understand, I’ll eat cake in order to get my sweet fix, but I prefer other desserts. I’d rather have a gooey chocolate brownie or a soft peanut butter cookie… maybe some fresh strawberries dipped in melted chocolate. I can’t be the only one! So what do I do when I’m “supposed” to have a wedding cake to cut into?!

Tradition, be thrown into the wind! There are plenty of other ways to satisfy my (and my guests) sweet tooth while still maintaining the allure of a beautiful cake. These are some of my favorite creative ideas. Warning: you may get very hungry while looking these over!

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Style Me Pretty Feature!

March 2nd, 2011

We are delighted to be apart of a wonderful feature on the ultra fabulous Style Me Pretty blog!

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Coulda, woulda, shoulda… been a wedding dress! (Oscar Recap)

February 28th, 2011

The glory and absolutely staggering site of starlets on the red carpet truly takes the world by storm. Not only those getting dressed for a big night out (you’ll see knock-offs of Oscar dresses on the rack soon, promise!) but brides look to see what beautiful creations may inspire the seasons of weddings to-be. So which gowns this year coulda, woulda, shoulda and heck- may soon be inspiring our brides? Take a peak. While some are in color, in my minds eye I can see a soft white or clever cream could clearly make magic.

So here they are… the star and the bride she could be!

Sandra Bullock- classic bridal (in white)

Halle Berry- glittering city bride and top notch modern princess

Mila Kunis- summer bride, garden wedding

Gweyneth Paltrow-modern fabulous, golden dreamy (tall drink of water)

Hailee Steinfeld & Mandy Moore- a princess and queen look both with golden sparkle

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Gourmet, Organic Sugar Treats

August 7th, 2010

“Organically Flavored, Stylishly Shaped” is the motto for sweet treats by Gourmet Sugar Co.. This one of a kind company offers treats for conscious consumer. Each organic and vegan sugar cube is made from the finest organic sugar and goes through a 100% animal-free refining process. Clients can choose from organic seashells, cinnamon hearts, peppermint shapes or the vegan fleur de lys. If you have a shape in mind, they will help you create a custom order for your event. We can picture a sweets buffet at the end of night stacked with lovely treats and the perfect designer sugar cubes to compliment. Contact Gourmet Sugar Co. for further information regarding special orders. We love how they sweeten up a cup of tea or any coffee station!

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Gotta have S’more!

July 20th, 2010

Wish I came up with that adorable Tag line, but it’s the name of the company! Gotta have S’more is a line of mouthwatering treats in the form of s’mores. When founder, Carmen Lindner, couldn’t sleep one night this tasty idea came to life. With some late night thinking and baking experiments, the S’muffin was made! We picked up samples and couldn’t believe how delicious and cute they were. They may seem like too much sweet in a bite, but the different flavors and texture was to die for. They come in Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Cookies n’ Creme to name a few! You can try these treats at Platine Cookies in Culver City or have them delivered by ordering online at the Gotta Have S’more Website. Gotta have S’more also loves to pay it forward and donates a portion of the proceeds to support Women for Woman International. Sweetness all around!

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Add some flavor to your tables (literally)!

February 1st, 2010

Want to add a little spice to your reception tables? Opt on the traditional salt and pepper shaker sets and in place use a creative little number like those below. Whether you are going for a romantic feel, tropical setting, vintage theme, or simply want to add some fun, there’s a shaker set for any style. Do you and the significant other share a favorite animal, place or inside joke? Look for shaker sets that can personalize your wedding. Great for adding some fun details and for conversation starters at the table! Also, look for pieces that fit within your wedding colors and style, and that don’t steal the spotlight without looking overtly cheesy. Don’t know what to do with them after the wedding? Have a little giveaway by putting a sticker under a chair at the table for the lucky receiver or simply pass them along as gifts!

You can find affordable, unique shaker sets on wedding favor websites. The ones found below were all under $5 each on My Wedding Favors, Fays Favors, ABC Favor, and My Wedding Reception Ideas.

Photo Credits: MyWeddingFavors, FaysFavors, ABC Favor, and MyWeddingReceptionIdeas

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Favor your loved ones

January 22nd, 2010

Couples are always looking for creative ways to show their gratitude and thank their guests or wedding party. Below are two favor ideas that caught our eye thanks to Martha Stewart Weddings!

The first idea would be great for a wedding with a small guest list or simply just for the wedding party. We like the idea of using them as the escort cards. The names are hand calligraphed on top of the box for the elegant look. And inside, as the gift is a rubber stamp of the guest’s name, which is also in the hand calligraphed font. A specialty vendor or craft supply store can create the rubber stamps for you. Tie a cute ribbon around the box and you’re good to go! Such a great gift, perfect for the guests stationary. Don’t forget the table number on the box if used as escort cards!

Idea number two are these little darling etched flowerpots. Again, perfect gifts for your wedding party or end of the night favors. Shot glasses or little glass tumblers can be used as the flowerpots. For a personalized look, you can etch the flowerpots with your party’s names or put your monogram and date of the wedding for guest favors. How to etch the glass? You can have them professionally done or buy etching powder from a craft supply store (like Michael’s). The etching solution is prepared and once set on the glass, it dissolves and creates the carved look. Martha Stewart suggests buying a bed of pansies from a flower shop and placing them inside the flowerpot for the guest to later plant at their home!

Photo Credits: Martha Stewart Weddings`

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Will you… be my bridesmaid?

December 11th, 2009

Didn’t do the proposing? Now here’s your chance to make the day of your bridesmaids to be. Make the bridesmaid experience special and a surprise as well. The Flour Pot, a cookie boutique has this cute idea in surprising your bridesmaids to be with cookies in shape of dresses and a custom “will you” note. The custom designed cookies will set the tone for your wedding party in a sweet way. What a great way to shower the girls most important in your life and the ones that will help you throughout your wedding planning process. The Flour Pot can also make your wedding special with specially designed favors. Cookies can be in shape of a wedding cake, ring, or LOVE sign to name a few!

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Holy Macaroons

December 8th, 2009

These cute little french pastries are making a big hit in the wedding world. Macaroons are so versatile, whether it being served on the dessert table, given out as favors, decorating the wedding cake or helping you get ready for your big day! Macaroons are sweet cookies that can be filled with cream, jam, or mousseline (a buttercream mixture). They come in all sorts of flavors and colors, so don’t worry about not having them match your wedding. They are delicious too (bring on the chocolate carmel combo)! Interested in how Macaroons are made? Check out this informational video by Sucre, a sweets boutique in New Orleans. How about whipping out your inner suzy homemaker and making your own macaroons? Check out the ever so talented Martha Stewart’s macaroon recipe.

Photo Thanks to: Paulette Macaroons, Martha Stewart, The Knot, Shop Sucre

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