Whimsical Sitting Bride and Groom - $ 24.99
The Picture of Wedded Bliss in Hand Painted porcelain. An imaginative cake or cup cake tower top. Topper measures 5" tall.

Miniature Felt Favor Bags (Set of 6) - $ 11.00
Adorable brightly colored felt favor bags make decorative favor containers. Each bag has a coordinating felt flower and drawstring closure. The bags are available in azalea or pumpkin. Each bag measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" H. Bags are sold as a set of 6.

Personalized Ribbon Wedding Wand Send Off Favors (50 wands) - $ 56.00
What a fabulous way to send off the bride and groom with these beautiful personalized ribbon wands that double as favors! Some use bubbles, rice or bird seed...but these wands are truly unique and look beautiful in pictures as each guest waves the colored ribbon when the bride and groom exit, and it is a wedding keepsake with your own printed message. Choose from a variety of ribbon colors and enter your personalization below. An order of 1 = 50 ribbon wands. The length of the wands is 16. The ribbon length is 26. There is a 34-37 character limit per ribbon. They are done with the wide 5/8" ribbon so they stand out. Please enter quantity below. There is some assembly required on this item (hot glue gun required).

Miniature Silver Chair Favor Box w/ Heart Charm & Ribbon Set of 12 (Can be Monogrammed) - $ 12.48
The ideal favor is one that looks beautiful on the table and is still incredibly functional. This is it. These miniature silver chairs not only act as placecard holders, with their included vellum strip which serves as a place card, but inside the seat of the chair they hold several ounces of whatever favor filling you want. Fill them up with flower petals, candies, seeds, potpourri or with chocolate, mints...almost any wedding favor you can think of! Chair comes with an elegant silver and white ribbon and a charming silver heart charm. Measures approximately 4 1/2" tall when constructed and is sold in sets of 12. Fillable box measures 1 1/2" square. This item can be monogrammed for that extra special touch. Assembly required Quantity discount is available.

"Two Peas in a Pod" Candle in Ivy Print Gift Box (Set of 4) - $ 7.80
These whimsical pale green candles set off the perfect spring/summer event or garden party. Sweet little pea motif evokes the charm of spring ...or even a sweet symbol that a little one brings. Each pea is a separate little removable pea, nestled in a matching waxen pod. Precious illustrated peas and floral greenery wind around the included gift box, which measures 4 inches long by 1.5 inches deep. Clear display window is topped with sheer white ribbon and tied with matching pea-pod shaped "Thank You" tag. Candles are sold as a set of 4. Quantity discount is available.

Personalized Tux and Gown Favor Boxes (Set of 50) - $ 51.99
Fun tuxedo and bridal gown favor boxes add a whimsical touch to your reception. Boxes may be printed with your first names and wedding date in the foil color of your choice. Gown boxes may be tied closed with ribbon; not included. Boxes sold in sets of 50. Gown boxes measure 2 5/8" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2". Tux boxes measure 2" x 4" x 1 1/4".

Asian Pink Brocade Box - Set of 6 - $ 13.95
A little creative thinking will make your favors completely unique. With a small amount of plastic film added to the interior, this box becomes a perfect mini flower vase. Your table will look stunning and your guests will be amazed when they are asked to take one home.

Personalized Colored Favor Bags (Set of 50) - $ 36.90
Favor bags for your wedding reception are available in four colors-black, blue, red and wild rose. The 4 ¾" x 6 ¾" wax-lined bags may be purchased blank or printed in foil with the design of your choice and up to two lines of personalization. Sold in sets of 50.

Sunny Daisy Bath Confetti- $1.40
You want your favors to not only thank your guests, but to one day remind them of you and your very special day. What better way than to give them these lovely packets of daisy-shaped bath confetti. This confetti starts out as handfuls of sunny yellow daisies which melt into a hot floral-scented bath. Bathing bliss! Each favor is packaged in a prettily-printed standing envelope that says "Thank You" and tied with a sheer organza ribbon. Envelope measures approximately 4"x4".

Luminous Love Votives, Set of 4 - $ 10.27
These beautiful votives are both classic and modern, glimmering with LOVE - through their expertly designed cutaway panels, making a charming presentation at every place setting. They're chrome plated and suitable for the most formal occasions, yet they are also right at home for a casual event. The tiny handle only increases their straightforward charm. Boxes measure 2" square. Sold in sets of four - candles included. Quantity discount is available.

Clear Favor Cones (Set of 12) - $ 9.00
Wedge-shaped favor cones are a unique and eye-catching way to offer reception treats to guests. When assembled the see-through cones measure 6" long with a 1 1/2" diameter at their widest point. Contents not included. (12 per package)

Garden Party Flip Flop Placecard Holders - Set of 4 (2 pairs) - $ 6.76
Pretty little toes, all in a row! These darling, handpainted flip flop placecard holders will splash a little summery color on your reception tables. Each placecard holder is loaded with sweet detail sure to tickle any guest - like the multicolor trim, or the tiny pearl that adorns the metal clip. Each set includes two pairs of flip flops, ie 4 placecard holders, which your guests can later take home to use as memo clips or photo holders. Garden theme features daisy or sunflower details on each little shoe. Each clip measures approximately 4 inches tall, 2 inches long and about one inch wide. Quantity discount is available.

"Shells by the Sea" Authentic Shell Placecard Holders with Matching Placecards (Set of 6) - $ 8.58
Every shell in these placecard holder sets is an authentic natural specimen gathered from the sea. They make great placecard holders at your wedding celebration, while afterwards your guests can use them as photo and memo holders. Sold as a set of six, with matching placecards. Please note that as each seashell is unique there may be some variation on size and shape. Quantity discount is available.

Wedding Gown Candle in Designer "Window Shop" Gift Box (Set of 4) - $ 7.98
Dazzling! Commemorate one of the most exciting parts of your wedding planning - the day you first saw your gown. Like a miniature princess dress in a tiny dress boutique, this handcrafted gown candle exudes total elegance. Each boxed favor stands almost 3 inches tall and is handpainted with silvery detail. From the detail on the bodice to the hand-tied satin bow at the waist, this miniature gown will make an envious window-shopper out of any guest. Arrives boxed in four-paned display box, tied with sheer organza ribbon and tied with matching silver Thank You tag. This item is sold as a set of 4 only. A matching personalized tag is also available with this favor. Quantity discount is available.

Double Happiness Keepsake Candle - $ 1.99
The Asian-themed beauty of this elegant candle favor has thousands of years of culture behind it, making it an excellent token of appreciation for your guests. It comes in a clear gift box with gold ribbon and a coordinated tag that reads "Thank You" in Mandarin and English. Candle measures 1 1/2" square. Quantity discount is available.

Frosted Glass Takeout Holder - $ 8.00
These elegant white frost takeout glass boxes are unique favors for your guests. They look romantic with candles or can be used to package candy or flowers. A very clever and elegant take home for your guests. Measures 3" x 3" x 3".

Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder (Set of Four) - $ 7.25
Create a glorious garden of elegant, deep-green topiaries atop your wedding reception tables with these Topiary Photo Holders/Place Card Holders! An incredibly decorative wedding favor, the flourishing, finely manicured, green topiary rises from a beautifully crafted, dark-wood planter, ready to display a favorite photo or place card. The topiaries, which come in sets of four, measure 4" h x 2" w. Quantity discount is available.

"Ain't Love Grand?" Piano Place Card Holders with Coordinating Place Cards (Set of Four) - $ 6.40
Before you dance to your special song, bring the music of love to your reception tables with "Ain't Love Grand?" Piano Place Card Holders. Your guests can take these adorable, diminutive replicas of a grand piano home and use them as photo holders. The favor comes with white place cards that have a staff with black musical symbols and the words "Ain't Love Grand?" The piano measures 1 ½" h x 1 ¼" w x 2" d and is sold as a set of four with four place cards. Quantity discount is available.

Something Old, New, Borrowed, and BLUE Note Favor Gift Set (Set of 4) - $ 5.14
A clever little favor with traditionally sweet style. Stacks of "gift boxes" in white and blue display the classic tradition of incorporating something old...new...borrowed...and blue. The blue box at the base opens to reveal a little blue notepad - perfectly sized for your guest's purse or briefcase. Pearlized blue satin ribbon and tiny "Something..." printed tag ties the unique favor together. A Kate Aspen Original Design. Measures approximately 2 inches wide by 2 inches tall. Favor is sold in sets of 4.SOLD AS A SET OF 4. Quantity discount is available.

Wedding Day Daisies Camera with Table Card (27 exposures) - $4.95
A great way to capture some of the most memorable and candid photos from your wedding reception with the help of your guests. Please note that our wedding cameras at My Wedding Favors are all brand new. They are not recycled. Our cameras are loaded in the USA with fine quality Agfa 400 speed 35mm 27 exposure color film. These cameras are great for both indoor and outdoor use. The Wedding Day Daisy camera has beautiful daisies on the cover and comes with a matching table card to instruct your guests. Each camera has 27 exposures.

Jungle Personalized Mint Tin - $ 2.50
The Jungle Personalized Mint Tin is a sophisticated and unique way to remind your guests of the lovely time they had at your wedding; InStyle magazine recently featured this favor as a classy gift idea for guests. The personalized tins come filled with delectable, heart-shaped peppermints, with the tin itself featuring decoration by a customized label that boasts your names and wedding date. Mint tins are palm-sized (2 1/4" wide x 1 1/4" long x 1/2" high); minimum order quantity is 36 tins. Please enter text EXACTLY as you would like it to appear on the mint tin. Example: If you would like "Renee's Bridal Shower" to appear you must enter "Renee's Bridal Shower"

Personalized Custom Design Wedding Cake Cookies - $ 5.00
These personalized wedding cake cookies make wonderful and delicious guest favors! These cookies are designed from a premier bakery and the icing can be customized with your choice of various color combinations. Each butter cookie is made using the finest ingredients and each cookie is wrapped in cellophane and decorated with a white satin ribbon. These will look beautiful on each guest's place setting or on a favor table at the reception. Each cookie measures 3 1/4" tall x 3" wide. Choose from a base color of pink lavender light blue sage or white. Choose any personalization you like for these beautiful cookies. These cookies are sent to you directly from the bakery so they arrive fresh for your event. Due to the custom design these cookies require a minimum order of 24.

Silken Tea Infuser Favor with Decorative Leaf (as seen on Oprah) - $ 2.10
These unique Silken-Tea-Infusers are individually hand crafted, and provide the world's finest method to brew a cup of tea. The open weave of the fabric allows the water to flow freely around the teas, allowing the tea leaves to unfurl and the flavors to mingle in the large open form of the infuser. The favor includes whole-leaf teas and rough cut herbs and the unique design allows the subtle flavors of these fine teas to infuse into the water. It's like brewing a pot of tea in your cup! Your guests will love the unique sachet and these triangular favors with decorative leaf design will bring a beautiful touch to reception tables. Unwrap the protective cover and stand the infuser in your cup. Pour boiling water in and exquisite tea starts to brew, the infuser maintains its elegant form, and the upward lifted leaf and cotton stem creates a handle. Choose flavor and enter quantity below. For an added touch in displaying this favor, add the ceramic tray for $1.65.

Chocolate Casino Chips - $0.50
Lucky and luscious! These 100% Belgian, milk-chocolate casino poker chips make casino-theme nights and Las Vegas weddings just a little sweeter. There is a minimum order of 200 pieces. Each coin measures 1.5" in diameter. Chocolate is Kosher. To prevent melting during summer months, certain shipping restrictions apply.

Calla Lily Satin Pillow Sachets in Calla Lily Print Gift Box - $ 2.47
An ultra-luxe little favor. Satin white pillows, double stacked and gorgeously tied together with a white satiny ribbon. At the center of the pillow is a handrolled calla lily detail, preciously topped with a white bow. The pillow sachets are bursting with lavender scent and showcased in a unique showcase gift box. The box is printed with a delicate silvery calla lily design and is gently slanted forward to show off the satin pillows inside. Sachet measures approximately 3 inches square and the box tilts up 3 inches in the back. Quantity discount is available.

"Fall in Love" Leaf Soap Petals in Clear Box with Ribbon and Tag - $ 2.28
Celebrate the fall season with these charming leaf soap petals. These uniquely designed leaf soap petals make great guest favors! There are a combination of burgundy, gold, orange, and green leaf petals presented in a clear gift box. Each gift box is complete with a sheer ivory organza ribbon and a Leaf design tag that reads "Fall in Love". Box measures 3" x 3" Quantity discount is available.

Calla Lily Elegance Vase Shaped Candle - $ 1.95
A study in sophistication. This small candle elevates favors from a small token of appreciation, to a truly elegant addition to your reception d...cor. A lovely vaselike profile is just one of the unique aspects of this little candle. Handrolled fabric lily is tied with miniature silken ribbon, presenting a tiny and perfect bouquet. The candle arrives in a completely transparent box, showcasing it from all angles which is then tied with a sheer white ribbon and attached Calla-themed "Thank You" tag. Box measures approximately 1.75 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall. Quantity discount is available.

"Turning Leaves" Bookmark with Burgundy Silk Tassel - $ 1.80
Autumn has always been a romantic muse for great writers and poets. Asyou embark on a new chapter in your life during this glorious season,share the promise of a happy ending with this lovely leaf-shapedbookmark. The artistic, openwork metal design is enhanced by a richburgundy silk tassel that perfectly complements the deep-rust color ofthe leaf - a fall icon and the ideal place-keeper between the leaves ofyour guest's favorite book. Each "Turning Leaves" bookmark measures 3¾" and is impressively displayed in an autumn-leaves gift box completewith a clear top, a dainty, burgundy organza ribbon and a "For You" tagthat replicates the leaf inside. The box measures 4.5" x 2.5". Quantity discount is available.

Brides traditionally give favors at their wedding reception as a means of saying thank you to their guests. It's a small token of appreciation, meant to communicate affection and gratitude to those who share the bride's special day.

The tradition of giving wedding favors dates back to Europe in the 16th century, when aristocrats and nobleman offered gifts of perfume and pastries to guests that had often traveled for days or weeks to attend the festivities. Sometimes, more elaborate gifts were given as a show of the host family's largesse. For example, the French nobility - perhaps the most decadent class in history - handed out Bonbonnieres. These were exquisitely flavorful bonbons (sugared almonds) presented in glass or crystal boxes. Over time, the gift of five almonds has become a traditional wedding favor symbolizing the five hopes of the new family: wealth, health, longevity, happiness, and fertility. The modern bonbonniere is sometimes given in a net or mesh bag or gift box, and often filled with chocolates or small pastries.

Modern brides often strive hard for a unique or truly creative wedding favor gift that reflects the happy couples' interests or tastes. For example, some couples choose to base their gift around the bride or groom's favorite pastime, such as golf, playing cards, or sailing. Other brides choose to extend the hospitality of the reception into the future, giving tea, coffee, or even cocktail beverages. These gifts keep well, are easy to pack and carry by guests going returning home, yet present a delicate touch of consideration.

Of course, brides may also choose to give a keepsake or permanent souvenir of their happy day. One example of such gifts would be a silver candle, which when lighted commemorates the date of the ceremony.

Favors might also echo the theme of a wedding or reception. For example, guests at a beach-themed wedding might receive a flip-flop photo frame, or candles shaped as seashells. Weddings with a seasonal theme would include colors and textures appropriate to the season. Guests at an autumn wedding, for example, might find themselves presented with pastries shaped and colored like fall leaves, or a gel candle that includes leaves and earth tone colors in its stem.

A recent trend in bridal favors is personalization. New production techniques have allowed couples to include their names and wedding dates on each individual favor. Although prohibitively expensive in times past, these distinct favors are increasingly popular with brides anxious to commemorate their date in even the smallest details.

When selecting favors, the only true criterion is the taste and budget of the bride or wedding planner. Favors are today an expression of the bride's taste and sensibilities, and should be considered as such when making the favors' selection. History and tradition have their place, but ultimately the bride should decide what's best for her, and come to the most unique expression of her creativity based on her own tastes.

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I Now Pronounce You Paid In Full...

There's no two ways about it: weddings are expensive. Paying for every detail is enough to drain any family's financial coffers and - even worse - leave them wrestling with debt. Especially for new couples paying their own way during the wedding, the expenses quickly add up.

The following is a traditional guide to dividing expenses equally and fairly among the four major participants in planning the four main parts of the wedding celebration: rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and honeymoon. These are guidelines more than rules, and are intended to show tradition more
than carved-in-stone etiquette.

The Bride's Family


There's a popular misconception among the unmarried of the world that the bride's family foots the entire bill. That's not entirely true, though unfortunately it may feel that way for the father of the bride!

Traditionally, the bride's family finances the reception dinner with all its facets: the food, drink, venue, service staff (including tips),
flower arrangements, wedding favors, and any other miscellany. The bride's family also pays for many of the necessities leading up to the ceremony: these usually include the bridal gown, the wedding
invitations and save-the-date reminders,
as well as the engagement and wedding photographs.

Finally (!) the wedding ceremony costs, the photographer and videographer fees, the cost of the ring bearer and flower girl accessories, the transportation costs and bridesmaids bouquets are all picked up by the bride's family. Honestly, if you're the parent of a young girl, start saving right now!

The Bride


Compared to her family, the bride gets off relatively easy. Brides traditionally pay for the groom's wedding band, gifts for her bridesmaids, the bridesmaids' luncheon, her blood test fees, and the wedding day lingerie. In the strictest traditional sense, the bride should also pay for her out-of-town bridesmaids accommodations.

The Groom


Okay, guys. Time to pony up. Following the engagement ring (that two-month's salary guideline is passé, by the way) you've still got a few things left to buy. You'll pay for the honeymoon, the marriage license, and gifts for your groomsmen. The gentleman groom,however, also pays for the bridal bouquet and corsages for your mother and your new mother-in-law. You'll also pick up the boutonnieres, ties, and accessories for the groomsmen, and finally the bride's wedding ring. Gifts for the ushers and for your parents go the extra distance to showing your class. You should also pay the honorarium for the judge, justice of the peace, or clergyman who officiates the ceremony, too.

The Groom's Family


Besides their own attire, the groom's family is responsible for the rehearsal dinner and all its details.

The Maid of Honor


Bachelorette parties and wedding
showers are the responsibility of the maid of honor. This includes all the details, top to bottom.

The Best Man


The best man is master of ceremonies and godfather of the bachelor party, from the planning to the execution to pouring all the guests into cabs at the end of the night. It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.

The Groomsmen and Bridesmaids


Most of the attire - for example, the tuxedo rental and costs of the gown - are the responsibility of the individual wedding party member. They also give a gift to the newlyweds. Groomsmen arriving from out-of-town are also expected to pay for their accommodations.

My Wedding Favors has a complete selection of elegant yet inexpensive wedding favors to fit any taste and style. We also carry a complete selection of groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts. Visit us online at www.myweddingfavors.com
to browse our complete catalog.