Choosing an appropriate favor for guests at your wedding or event can be difficult. But worry-not, The Event Group is here to help! We want to highlight some of our favorite, unique ideas that our clients have used in the past. Hopefully this will inspire you to find a favor your guests will love!

For a yearly Christmas party, the favors are always something guests look forward to. One year, a local glass-blower created custom glass ornaments on-site. The glass blower was also a great form of entertainment! At the end of the night, party-goers took home a beautifully wrapped ornament to add to their tree. Another year, we created a ‘stocking factory’ in our client’s private residence. Each guest received their name embroidered on a stocking and filled with a batch of Bella Christie’s homemade cookies. Like the glass blower, the embroidery station was a fantastic form of entertainment. Guests were able to walk up to the window where the embroidery staff took requests– needless to say, this was a big hit!

For a spring wedding, the couple chose gorgeous glass bowls on colored pedestals. The dishes were originally going to be filled with candy, but the pretty (and delicious!) sugar cookies added a personal touch and paired well with the colors and decor.

This unique favor was for a winter wedding. The sachets were printed with ‘Thank You’ and inside were heart-shaped hand warmers. Fun Fact: the bride and groom made these on their own! They stamped the sachets and sewed the warmers.  Not only were they adorable, but also functional for the chilly winter day!

For Pittsburgh Steeler, Troy Polamalu’s charity event, Polamalu’s Polynesian Luau, guests were greeted by Polynesian dancers dressed in traditional attire. The dancers presented each guest with a kukui nut lei. The ‘nuts’ were black and gold to represent the Pittsburgh Steelers and each black ‘nut’ was printed with the event logo. Guests enjoyed these and wore them all night long!

This clever tag attached to a pine tree sprig read, ‘All things grow with love. Thanks for sharing our special day!’. Once planted, guests would always be reminded of the beautiful occasion!

Lastly, we love creative koozies. You can never have too many and the designs and color options are endless. These read, ‘To have and to hold and to keep your beer cold’. Guests loved sipping on their drinks with these fun and festive koozies…it was a bonus that they didn’t have cold hands!

The favor itself can be fabulous, but the presentation is just as important! Use boxes, ribbons and other packaging components to make your favor consistent with your color scheme and decor. Your guests will be wowed and feel special when they receive a beautifully wrapped gift!

So whether you want something simple or extravagant, there is a unique option out there for you. Stay inspired and keep up with our favorite favor ideas by following our Pinterest board.

Whether you are an award show fan or not, it’s hard to ignore the Golden Globes that took place this past Sunday. The reason we watched? To see the beautiful frocks and handsome guys in tuxes, of course! If you are planning a wedding and still haven’t found your perfect dress, you can take notes from The Golden Globes to help you with your decision. Pay attention to the colors, silhouettes and even the hair and makeup. We’ve picked out our favorites and can’t help but to share!

Allison Williams in Alexander McQueen

This Girl’s co-star sported a super sleek silhouette which would be a great shape for a bridal gown. Black and white is a color combination that was very prevalent at Bridal Fashion week 2013.

Kate Beckinsale in Zuhair Murad Couture

Kate Beckinsale’s exaggerated sweetheart neckline is very popular in wedding gown designs. While sequined wedding gowns are hard to come by, something sparkly like this would look fabulous on a group of bridesmaids.

Kerry Washington in Balenciaga

Kerry Washington is glowing in this not-quite-white gown. This would make for a beautiful bridal gown but also take note of the color– the egg shell shade of white is the perfect compliment to Washington’s complexion.

Lupita Nyong’o in Ralph Lauren

This seems to be everyone’s pick for best dressed and for good reason. Don’t be afraid to dress your bridesmaids in a bold color. Also, the cut of this dress is very flattering on Nyong’o’s figure. Keeping your figure in mind when choosing a dress is one of the most important things to remember. You could like something you see in a magazine, but if it doesn’t flatter you figure, it won’t work!

Sofia Vergara in Zac Posen

Sofia totally rocked this little black dress… or would the more appropriate word be large black dress? This is another silhouette that would be perfect as a wedding gown. The fitted bodice and sweetheart neckline show off Vergara’s curves, while the full skirt makes a statement. Another statement was Vergara’s turquoise necklace. When choosing your bridal jewelry, think outside the box– it doesn’t always have to be diamonds and pearls!

Taylor Swift in Carolina Herrera

This ever-popular starlet appropriately wore a red gown. This simple silhouette is another that would look beautiful in white. The waist is nipped in just the right place to accentuate Taylor’s tiny figure. The color-blocking on this Herrera number is done very subtly and can be replicated on a wedding gown or bridesmaids dress by adding a sash of color around the waist.

Naomi Watts in Tom Ford

Naomi Watts was stunning in this Tom Ford beauty. Instead of shades of white for your wedding gown, try choosing something with a champagne shade. It’s different without being too wild. A group of bridesmaids would look fabulous by your side in varying colors of this champagne shade, too!

Will Forte in Ralph Lauren 

We can’t forget about the gents! Will Forte looked quite dapper in this navy Ralph Lauren tuxedo. Navy has become a popular choice in the tuxedo world. It is the perfect way to stray away from the traditional black tux.

Who are your picks for best dressed at the Golden Globes? We are always looking for new style inspiration!

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Out with the old and in with the new; Pantone’s 2013 color of the year, emerald, is out and radiant orchid has taken its’ place as the 2014 color of the year. We’ve gathered our favorites from Pinterest to provide you with some inspiration on how you can incorporate radiant orchid into 2014. You’ll be surprised with how versatile this purple-y/pink really is!

Lighting can make all of the difference in a room. Go for neutral colors and let the lighting cast the color of your choice. This radiant orchid glow blends fabulously with the whites of the floral!

Mixing pinks and purples is stunning against a white wedding gown. It will really make your bouquet pop and make quite the statement in photos.

This is another great example of how lighting can make all of the difference. The perfect radiant orchid hue is cast over the white chiavari chairs and the draping around the room takes on the purple-y glow. Not to mention the dripping crystals are incredible.

For a small dose of the color of the year on your big day, wear it on your feet! It will make for some fun photos and will be a great pop of color against your white gown.

Incorporating a signature color in your wedding doesn’t have to be just within the decor. Your food and even the way it is displayed, are great ways to showcase your colors. Think desserts, cocktails, and even the meal itself. We love the idea of serving radiant orchid inspired cocktails and desserts!

If you’re not tying the knot this year, you can still rock 2014’s shade on your lips. Pantone has collaborated with Sephora and offers products such as this matte lipstick.

Be sure to check out our Pinterest board dedicated to 2014’s hue for some ongoing color inspiration.

*All photos via Pinterest