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Fabulous and Fun Wedding Favors

Your wedding is a joyous occasion, and guests will be coming from near and far to help you celebrate your union. With all the costs they will spend on your wedding, from gifts to hotels to clothing, it is important that you show them how much you appreciate the time and effort they put in to share your special day.

So take the time to think about something great your guests will love! Make sure your guests walk away with something to remember your wedding and what a fantastic time they had!

If you’re thinking of something sweet … then these treats are the way to go!

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Custom-chocolate, cookies or candy is a great way to personalize a wedding favor! We love the monogrammed cookies and these personalized chocolate bars!

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We love the idea of giving your guests mini-cakes as well – whether it’s Godiva chocolate or an actual miniature cake!

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If you’re having a winter wedding, send them off with something to warm them up once they get home!

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Or add a little something special to make their cocoa that much sweeter!

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Or go in a different direction … and satisfy their sweet tooth with some honey. (We love this idea for spring or summer weddings!)

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The gifts that keep giving

If you are having an adult-only reception, you might want to think about these great ideas to give your guests as favors!

Keep the celebration going event after the reception is over with these adorably-chic mini champagne bottles!

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Or a minibar kit, complete with mixers, alcohol and recipes for a few cocktails!

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Or stick with the classics, such as Jameson and Maker’s Mark.

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From the couple who like to cook

There are a few things you can do to share what you love to make in the kitchen with your guests!

We love the idea of putting together a few recipes and making a book to give out. You can include family traditions, popular dishes and sweet desserts!

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Or give them some ingredients to cook with.

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Or herbs to cook with as well.

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Here are some other great ideas that we love, and we’re sure your guests will too!

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We love these hand warmers for a winter wedding – a great way to keep your guests cozy!

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We love these custom koozies!

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Or candles and matches make a great pairing!

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You can find more of our favorite favors on our Pinterest board!

Gift Guide: Unique Wedding Gift Ideas

You are invited to a wedding, and you don’t want to give your friends (or family member) just anything on their special day – you want to give them something meaningful. Something more than cash or a can opener – something they can remember their big day by. Some people would splash out for example by giving the happy couple a DJI Mavic Pro so they can capture all of their wedding shots from some fantastic angles, some people would give gifts to remember for example some would consider a full size mattress for the new couple, but some might not be comfortable with that gift.

Not sure what to get then? We can help you find the perfect gift for the new couple!

Monthly Food/Drink Clubs

Get the newlyweds a membership to a food or drink of the month club – there are so many out there to choose from too! It varies anywhere from a Beer of the Month Club to a Wine of the Month Club to Food of the Month Club by William Sonoma.

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If you choose to give the newlyweds a Wine or Beer of the Month Club membership, make sure to research the state laws of where they live about shipping alcohol – it can vary from state to state. Click here for more information from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board about sending wine, spirits and beer.

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We love the options given to us by William Sonoma! There is a wide range in their food selection for your present, from cheese to cookies to pork to croissants and everything in between!

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Something Personalized

The bride and groom will love anything you give them that will remind them of their big day, and a great way to do that is to customize a picture frame, clock or painting – something for them to show off and remind them of their special day.

We love the custom etched glass in the frames … the perfect decoration for a newlywed home!

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Customize a map for the perfect gift to remind the bride and groom of where they have come from to get to their day!

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Or simply to remind them of where they tied the knot.

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We love this one of the downtown Pittsburgh skyline!

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For the Outdoors

Many couples, the great outdoors is their favorite place to be! So encourage their hobbies with these great wedding gifts!

We love the custom corn hole sets … it’s a practical gift that will get a lot of use at future picnics, parties and barbecues!

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The sentimental gifts

Help the bride and groom remember their day with a few of the gifts we have below! We love the idea of remembering landmark dates in their relationship!

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A pillow is a great way to showcase their love as well!

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We love the idea of a Christmas ornament for the newlyweds! A great way to remember their first Christmas as a married couple! A great way to do this is to incorporate the wedding vows, wedding program or invitation in a clear ornament.

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If they already have a house, you can also personalize a hand-painted ornament with their house on it.

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Add labels to your favorite wines to give them to share at different times in their marriage, such as on their first anniversary, first house or first Christmas! (You can also do candles for this gift idea)

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Give them something to greet their guests with!

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We love the idea of giving them a custom-stamp … it is perfect for sending out thank-you’s and holiday cards!

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Table Numbers

Table numbers are another great way to get creative with your wedding theme. There are many different ways to use them to make your big day unique. The traditional route to go is to have simple table numbers – which you can decorate elegantly to match your theme.

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Picture frames are a great option to decorate your numbers! We love the idea of a jeweled picture frame to add elegance to your table’s centerpiece.

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Vintage-inspired picture frames are also a beautiful way to add to your tables.

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Table numbers can be applied a variety of surfaces as well – they just don’t have to be in a frame! We love the idea of using wood for an outdoorsy, rustic-chic wedding.

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Free-standing numbers can also be incorporated into the floral arrangements and centerpieces.

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Mini-easels are a great way to hold numbers, and they offer a lot of creative freedom!

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If you do not want to do the traditional number, a great way to incorporate your life into the big day is using maps, photos or postcards from places you have traveled (or want to travel) with your sweetheart. Have each table based on a different city, state, country or continent, but make sure to incorporate a table number into it for ease of finding the table for your guests.

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We love these French-inspired table names!

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Another trend is to have each table named after a song!

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Incorporate the seasons into your table numbers!

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We love the idea of incorporating your favorite hobbies into the theme.

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You can also use years as table numbers and add a personal touch to them but including pictures of the bride and groom from that year!

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Photo by Hot Metal Studio

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 Get more great ideas for your table numbers on our Pinterest board!