Beach wedding favors

The beach has always been one of the most romantic places for couples.

One of the hottest themes is a beach theme or even choosing to have a destination wedding on a tropical island or on a sandy waterfront location. You will be able to personalize your reception even further by giving a beach wedding favor to your guests.

Wedding favors have become a necessary part of wedding planning. Wedding favors are small gifts from the bride and the groom to their guests during a wedding ceremony. Wedding favors express the gratitude of the couple. They are memorable mementos to be kept by the guests. Wedding ceremonies are based on different themes depending on culture, interest, budget, imagination or seasons. Weddings with a beach theme have natural beauty, mystique and elegance and the guests who attend them will have an exhilarating experience. This in itself is a favor.

In order to make your special day an unforgettable experience for your guests many online companies are offering all types of assistance. These days, seaside marriages are quite in vogue that makes selecting marriage gifts a little tougher. Before choosing your beach wedding favors, decide where you want to organize your marriage ceremony and what
would be the theme of your marriage. Depending upon the theme of your marriage select suitable marriage presents.

Beach wedding favors can express the vastness and beauty of the beach. There are different categories of beach wedding favors. Sliver beach wedding favors are elegant and classic with silver coasters, wine stoppers, wine-bottle openers as unique beach wedding favors. Edible beach wedding favors include personalized candy bars and cookies. Cinderella beach wedding favors including glass slipper key chains, pumpkin -shaped candles, decorative soaps and pumpkin paperweights are added to beach weddings.

Home made beach wedding favors allow the couple to give unique personalized favors to their guests which can be easy to make and inexpensive. They can add a personal touch to the entire wedding ceremony. Most common personalized beach wedding favors are playing cards. Champagne glasses, soaps, paperweights, picture frames based on the beach themes can be used as personalized wedding favors also.

If a bride and groom are planning a beautiful wedding on the beach, they no doubt are searching for some beach wedding favors that match the theme and tone of the wedding as well. After all, just because a wedding is being held on the beach doesn’t mean that it will necessarily be an informal affair or that they have no concern for what the guest will take home after the reception. Beach wedding favors don’t need to be cheap or tacky, and can really celebrate a bride and groom’s love of the surf, the sand, the sunshine, and of course of each other.

So what are some good ideas for personal and affordable beach wedding favors? Obviously using sand as a base is an idea – many people put sand from the very beach where they are being married into small jars, and tie them with a decorate ribbon. You can also add a colorful label with a personalized message or photo of the bride and groom.

Seashells are another common element for beach wedding favors. Some have found seashell-shaped bottle openers, place cards, and candles to be a good idea. Or, a collection of seashells in a tulle bag also wrapped with a ribbon can be done for a memorable keepsake.

If you’re looking for beach wedding favors that are a bit more practical, you can always opt for coasters, picture frames, key chains, and items like these that have a beach theme or feel to them. Some companies will allow you to personalize these items at an additional charge of course.

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Beach Wedding Favors By Kevin Stith
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Valentine Wedding Favors

Engraveable Heart Key Chain

Sentimental and modern. Romantic and useful. Could this engravable keychain be any more perfect as a personalized gift or keepsake? its flat design means it fits easily and conveniently in and out of pockets. Each silver plated engraveable heart measures 2.25" x 1.25". Surface is laquer coated for tarnish resistance. Engraving is not included.

Cupid's Paperweight and Pen Wedding Favor Set

Just like a heart shot through by Cupid's bow, this stylish arrow pen and heart paperweight takes aim for the hearts of your wedding guests. Each paperweight measures 2.25" x 2" in size, and cupid pen measures 3.5" in size.

Vintage Pearl Place Frame with Organza Ribbon

Classic portraiture deserves to be displayed in this elegant vintage-style frame with pearl enamel finish, silver and rhinestone detailing, and white organza bow. A petite 3", it's perfect for holding placecards at your reception and your guests' favorite photo afterwards. Shown in heart shape. Specify rectangle, heart or circle shape frame.

Regency Wedding Favor Bell and Placecard Holder

Cut with Renaissance design once gracing the bells at San Sebastian, each ornate pewter favor rings symbolic beauty and resonance. Serves double purpose as placecard holder. Each bell measures 3" in height and 1.75" in diameter. Gift boxed.

Pewter Lovebirds Placeframe

Mark each place setting with a pair of traditional lovebirds, resting comfortably at the corner of this scrollwork placeframe. Each 4.5"x 3.5" pewter frame holds 2"x 3" placecard or table number (not included). Gift boxed.

Heart Bottle Stopper Wedding Favor

$6.25 each
A gleaming heart shines from the top of a bottle already opened. At once decorative and useful, this stopper boasts a topper of gleaming silver plate. Each stopper measures 4" in length.

Two Toned Heart Compact Wedding Favor

No other symbol expresses love more completely than the heart. Give this sleek gold and silver compact as a gift that needs no words. Each compact measures 2.75"x 2.75" in size. Gift boxed.

Silverplated Heart Wedding Favor Vase

Sleek, modern, with a burst of sentiment. Add a personal touch to this beveled heart shaped vase with your flower of choice. Flower not included. Each favor vase measures 8" in length by 2.75" in diameter.

Brushed Heart Placeframe

Traditional, romantic, sublime. Brushed silver bevels outline the heart of this keepsake frame, reminding one of hope and promises. Each picture frame measures 6.25"x 4.75" in size and holds a 3"x 3" photo. Gift boxed.

Heart Cut Out Wedding Favor Candle

Imagine this traditional votive favor glowing from the hilltop of a Midwestern wedding, while the wheat sways in the breeze. Each tealight candle favor measures 2" in height by 2" in diameter. Also available in Star Cut Out.

Classic Heart Placeframe

A precious symbol designed with longevity in mind. Heavy silverplated frame with velvet backing is both pinnacle of modern design and keepsake of a timeless photo. Each picture frame measures 3"x 3"x .5" in size and holds a 1.5"x 1.25" photo.

Elsa Heart Candle Wedding Favor

An elegant, stylized heart design transforms a simple votive candle into something special. Great for wedding reception, engagement party, Valentine's get together and other romantic occasions. Each silver heart shaped candle holder measures 2.5" x 2.5" in size. Includes votive candle. Gift boxed.

Key to My Heart Wedding Favor

Give him the key to your heart! His and hers set that looks great, says a lot and works like a key chain should. Each silver set includes two key chains. Key measures 2.75", heart measures 1.75".

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Winter wedding favors

Winter weddings may or may not be tied in to the holidays. But having a wedding in winter means you can take advantage of that holiday feeling that is inevitably in the air. Winter flora can make beautiful accents. Poinsettia, holly, pinecones can all look great in centerpieces, bouquets, and as trimming.
Or create a white Christmas look with all white flowers, snowflakes, and a white chocolate cake. Send guests home with a beautiful holiday ornament for the tree, which will stay with them, along with the memories, year after year. Beautifully decorated snowflake and Christmas tree cookies also make wonderful parting gifts for your guests.

Welcome your guests in from the cold by warming them with an abundance of candlelight. Decorate your tables with darling mini felt winter mittens, which will add both romance and warmth to the evening.

lf you are having a destination wedding in the winter, consider giving travel candles, in the shape of pretty gift boxes, to your wedding guests. While away from home, your friends and family will be delighted to light a candle, just as they would in the comfort of their homes. Your thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated.
Another thoughtful gesture, if your budget allows, is to surprise your wedding guests with welcome baskets in their hotel rooms. Fill them with hot chocolate, homebaked cookies, and soft terry cloth socks.

Pine Cones Secret Seed Garden Seed Favors for Weddings

This original cover is the truest symbol of the incredible strength of natural life. Its evergreen needles and rustic cones give an outdoors touch to wedding celebrations. Lavender and herbs can be used easily for indoor planting with this cover as well as tree seed. This delicate frosted vellum paper can be personalized with your names adding a touch of unique nature's beauty to your wedding day.

Snowflakes on Wedgewood Blue

Winter Wedding Favorite
Celebrate the Season with Memorable gifts for your guests.
These wonderful mementos add a natural flare to your celebration.
Perfect Winter Wedding Favors, they are a thoughtful addition to your reception. These soft snowflakes captured in action make a unique wedding favor for your guests.
Message on back of favor:
"Thank you for sharing this special day. Please plant these seeds to create a garden of lasting memories."

Silver Wedding Bell Favors

These enchanting silver bells make amazing Wedding Favors for your guests. Ringing the Church Bells at the end of the Ceremony is yet another way to secure the couples good fortune. They are silver-plated and stand 4" tall.
"Ring this bell each time you wish
The newlyweds to share a kiss.
"Kisses are the messengers of love."

Evergreen Seed Favors

Plant tree seed indoors for fall and winter weddings.
Plant a tree today, for tomorrow and forever. Trees are the symbol of strength, they grow as a marriage over time to unite two lives forever. Present your guests with the gift of trees in the spirit of your new beginning.

Winter Wonderland Snowman Glass Coasters are Unique Favors

These enchanting Snowman glass coaster sets make wonderful winter wedding favors. They are elegant and festive in sets or single with 3" black stands. Decorate your tables with these seasonal favorite for an elegant gift. Each set is gift boxed in a clear plastic case. Add beautiful sheer organza. Ribbon for a decorative presentation.( 1 yard/set)

Wish Upon a Star Bottle Topper Memorable Favors for Weddings

For the fairytale dreamer that lives in every bride. This sleek chrome-finished bottle stopper is a grown-up reflection of every little girl’s starry-eyed dreams. This heavyweight stopper is not only substantial (it’s the heaviest one we offer!) but it’s loaded with special features like five tiny rhinestones and an engraved “Wish Upon A Star” detail.
Size: Stopper measures approximately 4.5 inches long, and arrives in a clear showcase display box, with black print “Wish Upon A Star” and tied with sheer white organza bow. Each bottle stopper comes with a free matching personalized tag.

Star Heart Candle Favor & Place Card Holder Memorable Wedding Favors

Light up your special day with these positively “bright and shining” candle wedding favors. These double duty favors work as useful place card holders for weddings and as attractive candle wedding favors for your guests to take home. Featuring a simple and elegant design, these candle wedding favors will stylishly express gratitude to all of your loved ones. Our brilliant star place card holders for weddings are approximately 3.75” tall, include a frosted glass tea light and come individually gift boxed. Show your guests that you’ve thought of every last detail for your wedding reception.

Heart Tea Infuser with Thank Tag & "Tea for Two" Personalized Card Memorable Wedding Favors

This elegant tea infuser favor brings an upscale sophistication to any affair. A delicate heart theme is made of quality stainless steel with a symbolic heart shape also on the handle. Each infuser presents elegantly in a sleek box tied with sheer ribbon and a complementary heart-shaped Thank You tag.

Elegant Pewter Heart Box Favors are Sentimental Wedding & Shower Favors Memorable Guest Gifts.

These elegant, quality heart shaped boxes are hinged and have a elegant velvet lining. Unique gifts for your guests at weddings, showers or anniversaries. Honor you special event with Heart, add a secret poem in the box for a sentimental touch.

Fall wedding favors

Autumn leaf chocolates
Sculpted Belgian chocolate Autumn Leaf Truffles are ideal for outdoor, woodsy, or Fall weddings. Available in your choice of fillings: Hazelnut, Macadamia, or Maple Cream.




"The Perfect Pair" pear candle
Inspired by nature and a meaningful "play on words", miniature pear candles are one of our most sought-after wedding favors. A total of 12 candles are thoughtfully nestled upon a bed of wood grass stuffing (that can be used for your clear favor boxes, sold separately).
All the pears are the SAME SIZE (approx. 2"H x 1-3/4"D) and are delightfully pear scented too!


Maple syrup in a glass leaf bottle

The ideal wedding favor for "A Sweet Beginning", our Maple Syrup is beautifully bottled in glass maple leaf bottles.

This 100% pure maple syrup is proudly made in the US and is great for ice cream, pancakes, waffles and more. The bottles are textured on one side with the veins of a maple leaf and smooth glass on the other side.

Please note: there are no labels are on the bottles which makes them perfect for adding ribbon, tags and seals.
Small: 50 ml glass bottle gold cap. 4-3/8"H.
Medium: 100 ml glass bottle with gold foil over cap.
5-1/2".

Copper colored organza bags
To embellish these versatile Chinese take out boxes, add a Clear Personalized Oriental Seal or tie with Organza Ribbon or Personalized Continuous Ribbon to match your wedding theme colors. No assembly required. Just place your goodies inside, then fold down the interlocking flaps.

The "perfect pair" pear place card holders
Brass Pear Placecard Holders are "perfect" for extending your theme throughout your table. Each pear is solid and has a good weight.

3/4" Base D x 1/2" Top D x 1-7/16"H.



Bird's nest
twiggy bird's nests become charming holders for 5 pieces of Blue Jordan Almonds.

Place on top of a Personalized Beverage Napkin for an added touch of elegance. Please note that because these are crafted from natural twig, there will be size and color variations. Some nests may be lighter/darker in color.

3"D x 1-1/4" to 1-3/4"H.
(Almonds not included)

Fall colors: organza ribbon (25 yards)
Beautiful and easy-to-use, our Organza Ribbon is the perfect finishing touch for all your gifts and wedding favors. Available in many jewel toned colors. Please note that some colors have limited quantities left. A monofilament edge gives the ribbon shape and resiliency.
7/8" - 1" wide. A generous 25 yards/roll. NOTE: Some colors are 7/8" and others are 1"


Watering can vase
This charming Water Can Vase is the ideal container for fresh garden herbs, a small posy of flowers or a cupful of your favorite sweets! Crafted from shiny galvanized iron, it lends a rustic feel to your decor.

NOTE: the spout is for decoration only and does not pour.



Beaded pear ornaments
Imagine a table laden with caramel colored, beaded pear ornaments used as place card holders, glistening in the candle light. These unique and classy favors will also look fabulous at each guests' place setting too! Comes with a wired green leaf. To use as placecard holders, you can add your own tag stating names and table. Dimensions: 5"H (or 6-1/2" H including stem, non-bendable) x 4"W.

Terra cotta flower press
A wonderful way to preserve flowers from your wedding. Conventional
flower presses can take up to 3 weeks to dry flowers. This microwave oven
press will do it in minutes. Comes with two absorbent pad of natural wool and two sheets of broadcloth that sandwich between two stout kiln-fired terra cotta slabs, 6.5" x 6.5". And at 2 lbs. each they ensure that the flowers are pressed flat.

Microwaving forces moisure out of the plant through the wool and out of the press.The terra cotta slabs moderate the drying process, preventing the problems of over-fast drying. The dried flowers and foliage can be mounted on a card or behind glass (card and frame not included).

"Perfect pair" pear & fruit napkins
Ideal for "The Perfect Pair" Pear theme or autumn celebrations, these luxurious beverage napkins will be "a little detail" that all your guests will remember. Features pears, apples, purple grapes with a "crackled-faux finish" in soft tones of ivory and gold. 7-1/2"L x 5-3/4"H.

Luncheon: 3 ply, 6-1/2" x 6-1/2", when folded up.


Wedding bird seeds
For an elegant and environmentally friendly wedding favor,
how about handing out silver and white packets of bird seeds?
A wonderful alternative to traditional rice tossing.
Our seeds are specially selected smooth, round bird seeds,
so there aren't any sharp edges to harm your wedding dress.

Some ideas for distributing the packets:
Decorate baskets in your theme color and let your younger
relatives distribute them.
Let guests pick up the packets at the Guest Book table.
Have the Ushers distribute them (with or without programs)
as they seat your guests.

Gingham ribbon
Add a splash of color to all your favors and gifts with our Gingham Ribbon.
Available in 10 checkered colors to match your theme. 3/8" wide.

green/blue, orange/yellow (discontinued), green/yellow, pink/white, black/hot pink, yellow/fuchsia, lite baby blue/white, blue/white, sage/white, cherry/lime, yellow/white.

Wedding favors

Many brides and grooms today choose to supply their guests with unique wedding favors, or simple mementos showing their appreciation for participating on their special wedding day. Traditionally, we dding favors have acted as a gesture of gratitude to wedding guests, in which they provide a n ice decorative accent to any reception table. Many couples tend to choose unique personalized wedding favors to complement their wedding reception or provide bridal shower favors to their wedd ing bridal party. Show your appreciation and give the gift of gratitude by providing your guests with simple wedding favors. Feel free to explore our large selection of unique and personalized wedding favors.

Over the years wedding favors have become increasingly popular. Guests often look forward to receiving a keepsake favor to take home with t hem after the wedding party.
Wedding favors add to the decor and theme of the wedding, ranging from simple bookmarkers to elegant crystal or silver pieces for the bridal party that can later be displayed in a curio cabinet or on a fireplace mantle.

Some couples prefer to give the guests some thing edible, such as Jordan almonds, available in colors white, silver or gold or a small bo x of mints, truffles or homemade chocolate wedding favors. Candy conversation hearts and gourmet coffee or tea are al so favorites.

Even the favor boxes alone come in a large variety of shapes and colors, ranging from heart, cone, pyramid and purse shapes that come in floral and embossed pearl papers. Boxes can be topped with a decorative bow or a colorful silk flower chosen to coordinate with your wedding colors. Prices usually range from 25 cents to over $1.50. The Jordan almonds can also be made into an elegant favor by plac ing each candy coated almond into the petal of an almond holder flower made of white netting, wire and leaves, a great favor idea! These can easily be assembled by the bridesmaids or purchased assembled for about $1.50. Organza bags come in a variety of colors and can also be filled with candy.

Favors can also be designed with the season of the year as a theme...fall wedding favor ideas include autumn leaf candles or tulip bulbs wrapped in a sheet of tulle and tied with ribbon. Winter favors include mini cherub holiday ornaments, pine or cinnamon scented potpourri, floating poinsettia candles or silver bells. Any favor can be personalized with a unique thank you note or a short poem printed on a small card. Christmas weddings or holiday wedding favor ideas can be to use wrapped mini gifts of different shapes and sizes in your wedding colors and place at each table setting. Mini sleighs are available at most craft stores. Fill sleighs with Holiday candies, favors for the guests, or the table card.

Other popular shower or wedding favor ideas include mini wedding cake candles Personalized Wedding Favor Candle Sets, Personalized Coffee Favors, heart-shaped cookie cutters with a sugar cookie recipe attached, crystal or silver bottle stoppers, butterfly wedding favors, place card holders, cake cutters, silver serving tongs, coffee scoops, mini teacups, crystal bells, small picture frames, silver dolphin bottle openers, bath beads or decorative soaps, small photo albums, candle holders, personalized golf balls, place card chairs, floating flower candles or personalized miniature bottles of wine or champagne. Search the internet for sites where wedding favor supplies can be purchased in bulk discount/ wholesale and then created by you together with your bridal party, friends and family members, a great idea if you are on a tight budget. The best way to select a favor that is right for your wedding is to determine your budget, number of guests, theme (if any) and what you might enjoy receiving yourself.