Getting married in Florida means you can truly let your creativity go wild! The exciting colors and fun-filled symbols of Florida are an opportunity to select wedding favors that will make a splash. Here are some ideas of Florida wedding favors you'll be proud to display.

Beach Fantasy

As a peninsula, Florida includes miles of coastline with beaches galore. Florida's famed resorts and beach destination spots are a treasure trove of ideas for your wedding favors. Incorporate any of the following items in miniature as decorative pieces for your wedding favors, or include images of any of these on candles or other favors:

• Beach umbrellas
• Sunglasses
• Sandals
• Silhouetted bikini beach-goers
• Tropical drinks/drink glasses
• Sun/sunshine emblems
• Fish (especially dolphins)
• Sailboats
• White clouds in a clear blue sky
• Sand
• Seashells
• Flamingos
• Ocean colors: pale blue, blue/green, sand/beige, white (for whitecap waves), pink (for seashells)

Latin Flavor

Florida is influenced by the many islands geographically near it. This includes a heavy Spanish and Caribbean flavor. Look for vibrant, bright and exciting colors, ruffles on fabric, and sewn-on shells or other accents. Add a dash of spice to your wedding favors with some of these images:

• Figures in flouncy, very colorful dress
• Dancing figures
• Musical notes
• Colorful, fruity drinks
• Fruits, especially tropical fruits
• Tropical flowers
• Bright, festive colors

Putting it All Together

Any of these ideas can be part of your Florida wedding favors. Choose candles, cheese spreader sets, mini decorative centerpieces, photo frames or mini wall hangings with Florida images like the ones above. You can also purchase candy wrapped in the bright colors of the Sunshine State, or wrap virtually any wedding flavor in ocean- or Latin-colored packaging.

If you live in Florida, your local bridal shop will almost certainly be able to show you wedding favors you'll love. However, if you live somewhere outside the Sunshine State, don't despair. Ordering favors online is the choice of many couples planning a Florida destination wedding.

A few ideas for online Florida wedding favor shopping include the following:

My Wedding Favors

Island Wedding Shop

Ice Standard

Wedding Favors Unlimited

Whatever favors you choose, make sure they match your personality and the style of your wedding. You'll want your wedding favors to become keepsakes for your guests to cherish. Your Florida wedding favors can serve as a memento of a very special day celebrating two special people. The right choice will put smiles on your guests' faces -- and on yours.