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Michigan Wedding Favors

Offer your guest a sincere thank you for participating in your big day with special and meaningful Michigan wedding favors.

Wedding favors are a traditional token given to all your friends and family as a way to thank them for attending the ceremony and sharing in the happiness of your wedding day. As the custom grew, many couples mistakenly thought these gifts had to be elaborate or fancy. Many couples, when faced with the cost of expensive gifts for so many guests have either skipped the tradition entirely or opted for something which bears no reflection on their personalities just to provide something. The true meaning of every gift is based in the sincerity of the giver and there are many ways to offer those closest to you a small token filled with heart felt appreciation. Explore the Michigan Wedding Favors Guide to see all the possibilities when you apply a little creativity.

Favors for a Large Wedding

For those couples planning a large wedding with more than 150 guests, the idea of providing gifts for so many guests can cause more than a bit of panic. Fortunately, retailers are beginning to focus on smaller items for these types of weddings and the list of budget items has grown tremendously in the past few years. HQ wedding favors located in Southfield, has a broad selection of favors for weddings. Themed favors include calla lilies, beach and fairy tale items. The selection can be easily searched on the website as items are broken down by type such as coffee and teas, chocolates, and supplies to do it yourself. Also available are bridesmaidand groomsmen gifts and items for the ring bearer and flower girl. Look for items which follow your theme to be combined into table top decorations for the reception and get double service from your Michigan wedding favors.

Favors for Smaller Weddings If your wedding guest list is smaller and your plans are for a more intimate gathering, you may be able to make your wedding favors. Personalizing local coffees, teas or candies can be easily handled with a trip to your local craft store. Major retailers such as Joann Fabric have locations throughout Michigan and a simple store location feature will tell you the address of the closest store. Check out the stationary and scrap booking departments for labels, stickers, cutouts and other embellishments for creating your own wedding favors or for personalizing purchased items. Take a class or ask the family crafter for simple ways to make a small token gift more personal.

Simple Favors for Any Size Wedding

If your budget is feeling a bit tight and the cost of purchasing favors is beyond your means, you don't have to skip this tradition. Wedding guest want you to start your married life on solid financial ground, not go into debt on gifts for them. Cookies, piled on platters or dressed up in simple tulle bags with wedding colored ribbons, can be the perfect wedding favor. Ask a friend or family member to help you in the kitchen or contact the local bakery for a quote on their chocolate chip offerings. Approach the baker you hired for the wedding cake for suggestions and you may qualify for a discount. Local candy makers might offer a discount on their delicious confections when purchased in bulk. Package the treats yourself to keep the costs under control and to add a personal touch. Another great place for discount wedding favors is your local retailer for tourist items. Michigan charms, pins and pens can all be personalized with a note from the bride and groom thanking everyone for sharing in their day.

Wedding favors, homemade or purchased, should reflect the personalities of the couple giving them. Ask friends and family for suggestions. Think back to the weddings you attended as a guest and think about the favors your received. Concentrate on those items which held the most meaning or personality, not the ones with the biggest price tags. A gift from the heart, no matter how simple, is priceless.

Written by: Caroline Retzer
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