By Jason Hennessey

Among the things that have gained lots popularity in the world of marriage today are unique awesome weddings and ever-cool and fashionable wedding favors. As days go by, many couples are trying to make statements through these two by trying to outdo each other. As a result, some of them have come up with some of the best ideas for the wedding and wedding favors.

If you decide to give your wedding a holiday theme, then you must come up with the type of wedding favors that suit the theme, while being elegant. The presents should have the shape and texture that exude fun-filed holiday session. They should also be thoughtful enough as a way of thanking them. Below are some of the best wedding favors within the holiday theme which have been very successful in most weddings.

Crafted Wedding Cake Ornaments
You can also go for beautifully handcrafted wedding cake ornaments which can be hungered on a Christmas tree. They should be also hand painted with bright beautiful color combinations. These ornaments can also be used to top up other gifts and be kept on the holiday mantle. Be sure to include a gold loop for hanging. You may go a step further and personalize the ornaments by encrypting the couples name and date of marriage. This will make them look unique and they can be kept as keepsakes by the guests.

Coffee or Tea Packets
These packets can hold coffee or tea and maintain its freshness for along time since they are air-tight. They also come in a variety of designs and motifs to suit the various tastes of your guests. You can even personalize them by putting the couple’s names and anniversaries on the labels. The advantage of these pouches is that they are very useful. They can be given to guests at the reception or in the early morning after the reception night.

Snowflake Bottle Stopper
If some of your guests are wine enthusiasts who will stand the sites of the perfect matured wine, then this is a perfect choice. These bottle stoppers come with a star-shaped cutout at the centre which gives it a perfect finish. The stoppers are also present in gift boxes fitted with ribbons

Scented Candles
Frosted glass Votive candles come in different scents and they are known to glow for a long time. These ones will be perfect for the intimate winter nights. The candles come with a heart-shaped frosted glass and delicate scents that are bound to appeal. They also come in beautiful gift showcase boxes tied with nice ribbons.

Silver Dove Bottle Opener
The silver dove can be a good favor since it is fully functional. It comes in its perfectly sculpted silver chrome construction which exudes modern style and taste. The opener can be used with a variety of standard sized bottle tops. Especially in the holiday season when there is a lot of partying, these wedding favors can turn out to be very useful to the guests. These presents come full with a gift box with a gift pedestal which looks like the modern jewelry display cases.

By Jason Hennessey

That the global economy is in a tailspin is no secret. Neither is the fact that we have to continue living and partaking in our normal activities. But how do we go about them if we do are not able to swim against the financial tide? The answer lies in being modest but classy at the same time. This is more so relevant if your worry is your upcoming wedding and you have wedding favors to give. Wedding favors are a timeless tradition borrowed from 16th century Europe. The nobility and aristocracy of ancient Christendom had gifts presented to guests attending their reception parties after their wedding ceremonies.

In line with this culturally rich tradition, it has become an integral part of our wedding rituals even though we might not be aware of this tradition. Therefore you have no way of avoiding wedding favors whether there is an economic crunch or not. The most important thing in wedding planning is budgeting. And in your budgeting you have to incorporate all the aspects of the ceremony which includes wedding favors. According to your financial projections, just make sure you apportion enough wedding favor gifts depending on the number of guests you plan on inviting. But do not overstretch your financial muscle. Make do with what you have but make it memorable.

There are a lot of cost-effective wedding gifts that you can choose from to enchant your guests and convey gratitude and appreciation for their attendance. And if you can not make the grand ceremony that you have always envisioned, do not stress about it. Cut on costs and avoid unnecessary luxuries like multiple stretch limos just for that ego-stroking photo. That way you are left with enough to at least have something to get those gift favors for your guests. And again cut on the number of guests that you want to attend your ceremony and/or reception. Invite only the guests that you have to and no more. This will greatly cut on what you will spend to feed them and of course, you guessed it right, give wedding favors to.

Examples of low cost gifts that you can opt to go for include picture frames, place card holders or even wine bottle stoppers. These are cheap but symbolic and meaningful if you take them as a choice. In line with reducing the number of people and consequently expenses, have just an adequate number of bridesmaids and groomsmen. Also find a venue that is not too pricey and if possible hold both the wedding ceremony and the reception at the same venue, to cut on the cost of moving from one place to the other.

Some programs in the ceremony itinerary are not that essential so you can scale down on that as well. The economic downturn has spared no one so don’t worry about what people will think of your modest style. After all even multinational companies are not immune even with millions of dollars at their disposal. And if such big companies have to scale down, what about you? Of utmost important in a wedding ceremony is the genuineness, warmth and passion that you put into it. Wedding favors however modest will be appreciated if you give them with a touch of warmth and from the bottom of your heart.