We recently celebrated my parents 60th wedding anniversary. For a favor we ordered the magic wishing beans imprinted with my mom and dads wish for every guest which was health and happiness. They came in a week before and I planted them in order to have them at the anniversary. The night before I thought we were out of luck but on the day of the party health came up. We were able to show all the guests that the word really came up and everyone was very impressed most of all my parents.
Monica Yuknek writes from New York – Message In A Bottle Invitation
My fiance and I are both marrying for the 2nd time, and we wanted something different for our wedding. Starting with the invitation which has evoked a wonderful response from our guests, we’ve set the scene for a casual beach wedding where “jackets and ties are forbidden and shoes are optional”. These invites were VERY WELL RECEIVED!!! and well made, good quality and the company support for you to get exactly what you want is very satisfying.
Robin Wallace writes – Personalized Magic Wishing Bean Favor
Along with moving to another state, I have been planning a 50th wedding anniversary party for my mother-in-law and father-in-law. Two weeks before the event, I suddenly remembered that I needed party favors. In a panic because I didn’t have time to make them up myself and afraid I couldn’t find any in time for the party, I searched the internet in the middle of the night. I came upon a lot of sights, but HansonEllis had the best favors at very reasonable prices. And had the best variety of many different choices.
I bought silver bells with bows and a tag with their names and wedding date attached and crossed my fingers that they would be as nice as they looked in the picture. They arrived a few days later and exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to use HansonEllis in the future. They have everything, great service, good prices and fast arrival. Thanks for helping to make my party as classy and easy as possible.
Robin Wallace!
Wedding Favors: Buy or DIY?
This week we are discussing a wedding topic very dear to my heart and that is wedding favors. I mean we are a wedding favor company so you knew this was coming eventually right? In all seriousness we have 12+ years in the industry so it would be selfish if we didn’t share our knowledge of wedding favors with you. So without further ado, let’s talk favors.
Many brides like to cut corners on favors and save money, but would you want the only thing your guests take home to be a cheap or boring wedding favor? I wouldn’t. That is why I recommend buying favors from a reputable vendor who has been doing it for many years.
I know your thinking “my budget is so small so I am just going to make favors on my own. Pinterest has great ideas anyways.” I have heard this a hundred times. The problem with DIY favors is that you have to do-it-yourself. Brides are busy enough putting together the guest list, picking out a dress, and taking care of all the other hundred things that need to be done before their big day. It’s just not a realistic task unless your wedding is years away.
Not only would you have to spend time making the favors you need to have that creative touch. If you are like me and don’t have that type of creativity then don’t’ think you can pull it off. I could look up an idea for something I like on Pinterest, but actually making it? Now that’s crazy talk. It won’t look anything close to what is online and the pictures above are the perfect example. And imagine the stress that comes with DIY wedding favors that turn out looking sub-par….
Finally, there is a common misconception that if you buy favors they will be more expensive, but this is just not true. The tea favors shown above are only $1.19 each! You would probably spend that much on all the materials to make your own. This is why I recommend buying favors. Let the experts take care of you and focus your energy on things that no one else can do for you.
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