Beachy Wedding Favors
Beach weddings are as fun and lighthearted as summer itself. When you are choosing favors for your beach wedding, be sure that they capture that sunny spirit. These are some great ideas for beachy wedding favors.
Not two beach weddings are exactly the same, and happily there are many different kinds of appropriate favors available. One thing that brides really like about picking out favors is that as long as they make sense with your wedding, they can be as lighthearted and fanciful as you like. Brides who are having elegant weddings with designer gowns and custom bridal jewelry sets can have just as much fun choosing favors as brides who will be wearing mini bridal dresses and sets of funky handmade jewelry. Favors do not need to be formal, even if your wedding is.
Edible favors are always a hit at a wedding. There are a couple of great options for tasty favors with a seaside theme. Cookies can be made in the shape of sailboats and fish and presented in a glassine bag. To take it up a notch, put the bag of cookies in a mini canvas tote with a nautical motif like an anchor or a beach umbrella. If you grew up on the East Coast, then you probably know that one of summer's sweetest treats is fresh saltwater taffy. This is the perfect sort of nostalgic thing that guests love to receive as favors.
It is always fantastic to combine your escort or place cards with your favors. After all, who doesn't love to kill two birds with one stone? One beachy wedding favor that is sure to wow your guests is a small brass compass with their name inscribed on it. It has the perfect nautical feel and it also makes a really cool and unusual keepsake from your wedding.
Candles are popular favors, and there are some great ways to make your candles tie in with a beach theme. Specialty stores have beautiful little seashells with candles in them, which is a very elegant beachy favor. Crafty brides can also make their own beach theme candle favors. Small tin pails can be filled with candle wax and a wick to make an easy gift. Use a piece of raffia to tie a starfish to the handle of the pail. Another idea is to make your candles in medium sized clear glass containers and embed shells in the wax along the outside.
One other fun beach theme favor to consider is a fancy bottle or tin filled with a mix for your favorite tropical libation, such as strawberry daiquiris or pina coladas. Attach a cute tag to the container with instructions about how to mix up a batch of summery drinks, along with your best wishes that they enjoy. Naturally, if you will be having children at your wedding, you should provide an alternate favor to the under-21 crowd.
The right wedding favors will make the perfect send off for your guests. They are a great way to thank your guests for coming as well as to give them a parting gift that they can enjoy. When you are having a beach wedding, your favors can be just as much fun as the wedding itself, so have a good time selecting your personal favorites.
About the Author:
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, trends, and style. Sets of bridal jewelry are the perfect finishing touch for every bride.