During the winter wedding season, a variety of holiday-themed favors arise at the forefront of most retail web sites. Many brides who aren’t holding a winter wedding just skip over these items and look for something more appropriate for their season. But what most don’t realize is that some of the winter offering CAN work for weddings that fall in any season!
Take the ornament place card holders in the photo to the left. Though they look like a Christmas tree ornament, they are elegant enough to be used at any time of the year. They fall within the “Something Blue” theme and are beautiful when set against white linens. The swirls and dots designs on them don’t scream out Happy Holidays, but they do say “Here’s a multi-functional favor. Use it to hold holiday photos or notes, or hang it on your holiday tree – but it’s pretty enough to be a year-round adornment on an office desk or hanging from a rear-view mirror too.”
The pine cones to the right may be appealing for a winter wedding, but they’re also great for those who live in areas where this is the native tree. Northeastern couples who hold their event at a lodge or cabin might love adding a pine cone favor to their tables to remind guests of where the day was enjoyed. Hikers and mountain-biking couples may choose them for the symbolism. They come in scents that are reminders of winter, but are also just peaceful and relaxing – a welcome retreat for guests as they take them home. And the labels can be omitted for events that are not held in the winter. Also prefect for eco-friendly weddings, they offer a natural alternative to standard wedding favors and show guests that you’re recycling natural elements.
While some winter wedding favors are certainly for winter and holiday events only, a creative couple can find others that are great and unique for other times of the year. Going against the grain and using non-seasonal favors can add flair to your reception tables and get guests thinking.
There’s something about the spring that makes all favors look extra special – maybe it’s the addition of sunlight – maybe it’s the anticipation of a beautiful breezy day with wildflowers in bloom and a bride’s hair glowing in the sunshine – maybe it’s the warmth and smiles on most faces as they realize the snow may be a thing of the past for another 9 months – but whatever the reason, new or old, these favors looked extra special for Spring 2009.
a gift tag. Wrapped with a band that reads, “Happiness held is a seed. Happiness shared is the flower.” They’re eco-friendly, classy, and the tins can be recycled to hold mints, pills, jewelry, or whatever guests desire.
can imagine! They’re easy to assemble and they make guest tables look bright and cheerful.
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