Wrapping up Your Wedding Favors
12/08/2009
Brides-to-be, listen up! Now that you have hunted high and low and left no boutique or specialty shop unturned in the pursuit of the most perfect wedding favors, you now need to focus on the presentation. For example, when you are ready to sell your first house, you’ll find out that often, it’s all in the staging. It’s also the same idea with stylists; food stylists, fashion stylists, interior designers, even wordsmiths — every last detail is so perfectly arranged that everyone who lays eyes on the creation gasps in pleasure.
When it’s time to wrap up your wedding favors, whatever they may be, you’ll want to pay special attention to the wrappings, ribbons, tags and other frivolities. If you really make the wrapping “pop”, then it almost doesn’t matter what the gift is inside. The wedding favor could be something very simple such as a tea light candle, a single chocolate truffle or a small scented soap. With the right presentation, the small gifts you leave for your wedding guests will seem like elaborate luxuries in which no expense has been spared.
Boxes and bags and jars, oh my! There are so many fun containers that you can package up your do-it-yourself party favors in. High quality cube-shaped boxes in a rainbow of colors (try the tiffany-inspired blue to really “wow” ‘em) are a tried-and-true option or go for novelty boxes that assemble to look like fairytale carriages, little designer purses, or even teeny-tiny golden chairs. Glass containers in an assortment of styles (apothecary jars are trendy) are a good way to show off wedding favors that are meant to be seen, such as colorful candies and mints.
After you have your wedding favors packaged up you’ll need to pick out a gift tag to express your sentiments. Personalized and monogrammed tags show that you’ve put extra thought and consideration in every detail of your wedding favors. Some tags even come as stickers that can be stuck right on the packaging for a custom look – try rhinestone monogram stickers for a totally over-the-top look.
Once you’ve picked out the perfect packaging and a coordinating gift tag, you’ll want to tie it all up with a pretty ribbon or bow. Ribbon comes in so many variations, you are sure to find the perfect color and type to suit your wedding favor packaging. From pretty pastels and bold brights to tuxedo-inspired neutrals such as black and white, ribbon can be satiny, grosgrain, or sheer organza among other options. Striped, plaid, polka dotted or just plain, ribbon for your wedding favors can also be personalized to your specifications. Yes, you can order ribbon in the color of your choice that is printed with anything your heart desires – the bride and groom’s names, a special bible verse, the wedding date and location, just to name a few ideas.

