How to Choose Wedding Favors that Fit the Theme of Your Wedding

In order to choose wedding favors that fit the theme of your wedding, you need to recognize what your wedding's theme is. Without acknowledging what elements are making a statement in your special ceremony, you will not be able to choose favors that are memorable and tasteful accents to your wedding.

Instructions

1. Determine the theme of your wedding. A theme is a set of unifying elements that give a unique character to the wedding. A beach-themed wedding, for example, would incorporate images and items of the beach into the ceremony and reception.

2. Think about the colors, images and items that you associate with the theme. For a beach theme, you may think of bright primary colors--especially blue and yellow--seagulls against the sky and beach balls.

3. Look for favors that incorporate these colors, images and items. Don't judge the favors at this point, just make a list of what is available.

4. Narrow down the list based on your budget. Now, whittle down the list of choices using your personal taste as a guide.

5. Acquire a few samples of the remaining favors. Arrange them on the table as your guests will see them at the wedding or reception. Compare the impact that each favor makes.

6. Select the favor or combination of favors that makes the best presentation and still fits the theme of your wedding.

Tips & Warnings

• Specialty bridal shops and vendors have a wide array of favors arranged by theme. However, they may not have the right match for your special day.

• Thinking outside the box can result in memorable favors that guests will talk about for years to come. Get creative!

• What may seem to you an obvious nod to the theme of your wedding may present a conundrum to your guests.