Wedding Favors - Should You Make Your
Own?
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Of course, you want the perfect wedding, right
down to the last tiny detail. And one of those little
details you'll have to decide on is wedding favors. You
may even consider making your own favors. But is this the
right choice for you? Here are some questions to help you
make up your mind.
Are you super-crafty?
If you have a passion for making stuff and
the sales people at the local craft store know you by your
first name, it might be right for you. But keep in mind that
making 100 or more wedding favors is not as fun as it sounds.
Doing the same thing over and over again makes it more like
assembly work than crafting. By the time you're gluing the
ribbon on the 38th wedding favor, you might wish you didn't
have 62 more to go.
Do you have time?
When you're planning a wedding, there are so many little
details vying for your attention. You already have a lot to do.
And making your own wedding favors will probably take longer
than you estimate. If you're working full time, see your
fiance' nearly every night and are already trying to squeeze so
many other things into your tight schedule, you might want to
reconsider taking on another project. On the other hand, if
you're the organized type and have a lot of spare time, this
might help distract you from counting the hours until you say,
"I do".
Do you have help?
Don't just assume that you can gather volunteers from your
wedding party. After all, you didn't choose your bridesmaids
because they are fast with a glue gun! Find out if this is
something they would be interested in doing and would have the
ability to do.
Are you trying to save money?
Believe it or not, making your own wedding favors may not be
cheaper. Craft supplies can be costly, especially if your
favors need a number of different materials. If your main
motivation for considering making your own wedding favors is
your budget, first do some calculations. Add up the various
elements you will need to purchase at the craft store to make
your favors. Figure out what each favor will cost. Then, go
online to see what personalized wedding favors are available
for less than your hand-crafted version. You might be surprised
that it can cost less to buy.
Why are you considering making your own wedding favors?
This is perhaps, the most important question. If the
predominate reason is that you want to put an extra personal
touch on your favors, then there are easier, and possibly
cheaper solutions. You can create one of a kind keepsakes for
your guests by simply ordering favors online that you
personalize with your words and your photo. These custom photo
wedding favors can reflect you and your fiance's personalities.
They can be in your wedding colors, with your style. There are
so many options for photo wedding favors to choose from:
magnets, bookmarks, pocket mirrors, notebooks, coasters,
candles, mint tins and candy bars, to name just a few.
Another option is putting together favors that are
semi-homemade. You could print your names and date on clear
labels, then adhere them to the outside of glass tea-lights,
for example. Or you could put your favorite candies in a fabric
favor bag and tie with personalized, imprinted ribbons. The
idea is to add a quick, finishing touch to a favor, instead of
making the whole thing from scratch.
But after all that soul searching, if you're still inspired to
create your own favors, then go for it. Just make sure you have
plenty of spare time, plus a bunch of dependable, dedicated
friends and family members eager to take on this project. You
might even have a good time.
So, consider those questions before you come to any
conclusions. Figure out what's best for you and what will work
within your schedule. And whether you decide to make your own
wedding favors, order personalized photo wedding favors, or put
together favors that are semi-homemade, your guests will love
them because they come from your heart.
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