Favor Opinions

db276952 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:15 AM

Favor Opinions

So I keep going back and forth between ideas for favors.

I originally thought id go with a picture frame because we are doing a photobooth, so it just made sense.

But now I thought of the idea of doing personalized mugs with hot chocolate, marshmallows, and a dessert spoon. to go with the winter theme.

I think the picture frame is more practicle but I think the hot cocoa idea is cute and more original.

I just can't seem to decide, any opinions??

lauren1802 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:20 AM

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if you are already doing the photobooth, then the picture frames for sure! we were going to do both but have scaled down, now doing a little food & a little favor. not sure exact yet.

adele and mark 2013 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:21 AM

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Both are really cute. My opinion would be, if you decide to do the mug, I would personalize the package in a way that the mug doesn't neccesarily have your name or date on it. Use your colors, etc. but it would be a more practicle gift if they don't have your name on it. Maybe put a personalize sticker on the hot chocolate packets or use a personalize ribbon. My FSIL did the mugs last year and she was left with a lot of left overs. I'm not sure if people just didn't take them or why they didn't, but it's weird having that mug around. Again, it's just my humble opinion.

jassy119 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:22 AM

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I am doing photobooth frames also as favors. I feel I get dbl use out of my photobooth (fun and a favor) and its something ppl will use so u def can't go wrong with that choice. But the idea of the mug with hot chocolate is really cute! Its something I think ppl will use/drink. If u really like it go for it!

Noelle2013 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:22 AM

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I like both ideas!
Where are you ordering your photobooth frames if you get them?
I am doing the frames and found a adorable snowflake ornament that's pretty cheap so I can do both!

Sweeks Posted: Aug 22, 2012 11:45 AM

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I love the hot chocolate idea..so cute!

2013Bride Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:01 PM

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I personally really like the hot chocolate idea! I like unique favors!

youmewe Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:21 PM

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I am no help because I like both!!! I am in same boat..started with photobooth frames and now am doing that and some cookies in a cute a cute personalized bag..but I love anything that comes with a dessert spoon (lol)!!!!!

jassy119 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:37 PM

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Posted by Noelle2013

I like both ideas!
Where are you ordering your photobooth frames if you get them?
I am doing the frames and found a adorable snowflake ornament that's pretty cheap so I can do both!

I will most likely be ordering my frames from www.photoboothframes.com

jassy119 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:41 PM

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Posted by adele and mark 2013

Both are really cute. My opinion would be, if you decide to do the mug, I would personalize the package in a way that the mug doesn't neccesarily have your name or date on it. Use your colors, etc. but it would be a more practicle gift if they don't have your name on it. Maybe put a personalize sticker on the hot chocolate packets or use a personalize ribbon. My FSIL did the mugs last year and she was left with a lot of left overs. I'm not sure if people just didn't take them or why they didn't, but it's weird having that mug around. Again, it's just my humble opinion.

ITA about the personalization of the mug itself with names or dates.

db276952 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:41 PM

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Thanks for the advice everyone!

(My photobooth prints 4X6 pictures, so I was just going to go with regular 4X6 frame but I havent chosen a vendor yet). Maybe, I will try Michaels or Kohls when they have a sale.

db276952 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:44 PM

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Posted by jassy119

Posted by adele and mark 2013

Both are really cute. My opinion would be, if you decide to do the mug, I would personalize the package in a way that the mug doesn't neccesarily have your name or date on it. Use your colors, etc. but it would be a more practicle gift if they don't have your name on it. Maybe put a personalize sticker on the hot chocolate packets or use a personalize ribbon. My FSIL did the mugs last year and she was left with a lot of left overs. I'm not sure if people just didn't take them or why they didn't, but it's weird having that mug around. Again, it's just my humble opinion.

ITA about the personalization of the mug itself with names or dates.

Yeah thats true about the personalization! Thanks :) My FH was actaully in a groomsman in his friends wedding and his gift was a money clip with their name (bride and grooms) and date and my fh felt like he couldn't really use it day to day. So it does make sense to watch out with what we choose to personalize.

db276952 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:47 PM

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Posted by Noelle2013

I like both ideas!
Where are you ordering your photobooth frames if you get them?
I am doing the frames and found a adorable snowflake ornament that's pretty cheap so I can do both!

I also saw snowflake picture holders on Amazon (I think thats what they are called). Those were really cute. Maybe I'll do those with the hot cocoa mug because they were only about $1 each. That may be the best of both worlds.

lauren1802 Posted: Aug 22, 2012 01:18 PM

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along those lines, would a champagne glass with a bridesmaid's name and our wedding date be weird?

FutureMrsSweeney Posted: Aug 22, 2012 03:10 PM

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Our official favor is a frame for our photobooth. The package that we booked, included them and our company will print out a cute card with a saying for the frames.

We are also doing votive candles as our escort cards, so our guests will be able to take them home.

If you have the budget to do both (frame and mug) then I say GO FOR IT! If not, I think the frame is perfect.