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karebear1 Posted: Mar 17, 2014 09:44 PM+

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Posted: Mar 17, 2014 09:44 PM

Favors

What is everyone doing for favors? I am so confused. I was going to do a coaster set, but my MIL said 'if i want to be classy I will do a donation' I don't want to do a donation. And, she knows that. Hopefully she will drop it, but I don't want to get on her bad side. Any ideas? I want to do a favor that people will use!

MelLynn Posted: Mar 17, 2014 09:58 PM+

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Posted: Mar 17, 2014 09:58 PM

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I know a lot of people like edible favors however these arnt an option for me. Traditionally we give out plates and serving ware. Im not fully decided yet but may do oil and vinegar bottle that comes in a holder.

cets1290 Posted: Mar 17, 2014 10:36 PM+

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Posted: Mar 17, 2014 10:36 PM

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the coasters sound really cute! I like that idea personally

msj288 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:42 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:42 AM

Re: Favors

Posted by cets1290

the coasters sound really cute! I like that idea personally

I agree! Fh and I are doing personalized glass coasters too (pics in my album), along with a s'more station with fall inspired flavors like pumpkin spice, classic, and vanilla bean . I found these chinese take out cartons on ebay that they can use to take the s'mores home if they want.

And if you're FMIL is anything like my mom, she's probably referring to what people did when she was getting married. Maybe you can explain to her that people today are getting more creative with favors, and infusing their personalities in them. I once went to a wedding where they gave out bottles of wine as their favors for the adults, and for the kids in attendance, Arnold Palmer drinks in bottles with the bride and grooms monogram on them.

Soon2BeMrsMango Posted: Mar 18, 2014 07:28 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 07:28 AM

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We went the edible route with hot sauce.

Beebs1616 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 07:33 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 07:33 AM

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I'm doing donations but coasters are definitely useful. I got coasters at a wedding and it's one of the few things I actually use that I've gotten at a wedding. I've gotten candles before which I thought were great because I always burn candles.

futuremap Posted: Mar 18, 2014 07:52 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 07:52 AM

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We're doing edible favors.... a popcorn bar!

mrsj2014 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 09:37 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 09:37 AM

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we are getting married in October so we are doing caramel apples

Alimm729 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 10:09 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 10:09 AM

Re: Favors

Posted by mrsj2014

we are getting married in October so we are doing caramel apples

Where are you getting them from? I wanted to do something like this but wasn't even sure where to start looking.

Jillian Leigh Posted: Mar 18, 2014 10:47 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 10:47 AM

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I like the idea of coasters! Definitely something that will people will use afterwards which was an important factor for me in picking my own.

Originally I was going to do an edible favor (cake pops drecorated like brides and grooms) but in the end we went with a vintage looking key bottle opener. We wanted something that people will use and not just throw away.

luckyerialc Posted: Mar 18, 2014 11:10 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 11:10 AM

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We are doing Baked by Melissa cupcakes - packs of 3! They actually have a wedding flavor cupcake and will tie a bow on the package for you :)

mrsj2014 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 11:20 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 11:20 AM

Re: Favors

Posted by Alimm729

Posted by mrsj2014

we are getting married in October so we are doing caramel apples

Where are you getting them from? I wanted to do something like this but wasn't even sure where to start looking.

We are doing them from Daffy Apple.. great reviews!

simba301 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 11:24 AM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 11:24 AM

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We did truffles from Afresh Approach with mini bottles of Prosecco.

I love the caramel apple idea!

ajunebride14 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:02 PM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:02 PM

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We're doing a candy buffet!

Gambigoo Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:04 PM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:04 PM

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We are getting a fast food and candy truck with bags for people to take home goodies. We're also having little things for guests to take like photo booth magnet strips and koozies at the bar.

lizzyro Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:26 PM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:26 PM

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We are doing bride and groom truffle pops from a fresh approach

mrsj2014 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:45 PM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:45 PM

Re: Favors

Posted by Gambigoo

We are getting a fast food and candy truck with bags for people to take home goodies. We're also having little things for gets to take like photo booth magnet strips and moozies at the bar.

how much were the food trucks?

MrsDtoBe Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:51 PM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 12:51 PM

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We have a lot of little things for the guests - beer koozies to be given out by the bartenders, Viennese Hour with to go bags for them and photo booth frames but our main favor is a donation is everyone's name to my cousins foundation - Maureen's Hope. We're putting one donation card on each table to display.

amber011299 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 02:31 PM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 02:31 PM

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we are doing vinegar and oil bottles in a rack- got them at Fox Favors on northern blvd in flushing- Barbara there is great and the wrapping is gorgeous

Nicole0317 Posted: Mar 18, 2014 02:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 18, 2014 02:50 PM

Re: Favors

Posted by mrsj2014

Posted by Alimm729

Posted by mrsj2014

we are getting married in October so we are doing caramel apples

Where are you getting them from? I wanted to do something like this but wasn't even sure where to start looking.

We are doing them from Daffy Apple.. great reviews!

I was looking into this too! Do you know how much that's costs??