I was thinking maybe small photo albums and decorating them w/ flowers and such on the outside. 1 per couple. What do you think?
Edited to say: Ok, maybe that is too much work. I had another idea too though,.. I found personalized individually wrapped candy at fortunately yours they are about $175 for 1000 Can I load up organza bags with them and make them pretty or is that being too cheap?
mishandgerard
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depending on how many it may be alot of work. It would be nice though!
Sunny
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That does sound like a lot of work. What do you want to decorate them with?
eternityawaits
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depending on what color i can get, i may have to paint them too.. i'd have to make about 65 or so, not too bad. I was thinking small silk flowers and ribbon for upper corner and along binding maybe? I wish I could find a picture of what I mean but I just came up with the idea today.
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It sounds pretty, but you have to be careful with that kind of thing, you know? You work so hard on it, and people may not appreciate or like it. I am sorry if this sounds bad- I don't mean it to, it's just that i have this same problem. I love to do crafts, and I always work so hard on things and people just don't realize the work you put into it. I have all these wedding craft ideas and I bring them up to mom and she says 'people don't want that stuff'. I am sorry, I am rambling. I guess it depends on what they look like...
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sounds really nice and meaningful. test one out to see how time consuming they are to make. you could always have bridesmaids to help you out.
eternityawaits
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LOL my MOH lives upstate (no bridesmaids) and she's quite literally deadly with a glue gun so no enlisting her help.
I'm being stubborn against doing ice cream scoops, which is what FH wants, so I am just brainstorming. I really appreciate all the feedback!
eternityawaits
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Sunny - my FMIL is the same as your mom. I don't care they're my favors and I can just as easily keep them all!!
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eternityawaits
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bump b/c of editing
Sunny
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I do not think that is cheap! Especially if you get 1000- so it is not like one or two per person.
eternityawaits
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I figure even if i need to make 120 for one pp.. that is still approx. 9 pieces per bag. And I can definitely make them myself without breaking the piggy bank open.
If anyone else is doing a candy favor, you should definitely check them out - the prices are awesome and they have a lot of things that can be very nicely personalized.
Sunny
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I love that idea. I am doing the mini wine bottles and something else edible- I am not sure what yet. I was thinking maybe the Lindt truffles, or homemade peanut butter cups, or something like that. Fsmil is paying for the wine, so I won't be spending so much.
eternityawaits
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oh, PB cups would be really nice! And different - I've never seen them used before and you could put them in silver or gold candy cup papers instead of plain white or black.
Sunny
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That is what i am thinking- I know I can buy them from someone, but I am thinking of attempting to make them myself. I know someone who makes them, I am going to ask her how and give it a shot- otherwise I will buy them. Let me know if you want to know how when I find out!
eternityawaits
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I know there's a special mold to make them that hollows them out inside, but i've never seen one. I'm sure most candy places have them.
I've done PB candy before and a good trick with it is microwave it first to soften it a bit (not liquidy though) and use an icing bag to shoot it in - it works great that way and when it cools it is a really nice, smooth consistency. Honey roast PB goes really good.
