i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

raken40 Posted: Sep 01, 2004 09:49 AM

i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

does anyone have an idea for an additional inexpensive favor we could get? Our favors now are candles that i tied a bow on and typed up a little poem with our names...

nferrandi Posted: Sep 01, 2004 09:51 AM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

Personally I think the candle is fine, but if you're really stuck on adding something else, why don't you look into frame placecard holders as something additional. You could also do a small box of chocolates to be passed out as your guests leave.

JimmysBride Posted: Sep 01, 2004 09:52 AM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

You can do a donation in addition to your candle favor. I also like the idea of chocolates. Have you considered a CD favor?

raken40 Posted: Sep 01, 2004 10:29 AM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

anyone know where i can get inexpensive chocolates?

nov04LIbride Posted: Sep 01, 2004 10:32 AM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

There is a Lindt outlet at Tanger--they often have plastic bags where you can fill it for $10. Last time I got I think over 200 truffles in there!

I am giving candles with ribbon. I figure most people don't LOVE the favors anyway, so I didn't want to invest a lot in them. What are the candles like? Mine are the wedding cake ones.

ckgmwedding Posted: Sep 01, 2004 10:36 AM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

DON'T GO CRAZY ON FAVORS!!!! Yours sounds so sweet and perfect. And candles are universal. They don't sound cheap-they sound like what they should be, a memeto of your special day.

raken40 Posted: Sep 01, 2004 11:54 AM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

ok..thank you all for your help!!!

JoJoTeej Posted: Sep 01, 2004 12:07 PM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

Posted by raken40

does anyone have an idea for an additional inexpensive favor we could get? Our favors now are candles that i tied a bow on and typed up a little poem with our names...

How about miniture chocolates - here is a web site:

http://www.thinkwedding.com/Wrappers-Mini.htm

I thought it was a cute idea to put them around in fancy candy dishes.

FeliciaDA Posted: Sep 01, 2004 12:14 PM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

Posted by ckgmwedding

DON'T GO CRAZY ON FAVORS!!!! Yours sounds so sweet and perfect. And candles are universal. They don't sound cheap-they sound like what they should be, a memeto of your special day.

I couldn't have said this better! Do not go crazy on favors .. its the thought that counts and its a rememberance of your wedding day for your guests - its not the money you spend on them that makes them special!

I am sure your favors are perfect as-is .. they actually sound lovely. IMO, to add on more unnecessary expense is futile ... any extra money is better spent elsewhere.

brideinapril Posted: Sep 01, 2004 12:22 PM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

Posted by FeliciaDA

Posted by ckgmwedding

DON'T GO CRAZY ON FAVORS!!!! Yours sounds so sweet and perfect. And candles are universal. They don't sound cheap-they sound like what they should be, a memeto of your special day.

I couldn't have said this better! Do not go crazy on favors .. its the thought that counts and its a rememberance of your wedding day for your guests - its not the money you spend on them that makes them special!

I am sure your favors are perfect as-is .. they actually sound lovely. IMO, to add on more unnecessary expense is futile ... any extra money is better spent elsewhere.

I have to agree with them!!!

marymoon Posted: Sep 01, 2004 12:23 PM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

I think the favor sounds great and you don't need to spend extra money, but you could look into some kind of inexpensive (even handmade) candle holder or base?

raken40 Posted: Sep 01, 2004 12:33 PM

Re: i dont like our favors anymore...i feel like they look cheap

this is what the candle looks like, but i took off the bow and card thats on there and put on a bigger red bow and a nicer card and added our names to it.
what do you think?

it didn't work :(