Okay, I really want to get a favor for my guests that will be useful. I hate it when I go to a wedding and although the thought is always nice, I wind up taking something home with me that I will NEVER use. So, I have been toying around with some ideas.
My flowers as well as other accents throughout the wedding are sunflowers. I was thinking of giving sunflower seeds (not the edible ones but ones to be planted) in mini terocotta plants wrapped in cellophane with a ribbon saying Jessica and Carmine 9/17/05. Enclosed include some form of saying like 'today we would like to thank you for being a part of our wedding; the beginning of our life together. please plant these seeds in symbolism as the flower blooms so will our love' but MUCH better wording, that was just off the top of my head. My fear is my wedding is mid sept. which means people would have to hold onto until the NEXT season.
Do you think guests would hold onto it?
-OR-
Should I just make a donation to a charity of our choice and leave cards on the table stating so?
I know they are two opposite sides of the spectrum, but those are really the only two ideas I've come across and like.
Sorry this is so long, but i really appreciate any thoughts, comments, suggestions!!!!
DMcK
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Posted by jesslangen
I would do it in a persons name. Especially one involved directly into the family, its sad when a friend passes but if its family at least majority of your guests will know of that person. For example FHs Uncle was diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago. He is still alive but they gave him 6 months to live. I think he will make it to our wedding because hes a fighter. if i do the donation i would do it in his name.
and i feel like if i do the donation everyone that is directly or indirectly related to him would appreciate the generous gesture on their behalf. it will make everyone feel good, you know?
the only aspect of the donation i am questioning is the amount the donation should be. do i base it on the amount of guests. ill probably have about 125, so is it like $5 per person? less? more?
I think you do however much you would have spent on favors per person
Johnny&Maur
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I don't know how you would do this..(maybe make them yourself or have them done) but what about little envelope that have a fake sunflower stuck to the front, and when you open the envelope, a note could be enclosed that says you made donated to a cause? that way both ideas are incorporated?
Just a suggestion....
:)
jesslangen
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Posted by Johnny&Maur
I don't know how you would do this..(maybe make them yourself or have them done) but what about little envelope that have a fake sunflower stuck to the front, and when you open the envelope, a note could be enclosed that says you made donated to a cause? that way both ideas are incorporated?
Just a suggestion....
:)
Aww, thats a good suggestion as well! Something to keep in mind, thank you!
