1) butterfly seed paper from swallowtail farms
They came with a small strip of directions, which I attached to the back of my own message I typed up and included inside the vellum envelope. This was what I put:
'Love is in bloom! (this was a line that came from our invitations)
Butterflies symbolize hope. They also hold a special meaning to us as they are representative of the memory of my father, Tom ____.
Plant this seed paper both in his memory, and to celebrate our love and new beginnings. Watch wildflowers bloom as they attract butterflies to your garden. Thank you for sharing this important day with us. Enjoy your blooming memento of this special day!'
2) sanddollar cookies from lulus
They include the the Legend of the Sand dollar on them!
“Upon this off shaped seashell a legend is told
About the life of Jesus the wondrous tale of old.
The center marking plainly show the well-known Guiding Star
That led to tiny Bethlehem the Wise Men from afar.
The Christmas flower, Poinsettia, for His Nativity
The Resurrection too is marked the Easter Lily, see.
Five wounds were suffered by our Lord from nails and Roman's spear.
When He died for on the Cross the wounds show plainly here.
Within the shell, should it be broken five Doves of Peace are found.
To emphasize the legend so may peace & love abound.'
