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Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.
NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:31 PM+
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Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Thinking of personalized pens also as an extra favor. What do you think of that idea? Its something everyone can use.
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:34 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Come on, give your opinions please!
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LisaT Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:37 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

I think it would take away from whatever the other favor is. It seems cheap/cheesy to me. (sorry, JMO).
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:40 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Really? I thought it was cute. We have other favors but I thought it would be a nice something extra. Hmmm?
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LisaT Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:43 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

whats your other favor?
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Teri Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:44 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

While everyone can use this, it may not be the most creative favor - it depends on what else you're giving though....
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ddunne23 Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:46 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

I'm not a fan of the pen idea...I think it is because so many businesses use them as a key promotional item and i think it is not elegant at a wedding....just my opinion!
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:46 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Chocalates. I know everyone likes that!
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 03:47 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

I was thinking that the pens could be set up on the tables also while people filled out the guest cards. Just an idea I was tossing around.
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Sonicstef Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:11 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Ive heard of doing sort of a comical pen idea like:
'I stole this pen from X & X's wedding'. I think its cute if you put them out near the guestbook and such.

If you were to wrap them up, I would think its a little on the cheap side.
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:13 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

I was going to put it on the table for them to take one when signing the guest cards. We already ordered the chocalate favors. I thought it was a cute little extra something but I guess nobody else liked it. I wasn't going to wrap it. The chocalates will be wrapped.
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Miro127 Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:14 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

i think it's a really cute idea! ... especially what sonicstef said. and also, i agree they should be by the guest book, not on the tables. i say go for it!

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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:17 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Thanks Sonicstef & Miro127. What about the rest of you?
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lilmrs Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:19 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

I agree....if the guest cards are spread out across or around a table and there are pens every where it would be great so that people can fill them out and leave. I think what tripped everyone up is that you called them favors. I don't think you mean to give them as favors...they are just a little something extra that is personalized....like match books...maybe I am wrong but I think you should go for it! Personally, I am adding personal touches all over the place.
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:21 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Yes, thats what I mean but when I got the negative response I was so surprised. I thought people would get a kick out of it.
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lilmrs Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:23 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Nov. I think its a great idea..I like what some one wrote about stealing the pen!
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Miro127 Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:24 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

i fully agree that the word 'favors' is what threw some people off! it's totally a great idea (and now i am considering it for my wedding)!

p.s. what are 'guest cards'?
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:24 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Thanks Debbie. What about the rest of you? I see you all peeking. I need more opinions to make my decision.
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NovemberSue Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:27 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

Thanks Michele. Instead of having a guestbook that people sign in on, they will have little cards where they can write their well wishes on.They can place it in a bowl. I thought the pen would be a nice little something extra instead of matches. I guess I shouldn't have called it a favor but a little something extra.
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LisaT Posted: Sep 18, 2002 04:30 PM+
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Re: Thinking of doing personalized pens also as a favor.

I feel a lot better about it now that you've explained it. I really didn't like the favor idea, but to have them around the guest cards is cute.

Just be careful that the pen design isn't cheesy - keep it simple. I like the 'stolen pen' idea.

Perhaps you could have your hall replenish the supply so there aren't 150 pens at once on the table.
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