When buying wedding favors on-line be sure to accurately read the descriptions and order a single item first before placing the full order to be sure that you like them. For example, you may have your heart set on an original “Murano” Letter Opener bomboniere complete with certificate and this is what you think you’re getting. But if you go back and look at the description again it says that what you actually purchased was a “Murano like” Letter Opener wedding favor you might be disappointed. The imitation is just as beautiful but less expensive than the original but you still may want the original. If you wish to return them you now have to pay the shipping costs again. You will have paid the shipping costs twice and don’t have bombonieres to show for it. Now, another example is personalized playing cards. The description says that it is a personalized sticker that is placed on a hard plastic cover but you assume that each card is personalized. Be careful because they are still considered personalized wedding favors and cannot be returned. Read, re-read and if you’re still not sure just pick up the phone and talk to someone in person. In Canada and the U.S. the call back time should be relatively short if not immediate.  

When selecting wedding favors for your event remember to keep in mind your theme, colors, interests and whether or not they are suitable for all guests. You want to pick a wedding favor that your guests will say “I remember” every time they look at it. “Present the Perfect Thank You” to make the memories of your special day last forever.

Everything is now coming together for your wedding and you getting to the final details. About 2 months ahead of time you should have a fairly accurate estimate of what your final attending numbers are going to be. It’s time to start thinking about that perfect thank you for your guests. Ideally wedding favors should be ordered 3-4 weeks in advance. In a perfect world they will only actually take 7-10 days. Leave yourself enough time to make sure all of the favors are perfect. By giving yourself a cushion for time, you allow for unforeseen shipping delays or damaged item replacement.

When ordering custom or personalized wedding favors you should allow approximately 3-4 weeks. This is to allow for screening, processing and transit time. Once again this is in a perfect world and an extra week or two would be better. These time estimates are for items such as glassware. There are also many personalized items that take no extra time at all. Items that come with personalized stickers do not have an added wait time but the stickers are not usually on the favors when they are delivered. You would most likely still have to apply the stickers to the wedding favors. Whichever type of personalization you choose you will get to design them yourself. Make sure you pick an on-line wedding favor site that has the design tools available to you so you can actually see what you’ve created. This will save you disappointment when your order arrives. Just remember when designing and ordering personalized wedding favors to check and re-check as they cannot be returned.

On-line wedding favors offer the largest selection of favors for the lowest price. This is because they have no overhead so they can pass the savings on to you. The downside is you will normally have to pay upfront for the wedding favors. Be aware when ordering your wedding favors that they are being shipped from the same country that you are ordering them from. For example, if your favors are being ordered in Canada and being shipped to Canada from the United States you will most likely incur extra taxes and brokerage fees as well as delayed delivery from border processing. These unexpected costs will be charged to you upon delivery. You can save these unexpected cost and time delays by finding out where your order will be shipped from first. All-in-all, shopping on-line will offer you the largest selection for the lowest price. Shop wisely and have fun.

Wedding Favor Ideas

Wedding favors are perfectly chosen to make a statement which will have your guests remember your wedding for many years. You have a number of options for wedding favor ideas, as well as how to start making your wedding favor selections. Are you getting married in Canada or will it be a destination wedding? Some wedding favors are given as couple’s gifts and in this case should be something that the couple can use together or is generic enough that it can be used by either guest. A good example of a favor that the couple could use together would be an espresso set which consists of two espresso cups and saucers. They can remember that special day while sipping on a nice hot espresso together. Approximate cost for the set would be $2.98. You could also consider a his and hers, bride and groom wine bottle stopper set at $3.21 for the pair. Unisex wedding favors that would be used individually are a good choice for a per-guest gift. You probably don’t want two of the same pizza cutters at home but you could always use two personalized wedding favors like personalized wine glasses which would be a practical reminder of your wedding while sipping wine at dinner. Two different his and hers wedding favors are also an option. What about beautifully handcrafted Murano favors. Murano wine bottle stoppers for the ladies and matching Murano bottle openers for the gents may be a great selection. Are you getting married in Canada or will it be a destination wedding? You may be doing a Vegas wedding and what better way to say thank you and good luck than with the glitz and glitter of crystal wedding favors and a crystal die key-chain. There are so many options for that perfect wedding favor that you may find it hard to choose. Donations are another way to say thank you to your guests while supporting your favorite charity. You can pick up some nice paper and make a copy of the receipt for the donation you made on your guests behalf, even personalize each one if you wish. Then roll them up like a scroll and tie them with personalized thank you ribbon. Another option would be to make a larger copy of the wedding favor donation receipt, frame it and place it at the hall entrance for everyone to see. The list of options goes on and on so best of luck and have fun with it.

Wedding Favors are Back in Style by Popular Demand

Wedding favors are a symbol of gratitude from the bride and groom that spans across the globe. With many different continents come many different cultures and traditions. Centuries ago the wedding favor tradition was one that only wealthy aristocrats could afford. Wedding favors would display the prosperity of the hosting family. Today wedding favors are available in Canada and around the world for every couple to offer.
The budget for wedding favors is as individual as the wedding itself. Every couple has their own budget and their wedding favors should be chosen according to priority and how much each couple wishes to allocate toward each guests thank you. Whether your budget has a value of $2 per favor or $8 per favor it really doesn’t matter as long as it comes from the heart. Wedding favors are no longer restricted to only the higher budget weddings that they were in the past. Everyone should be able to show appreciation to their guests with a special thank you gift. There are many wedding favors which can accommodate any budget. What about a practical yet elegant stainless steel cheese knife with a cut-out LOVE design on the blade and a heart detail on the handle for $2.24 each. Or, say cheers to these personalized wedding favors, such as shooter glasses which you design yourself to include all of your weddings details for $2.20 each. For the destination wedding you may want to pack up beach wedding favors like these chrome seashell bookmarks to remember your paradise wedding and also keep your spot while relaxing on the beach with a good book at $1.65 each. No matter the budget there’s a thank you for everyone.

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Centuries ago bombonieres were originally given to celebrate a special occasion such as weddings, baptisms, communions etc. Traditionally bombonieres were made of gold, silver, crystal or porcelain and would also include five almonds. These five almonds were to symbolize the five prime numbers which cannot be divided and to also represent the permanent union of the bride and groom. The five almonds that accompany the bomboniere would also represent health, wealth, happiness, long life and fertility. Bombonieres were also a way to display the prosperity of the hosting family. Centuries ago the bomboniere tradition was one that only wealthy aristocrats could afford. They would celebrate the special event and at the same time share their acquired wealth in the form of bombonieres with their loved ones. Today in Toronto, Canada and around the world, wedding favors or bombonieres are available for every couple to offer. The budget for these gifts are as individual as the wedding itself. Every couple has their own budget and their bombonieres should be chosen according to priority and how much each couple wishes to allocate toward each guests thank you. The modern couple is now swaying away from the traditional bomboniere and opting for a fresher approach. The bride and groom are selecting wedding favors that will show their individual personalities. Bombonieres are perfectly chosen to make a statement which will have their guests remember their wedding for many years to come. They want to pick a bomboniere that says “I remember” every time they look at it. See all bombonieres

Wedding Favors-Espresso Set Bombonieres

Love has an intimate and cozy feel when you are sipping from these Dainty Espresso Set Bombonieres (also known as Bonbonnieres). The perfect bomboniere for that special Italian event. Whether a Wedding or Shower, these Espresso or Tea Time favors are a practical gift for all to appreciate. Any time of the day is the best time to sit back, relax, remember the day and enjoy that hot espresso or tea for two with someone special. See All Espresso Sets or Tea Time Bombonieres.