When you want to express your gratitude towards your relatives, friends and loved ones then all you do is buy them a gift. Similarly a favor is used for thanking your guests for attending your event. There is no dearth of them today as favors for every type of events and occasions are available in the market that too at an affordable price. Some of the favors which you can try for your next summer event are Beach Themed Mint Tin Favors, Miniature Flip Flop Candles, “Hot Wedding” Theme Sunscreen, beach themed photo frames and many more. These are summer favors which when given to your guests can create an everlasting memory of your event. Moreover the appeal of the favors are doubled when you personalize the same with your name and event date so that your guests can remember your event lifelong. Summer could be a perfect season to celebrate your togetherness with your partner, near and dear ones. It is a season of fun, vibrant colors, excitement and if your wedding, anniversary or birthday falls in summer then you have an additional reason to pamper yourself.

The idea of favors has evolved since bourgeoisie times where guests were given gifts by the noble class people but now the trend has taken a little twist whereby at the end of every occasion you want to thank your guests for their participation via favors. In summers when we plan any event, we often look for destinations events, beach themed events etc. so that the scorching heat of the summer can be enjoyed with the cool flare of the oceanic waves. In case of destination themed events, you get a chance to step out of your usual place and enjoy a location which you always wanted to visit and live your dreams with your loved ones. Thus summer favors are not just great gifts but they would splash a little summery color on your reception tables too.

Holiday favors are so much fun to give and receive. There are a variety of holiday giveaways available, yet some are more popular than others. Planning for a holiday event might look like a daunting task, but if you know where and what to look into-it would all be a breeze.

First thing you need to come up with is the guest list. Next would be the food – if it’s enough for all of the guests. A theme wouldn’t be a problem for you since you have the holiday to base the theme one – allowing you to focus more on the preparations and your hosting duties. Party favors are something that is a whole lot of fun to shop for. Holiday favors mostly incorporate the spirit of Christmas and winter and can be elegant giveaways for your guests.

While winter brings a beautiful icy landscape filled with snow and pine trees, some continue to long for the colorful rush of spring. For the lovers of rolling green hills and the fresh scent of honeysuckle in your family, offer them a touch of the months to come with these “A Winter Holiday” Personalized Seed Packets.

You can also deck your halls with personalized “Vintage series” family holiday signs. Choose from Santa’s Elves or Santa’s Reindeer and personalized with your first names, family name and year.

There are numerous favors to choose from. Browse through online gift stores and select items that are in tune with your guests’ liking and your budget.

Calla Lily is a flower that represents magnificent beauty, purity, rebirth and marriage. The beautiful trumpet shape of this flower gives it a very elegant look that is perfect for weddings. When you plan your calla lily inspired event remember to have the following items.

Guest Book and Pen Set

This beautiful guest book and matching pen set is sure to make your guests smile as they sign their well wishes. Add your own photo to this guest book to personalize it even more.

Toasting Glasses

These beautiful toasting glasses keep all the elegance and beauty of the calla lily. These are used during your guests toasts to you and a happy future and for the united drink.

Cake and Knife Set

Cutting the cake is usually a wonderful and playful time for the bride and groom. You might find one of them smashing the cake into the others mouth or tapping them on the nose with frosting. I once even saw a couple throw a piece at each other! Before you can feed each other the cake, you need to take pictures of cutting it together. These wonderful knife and serving set give the tradition of cutting the cake an elegant look.

Calla Lily Favors

There are so many options of what to use as favors now days. When it comes to calla lilies, there is no exception. When you choose a favor, think of your guests and what you think will be used. If you have a group of people who don’t drink wine, it is probably a better idea not to give them wine bottle stoppers. Here are just a few of the calla lily favors out there. Click on each one for more information.

With the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, tea parties have been rising in popularity. I have been seeing everything from birthday parties to wedding with a tea party theme and favors. So how do you make yours special? Here are a few tips.

Personalized Tea Packets
This is the main one, personalizing the packets of tea will help guest remember your day forever. It also gives them a gift that they can use instead of throw in a drawer or box and never see again. Practical gifts are the way to go now days. Guests aren’t as excited about keepsakes as they used to be. These personalized tea packets have a lot of available personalization. They are categorized under Bridal Shower, Wedding, Christening/Religious, Baby Shower, and Holidays.

With so many options, you are bound to find a something that will work. They also come in three flavors: black, green, and jasmine.

Tea Infusers
For those of us who don’t know (I didn’t till just a few moments ago), you place loose tea leaves or bags into the infuser while you brew your cup of tea. This keeps you from having floating leaves in your tea. I don’t know about you, but I hate floating pieces of anything in my tea. If your guests are like me, then these infusers will be a great addition to your personalized tea packets.

Teapot Timer
I know it sounds a bit silly, but can you imagine sitting there, enjoying each other’s company laughing, and joking and letting your brewing cup of tea go bitter because you forgot about it? We all loose track of time, whether it’s in the kitchen cooking, reading a good book, or especially when spending time with good friends. This item will be a practical gift that will allow them to multi task at home and keep their tea from getting bitter at your party.

Personalized Glass Cup
This is the final item I will suggest. I don’t think this one needs any explaining. Personalized cups or mugs will add that extra magic to your event. These also have a lot of different options for personalization so you will be able to match it and make it work.

To add the final touch to your event, take all the items, put them in a small box, basket, or bag together, place package at their seat and you have a perfect little party gift that can be used then and after. Just don’t forget the food!

Holiday Decor - Deck the Floor!

The holiday season is approaching. Have your prepared yourself and your home for celebration of a year’s hardwork and achievements? I think the following holiday favors definitely will help.

Holiday Themed Candle Favors

The room will be overflowing with holiday spirit when your guests arrive and find these holiday hotties on their tables! In three assorted styles, each Holiday Party Favors Collection candle features a durable round poly resin, snowflake-decorated base with either a snowman, candy cane or Christmas tree shape with colorfully painted details and shimmering rhinestone accents. Resting in each base is a frosted glass holder with a poured white candle inside.

Holiday Themed Bottle Stopper Favors

Give your guests a cheery reminder of your event that they’re sure to use throughout their holiday seasons for years to come. In three assorted styles, each Holiday Party Favors Collection bottle stopper features a durable poly resin top in a snowman, candy cane or Christmas tree shape, with colorfully painted details and shimmering rhinestone accents, perched on a conical silver metal stopper wrapped in a white rubber gasket for a snug fit.

Holiday Themed Place Card Holders

Your guests will surely feel the holiday cheer when they arrive at your event and find their seating assignments festively displayed in these Holiday Party Favors Collection place card holders. In three assorted styles, each Holiday Party Favors Collection place card holder features a durable poly resin round base connected by a wire to a snowman, candy cane or Christmas tree shaped topper with colorfully painted details and shimmering rhinestone accents and place card clip. The seasonal place card holders come bulk packed in individual poly bags with winter themed place cards included.

Thanksgiving: A Time for Appreciation

As Halloween passed, Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away. Choose the right ornaments, and you’ll definitely make this year’s Thanksgiving even more special and extraordinary for your family and guests. So, what are our options?

First of all, sticking to tradition will never go wrong. Acorn, turkey, corn ornaments are always a safe bet.

However, if you’re looking for extra something - something more special, more unique, then my advice is that tasteful (literally~ ^_^) “harvest” themed favors and autummn themed ornaments are your best choice.

Here’re some examples.

Fall Leaf TeaLight and Place Card Holder with Autumn-themed Gift Box

The leaves are aflame with the lively colors of fall, a cozy fire warms your hands and your heart, and giddy guests depart with a dazzling memento of your autumn event. The exquisitely crafted, metal maple leaf displays every hue in Mother Nature’s autumn palette, and when lit by the tea-light, it glows with the brilliance of the season.

Grape Design Candle Favors

A time honored symbol of good luck, joy and youthfulness, grape-themed favors make a spirited addition to any occasion. Resembling a splendid bunch of freshly picked grapes, the candles come in two realistic color variations of green and purple. Sold individually packaged in a two color assortment from the exclusive Vineyard Collection, each candle is in a clear plastic box tied with a corresponding green or purple organza bow with a designer heart shaped thank you tag attached. Fruitful season, isn’t it?

Petite Merlot Wine Glass Gel Candle with Heart Charm

Wine and butter, wine and butter~~ The Petite Merlot wine gel glass candle has a harvest grape scent, features lovely translucent gel, and is adorned with a heart charm and elegant satin ribbon. Real glass candle is presented in a clear display gift box with wine and grape illustrations.

Green is the New Fashion

Green stands for nature, harmony, organic, environmental friendly. What can be more “IN” than green when everyone is crying out loud “We Love Green”? So, are you prepared for a breath of fresh air?

Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder

A breathtaking topiary-always the stunning showpiece of an exquisitely arranged garden-is the inspiration for this dramatic design. The Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder will bring the same engaging charm to your wedding reception tables. Nobly rising from a well-crafted, dark-wood planter is the finely manicured, round, rich green foliage-an artisan’s hallmark. Every topiary can hold a cherished photo of the happy couple or a place card.

Butterfly Garden Gift Baskets with Wildflower Seed

The butterfly gift basket was lovingly designed to remind your guests of a springtime garden in bloom, with a dainty butterfly frame and charming mesh lining. Each basket comes with a little paper “grass” filling and a wildflower seed packet. These adorable favors will make your event just a little bit sprightlier!

“New Beginnings” Plantable Petal Cones Kit

Let your wedding day be a breathtaking new beginning - for you, and for the bounty of natural beauty you present to each of your guests. Who else but Kate Aspen could design a favor that’s elegant, eco-friendly, versatile and able to be personalized? She’s done it magnificently with her “New Beginnings” Blooming Petal Cones. They begin their journey as convenient flower-petal holders, so your guests can shower you with Mother Nature’s confetti as you leave for your honeymoon. Next, the petal cones travel near and far to the gardens of your guests, who can plant the favors so they can grow and blossom as a lasting reminder of the love that brought you to your special day. If you’d like to personalize your cones, Kate suggests vellum, and she provides a convenient, downloadable template that enables you to print whatever you wish on the vellum sheets. Simply insert the vellum into the cones for an even more dazzling presentation. To complete the impressive look, a lovely, matching organza ribbon enhances the front of the cone.

Candle Wedding Favors - Unique and Practical Gifts

(By Ashley Rader)

Weddings and candles go hand-in-hand. The unity candle is an age-old symbol associated with weddings. Candle light creates a romantic atmosphere at a daytime or evening wedding.

Candles can really enhance the décor of your wedding because they come in so many shapes and sizes. They also make the perfect wedding favor because they can be used in so many different places. Plus, it’s a gift you can be sure most guests will enjoy.

Here is a guide to choosing candle favors for your wedding.

Use the season as inspiration. Here are some candle inspirations for winter, spring, summer and fall.

Winter Wonders

Snow in Love Tea Lights - These adorable snowmen candles can be a great gift for a chilly wedding. Warm up the reception hall with these blue and white man and woman snow people.

Snowflake Gel Candle - Need something new and blue for your winter wonderland wedding? These candles will set the scene for your guests all winter long.

Spring Fling

Daisy Candle - Nothing speaks spring like daisies. Celebrate in true daisy style with these yellow gingham ribbon and silk daily embellished favors. The soy candle comes with a cotton wick and vanilla scent.

Plumeria Candle - This blush-colored candle will be the talk of your wedding guest tables with its intoxicating floral scent.

Summer Nights

Frosted Glass Tea Light Candles - These elegant sailboat tea light holders with included candles will set the scene for a cruise or destination wedding. Great for nautical themes as well. Set sail with these great favors.

Shell and Sand Tea Light Candles - These beachy candles make great parting gifts for your barefoot guests. Set them out at your beach front reception and watch them glow as the sun sets on your beautiful night.

Autumn Ambiance

Fall in Love Tea Light Sets - These tea lights give guests a decorative item for their home that speaks fall. With an assortment of leaves, these warm colors brighten up any fall wedding.

Petit Merlot Wine Gel Candle - This gel candles delivers a rich harvest grape scent that is sure to please. Wrapped in a pretty box with wine and grape illustrations, this is the perfect favor for a fall wedding.

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Then There is Christmas

After Halloween, then there is Christmas~~~~ The most festive festival all year round! So…. let’s get festive, here are some awesome Christmas ornaments made just for you~~ ^_^

Bells 

Bells are the perfect Christmas ornaments. You can place it everywhere looking fabulous for the occasion. For details, please check out my other post specifically designated to it. It had all the wonderful bell ornaments for your home decor.

Merry Christmas Personalized Ornaments

Celebrate the season and remember the magic of Christmas with this personalized ceramic ornaments. You can choose the design that captures your own holiday spirit by personalizing the “To” and “Love” lines with up to 20 characters each. Add the desired Year, accommodating 4 characters.

“Snow in Love” Tea Lights

The Snowman Tea Light sports a jaunty silver-banded, blue top hat and matching scarf, with black buttons accenting his “coat”. The Snow Woman, batting enviable eyelashes, is dressed for a day outdoors in a fashionable blue hat with matching scarf. Just above the dainty black buttons on her coat, she’s holding a bouquet of winter flowers. Each is individually presented with a snowflake-design “For You” tag atop a clear-covered, light blue gift-box tied with a sheer organza ribbon and sprinkled with the winter-white snowflakes. Cute ornaments for all winter events.

“Snow Flurry” Flocked Glass Ornament

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Charming winter’s unique gift provides a lovely motif for gifts of the season. The “Snow Flurry” Holiday Ornament Place Card and Photo Holder is a snow-lover’s delight inside and out, making it the perfect favor for your winter wedding or holiday party.

(Guys, here’re some advice from wedding expert Ashley Radar on how to plan your perfect wedding. Hope you will find it helpful.

Enjoy.)

Items You Bring to the Beach

You would be surprised at how creative wedding favor manufacturers have become when it comes to favors for a beach wedding.

Let’s think of some items you would normally bring to the beach. Beach chair party favors are available that are so realistic you wish you could enlarge them and keep them in your house to recline and grab that wonderful feeling of beach serenity. Flip flops do absolutely nothing to shield our feet from sand on the beach, but offering them as beach wedding favors will put them to good use for a change. These beach wedding favors can be found in many different vibrant colors.

What about sand pails for the kids? If you have assigned seating you most likely know where the kids are going to be, so why not give the grown-ups something else, and then gift the kids a miniature sand pail that will make them think about the last time their parents brought them to the beach. These beach party favors may motivate many trips to the beach very soon after your wedding.

Items Native to the Beach

People love to collect sea shells at the beach. They probably don’t know why, especially since they usually end up in a bottom drawer somewhere, but they are still collected religiously. So think about giving your guests beach wedding favors that contain several different types of small sea shells. A glass jar is necessary for this wedding favor, so that people can see what they are getting. The sea shells on the tables make your beach wedding theme more convincing.

Sea creatures, such as starfish and scallops are also a great idea for beach wedding favors. Gleaming silver scallop shells are beach party favors that can be used for purposes other than just beautifying your table arrangment. Place cards containing special messages inside of the shell for presentation to your guests. These beach party favors can standalone or be paired with sprinklings of starfish on the tables.

When planning a beach themed wedding, choose beach wedding favors that effectively bring your guests into beach mode, whether they are items you bring to the beach, or items that are already there. Flip flops, beach chairs, and starfish are just a few items that are sure to accomplish this goal for your wedding.

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