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The favors for the wedding party that usually includes the bridesmaids, groomsmen and other people very close to the couple should stand apart from the rest of the party favors. Weddings are elaborate affairs in most instances and members of the wedding party are very involved in the entire celebration helping in everything from dress selection to venue choices and food sampling. The bridesmaids are the shoulders the bride can count on to cry on when she feels too overwhelmed by all the decision and the groomsmen are notorious for throwing awesome bachelor parties.

Wedding party favors are small gifts that are traditionally given out by the bride and groom to the wedding party. Everyone looks forward to wedding favors when they attend a wedding. Whether it is a bunch of colored almonds wrapped in netting with a colorful ribbon or a single rose, guests love to leave a reception with a memento to remember the special day. They are given as a symbol of a couple’s thanks for sharing their special day.

Giving wedding favors goes back to ancient Rome when sugar coated almonds were given to guests and symbolized the bitter and sweet times during married life. Other favors that are popular are a piece of the wedding cake, cookies and chocolates. Creative couples often give picture frames, candles, handmade sachets, mini vases, seeds, holiday ornaments and personalized items. Any gift can be personalized by adding special touches. For instance, a frame can contain a picture of the wedding couple, or a holiday ornament can have the guest’s name etched on it.

Of course, you really need to purchase wedding favors for your wedding party. Remember everything that you bridesmaids, maid of honor and groomsmen have done to ensure that everything went smoothly and as planned for this day. There are a variety of personalized gifts that will say “thank you” to these people who care deeply about you and whom you appreciate a lot.
If you can afford it, you should purchase your groomsmen and the best man a nice personalized watch. Otherwise you should purchase them a sturdy pocket knife or at least a gift card to their favorite restaurant or store.

Wedding favors are a very important part of your planning process. These are a nice way in which you can tell your guests and wedding party “thank you” for putting up with you and your groom throughout the planning stages. Regardless as to whether you choose to take care of the wedding favors yourself or pay someone to do it for you, the thought that you put behind these gifts is what really counts.