The idea of giving gifts to cherished wedding guests dates all the way back to the early days of the Roman Empire. It is a tradition that has stood the test of time and one that crosses many geographic boundaries. The once-expected almonds or confectionery treats have transformed to limitless choices. Wedding favors are a tremendous symbol; they are tangible gifts to give your wedding guests so that they know they are appreciated and important. The Massachusetts Wedding Favor Guide will help provide you with personalized assistance, wedding favor ideas and contacts to fill all your wedding favor needs.
Presenting Wedding Favors
Wedding favors are often incorporated into place settings. If your favors are small, this is a pretty and practical route to take. If you have decided to present one favor per couple or family, you might want to include a label and place a group of gifts in a basket at the center of the table. Another fun favor option is to have a special gift table, decorated and filled with guest favors. Some couples like to include their younger guests by letting them distribute favors from ribbon adorned baskets. For smaller weddings featuring valet parking, you can even have favors left in the cars of your guests. It's a fun surprise at the end of the day.
Massachusetts Wedding Favors
It's always nice to personalize favors; delicious candy in personalized wrappers will make your guests feel special and indulged. Candles, key chains, flowers -- every small touch says a lot. But if you want to make your wedding favors extra special, mae them reflect the magic of the Bay State. Consider these special state symbols:
- Berry: Cranberry
- Bird: Black Capped Chickadee
- Cat: Tabby
- Author and Illustrator: Dr. Seuss
- Children's Book: Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
- Colors: Blue, green, cranberry
- Cookie: Chocolate Chip
- Dessert: Boston Cream Pie
- Dog: Boston Terrier
- Flower: Mayflower
- Dance: Square Dance
- Insect: Lady Bug
The official state symbols of Massachusetts lend themselves to wonderful gift ideas. If you are having very young wedding guests, a Dr. Seuss book or
Make Way for Ducklings would make a truly enriching and enjoyable favor. Think about gifts with charming images of lady bugs, tabby cats or Boston terriers. How about an instructional square dance DVD, with a little note that explains the history of the square dance as a Bay State tradition? Small bouquets of mayflowers, chocolate chip cookie bouquets or even gift certificates for Boston cream pie at a local bakery would be unique and fun. With a little imagination, one can incorporate these official symbols into creative, meaningful gifts to bring all of your guests closer to the magic of Massachusetts and your wedding day.
