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Favors are a thoughtful way to thank your guests for attending and sharing your special day. As you’re planning your wedding<\/a>, consider favors that are more than purely decorative. They can be functional and practical, too. Take a look at these ideas for creating sensible celebration souvenirs that are more than just pretty little things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give your guests something to grow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Small<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Succulents, herbs or other potted plants add lively greenery to reception tables. Use personalized, printable tags to turn them into place cards or escort cards<\/a>, and add directions for plant care on the other side. Little containers make them easy for guests to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your favors do double-duty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Starfish<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Much like potted plants, using decorative favors as place cards is a practical way to make your wedding supplies do double-duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scalloped tags on fruit and cheese baskets make inviting treats for guests to nibble on before the meal is served. Business cards are a convenient size for creating simple place cards and can be attached to takeaways that match your wedding theme. Personalized bottles of bubbly ensure everyone has their drink ready when it’s time to toast the happy couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pro Tip: <\/strong>You can also print your own wedding cards at home<\/a> for an easy way to coordinate more details with your wedding theme.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Send guests home with something sweet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Wedding<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Setting up a dessert station gives guests the freedom to fill their own goodie boxes with the cookies, candies and treats they prefer. Pre-label empty boxes with personal messages on the inside lids. Leave decorative seals and pre-cut ribbon on the table so guests can pack up their boxes of treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose something they can use again<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Personalized<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Choose favors guests can use long after the wedding, then decorate them with labels that match your wedding theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooden cheese boards, along with fruit and cheese offerings, complement a rustic, outdoor wedding. Foodie gifts, such as these rosemary salt jars, are easy to personalize in a pinch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send them off in style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Personalized<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The traditional rice toss has inspired plenty of other creative ways to send off the newlyweds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tossing seeds instead of rice, or showering the married couple with flower petals or even fall leaves can create a picturesque scene. Give your favors a little embellishment with personalized labels or tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other ideas include blowing bubbles or waving decorative flags when the happy couple departs. For an evening send-off, sparklers create a glittering effect that lights up the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun, practical, and personalized favors not only show your appreciation but also give your guests something they can enjoy. Add a personal touch with Avery labels<\/a> and tags<\/a> customized with free design templates<\/a> to make your wedding favors your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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