Posted on October 12th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
With the struggling economy and the rising costs of planning a wedding, you are probably looking for simple ways to save money. Here are a few easy ways to cut back on your wedding costs without sacrificing style.
Have a dessert only reception.
Instead of a traditional sit down dinner, have a dessert only reception. This is the perfect alternative for an evening wedding. You can offer an array of luscious desserts, dessert wines, coffee and other specialty drinks.
Skip the fresh flowers.
Silk flowers are often cheaper than their fresh counterparts, and you can use them over again for many other occasions. If you love the aroma and look of fresh flowers, be sure to select blooms that are in season and locally grown to reduce costs.
Cut back the guest list.
No one says that you have to invite every acquaintance and distant relative to your wedding. Instead, keep the guest list small with just your close family and friends.
Serve cupcakes.
Instead of a traditional wedding cake, serve cupcakes. Everyone loves cupcakes and they can be presented in tiers to resemble a wedding cake. You can still have a small cake on top for the cake cutting ceremony.
Save on wedding favors.
Beautiful, unique wedding favors don’t have to be expensive. Truly Wedding Favors offers a variety of cheap wedding favors in beautiful designs and styles. You can also purchase wedding favor boxes or bags to package almonds, mints, cookies or other goodies at a very low cost. Other low cost favors include key chain wedding favors, bookmark wedding favors and candle wedding favors.
Posted on October 9th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
When planning a beach wedding, incorporate a beach theme in your decorations, colors and of course, your wedding favors.
For bridesmaids dresses, consider light blue gowns which will look perfect against the ocean backdrop. If you are in a tropical destination, decorate with brightly colored local flowers.
For wedding favors, look for items that feature sand, surf, palm trees and sail boats. If you are looking for cheap wedding favors that don’t sacrifice quality, key chain wedding favors are a good choice.
The Sailboat Keychain pictured here features a blue and white resin boat accented with sparkling rhinestones. Each key chain is individually packed in a black-bottomed box and tied with a light blue bow.
Posted on October 5th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Even if you aren’t of Asian heritage, it doesn’t mean you can’t have an Asian wedding theme. Many couples enjoy the culture and colors so they are incorporating them into their wedding day.
If you are planning your wedding with an Asian theme, you have a lot of beautiful options for Asian wedding favors, decorations, and more. And don’t forget about the food, everyone loves delicious Chinese, Japanese and other Asian food.
For a Chinese wedding, red and gold colors are used. These colors are bold and lively, but also add a touch of sophistication. Some of my favorite Asian wedding favors are these beautiful Chinese Tapestry votive candles. Each stunning red candle is packaged in a black and red Chinese tapestry bag. The red drawstring braid draws the bag shut and features two gold-trimmed tassels. The tag on each favor has the Chinese symbol for Double Happiness.
You can get these unique wedding favors here at Truly for under $2 each, depending on how many you order. For more tips on Asian weddings, read our article about how to plan an Asian theme wedding.
Posted on September 27th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
A friend of mine told me about a very formal wedding that she atteneded recently where the couple gave store-bought cookies as wedding favors … and just two cookies to each guest. I’m not talking about any elaborate, expensive, beautiful cookies, but rather just generic cookies that cost a few cents each.
When you can afford to invite 300 people to your wedding, you shouldn’t skimp on wedding favors. Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to spend a fortune. You can actually get cheap wedding favors that aren’t cheap-looking or tacky.
Here are Truly we offer a variety of unique wedding favors in almost every price range. If you want to go the “cheap” route, check out the Favors By Price section where you can find a variety of wonderful favors for under a couple dollars each.
For example, these glass coaster wedding favors pictured here are a fantastic option. They are elegant, practical and celebrate your love with the word “LOVE” spelled out. Each favor consists of a set of four frosted glass coasters.
If you want to package candies or cookies as wedding favors, that’s fine too. Just make them homemade, personalized or a little original. You can put them in special wedding favor boxes and add personalized tags as an extra touch.
Posted on September 13th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
A popular wedding tradition is for guests to ring bells that are placed on the tables at the wedding reception. When the wedding bells are rung, it’s a signal to the newlyweds to kiss. Though many couples have gone away from bells in recent years, they are a great choice for affordable wedding favors.
When selecting wedding bell favors, you have many options to choose from. These White Open Heart Wedding Bells are cheap and functional too. Since they can be used as place card holders, they can do double duty. Each bell comes in black gift box, but it’s more logical to set them out next to each place setting on the guest tables.
Because these wedding favors are so inexpensive, you might also consider buying wedding favor boxes and filling them with candies and other treats for your guests.
Posted on August 31st, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
This video shows how to make cometa flower wedding favors with cometa ribbon and Jordan Almonds. They are cute, affordable favors that are simple to make. You can find all the supplies your need at jordanalmondflowers.com.
If you are making your own favors, you probably need some packaging. Here at Truly Wedding Favors, we offer cheap wedding favor boxes, bags and tins that you will really love. And don’t miss out on these personalized tags.
If you don’t want a do-it-yourself favor, you can find a variety of affordable wedding favors here at Truly. Check out the favors that are available for under $2.00 for unique wedding favors that are inexpensive.
Posted on August 30th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Wedding favors can be fun but sometimes you want something functional too. For a cool, modern looking wedding favor, check out this wire bookmark favor that spells “love” in script. Bookmarks are great favors that your guests can truly use.
Each of these wire wedding wedding favors is elegantly packaged in a black bottom gift box for a beautiful presentation.
Not only are these favors unique and pretty, but they are also quite affordable at just over $1.00 each (depending on how many you order).
Posted on August 27th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
This terrific video shows how to make a cute wedding favor box that is perfect for large candy, like taffy. These adorable boxes are decorated with colorful ribbons and flowers.
I like this video because it’s very clear and detailed.
Posted on August 26th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
If you are planning a garden wedding, stick with a nature theme and decorate with lots of flowers. For your wedding favors, select the garden glass gel candle.
This beautiful candle consists of a 6-inch tall glass containing a lavender flower suspended in perfumed gel. The beautiful purple color is fantastic for a spring wedding.
Each candle wedding favor is packaged in organza with a silk bow on top. You can order these favors for around $3.00 each right here at Truly.
I have seen personalized cookies at various weddings over the years, and these flip flop cookies are perfect for a beach wedding. Many companies sell these cookie favors and they are usually about $5 each.
If you really love the idea but don’t want to pay that much, shop around online and at local bakeries. You can probably get a discount deal in bulk. If not, maybe you can enlist a family member or friend who loves to bake to make a homemade version.
These cookies pictured here are from Weddings By Dezign and run just over $5 each, including two lines of personalization.
Posted on August 14th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Give your wedding guest a cup full of love with this heart-shaped measuring cup. These favors are part of the “Love Beyond Measure” collection.
Each measuring cup comes in a clear gift box tied in a silver metallic ribbon. These boxes are perfect to use for your wedding favors or your bridal shower favors.
If you like, you can fill each measuring cup with candies, nuts or your favorite treats, then place it back in the box before giving to your guests.
These favors are one of the many heart-themed favors available here at Truly.
Crystal figurines are elegant and delicate. They also make great wedding favors. One of my favorites here at Truly is this beautiful crystal swan.
At around $2 each, these favors are really impressive. Each multi-faceted crystal wedding favor is placed on a bed of luxurious silver fabric in a signature box.
Your wedding guests will certainly appreciate this crystal favor. But at Truly, we have more than swans.
There are a variety of crystal favors to choose from, including whimsical favors – like the Choo Choo Train or Teddy Bear – which are great bridal shower favors.
Whatever your preferences, I’m sure that you will find some unique favor ideas right here.
Posted on August 11th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
If you are getting married this winter, you should purchase wedding favors that utilize winter themes – icicles, snowflakes and other wintery things. Here are some wonderful ideas for winter wedding favors.
Miniature snowglobes – Everybody loves snowglobes. You can get mini-snowglobes from Beaucoup, Future Memories and other websites
Personalized hot cocoa and coffee – Nothing warms you up on a cold day like a mug of hot cocoa or coffee. Give your guests personalized hot cocoa mix or the Truly Wedding Favors personalized coffee kit.
Icy wedding favors – Wedding favors featuring snowflakes, snowmen, icicles and anything cool make ideal winter wedding favors. Here you can find a great selection of snowy favors in the winter wedding favors category.
Christmas themed favors – Are you having a December wedding? Give miniature stockings stuffed with candy, Christmas ornaments or small wreaths. You can get the materials at your local craft shop to make these inexpensive favors.
If you are having your wedding at a tropical beach destination, palm tree wedding favors are an obvious choice. However, you can also use these favors at a local beach wedding to give it a more tropical feel.
At Truly Wedding Favors, we offer several favors depicting a beach theme and palm trees are prominent. My favorite palm tree favor is not really a favor at all but rather a favor box.
This palm tree favor box, which is priced at under a dollar, features green palm fronds and brown coconuts atop the tree trunk. The trunk is a hollow base that can be filled with treats and opened from the bottom. These boxes are very cute and perfect for a tropical themed wedding.
Most of the bottle stoppers here at Truly Wedding Favors are between $1 and $3 each. So you will certainly be able to find something in your budget. Also available are bottle openers, cork screws and coaster favors that may also be suitable for your wedding.
The key to a great wedding favor is to find something that is not only beautiful but also useful to your guests. With bottle stoppers are other “drink” related wedding favors, you get that and more!
Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Are you and your fiance the perfect pair? Then why not get “The Perfect Pair” Refrigerator Magnets for your wedding favors. These adorable <a href=”http://trulyweddingfavors.com>wedding favors</a> are in the shape of two pears with smiling happy faces.
Everyone can use refrigerator magnets, so these are a great wedding favor no matter what you wedding theme. They are cute, whimsical and fun. And the pears look so happy together – just like you two!
Each snuggling pair of pears is made of resin, and includes leaves and other fine detailing. The magnets comes packaged in a clear gift box with a tiny “refrigerator” inside and wrapped in a sheer organza bow with a leaf shaped “For You” tag attached.
Posted on July 27th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Everyone is going green these days. Check out these <a href=”http://trulyweddingfavors.com/categories/personalized-wedding-favors”>personalized favor</a> cards with plantable seeded paper as seen on the “Days of Our Lives” green wedding.
If you are looking for green wedding favors, consider these ideas from Truly Wedding Favors.
The “Love is Blooming” Wildflower Kit features seed packets that you can personalize. These favors are very affordable at around a dollar each.
The Plantable Wildflower Heart is embedded with a variety of wildflower seeds, and has the words “Love Grows” appropriately printed on the outside. Your guests can take the seeds home and plant, water and care for them for years to come.
Everyone can use a luggage tag, it’s practical and beautiful. The chrome border of the tag is accented with little hearts. The tag also has a vinyl strap, which adds a stylish touch. You could use these tags as place card holders, by slipping in a card with the name of each guest.
Chrome favors are very elegant. They are perfect for a traditional wedding and can be added to any type of reception, no matter your wedding colors.
Check out these other chrome favors from Truly Wedding Favors, including bottle stoppers, corkscrews and much more.
Posted on July 20th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Bliss Weddings Market shows you how to make a unique wedding program that also doubles as a CD wedding favor. These do-it-yourself wedding favors are a really cute idea.
Check out the two part video, which clearly demonstrates how to make the CD wedding favors.
If you are looking for more unique wedding favors, look around at Truly Wedding Favors. With hundreds of items to choose from, you will certainly find something that you like. Whether you are planning to use some beach wedding favors, some Las Vegas wedding favors or something more traditional, Truly Wedding Favors has the perfect favors for you. Don’t Forget to check out the wide selection of cheap wedding favors.
Skip the fresh flowers.
For bridesmaids dresses, consider light blue gowns which will look perfect against the ocean backdrop. If you are in a tropical destination, decorate with brightly colored local flowers.
If you are planning your wedding with an Asian theme, you have a lot of beautiful options for 
When you can afford to invite 300 people to your wedding, you shouldn’t skimp on wedding favors. Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to spend a fortune. You can actually get cheap wedding favors that aren’t cheap-looking or tacky.
When selecting 
Each of these wire wedding wedding favors is elegantly packaged in a black bottom gift box for a beautiful presentation.
This beautiful candle consists of a 6-inch tall glass containing a lavender flower suspended in perfumed gel. The beautiful purple color is fantastic for a spring wedding.
If you really love the idea but don’t want to pay that much, shop around online and at local bakeries. You can probably get a discount deal in bulk. If not, maybe you can enlist a family member or friend who loves to bake to make a homemade version. 
Each measuring cup comes in a clear gift box tied in a silver metallic ribbon. These boxes are perfect to use for your 
At around $2 each, these favors are really impressive. Each multi-faceted 
Miniature snowglobes – Everybody loves snowglobes. You can get mini-snowglobes from 
At Truly Wedding Favors, we offer several favors depicting a 
Everyone can use refrigerator magnets, so these are a great wedding favor no matter what you wedding theme. They are cute, whimsical and fun. And the pears look so happy together – just like you two!
One of the newer favors here at Truly is this 
