When I first started planning my wedding, I thought that having a live DJ was a must. The DJ is the one who gets the party started and guides the reception right? How can a wedding run without someone to play the music, announce the new couple, cue the music for the first dance, and tell everyone what is happening? However, when I started to do some research on getting a DJ, I came to the realization that having a live DJ is quite expensive. The average fees for having a live DJ for 4 hours was between $1,500 and $2,000. Since we were having a wedding on a tight budget, I realized that if I wanted to have a DJ at my wedding I would have to make major sacrifices to the decorations, wedding favors, and refreshments at my reception. Faced with having to make a decision between a live DJ and being able to afford a beautiful reception that I would be proud of, I decided to explore some other options.
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Posts Tagged ‘cheap wedding favors’
Save Big Money On Your Wedding Entertainment
Posted on January 19th, 2011 by April Knobles in Wedding Reception, WeddingsEvery Season Is Affordable Wedding Favors Season
Posted on December 13th, 2010 by April Knobles in Fall Wedding Favors, Wedding FavorsWedding celebrations take place all year long. Couples choose their wedding theme often based on the season in which their wedding will take place. No matter what time of year the wedding is to be held, a couple should have no trouble finding plenty of affordable wedding favors that will beautifully accent the wedding theme.
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Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
Posted on October 12th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsWith 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. More »
Sailboat Keychain
Posted on October 9th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsWhen planning a beach wedding, incorporate a beach theme in your decorations, colors and of course, your wedding favors. More »
Planning an Asian Theme Wedding
Posted on October 5th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsEven 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. More »
Don’t Be Cheap and Tacky About Wedding Favors
Posted on September 27th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsA 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.
White Open Heart Wedding Bell
Posted on September 13th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsA 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.
Cometa Flower Wedding Favors
Posted on August 31st, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsThis 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.
Love Wire Bookmark
Posted on August 30th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsWedding 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).
Truly Wedding Favors offers a variety of bookmark favors, including leather photo bookmarks, ribbon bookmarks and more bookmark wedding favors.
Your guests will remember your wedding for years to come, each time they are curling up with a good book at home.
How Make a Ribbon and Flower Candy Box
Posted on August 27th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsThis 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.
Garden Gel Candle
Posted on August 26th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsIf 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.
For other garden wedding favors, consider the rose ball candle or the plantable daisy wildflowers.
Check out these tips on planning an outdoor garden wedding.
Flip Flops Personalized Cookies
Posted on August 15th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Destination Weddings, Wedding FavorsI 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.
Check out other beach themed wedding favors here at Truly, including flip flop luggage tags and sea shell candle holders.
Heart-Themed Favors
Posted on August 14th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsGive 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.
Others you might like include:
Crystal Swan Favor
Posted on August 13th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Bridal Shower Favors, Wedding FavorsCrystal 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.
Winter Wedding Favors
Posted on August 11th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsIf 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.
Palm Tree Wedding Favors
Posted on August 5th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Destination Weddings, Wedding FavorsIf 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.
Other palm tree favors, include cookie cutters and tea light holders, among others.
Bottle Stopper Favors
Posted on July 31st, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding Favors
Bottle stopper wedding favors are some of the most practical wedding favors you can buy. Everyone can use a bottle stopper. Plus they come in wonderful designs, from the colorful Miniature Purse Bottle Stopper to the elegant Crystal Heart Bottle Stopper.
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!
How to Make Cometa Flower Favors
Posted on July 30th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsJordan Almonds put together this video on how to make Cometa flower favors. These are cute, very affordable wedding favors that are easy to make.
If you aren’t feeling so creative, you can get affordable favors right here at Truly Wedding Favors. Look in the “By Price” section to find wedding favors under $2 and even some under a dollar.
“The Perfect Pair” Refrigerator Magnet
Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsAre 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.
Check out these other refrigerator magnets too!
Go Green With Seeded Favors
Posted on July 27th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsEveryone 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.
