We all know that today’s brides feel free to mix it up. You’ll see electronic RSVPs in place of card stock, and you might find a handful of tiered key lime pies instead of the traditional French confection on the cake table. Favors are another spot where wedding couples put their personal spin on the proceedings.
The last few years have seen an explosion of favors to match the explosion in theme weddings — and to suit all those weddings that simply don’t fit any rubber stamp.
Even so, brides hit the online boards and forums bemoaning that they haven’t found the right favors. When you read between the lines, you realize that what many brides want is:
– A favor so unique (or so uniquely presented) that it could practically only show up at their wedding.
– A favor so perfect for their wedding that none other would do.
In other words, brides want to find the one favor that’s just about as perfect a match as the man they’ve opted to marry.
** Do You, Jill, Take This Favor … ?
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