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Wedding Gift Favors

Wedding favors are often a last priority for brides-to-be. For brides who expect to buy something generic, like candies in a box, this strategy is perfectly fine because there will be no disappointment if her first choice is unavailable at the time she orders. However, for brides with an unusually themed wedding or who want something unique, wedding gift favors require advanced planning and ordering.

Brides are extremely busy. With so much to plan and so many details to agonize over, buying a wedding favor that everyone will enjoy can seem unworthy of a bride's precious time and attention. Just remember--not everybody is going to like the man you're going to marry, and not everybody is going to like the favor. It's nothing personal, it's just the way the world works.

The type of favor you buy should depend on the type of bride you are and the type of wedding you are having. If nothing apparent comes to mind (for example, a keepsake picture frame or themed seashell soaps for a beachside affair), you may have to do some research. Amazingly, the internet's endless supply of personality quizzes can actually serve a purpose in helping you define your exact style as a bride and hostess.

Once your style is defined, take a quick look at one of the many wedding favor retailers. They are generally divided into corresponding categories that can help you quickly and easily identify something suitable for your occassion.

If all else fails, remember this basic truth: The wedding, and everything leading up to it, is about you and what makes you happy. At least one person will love your wedding gift favor, at least one person won't, and at least one person will either throw it away or regift it to someone at another time. It's what makes the bride happy that counts!