http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Topic: Wedding Favor: Yay or nay? en Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:48:19 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49152 Tue, 13 May 2008 07:50:18 +0000 sassygirl 49152@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Thanks for all your suggestions.&nbsp; I actually got into a large disagreement with my parents about the favors.&nbsp; I didn't want to pay so much for something that could be confused as being from a dollar store but then I just felt so bad about fighting with my parents for something so miniscule.&nbsp; My fiance and I are paying for our entire wedding but I'd like our parents to think that it's also their wedding even though they can't really help us financially.&nbsp; I figured I'd rather give them this than have them upset over something so small.&nbsp; You don't really give Chinese people chopsticks since we all have chopsticks.&nbsp; It'd be like giving a fork as a gift.&nbsp; My cousin got married a few years ago and spent so much time making mini dvds with their pics on it (desktop wallpaper to the tune of their song), people didn't like it.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49136 Tue, 13 May 2008 07:35:28 +0000 Yach 49136@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I did chopsticks (with our name &amp; date imprinted on the ends) in a silk pouch tied with a Chinese knot.&nbsp; They were rested on top of cheesecakes (in the shape of cupcakes with a flower on top) inside a frosted Chinese take-out container.&nbsp; You might want to check out <a href="http://www.asianideas.com/">www.asianideas.com</a>.&nbsp; They have a lot of Asian favors and for a bit cheaper too. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49113 Tue, 13 May 2008 06:16:39 +0000 tberry 49113@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I think V had a great suggestion.&nbsp; Chopsticks are a nice , practical and inexpensive alternative to the flutes which sound like they are much too small to be useful.</p> <p>&nbsp;They can be very ornate or simple&nbsp;and you can personalize a bag for them.&nbsp; They are also traditional and elegant at the same time.&nbsp; If they are created from bamboo they can be sustainable.</p> <p>As for it being your own wedding, Sassy, that is true but of course it is your parent's wedding too.&nbsp; They have waited a long time for this so I can understand why you would want to p;ease them.&nbsp; The art of compromise and negotiation&nbsp;is a wonderful thing.&nbsp; If they are really pshing for this favor and won't listen to alternative traditional items perhaps you can have both thier favor and somethign that is mroe you.&nbsp; Since the cost is rather large for an entire wedding, peraps they can be a favor for the rehersal dinner or bridal shower?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49106 Tue, 13 May 2008 04:24:44 +0000 V 49106@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>they are cute! my FMIL wanted us to get the bride and groom figurines...cause IT IS traditional...we didn't do that...she didn't take it so well...anyhow...If you must go with tradition find something more practical...like the chopsticks...tell your parents how awesome it would be that your guest can use them for especial occassions...it might work. <img src="/my-plugins/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/icon_wink.gif" /></p> <p>&nbsp;for the poster who asked if it's her wedding: Yes, it is...but some brides happen to listen, respect and give in into their parents wishes for the sake of family happiness...more should act the same instead of being all about me me me!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49084 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:57:29 +0000 missm 49084@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I agree with the others above - not so useful.&nbsp; Can you strike a balance with something that people could collect, but that would be useful?&nbsp; Perhaps personalized votive holders, with candles, personalized soap or small picture frames with your names and date on the inside, so they are usable for others, but still collectible if people so choose?&nbsp; You may even be able to find something with a double-happiness symbol or some other element of your wedding theme to make it clear that it came from your wedding without making it less likely to be used by the guests?</p> <p>Alternately, if you anticipate it will be warm, how about custom paper fans?&nbsp; People can use them to cool off and/or save them as keepsakes.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49073 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:35:53 +0000 peaches 49073@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>They look nice, but I'm a bit put off by the impracticality of them.&nbsp; If they were normal sized (usuable) champagne glasses, then maybe..... (though I would still say they're pretty expensive as favors).&nbsp; Not to be mean, but not many wedding guests will keep favors that can't be used/have no purpose....they might leave them at the table, throw them away when they get home, or give it away to Goodwill later on.&nbsp; Kind of a shame when you're spending so much per favor.... </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49066 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:13:31 +0000 furelysse 49066@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>So expensive for something so impractical.&nbsp; I say nay. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49047 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:17:13 +0000 Angel 49047@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I don't want to step on any old-school toes, but I have no idea what I would do with those. (okay, did not mean to rhyme). I just started purging the household of all unnecessary items though, so I might be biased.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49024 Mon, 12 May 2008 22:53:04 +0000 maureen9004 49024@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm not so crazy about these.&nbsp; If I recieved these I would probably lose them or throw them out.&nbsp; Do people collect favors in your family?&nbsp; If they do... then maybe it would be good.&nbsp; I think you need to gage your family </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49009 Mon, 12 May 2008 22:29:52 +0000 caliocteach 49009@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Isn't it your wedding?&nbsp; Why waste money on something people won't use and will most likely end up throwing away?&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-49001 Mon, 12 May 2008 22:22:04 +0000 sassygirl 49001@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>No unfortunately my parents want something people will keep even if they won't be keeping them.&nbsp; Sigh. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-48980 Mon, 12 May 2008 21:48:29 +0000 Yach 48980@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I prefer wedding favors that are practical or useful (even if it's something common like a picture frame).&nbsp; I do think the packaging and presentation is cute though.&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-48968 Mon, 12 May 2008 21:31:40 +0000 erinjane 48968@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I personally think they're kind of cute, but am tossing around in my own head the whole issue of &quot;green&quot;- or at least reusable - favours. I know that if I got these as a wedding favour, I'd probably think they were cute but shove them away somewhere till I moved or did spring cleaning, at which point they would likely end up in a garage sale (or worse, in the garbage!). Perhaps you could convince your parents to go with something that is still &quot;traditional&quot; but that could be reused by your guests? Food? Candles with paper/biodegradable packaging? potted plants (maybe in a very &quot;traditional&quot; pot - something for collectors to keep)? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-48945 Mon, 12 May 2008 20:56:40 +0000 sassygirl 48945@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>They're supposed to be just for display.&nbsp; A lot of people like to collect wedding favors ... they're not real champagne glasses. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-48943 Mon, 12 May 2008 20:54:15 +0000 hwong14 48943@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Did you see how tiny they are? 1.75 x 1.75&quot;? That would explain how they could be so inexpensive... </p> <p>They do look nice, though. Although I'm not sure what someone would do with a 2&quot; champagne glass? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-48939 Mon, 12 May 2008 20:44:56 +0000 cyshas 48939@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>The &quot;look&quot; nice.&nbsp; Maybe you should order one first, and see how they look in real life.&nbsp; I'm just suspicious about a cheap price tag on champagne glasses. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-favor-yay-or-nay#post-48914 Mon, 12 May 2008 20:04:20 +0000 sassygirl 48914@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I really wanted something unique but unfortunately my parents want something very traditional.&nbsp; I am letting them decide.&nbsp; They want these as wedding favors:</p> <p><a href="http://h2cards.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=1_15_32&amp;products_id=436" rel="nofollow">http://h2cards.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=1_15_32&amp;products_id=436</a></p> <p>What do you guys think?&nbsp;</p>