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Non-cheesy favors

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    fancygirl       NYC

    Hi all- obviously this is subjective, but I wanted to get some imput as to what you all think constitute as nice favors.  I only want to do edible, as I feel nobody wants a random tchotke.  My first idea was a pair of macarons in a lovely box, but this would get very expensive for almost 200 guests.  Then I saw a cute, simple tea canister with a tasteful label.  My other idea was personalized chocolate bars, but our venue is giving chocolate to guests as they leave, and is a candy bar too cutesy?  Just curious on some opinions.   Thanks a lot!  :)

     
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    MrsDibs    April 16, 2010   Columbus, OH

    I saw the coolest little edible favors in Martha Stewart Weddings it's on page 68. Here's a link to the picture and recipe: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/goodthings/contain-your-joy

     

     
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    flamingred    June 19, 2010  

    I love that you said tchotke.  MY future brother in law has a wine vinyard so we are giving all of our guests a bottle of wine OR I wanted to make a donation to the ASPCA for everyone. I think these are both nice ideas-I've also seen personalized bloody mary mix-i thought that would be cute-maybe with some advil for the next day hangovers. haha.

     
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    GaBGal    September 25, 2010  

    @flamingred -- I just went to a wedding where the couple bottled mini bottled of red wine and those were the favors + seating cards. The wine was great! For under 21 / non drinkers they had a bottle of rootbeer from a local company. I LOVE this idea.

    @fancygirl -- I think edible favors are a good way to go. What kind of chocolate is your venue giving away? Is there some sort of drink you could give that would be complementary? I agree about tchotkes too.

     
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    fancygirl       NYC

    Thanks for the ideas!

    @GaBGal - I believe the venue is giving out small chocolates once the guests receive their cars back from the valet.  That's why I was thinking of going with something different such as the tea tin or perhaps small packages of coffee. 

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    hamster    May 30, 2010  

    I think the tea tin is a very cute idea.  I also like macarons, but you're right, they can get expensive.  I'm getting married in NYC as well and was thinking maybe mini black-and-white cookies would be cute!

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    fancygirl       NYC

    @wheresmydessert - that's such a cute idea!  I live in NYC but am getting married on Long Island.  :)

     
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    Lovespearls    June 13, 2010   New York & DC & Austin

    I am doing mini bottle of champagne with a personalize label and mini boxes of yummy chocolate truffles

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    RecessionistaBride    January 28, 2012  

    It may not go with your overall theme, but I love the link FutureMrsTal suggested- cupcakes in a glass jar are sooo Martha! How cute :)

    As for the wooden spoon, you could get them personalized here: http://store.papercupdesign.com/wu3.html

    (not sure if I found this on the hive or not... ahh all the wedding blog madness!)

     
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    poli2b    October 11, 2009   Aliso Viejo

    I'm doing bing cherries in a lovely damask favor box. I agree with edible. I can't tell you how many lame favors I've collected over the years. You end up tossing them when you get home.

     
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    cynthias225    10/10/10   Wakefield, MA

    We're having an October wedding, so we're doing caramel apples, yum!  I'm going to wrap themselves with clear wrap, different shades of brown and orange ribbon, and a tasteful tag.  I completely agree with you on the silly tchotkes; they're a complete waste of money.

     
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    ddubzz    June 5, 2010   Los Angeles, CA

    Oooooh I love the idea of caramel apples @cynthia225!  We had a party/reception for my future MIL's retirement and my future SIL made a ton of them-- they were oh-so-yummy!  And you know those won't go to waste!  Non-cheesy favors :  wedding Icon Wink

     
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    mrspaetz    July 4 2009   Singapore / California

    @ lovespearls (#8) -- very classy idea! glorious!

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    fancygirl       NYC

    @cynthia225 -Ooh caramel apples sound delicious!

    Thanks for the suggestions!  Even though I still have a way to go, I'm leaning towards the tea tin or I just found a place on  LI that does elegantly-wrapped monogram cookies or cupcakes, so baring price issues, that may be another nice option.  :-)

     

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