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Blushing bee
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! 🙂
Post # 3
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Busy bee
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
Post # 4
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Buzzing bee
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.
Post # 5
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Buzzing bee
@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.
Post # 6
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Blushing bee
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.
Post # 7
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Busy bee
- Wedding: May 2010 - The Pierre Hotel
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!
Post # 8
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Blushing bee
@wheresmydessert – that’s such a cute idea! I live in NYC but am getting married on Long Island. 🙂
Post # 9
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Busy bee
I am doing mini bottle of champagne with a personalize label and mini boxes of yummy chocolate truffles
Post # 10
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Honey bee
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!)
Post # 11
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Busy bee
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.
Post # 12
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Worker bee
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.
Post # 13
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Buzzing bee
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! 
Post # 14
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Helper bee
@ lovespearls (#8) — very classy idea! glorious!
Post # 15
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Blushing bee
@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. 🙂