help - unusual wedding favours

Uniscots97

Hi, I need help my wedding is about 18 weeks away and I'd really like something unusual for my wedding favours. I like the idea of sugared almonds or chocolate dragees but not the usual netting or bags. Anyone got some unusual ideas that I could do myself?

*Louise*

I've got boxes from ebay, decorated them and put personalised chocs and dragees inside

I got mine in a 'hammered cream' colour, which has a lovely texture:


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50-HEART-TOP-BOXES-WEDDING-FAVOUR-GIFT-BOX-CHOCOLATES_W0QQitemZ120390261913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET?hash=item120390261913&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50-CREAM-WEDDING-FAVOUR-HEART-BOXES-50-CREAM-TAGS_W0QQitemZ220389526984QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET?hash=item220389526984&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1686%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Uniscots97

These are lovely and a really good price. Does anyone else have any other unusual ideas?

debs2327

have you seen the raquets you put the almonds in they are gorgeous
heses a link to a website
http://www.cameo-favours.co.uk/racchetti.html
but i got mine on ebay they are quite fiddly to do but look stunning when finished im using mine for my bridesmaids ,

*Louise*

How many do you need?

I got these carriages decorated in my colours as special 'extra' favours for our mums and my two best friends:


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CINDERELLAS-HORSE-AND-CARRIAGE-DELUX-WEDDING-FAVOURS_W0QQitemZ290290643160QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET?hash=item290290643160&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

CM66

My friend had the same dilema and I suggested either a scratchcard or lottery ticket.

Works out rather cheap as they are a pound each plus there is always the chance someone could win big! Also, if you put them in a small envelope it could also double up as a name place settintg!

mookybargirl

I like the little tins you can get, but they're about £1 each, :eek: but thought I'd mention it anyway. A few examples

Pink heart
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-PASTEL-PINK-TINS-WEDDING-FAVOURS-CRAFTS-CANDLES_W0QQitemZ130297363500QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_LE?hash=item130297363500&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Tuxedo
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-Tuxedo-Design-Favour-Tins_W0QQitemZ250410399262QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET?hash=item250410399262&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Square with clear top
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-Square-Shaped-Favour-Tin_W0QQitemZ250410399268QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET?hash=item250410399268&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

You can also get sets of tins in Ikea that are bigger so might be worth a look as you might be able to get just the little ones by themselves. My smallest one from ikea is as tall as a sachet of ketchup, as when I [STRIKE]steal[/STRIKE] tidy up the extra sachets after eating at the pub, they fit nicely in there

emmzy

dont know if its what your looking for but i have tealight candles in the lil bags and a wee candle holder think there about 25p from ikea and a big bag of tea light candles for a pound for my favours

Uniscots97

*Louise* wrote: »

How many do you need?

I got these carriages decorated in my colours as special 'extra' favours for our mums and my two best friends:


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CINDERELLAS-HORSE-AND-CARRIAGE-DELUX-WEDDING-FAVOURS_W0QQitemZ290290643160QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET?hash=item290290643160&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

wow, these are gorgeous. I need 50 but these I might get as special ones for my Mum, SIL and best friend.

Uniscots97

The tuxedo boxes I might get for the male guests. I managed to get my cake boxes they are bride and groom boxes. But wanted something a little different for the favours.

pebblespop

i think favours mean more if they actually have some relevance to you as a couple or the theme of the day.

i wouldn't bother wasting the money if you are struggling to think of something - it just seems like people have them as it is some kind of fashion thing!