Crafting with Kids

If you are planning a wedding, you probably already know how the costs can add up quickly. From food to decorations, everything is more expensive than you think it is going to be. If you want to save money on great wedding favors without spending a bundle, look for ways to incorporate your style and interests into creative favors. Take some time to think about your shared interests and passions. Is there something you both enjoy together? For instance, if the two of you met at a game, consider incorporating sports cards into the favors or if both of you enjoy watching the big game on Sundays, football cards might make great wedding favors.

Other ways to incorporate your favorite team into your wedding favor is with colors and logos. If you think more traditional favors would work better, but you want to pay homage to your favorite teams, consider things like candles, photo frames, or candy in the colors of your team. You can even include the team logo if you want to spend a little more.

In cases where the big game is not your thing, there are plenty of other options. Are you and your honey art lovers? Frame a wallet size print of your favorite piece of art to share with guests. It gives them something small to display in their home that is tasteful but still reminds them of you and your wedding day. In addition to favors, you can incorporate the print into other parts of the wedding. If art is not your thing but you like the idea of sharing a picture, you can frame a photo of your favorite vacation destination, the location where you met, or even the two of you.

Finally, a great solution for a favor is something everyone can enjoy but that will not last forever is food. Even though guests will not have something a few years down the road that reminds them of your wedding day, they can still enjoy a treat from the big day. If you choose food items, select something unique and personal. Many couples just toss a few candied almonds into a bag and call it a day. If you are looking for something more creative, there are still plenty of food options.

Consider sharing your favorite foods with guests. Was your first date at a Mexican restaurant then consider making salsa and canning it for the guests to enjoy later. Are chocolates always on your Valentine’s gift list? Share these gourmet goodies as a wedding favor. If there is a special item you bake or cook that you both enjoy, box it up and share with others. There are small boxes and plastic bags available at craft stores and they make packaging and sharing easy. If guests can leave the wedding with a special treat, they will remember your wedding day for along time to come!

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