This article about lower wedding cost is appealing for those interested about this topic is written by Hilary Basile

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Although not a necessary item to purchase, wedding favors are a nice gesture offered to wedding guests to show your appreciation. In addition to expressing your gratitude, wedding favors serve as a memory of your special day. Many can be personalized with the bride and groom's name and the wedding date. Some may contain a message to open and enjoy the gift on the bride and groom's wedding anniversary, such as a small bottle of champagne, homemade beer, etc.

Wedding favors are generally given to the entire guest list at a wedding; whereas bridal party gifts are only given to those who are attendants in the ceremony. Following are some inexpensive ideas that generally cost $2.00 or less per item:

  • Personalized magnets
  • Decorated candles
  • Chrome candle snuffers
  • Bookmarks containing a photograph of the wedding couple
  • Chrome, heart-shaped bookmarks
  • Personalized shot glasses filled with chocolates
  • Heart-shaped wine stoppers
  • Heart design corkscrews
  • Wine charms
  • Heart-shaped bottle openers
  • Heart-shaped coffee scoops
  • Heart-shaped luggage tags
  • Glass photo coasters
  • Small, wrapped, potted plants or flowers
  • Personalized mint tins
  • Photo frames

Wedding favors can be incorporated into your centerpieces, such as small boxes of chocolates stacked pyramid-style in the center of each table for guests to bring home. Or, they could be used as place cards.

They should reflect the personality and theme of your wedding. For instance, a wedding favor for an outdoor reception could involve a nicely-wrapped potted plant for guests to bring home and plant to remember your special day.

These are simply meant to say thanks to your guests - they do not have to be expensive. In fact, some brides and grooms feel that they are unnecessary knick-knacks to distribute. The decision is yours to make. Shop for wedding favors online to find the best deals.

Hilary Basile is a writer for MyGuidesUSA.com. At MyGuidesUSA.com (http://www.myguidesusa.com), you will find valuable tips and resources for handling life's major events. Whether you're planning a wedding, buying your first home, anxiously awaiting the birth of a child, contending with a divorce, searching for a new job, or planning for your retirement, you'll find answers to your questions at MyGuidesUSA.com.

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