Wedding Wednesday: Fab Favor Packaging

{ Via: Martha Stewart Weddings }

When giving any kind of present, it is all about presentation. Weddings especially call for a pretty package if you are gifting your guests. Let's be clear, you absolutely do not have to have favors at your wedding. It's a lovely extra, if your budget allows. However, if you have guests traveling in your honor, I do feel that a warm welcome package is appropriate in the hotel room. Other opportunities come to mind for gifts like the bridal brunch, asking your besties to be in your wedding,  bachelor parties and more. One thing is for sure, any gift you give needs a label, a box, or some sort of creative packaging. Time for inspiration.



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Oh Happy Day Welcome Bags
A set of ten bags to fill with out of town guest goodies. These are fun with a touch 
of gold glam.
Pressed Cotton

 Bridal Shower Favor Cupcake Boxes
Sweets for the sweet! What girl doesn't love a cupcake? This is a set of 8 clearly chic boxes and everything you see except for the cupcake.
The Favor Box

Butterfly Floral Table Boxes
Pretty in shades of pink and peach, these boxes would be quite lovely on the dining tables with truffles inside.
My Wedding Favors

Favor Inspiration
Here's a favor they will actually use. Pure Organic Castile Olive Oil Soap. This soap is free of chemicals and scent. A favor couldn't be lovelier. The simple packaging is perfect, and easy to do. I would use a sprig of a fresh herb to make it very organic. Get the soap at
Uptown Girl

Out Of Town Guest Boxes

Martha Stewart says all you need is some water and something sweet and salty. I'd add a bottle of wine or some bubbly to that. This box and accompanied personalized labels and ribbon makes one pretty package.

The Favor Box

Wedding Labels

There are so many uses for a personalized sticker or label at your wedding. From candy bags, favor boxes, lollipops and more, these are a fun necessity.

Mod Party

Pineapple Favor Boxes

 Perfect for your tropical themed wedding! These petite pineapples are 3 inches high. Making them just the right size for candies....maybe personalized M & M'S. They will look adorable lined up on a table, as your guests 
exit your reception.
PB Paperie

Fringe Ribbon Garland
There are so many reasons for ribbon at your wedding, from guest gifts, bouquets, programs, goodie bags, and more. I found this shop by accident, and the ribbon choices are just fabulous! This lovely trim is composed of a woven ribbon mixed with fuzzy short fringe. Many color choices, but I really liked the metallic look of this style.
Haber Dashing Shop

Candy Bar Wrappers
Even your basic chocolate bar can become an elegant gift with the right wrapper. These are quite glam!
Mod Party

Wedding Wine Label
Let's drink to love! Talk about serving with style....these are fabulous. Love them for the wine service at your reception, especially if you are doing it DIY. Or simply use them for the wine bottles left in the hotel rooms. Order a few extra to use at your home parties 
after the wedding.
Fancy Labels

Favor Tags

Minted has so many favor tags! I choose the black and white for the modern couple. So good looking. The first photo is self explanatory, and the second photo is an optional idea for the back of the gift tag. I say do both. You will use these to attach to goodie bags, wine 

bottles and more.

Minted

Midnight Munchies To Go Bag
When the clock strikes midnight, send your guests home with a fun bag of sweets. Or if you are having a "candy bar" at the reception, these can be what your guests use to scoop in and store their selections.
Pressed Cotton

   

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Wedding Wednesday: Destination Beach

{ Via: Elegant Wedding Invites }

Inspiration for today's post is personal. The newly engaged couple, "Miss Shop This" and her fiancé, Steve, just announced that now they are interested in having a destination wedding, somewhere "tropical." Say what? My big city daughter now wants to hit the beach.  Before I travel out of my Chicago comfort zone, let's see what a beach bash might look like.

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Ceremony  

Johanna Ortiz
A stunning silk off the shoulder dress with tiered mermaid skirt and ruffled waist. Sold exclusively at
Moda Operandi 

Custom Hand-Painted Beach Wedding Invitation 
Make your wedding your own from the beginning. Breanna and Joanna work with you to take your ideas and create something artistic, beautiful and unique for your wedding that will truly wow your guests! Invitation suites include custom hand-painted, hand-lettered designs created with your special day in mind.
Brush And Nib Studio at Etsy

Palm Tree Welcome Bags
A stylish source for Welcome Gift packaging. Depending on size, prices start at less than $2.00. Fill them with sunscreen, lip balm, a water bottle or flip flops.
Be Collective at Etsy 

The Joplin 

Yes, you can embrace lace at the beach, but the dress needs to have a relaxed silhouette. The wispy hem of this style lends a romantic finish.

BHLDN

Beach Wedding Footwear

One thing is for sure, if you are getting married in the sand, heels will not do. Rose Gold is the perfect color to wear on the beach. Lovely for you or your bridesmaids.
Kimsically at Etsy

Off The Shoulder Styles
These floral finds are just what a casual beach wedding calls for. What fun to mix and match all of the pretty prints.
Plum Pretty Sugar

Pink and Cream Beach Ceremony 

And this is what your ceremony could look like if Colin Cowie plans it. Better yet, click below and gather  inspiration and the details for yourself.

Colin Cowie Events

The Petrra

The asymmetrical bodice flatters every figure. And the chiffon fabrication moves with the sea breeze.
Ted Baker

Wed With Ted
Ted Baker has all of the right stuff to keep your guy dapper on your beach wedding day.
Ted Baker  

Costarellos
Normally I am not a fan of bare midriffs in bridal dresses, though the beach is where one can show some skin. This style is just gorgeous for land or sea.
Zsa Zsa Bellagio 

Beach Tides Welcome Bags
Welcome your guests with the colors of the ocean. An affordable bag that can be filled with goodies for guests.
My Wedding Favors

Wave Inspired Wedding Cake
If you live near Pasadena or Santa Monica you are in luck! Or simply show your cake baker this beautiful watercolor image.
Vanilla Bake Shop

Gloss White Sunnies
The perfect accessory for the beach bride.
Show Me Your Mumu

Digitally Printed Blue Watercolor Place Cards
Tented or flat, these perfectly imperfect place cards are in every shade of the ocean.
Seniman Calligraphy

The Alexandra
A chiffon confection with a lightly beaded bodice.The layers will float above the waves in the prettiest dove grey.
Truvelle

Message In A Bottle Invitation
How many of these have you received? As featured in Bride's Magazine, and I can see why. The invitation has been hand painted and can be assembled and boxed for you.
Mospens Studio at Etsy

Aqua Blue Malibu Wedding
The kids may have sold me on a tropical or sandy ceremony, after this article. Find your own inspiration at
Inspired By This

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Destination Wedding Welcome Gifts

Destination Wedding Welcome Gifts

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In a perfect world, you would like to meet your guests the minute they arrive at your destination wedding. That's not always possible, so greet them with a welcome gift in their hotel room. Though this nicety is not absolutely necessary, I highly recommend it. After all, your friends and family have travelled and gone to expense to honor you.  In my mind, a thank you is required.  Here's inspiration, big and small, for making your guests feel welcome on your wedding day.

   

HERE: 13 Ways To Gift Your Guests

Map Favor Boxes With Personalized Tag
Play up your global theme with these vintage inspired mini boxes.  Terrific at the table or in the welcome bag.
Beau-Coup

Wedding Door Hangers

A fun addition to any welcome bag! You'll provide the wording and font. These will make your guests smile at the end of the evening.

Designed By Me

Custom Wedding Maps
What a fabulous addition to the welcome bag. Guests want to know where and when to go. These are so creative and well done.
Feathered Heart Prints

Floral Welcome Gift Bags

Even if you are welcoming your guests with a small surprise, presentation is key. Fill these with personalized M & M's, nuts, or cookies. 
Pure Cotton Packing at Etsy 

Wedding Welcome Stamp

A little DIY is good for the soul and quite the money saver. You will find so many uses for this stylish stamp.

Southern Paper & Ink

A Cuba Libre Welcome

Who doesn't love a rum and coke? If you are planning a Caribbean wedding, treat your guests to some local rum or an interesting bottle from Mouth, and rum filled candy. Your guests will be happy all weekend.

Sugarfina

Wedding Wine Labels

A nice bottle of wine is the perfect destination wedding guest gift. It will always be a welcome surprise in any hotel room. Of course one could add nuts, chocolate, etc., but a bottle really does stand on its own, and will be used! These labels are so well done.

Label With Love

Customized Wedding Welcome Boxes

You may know that pineapples are the symbol of hospitality. Make your guests feel right at home with these. They are great for holding splits of wine, mini water bottles, chips, cookies, etc. Keep that color palette going with many different colors available.

Gracious Bridal

Celebrate Welcome Bag

Get the party started with this fun tote and terrific tassel. Each are sold individually, and just the right start for any party weekend. Best yet, "each purchase empowers artisans at Corr Jute in Bangladesh."

The Little Market

Welcome to Chicago - Printable Bag Tag

You can't have too many labels, signs, or monograms. These tags are modern in black and white. Just add tissue and a white or black bag.
HH Paper Co. at Etsy

City Specific Goodies
It's nice to treat your guests to a taste of the city they have travelled to for the wedding.  Paper Source has a lovely collection of boxes in all sizes and colors. Get the scoop on this gift box at
Martha Stewart Weddings

Curated Gift Boxes
If you just want to purchase the best boxes ever, without the fuss, these are your answer. I follow these ladies on Instagram. You can trust that the products they are currently curating are high quality, creative, and beautifully presented in wooden boxes. Not quite ready to ship yet, but hopefully in time for your wedding. Get in touch at
Cosinger.com  @cosingerinabox

Snacks On The Run

Impress your guests with a little something from the best in New York.  These terrific tins are filled with an assortment of candy, chocolates, and nuts. Perfectly packed for your gift bags and boxes! One or two of these in each welcome bag would be a sweet treat.
 Dean and Deluca

Destination Beach Bags

The perfect gift for your tropical wedding is a beach bag. These are fabulous and so much fun with tassels and wooden add ons. Fill them with sunscreen, flip flops, bottled water and more. Made in Mexico but shipped world wide. Cancun chic, don't you think?
La Paso Bien

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