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This week,at Elegantshowerfavors.com  , we are  featuring our top 4 picks for Garden Wedding Favors.  Garden Weddings are beautiful ! They symbolize a time of growth, and the spring of your love for your partner. Thank your guests with these affordable and elegant favors  See our complete selection and pick the garden or spring wedding favor that shows your guests your love and appreciation. Enjoy our Free shipping offer on all favors and gifts shipping within the USA.

•   Inspired by the vibrant, breathtaking beauty that rises from April’s rains and sunny days,the “Blooming” Bottle Stopper—a unique wedding favor designed to delight your guests at the reception and when they take them home. Bursting forth from the supple, spring-green stopper and stem is a translucent pink flower with a green center. As enchanting as the flower is the presentation.The flower “grows” in a pretty, little lavender pot inside a clear display gift box. On the front of the flower pot, it reads “Blooming Bottle Stopper.” Behind the pot is a “window” that looks out onto a sunny spring day, with bright-blue sky, white clouds and a lovely field of flowers. A sheer, white organza ribbon and bow and matching, flower-shaped “For You” tag complete the presentation. The “Blooming” Bottle Stopper measures.

•   Create a gorgeous glowing garden on your reception tables with these scented candles. A delicate lavender flower is perfectly suspended in a tall glass of scented gel and topped with a ‘foamy head’ of a scented votive. The entire glass is presented in a silky lavender sheer organza bag with ribbon and thank you tag. At 6″ tall, these candles are a perfect way to bring drama and height to your tables. Burn time is approximately two hours.
       

•  Hold on to your place cards, they may just flutter away! The ultimate symbol of change and new beginnings, these graceful butterflies will hold up guests’ place cards in style. Afterwards guests can use them to display photos of special moments. These pretty little creatures are made of high quality metal and pastel colored pearl like beads. Each small but heavy clear base holds up the butterflies while minimizing wasteful space on your reception tables. Guests will appreciate your attention to detail and later use these decorative butterflies as memo clips or photo holders. Blank white place cards are included.

•                                                                           The simple beauty of a silk orchid suspended in gel in a sleek convex glass container is sure to warm the hearts of your guests. Presented with elegant sheer white organza ribbon and a thank you tag, this stylish candle is sure to complement any event. Measures 1.5″ x 2.8″ x 3.25″.

Have you ever dreamed of having your wedding outdoors ?  Illinois offers an abundance of outdoor wedding venues. Whether you are interested in a garden wedding, outdoor summer wedding or beach themed wedding-there is a place for you in Illinois.  The team at ElegantShowerFavors.com  has compiled a list of some fabulous venues to celebrate your special outdoor wedding. Our goal was to find first-class  facilities  with all the perfect ammenities and magnificent views to create a beautiful natural backdrop for your wedding day. Please feel free to add additional locations/ideas to this post and share your ideas for beautiful outdoor wedding venues with other readers.

• Morton Arboretum -located at : 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle Illinois                                                                                      

Our historic as well as modern buildings are surrounded by colorful gardens and trees, which provides a picturesque setting for social events. From professional business events to dream weddings, please think of Morton Arboretum for your next occasion.

• Cantigny Park -located at : 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187  6630-260-826030 668 5161668 5161
   

 Mingle with guests and take in Cantigny’s spectacular panoramic views as you enjoy the fine cuisine prepared by our experienced staff. Relax and let Cantigny make your dream wedding a reality.

• Galena Getaway Weddings -located in beautiful Galena, IL    877-Go Galena                                                                                                    

 A wedding in Galena and Jo Daviess County creates truly special memories. Located close enough for friends and family to attend, but far from ordinary, Galena’s rolling hills and stunning Mississippi River vistas abound with beautiful settings for your wedding day. 

• Shoreline Charters & Events Chicago, IL     474 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 3511   Chicago, Illinois 60611

  Our four charter vessels can accommodate a variety of wedding festivities, including bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions and post-wedding brunches. The spectacular Chicago skyline provides a magical backdrop and our professional event-planning staff provides personalized guidance to assure that you and your guests will enjoy your private and unique wedding celebration.

• The Audbon Hall -16400 W. Buckley Rd.  Libertyville, IL 847. 247. 1111
  Offers a panoramic view of the marina, lake and beach. Elevated ceilings and spacious design makes the Audubon Hall the perfect setting for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, holiday parties or corporate meetings. The Audubon Hall also has spacious indoor and outdoor pre-function (cocktail) areas, and can comfortably accommodate a sit-down event of 50-350 guests or a cocktail event of 500.

• Brac Loch Banquets - Grayslake, Illinois

At Brac Loch Banquets, featuring a bright banquet facility with sweeping views that comfortably seats 165 people, we help create beautiful memories. We lavish attention on every single detail, giving you the time and peace of mind to lavish attention on your guests. We can even help you arrange and procure virtually everything you need for your event. Invite us to help you create your next event, and it will be, in the words of your guest, simply beautiful.

Did you know that Chicago, Illinois has some great venues for a fabulous garden wedding, and that Elegant Shower Favors.com in Bartlett, Illinois offers some of the most unique and affordable garden wedding favors available in the Chicagoland area.

If you are planning a Garden Wedding or Eco Friendly wedding then you can’t go wrong with checking out

Chicago Botanic Garden  •  1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Chicago Botanic garden allows you to enjoy your wedding in a natural beautiful setting with  exquisite facilities. Use “nature’s own” beautiful landscape as a back drop for your wedding photo’s.  Chicago Botanic Garden is a must see for anyone interested in an outdoor garden wedding or special event.

If you live in Chicago, then you know how the weather can change from spring to fall within a couple of  hours. If you  want a garden wedding but are concerned about the weather, then don’t worry because  your friends at http://www.elegantshowerfavors.com  have found the perfect indoor garden wedding banquet halls for you. We recommend that you check out Garden Weddings by Saranecki Brothers. They offer you and your guests all the benefits of a traditional outdoor wedding, with the convenience and availability of an indoor setting. Any time of the year you and your guests can experience the warmth and decor of a seasonal wedding, without weather-related worries. Inside fresh flowers adorn every table, complimenting the ivy-covered walls and floral arrangements found throughout the dining area.  Ornate trees enclose a spacious dance floor, overlooked by a designated area for a band or DJ. The Saranecki Brothers have 4 Garden Banquet halls to choose from in the Chicagoland Area.

Garden Manor is located at 4722 W. Armitage in Chicago,

Royal Gardens is located at 2515 N. Harlem Ave. in Chicago,

Garden Terrace is located at 6330 W. Irving in Chicago and   

Garden Walk is located at 3705 W. Fullerton in Chicago.

Add an additonal touch to your garden wedding by thanking your guests with a special garden wedding favor from http://www.elegantshowerfavors.com.

If you are planning a garden wedding, then you will want to check out http://www.elegantshowerfavors.com/gardenweddingfavors.

Elegant Shower Favors has flower themed favors, eco -friendly favors, plantable wildflower seed favors and more. All favors and gifts are priced affordably and Elegant Shower Favors offers free shipping on all favors and gifts shipped within the USA.  Add flare to your garden wedding with a garden themed favor.

Elegant Shower Favors.com is an online business who is commited to helping couples find affordable & elegant wedding favors and gifts . They are also committed to helping couples start off their marriages with the knowledge and skills necessary to have a happy and fullfilling marriage.

Couples and marriage counsellors offer advice on staying Happily Married.

From a May 16, 2008 newspaper article from Press publications in Illinois–featuring couples who have been married more than 50 years—-

Frank and Helena Buchanan renewed their wedding vows for the third time in 60 years- their advice is to “try to understand each other and give things a chance”.

 Ralph and Jacqueline Zabawa say that “marriage works best when a couple has a lot in common” and when couples “cope with their problems. They also offer advice that couples need to talk things over and communicate as well as maintain a sense of humor.

Marriage counsellor Camella Broome EdS. LPC/1, LMFT/1 offers the following advice in her blog—

Strengthen the bond between you and your partner by remember “Four A’s”.  Sue & Rich of Illinois have practiced the “four A’s” throughout their 23 years of marriage and are still going strong–

1. Appreciation-appreciation means saying “thankyou” or leaving an email or note letting your partner know that you appreciate them for doing something thoughtful and for the little things that we sometimes take for granted. Appreciation is effective when it is specific. Sue & Rich of Illinois say  ”It’s important to let your partner know that you appreciate things he or she does like cooking, taking out the garbage, making lunches, mowing the lawn, changing the oil etc…knowing your spouse appreciates you ,strenghtens your bond and love for each other.” Sue says that “knowing I am appreicated makes me want to do even more for my huband, because I know he does not take me for granted.”

2. Apology- saying you are sorry to your partner is effective when you let your partner know that you are aware that you upset him or her and when you reassure your partner that you are taking responsibility for the problem or issue and are making a sincere effort to take corrective action. Sue & Rich say “Saying your sorry when you are wrong or offensive is showing your partner that you take responsiblity for your behavior, and that you care enough about them to correct the problem or issue”.

3. Attention-paying attention to your partner means you find ways to let him/her know that you are a good friend. You listen, give eye contact when your partner is speaking to you. Find ways to let your partner know that you “notice” him or her. Comment on the way you partner looks or ask questions about his or her day etc. Sue & Rich say “we talk to each other everyday on the phone and when we both get home from work. We don’t read the paper or check email while we are talking to each other-we give each other our full attention”.

4. Affection-showing affection to your partner is not just about physical intimacy-its also about small gestures like giving your partner a spontaneous hug or kiss, holding your partners hand, giving a back or foot rub, etc. Find ways to be affectionate toward your partner by offering “random acts of kindness”. Sue & Rich say ”our affection for each other is strong because we respect and appreciate one another”.

 Bring charm to your Spring Wedding with  garden wedding favors that are sure to add a special touch to your reception tables. Use these unique and elegant spring wedding favors to hold a place card, then after your wedding , your guests can take home these unique favors and use them as a photo holder. These favors are pratical, charming and elegant. Your guests are sure to love them.

Celebrate your spring wedding with a commemorative symbol of how “love grows” with  a wildflower spring wedding favor. When watered, these favors blossom into a lovely variety of wildflowers. These favors are the gift that keeps on giving long after the wedding is over. Wildflower seed favors are eco-friendly and are available in a variety of colors, shapes and packaging. Get yours today at Elegant Shower Favors.com and get Free Shipping.

Need ideas for your Spring Wedding Cake ?

Elegant Shower Favors.com presents spring wedding cake ideas from

http://theknot.com.

Spring Flavors

Pick a wedding cake that summons a taste of spring with in-season berries and fruits. Instead of traditional buttercream filling, consider a fresh strawberry puree filling or a lemon cake with blackberry filling. If you love chocolate cake but still want a taste that reflects the season, try a chocolate cake filled with chocolate cherry ganache.

Seasonal Colors

Color counts when designing a spring wedding cake, and you can’t go wrong with a palette of preppy white, pink, and lime green or a bold and bright mix of orange and yellow. For a more subdued palette, add a hint of spring color with a simple chocolate ganache-covered cake with subtle white dots, or an ivory buttercream cake trimmed in light pink. Or let the spring colors pop with an ivory cake accented with sugar-molded butterflies or birds.

Spring Blooms

Flowers can go a long way in defining a spring theme for your wedding cake. Match your cake to your bouquet by asking your baker to create sugar versions of your wedding day flowers. If you’re considering modern decor, ask your baker to make a statement with few large graphic sugar peonies on each cake tier. If you’ve chosen a more classic look for your wedding, find out whether your baker can paint small daisies along your cake using an edible dye.

Shapes and Add-ons

When it comes to a spring cake, flowers, butterflies, and other elements made out of chocolate, sugar, or gum paste are obvious options. But you don’t have to go overboard with these add-ons to get a springtime look. Instead, consider a white cake stacked with subtle, soft white hydrangeas with just a hint of blue or green. The tone-on-tone look will up the elegant factor and still give you the same seasonal effect.

Choose Seasonal Sides

Whether you’re already set on a cake design or you’ve decided to take your cake in a not-so-seasonal direction, consider offering a spring-inspired side with your cake. Serve cake a la mode with gourmet lavender-infused ice cream; add a handful of chocolate-covered cherries to each plate; or have your caterer present each guest a petite bowl of spring berries topped with a dollop of fresh cream.

– Anja Winikka

Photo By: In His Grace Photography