Elegant Shower Favors

Brides and Grooms, in case you missed this on CBS, The Early Show, you have to check out these latest trends in wedding cake designs and ideas.  Check out this video for inspirational ideas and to view the current trends with wedding cakes, from different shaped tiered cakes to beautiful chocolate cakes, you can’t go wrong with these ideas.

Why not add alittle extra elegance to your reception tables and give your guests an opportunity to take home a “piece of Wedding Cake” in the form of this lace inspired cake. Wraped in its own clear cake box this cake will be a favor favorite. Included with product is the clear box with ribbon attached. This special wedding candle is 2 X 3 high.

Every year Modern Bride Magazine features their top “100 Things We Love”, and in the2008 August-September Issue, Modern Bride has listed wedding favors that you can find at http://www.elegantshowerfavors.com.        

We carry the complete line of Kate Aspen Favors & Gifts, as well as other well known high quality favors and gifts for your special day.

Making Modern Brides List at #28 is our Garden Topiary Placecard Holder.

A breathtaking topiary—always the stunning showpiece of an exquisitely arranged garden—is the inspiration for this dramatic Kate Aspen design. The Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder will bring the same engaging charm to your wedding reception tables. Nobly rising from a well-crafted, dark-wood planter is the finely manicured, round, rich green foliage—an artisan’s hallmark. Every topiary can hold a cherished photo of the happy couple or a place card. The topiaries, which come in sets of four, measure 4” h x 2” w. Our Topiary’s are hot sellers because of their realistic detail and affordable pricing.

Making the list at #76 is our “Ain’t Love Grand” Piano Placecard Holders. These black miniature grand piano’s have wonderful detail and  offer a touch of elegance to your wedding table as well as a decorative gift for your guests to take home and use as photo holders. Sold as a set of four with four place cards. 

You can’t go wrong with any of the Elegant Favors and gifts at ElegantShowerFavors.com. Check out our complete line of truly unique placecard holders that can double as a unique keepsake for your guests.
 

It’s a question that every bride asks herself.  What should I do with my hair for my big day? Do I wear it up, do I wear it down, curly or straight?  What to do?

Here is what I would suggest,  before you decide how you want to wear your hair, you may want to decide if you are wearing a vail, tiara or flowers in your hair.  Try different vails, tiara’s and flowers with your hair up and with your hair down. After you have made that decision , then you may want to look through bridal magazines and books at a beauty salon long before the big day. Bring your pictures and ideas with to the beauty salon so the stylist will know just what you want for your special day. Some future brides use the internet “You Tube” or blogs like this one to post pictures of themselves with different hairstyles and ask people for their opinions. Keep in mind that a good hairstylist will have some ideas too and most salons can do your hair, makeup and nails all in one day. You may want to consider booking an appointment for yourself and your bridal attendants to enjoy alittle pampering time  prior to your ceremony. Why not take this time to present your bridesmaids with a personalized  cute and chic cosmetic bag.  Your girls are sure to love it and can even use it on the day of the wedding to carry their makeup & lipstick.

If you are a do-it yourself kind of gal then you can save money and time by doing your hair yourself at home. What ever you choose you should consider checking out the attached video, it shows some beautiful hairstyles that will wow your groom on your special day.

Why not do something unique for your wedding reception that will thrill your guests? First start off the reception by having really unique wedding favors on the tables , then why not surprise your guests with a non-traditonal first dance. I found a really entertaining show on TLC called “Rock The Reception” where the bride and groom and wedding party learn a special first dance routine to perform at the wedding reception.

If you haven’t seen this show yet, you have to check it out to get  great first dance ideas and set the tone for a really fun & fabulous wedding reception. This unique first dance coupled with truly unique  keepsake wedding favors will have your guests remembering your special wedding  for years to come. Check out the video from YouTube to see an example of a really fun first dance.  Then click on any picture of a wedding favor to get great prices on elegant wedding keepsakes.

Did you know that you can have an affordable elegant summer wedding , by making a few adjustments to your wedding budget. Here are 10 suggestions to help you save costs on your wedding.

• First ask your your wedding attendants to purchase or rent their own wedding attire. You don’t necessarily need to have all your bridesmaids wearing the same dress. You may want to tell your bridesmaids and groomsmen your color or theme preferences and allow your attendants the freedom to choose the style of dress or  dress shirt that they want. For your bridal dress you may want to check out a second hand wedding dress store, or look for a local discount wedding dress store in your area. You may want to consider renting your dress.

• Second, consider having your wedding at a location that has natural beautiful scenery, like an aboreteum , garden, or lakefront.  There will be no need for the expense of decorations when you can use nature as your decorations. Also by having your ceremony at an outdoor venue, rather then in a church you will cut out the cost of renting a church.

• Third, make inexpensive summer centerpieces with fresh cut summer flowers placed in a vase on top of a mirrored circular placemate surrounded by small elegant heart shaped votive candles.

• Fourth, as far as you wedding cake costs, you can save money by  calling a local culinary school to see if the students would be willing to prepare your wedding cake at cost.

• Fifth, cut out the cost of  your cake topper and wedding cake cuterly by registering for these items as gifts you would like to receive prior to the weding at your bridal shower. Allow one of your guests, friends or family to purchase these items for you as a gift.

• Sixth, purchase inexpensive bouquets and dress them up yourself with babies breath, lace, pearls and beads.

• Seventh , for really great table favors and place card holders you can save lots of money by purchasing a table favor that doubles as a placecard holder. You can give your guests a mini photo frame or frosted glass frame placecard holder that your guest are sure to enjoy long after the wedding. Elegant Shower Favor.com has a hugh selection of affordable favors, and they even have free shipping on favor and gift orders of $ 100 or more.

• Eighth, to save costs on food served at your wedding, negotiate the cost of the food with the caterer or wedding reception facility. Choose foods that would require the same ingredients like a chicken vesuvio and a chicken parmesian. This will save on costs. Also be sure to ask the caterer or reception hall for discounts on meals for children. You should never have to pay full price for a meal for a child.

• Ninth, serve a limit on the type of alcohol you serve at your wedding. Think about a kegs of beer or a beer truck that serves beer and wine from the tap. Limit the chooses of alcohol or offer a few specialty drinks that would coordinate with your wedding theme. Or consider an alcohol free wedding.

• Tenth, save money on your photographer and DJ or Bands by shopping around. You may be able to save boo ko bucks on these services by asking a local  college for names of photography and film students who would be willing to provide photography and videotaping services very inexpensively.  Also remember that you can get  lots of great wedding pictures  from your guests. Put camera’s on the reception tables and ask your guests to take pictures and leave the cameras behind so you can develop your pictures yourself at a Sams club or Costco.

If you are getting married in Autumn and want to give your guests a truly elegant and affordable wedding favor, then you have to check out  these favors to give your guests a lasting memory & keepsake of your Fall Wedding.

What a great idea for a guest favor! These miniature albums are covered in a high quality mulberry paper with actual pressed leaves and they make useful gifts as your guests can hold 40 of their own memories in these uniquely designed albums.

The “Fall Memories” design has a mulberry textured paper finish with actual pressed leaves on the album and the front frame includes 3 handcrafted and handpainted leaf charms. The albums measure 6.5″ tall x 5″ wide and 1″ deep, holds 40 - 4″x 6″ photos. Each photo album comes with a protective plastic cover.

 ”Autumn Branches” Bronze-Finish Metal Photo Frame/Place Card Holder

Open work metal in the golden-brown shades of fall creates a distinctive photo frame or place card holder designed to add a thoughtful touch to any autumn celebration. Imagine the beauty and meaning this lovely token of thanks will bring to guests at your wedding.

Features and facts:• Openwork depicts autumn leaves on tree branches   

 
• Photo/place card opening measures 1 ½” x 2”
• Easy access to photo space
• Frame measures 3 ½” h x 4” w 
              

 “Fall in Love” Garden Glass Gel Candle         Light your reception up with a little “fall fire.” These warmly hued, delicately scented candles add a gorgeous glow to your fall-themed wedding. Dried foliage and other natural fall accents are perfectly suspended in a tall ‘glass’ of scented gel. The entire glass is presented in a silky ivory sheer organza bag and ribbon, with attached leaf-shaped tag reading “Fall in Love.” At 6″ tall, these candles are a perfect way to bring drama and height to your tables. Burn time is approximately two hours.

Chicago is my kind of town for weddings. Chicago offers a variety of  interesting and elegant venues for your wedding. If you are getting married in the summer ,then why not book a wedding at Chicago’s Navy Pier or at one of Chicago’s Famous Museums. If you are having a large wedding then try The Museum of Science and Industry . They can accomodate up to 500 guests. The Museum’s unique exhibits and amazing spaces offer the perfect backdrop for your wedding. Where else can your guests dance beneath a 727 jet plane or dine in the shadow of a historic locomotive?  If you prefer a view of Lake Michigan along with a Sculpture garden then consider The Museum of Contemporary Art.  The Field Museum is one of Chicago’s most elegant and unique setting for weddings and can accomodate up to 8000 guests.

Are looking to have a really wild wedding ? Did you know that you can book your wedding at the Brookfield Zoo. Brookfield Zoo’s beautifully landscaped, 216-acre campus is home to 3,000 amazing animals and offers unforgettable wedding receptions. Guests can enjoy cuisines from around the world while exploring world-class exhibits such as Habitat Africa!, Seven Seas, and Tropic World.

If you are interested in an elegant nautical theme wedding then you have to check out Chicago’s Cruise Vessel known as The Odyssey. Chicago’s most luxurious and elegant cruising vessel offers three climate-controlled decks and an outdoor observation deck. Odyssey Cruises provides a unique setting for you wedding reception through personalized service, distinctive cuisine, live music, and spectacular views of the world famous Chicago skyline.

Chicago offers so many choices for your wedding reception. Why not make it your Kind of Town and plan you wedding reception in Chicago.

With summer here, weddings are in full swing. Summer is a great time to have a patriotic themed wedding,  a destination wedding, a garden wedding or a beach themed wedding. 

Send your guests home with a taste of the season: in August, let your guests cool off with individual packets of personalized Lemonade Mix with a mini heart shaped whisk handle.

or give out beautiful wooden silk fans  that your guest can use during the ceremony and then take home to stay cool all summer long.

For a beach wedding, consider giving your guests whimsical little keepsakes that double as a place card holder and fun beach photo frames

For your bridesmaids give the perfect summer gift of a personalized tote bag. Perfect for going to the  beach, park or picnics, your bridesmaids are sure to love this thoughtful gift.

And don’t forget your groomsmen, why not give your groomsmen a personalized lunch cooler to keep those refreshments and drinks cool all summer long.

Have fun playing these unique bridal shower games and use keepsake favors from ElegantShowerFavors.com  as your game prizes.

Don’t forget that everyone is a winner when you play these games and give these special prizes.

                                                       ”My First Kiss”  Game                   

When the guests arrive the host shall hand out a sheet a paper and pen to everyone to write.  After every one is seated, The host tells a story of when she had her first kiss. And than each guest writes down  her story of her first kiss.

All the papers are collected and put into a hat or bowl, the host picks a piece of paper out of the hat or bowl and reads it aloud. The “bride to be” has to match the story to the person she thinks it belongs to. Everyone wins at this game and afterwards receives a very special “hugs and kisses” favor from Elegant Shower Favors.

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                            “Purse Power” Game