I find fall to be the most inspiring time of the year filled with warm autumn hues that add wonderful accents to various events, specifically weddings. Working at a banquet hall for over six years I have helped to orchestrate many weddings throughout the four seasons. But it is the fall season that has captured my heart and imagination. In handling various wedding favors for customers I have come across some of the best classics, as well as the innovative. The following is a list of favors that were not only adorable but gained great praise from both guests and staff alike:
Personalized fall-themed cookies in the shapes of autumn leaves, acorns, and pumpkins.
This sweet treat can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Wrapped in cellophane these items can be placed at each place setting or attached to place cards. The best effect is to have at least 2 to 3 different shapes.
Autumn-themed Candle Holders
These themed holders can hold tea lights or votives. There are even those that have an extended card holder structure attached serving a dual purpose as a place card holder and favor. The wire structure that holds the place card can exist in various designs.
Leaf-shaped or Pear-Shaped Soaps
Who doesn’t love soap? These cute favors also serve a practical purpose though they can be decorative as well.
Autumn-themed, etched Coasters
Coasters etched with autumn designs such as leaves, acorns, and Birchwood trees catch the eye and inspire approving smiles.
Candied & Caramel Apples
These favors are a great indicator of the season. Depending on your theme they can be decorated accordingly. In reference to the celebration of Halloween these favors can be decorated as jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins, ghosts, and with spider web overlays to name just a few ideas. Other intricate designs or a simple coating of chopped nuts are other options.
Candles shaped as pine cones, pumpkins, leaves, apples, and pears with inspiring fragrances make an excellent favor for guests. Often times these items are so adorable that they are simply used as decoration.
Placed out as seating card frames these are favors that can be enjoyed by your guests for many years to come. They are a wonderful tribute to the fall season and serve a useful function for after the party.
Autumn-themed Salt & Pepper Shakers
Apples, pears, pumpkins, acorns, and autumn leaves make adorable and useful favors. They are a wonderful item to pull out for added seasonal effect as they serve a decorative and practical purpose.
Fall Leaf Favor Boxes with Chocolate Inside
This is another popular favor item that provides a sweet treat for your guests to enjoy at the end of the night.
Following is a list of websites that specialize in wedding favors:
*Tip #1: Always shop around – you can often find the same type of favor at a much more affordable price.
*Tip #2: In regards to shopping online do research into the validity and legitimacy of the website. Research reviews from other customers on quality of product and service. The last thing you want is to be disappointed or taken advantage of when it comes to your big day.
Whether inspiring new and imaginative ideas or reveling in the classics the fall season is an excellent time to throw a wedding celebration. The warm hues of the season provide a wonderful accent to these events. What a remarkable way to bid goodbye to summer, celebrate the current autumn splendor, and usher in the approaching winter.
