A Romantic Wedding

There are many different themes and atmospheres that you may choose to present at a wedding. Ideas range from beach themed weddings to seasonal weddings to some slightly more outlandish idea such as science fiction themed weddings. No matter the theme, however, the underlying atmosphere is always of love and romance. For this reason, it is often appropriate to give your wedding guests a favor that related to a romantic theme.

One of the goals of a romantic wedding favor is to invoke the feeling of love whenever your guests look at the wedding favor. A simple wedding favor such as a silver picture frame with the word love inscribed on it can be a wonderfully romantic wedding favor. Your guests can then choose to include a picture of the bride and groom in the picture frame or maybe even themselves if they are a couple. No matter the use of the picture frame, your guests will be sure to look fondly on the day of your wedding whenever they are reminded of it by your wedding favor.

Another great, romantic, wedding favor idea is to give your guests coasters. This may not seem very romantic at first, however, you can have the coasters designed to convey whatever message you desire. For example, you could give your guests coasters that are shaped like hearts as a symbol of love. You could also give your guests coasters that have a picture of the bride and groom on them and their names as well as the date of the wedding, this way your guests will always be reminded of the wedding. Note that this is a very practical wedding favor but there are many different variations that you can choose. You can even get special coasters that are made for wine glasses, which can look very elegant.

You could also consider giving your guests a book as a wedding favor. This may not seem very romantic as books are generally seen as practical wedding favors, however, the type of book can greatly influence this. For example, you could give your guests a book of love poems, or quotations that are romance related. Also, if the bride and groom have some particular romance novel that they are both fond of then that would make for a great wedding favor. If both the bride and groom were particularly artistic then they could both write a few poems for one another and have them printed in little booklet, this could then be given to your wedding guests.

The last idea for a romantic wedding favor is to give your guests a compilation CD of various love songs that the bride and groom have picked out. This can be a lot of fun for the bride and groom as they get to sit down together and listen to a number of songs and choose their favourites. You could then have special CD covers created that are relevant to the wedding, for example a picture of the bride and groom. If the bride and groom are comfortable with these sorts of things then this can be a very quick and easy (and inexpensive) idea as the bride and groom can make these CDs themselves. Although, for not much money, the couple could have someone else create a professional version and get them printed up in a really nice way. There are even online services that do this that can allow you to create CDs for as little as a few dollars each.

Shopping for Wedding Favors

My wedding day was as unique as we are. Non-traditional by nature, our wedding was outside and so was the reception. Everyone had cold cuts at the reception but no one complained. Our wedding was reflective of who we are and what we are all about.

If you are planning a wedding and you want a wedding that reflects who you are, you will need some unique wedding favor ideas for the goodies you give your guests. The Knot Wedding Shop has been the definitive destination for wedding supplies. They have many top-quality wedding supplies and novelty items. Wedding cameras, ring pillows, attendant gifts, cake toppers...you name it, they probably have it.

If you are in a rush or shopping time is limited, The Knot Wedding Shop offers brides 24-hour accessibility and quick turnaround delivery. They understand that your wedding is a very important day in your life and they do not take your business lightly. Last-minute order? They will work their hardest to get the product to you before the big day.

So if you need some wedding favors that will wow your guests and be as unique as you are, check out The Knot Wedding Shop.

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Wedding Anniversary Gifts - Easy And Affordable

Some good suggestions for wedding anniversary gifts.

Weddings are joyful occasions. It is a time when two people bond together in marriage to form a lasting relationship. Wedding anniversaries are yearly celebrations in remembrance of that special occasion.

We celebrate wedding anniversaries in various ways. Renewal of wedding vows, candle light dinners and gift giving are just some of the ways we celebrate wedding anniversaries.

But what is an appropriate gift to give for an anniversary? In 1922, Emily Post suggested traditional gifts for the first 15 yearly wedding anniversaries and gifts for every 5 years thereafter. Gifts for the early anniversaries tend to be inexpensive and rather practical while gifts for the later tend to be more elaborate and expensive.

Below is a list of the traditional yearly wedding anniversaries with gift ideas and suggestions for each.

First: Paper
Stationary in a favorite color, a personal journal, first edition of a favorite book, a framed invitation

Second: Cotton
High thread count sheet set, personalized quilt or throw blanket, tapestry wall hanging, towels

Third: Leather
Watches, jackets, luggage, wallets, belts

Fourth: Fruit or Flowers
Fruit basket, floral arrangement, flowering plant or shrub

Fifth: Wood
Furniture, jewelry boxes, a framed photograph

Sixth: Candy or Iron
Cookie bouquet, box of chocolates, wrought iron picture frame or wall hanging, home décor items

Seventh: Wool or Copper
Warm coat, scarf and gloves, yard décor such as wind chimes, copper birdbaths, pottery or fire pit

Eighth: Bronze or Pottery
Bronze sculptures, yard items such as a bird bath or sundial

Ninth: Pottery
Ceramic pots, wall hangings, sculptures, tableware

Tenth Anniversary: Tin or Aluminum
Tea and coffee tins, decorative boxes, aluminum watches, tableware, home décor items

Eleventh: Steel
Jewelry, kitchenware, sculpture, home décor items

Twelfth: Silk or Linen
Tablecloth, handkerchief, robe, silk blouse or shirt, silk sheets

Thirteenth: Lace
Sleepwear, handkerchiefs, table runners or place mats, a framed invitation

Fourteenth: Ivory
Jewelry, figurines, roses

Fifteenth: Crystal
Glassware, jewelry, wind chimes, lamps, candlesticks

Twentieth: China
Dishware, dinner at a Chinese restaurant

Twenty-fifth: Silver
Jewelry, kitchenware, tea or coffee service, watch

Thirtieth: Pearl
Jewelry, game boards, rosary beads

Thirty-fifth: Coral (Jade)
Figurines, jewelry, vases, candle holders, chess set

Fortieth: Ruby
Suggested gifts: gemstone jewelry, ruby heart photo frame

Forty-fifth: Sapphire
Suggested gifts: gemstone jewelry

Fiftieth: Gold
Suggested gifts: jewelry, watches, collectible coins, picture frames

Wedding anniversaries can be celebrated in many different ways. Giving a traditional wedding gift is just one way to celebrate. The most important thing is to remember to celebrate in a way that is special to you.