I just wanted to let everyone know that Charisse who writes for us has recently put more of her wedding thoughts to paper. As a result, she launched a new site talking about Wedding Favors.
You will probably find it quite informative as she talks about new up and coming ideas instead of the older traditional types of wedding party favors.
Some of the topics she discusses are Asian Party Favors, Christian Party Favors, Handmade Party Favors, and Party Favor Suppplies.

Disposable cameras are a popular item in today’s wedding favors. Depending on your budget, you can purchase one camera for each table, or a few per table or even one per couple if you have a heavier budget. Today, there is nothing in the wedding and bridal industry that you can’t personalize, so you can order them and add specific details to you as a couple or to your wedding day. Have your names and wedding day put on them, or even a favorite quote the two of you love. …

Indeed, the distribution of the wedding favors is important. Traditionally, when most brides and grooms gave away a tulle wrapped bag of mints along with a sliver of the wedding cake encased in plastic wrap and a white lace doily, both items were placed on the table at each person’s place setting. And the bag of candy usually had a pretty white tag with the bride and groom’s names enbossed in gold writing along with their wedding date and the words “thank you for enjoying our special day with us” …

Many couples planning their wedding receptions, as well as others who are helping them, have difficulty knowing how many wedding favors to order. There are several reasons for the confusion.

Often, guests are invited as a family causing the bride and groom to wonder if etiquette dictates that everyone be given a favor. For example, are children supposed to receive wedding favors? And what about couples attending the reception? Do both members each receive a favor?

Another area that confuses couples is when invitees send gifts, but cannot attend the actual reception. …

Once you have your basic theme planned out and your budget, choosing your wedding favor will be the funnest part. Look in magazines and on the internet for ideas. You might also request help from your family. They may, for example, have a religious aspect they want included in the favor. Or maybe another type of favor represents a long held family tradition. It is wise to check these details before you choose a wedding favor.
Also, it is a nice idea to make your favor personal …