Ways Fairytale Wedding Favors Bring Once Upon A Dream To Your Ceremony
Fairytales are the dreams of romance and life ever after that have graced the imaginations of children for generations. For many young girls it is where they got their first vision of what their prince charming would be like. The quality of his character as well as his looks. For a bride about to marry her own “prince”, tackling a fairytale theme to the proceedings can be daunting.
Fairytales by their very definition are tied to fantasy and make believe and that can be hard to capture in reality. Don’t fret though! It is possible to make a fairytale wedding possible. One of the main areas to start is the reception and what better way to set the mood than with fairytale based wedding favors? Here are some ways to use these favors to make your special day a dream come true.
First the fantastic does not always mean the most costly. This is often one of the biggest obstacles to a successful fantasy theme. You try too hard to realize the idea you have in your mind and not only can you fall short but you can blow your budget several times over in the process. First set limits. This not only keep costs down but also makes you employ compromise and ingenuity to get the same effect for less. If you can’t find the exact gift you want for your guests, look for something similar or find an original solution. You will find yourself more satisfied with the results
Next look for favors that can be easily incorporated with your theme decorations for the reception and ceremony. This is important in that the story theme can easily become tacky and unattractive. Focus on finding presents that blend with the decorations in an elegant way. If you go bold, make sure it within budget and only if it serves to enhance the overall look.
Another good piece of advice is don’t be afraid to look outside common fairy tales for inspiration. Cinderella favors are all well and good but it’s a theme that is very popular. To avoid repeating something others have worn thing, look for less known fairy tales. If you or your spouse are from an ethnic background try to draw inspiration from the folk tales of your cultures. The only caveat is to find something doable. If you can’t find it don’t waste too much energy on it.
Another good way to find good story themed favors is look for gifts that are original twists on popular tales. This gives a wider idea of what decorations and designs are possible. At the same time it will draw the attention of your guests and get them to notice something familiar that is presented in a new way. The only warning here is to keep it recognizable. The point is for your guests to immediately recognize the story represented.
Also, don’t be afraid to try combining different fairy tale themes. One of the interesting things about the fairytale stories is that they can have similar plots but with their own unique twists. This presents an opportunity to widen your search for guest gifts. Keep a lookout for favors that can be complimentary without too much fuss. In the end it will be a great way to achieve the look you want without paying excessively for a specific favor.
Choose guest favor gifts based on the stories that mean the most to you. A great way to make your favors original is to put a personal spin their presentation. There may be a tale that was always a favorite of yours that might also have special meaning on your wedding day. Try to convey this in the way your personalize your favors with a special message or personalized tag or favor box.
