Favor
Ideas for A Purse Themed Bridal Shower Party
The purse is the quintessential accessory
that accompanies every woman on a daily
basis. Whether it’s a short errand
to the post office or a long tête-à-tête
with a confidant, the purse will always
be there regardless of the occasion. From
vintage styles rendered in elaborate embroidery
and beadwork to sassy chic designs finished
with metallic leather, the purse is a definitive
form of self-expression – an excellent
theme for planning an exciting bridal shower
party. Plan this special event by using
creative filling ideas presented in the
most attractive and tasteful packaging such
as a little pocketbooks made with lace (see
picture on right).
Select Filling and Packaging Options from
Novel to Practical
From simple glassine envelopes
to fancy fabric bags, finding the right container
to package bridal shower treats is filled
with a variety of endless options. The key
to determining the best packaging option greatly
depends on whether or not the container itself
will serve twofold: a memento for the guest
to keep and as a component of your table decorations.
The following list offers packaging options
that are based on a specific type filling:
- Non-edible treats consisting of pocketbook
themed items run the gamut from cosmetics
to accessories. Some popular choices for bridal
showers include compact mirrors, combs, and
lip-gloss, which are often presented in organza
bags following the color scheme of the party.
Cosmetic counters at department stores often
offer samples of their newest products, so
these favor fillings are often a hit a bridal
shower parties. When obtaining them, talk
with your cosmetic consultant and explain
that you are looking to get a few samples
for a purse themed party. As a packaging option,
you may want to try some purse-shaped
favor bags.
- Edible goodies such as candies and
cookies are also wonderful for bridal showers.
Find novelty candies made in the form of a
lips, lipstick, or purse. You can also get
purse-shaped cookies and decorate them in
the colors of the shower. These are especially
fun when you can personalize it with the initials
of the bride. Cupcakes have also been increasingly
trendy favors to give out at purse parties
as each cupcake can carry a different purse
design on the icing. Have fun decorating them
using sugar and dragées as elegant
embellishments. Use favor containers such
as boxes that are large enough to accommodate
these particular kinds of treats.
- Scented fillings represent items
such as candle votives, soaps, and potpourri
to name a few. The most popular scents often
depend on the season of the year, but there
are classic scents that are appropriate regardless
of the timing. Some seasonal scents include
maple and apple for fall, mint and eucalyptus
for the winter, lavender and freesia in the
spring, and lily of the valley and roses in
the summer. Use purse-shaped packaging, which
is ideal for flat and small fillings such
as petals, votives, and soaps. Attachments
such as ribbons or tags are nice embellishments
to add purse favors, since you can personalize
them according to the color scheme of the
party.
- Ornaments with whimsical designs
are also great bridal shower favors. Available
in a variety of materials such as glass, silver,
wood, or porcelain, they can be found in distinct
shapes of purses, cosmetic cases, reading
glasses, or shoes. If you choose to craft
your own purse-shaped ornaments, foam and
hard cardboard are easily obtainable and great
to use because embellishments can be added
on easily. When rendered in an elegant pouch
that is personalized with a tag, an ornament
can become a truly memorable favor. For a
personal touch, you can sometimes use ornaments
as place card holders that double up as table
decorations or as part of floral centerpieces
with branches.
A splendid purse themed bridal shower that
celebrates the unique taste and style of the
bride is a wonderful way to honor the occasion.
With creative and original favors that you
can buy or easily make yourself, a simple
filling presented in an elegant container
can transform into a spectacular table presentation.
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