What could be more romantic than an engagement party on the most romantic day of the year! But does that mean heart-shaped party favors packaged in Valentine red? Not at all. With a little creativity and a flair for the feminine and nostalgic, you can present your guests with favors that capture the... [Read More]

So you’ve chosen Valentine’s Day for your wedding? That is so romantic. But it also poses a challenge. Everyone will be expecting hearts, roses, and chocolates everywhere. After all, it is the Day of Love. So for your wedding favors, why not play along and go with the Valentine symbol, hearts?... [Read More]

Can’t seem to get away from wrapping paper for gift packaging? You can do better than that! Take inspiration from these quick, yet chic packaging ideas for wedding favors and entourage gifts using fabrics and ribbons. Fabrics like organza, tulle, satin, or silk make fabulous wraps and containers.... [Read More]

Selecting great guest favors is challenging enough. But coming up with the perfect packaging can speak tons about your style and creativity. Whether you’re baking up a sweet batch of cookies for your reception or putting together a scented mix of potpourri for your engagement dinner, let these fabulous... [Read More]

Oh, for a respite from the pre-wedding flurry! Need a break? Don’t let stress ruin the romance and thrill of the most special day of your life. Treat yourself to a spa-themed bridal shower with your dearest friends and luxuriate in a few hours, a whole day, or an entire weekend of pampered relaxation. This... [Read More]

Go ahead, indulge! Use the ultimate sweet gift—candy—to thank your guests for sharing this most special of days with you. Everyone loves candy anyway…plus the sheer variety available surely provides the perfect match for your wedding’s theme or color palette. How’s that for giving... [Read More]

Wedding favors are for everyone. But bridal gift baskets are for those extra-special members of the entourage, as a way of expressing a heartfelt thank you. They are also perfect for extending a gracious welcome to out-of-town wedding guests, and pampering them with a thoughtful collection of gifts... [Read More]

In place of the traditional gift basket, why not try a gift box? And not just any gift box, but a Victorian-inspired hatbox filled with treats! Delight special guests and members of the bridal entourage with this unique present that recalls an era of grace and refinement, when ladies wore stylish hats... [Read More]

The ultimate in Old World romance and feminine elegance, a Victorian-inspired wedding shower remains the dream of many a bride. It recalls a time when antique lace and feathers were fashion staples, when poetry reading and genteel tea parties were afternoon pastimes, and when refined young ladies blushed... [Read More]

At a preppy-themed bridal shower, the fun doesn’t stop with the eye-catching table decorations and the guests’ ’60s-style attire*. Extend the shower’s pink-and-green look to favors and favor packaging too delightful to resist. Take it all the way to the party’s food and... [Read More]

Experience every bride’s dream of the ultimate romantic setting with a bridal shower inspired by the fabulous “City of Lights,” Paris. This is the perfect theme for the quintessentially feminine bride with a flair for fashion and a sophisticated taste for anything French. For Parisian-style... [Read More]

Bridal shower favors that are good enough to eat (literally!) deserve equally delicious packaging. So for a chocolate-themed party dressed up in the loveliest shades of lilac, the choice is clear. Chocolates and other goodies are to be presented in the prettiest favor containers echoing the lilac color... [Read More]

Throughout history, purple has been widely documented as a color of privilege often associated with royalty. During medieval times, dyes that produced the perfect shade of purple were so costly that only kings and queens could afford them, hence the term “royal purple.” While many would not consider... [Read More]

Choosing the right favor is one challenge. Finding the perfect packaging is yet another. That box topped with a ribbon may have a high cuteness factor but, more often than not, containers like that get tossed out right after the wedding. How does one come up with the ideal packaging then? Faced with... [Read More]

Place frames can actually do more than help seat guests at a reception. They can do double duty as decorative elements for each table. Whatever their role, infuse them with personality and flair using embellishments in keeping with the event’s theme. Here are several interesting ways to accessorize... [Read More]