Favors are one of those finishing touches that allow you to put a personal stamp on your wedding.
You want to choose something that reflects your style, and yet will be enjoyed by a hundred or more other people.
One great idea for wedding favors is to give candles.
There are countless different styles of candles available.
The sheer number of options means that there is going to be something out there to fit any taste and budget.
Do a little research, and you will surely find a candle that is a perfect favor for your wedding.
Candles are great because they can express so many different things.
For instance, if you are having an eco-friendly wedding, you can choose "green" candles made from soy wax with a non-toxic wick.
To customize them, print your wedding date and a special message to your guests on a piece of recycled paper which you can wrap around the candle.
If your wedding style is simple and elegant, look for a fancy French candle in a glass holder with a heavenly scent.
People go crazy about these candles for their luxurious feeling.
To dress up a clear glass holder, you can adorn it with trim like organza ribbons or a few crystals or pearls to match look of the wedding party's bridal jewelry sets.
Candles are also available in an infinite number of themes.
A beach wedding would be made even better with tiny votive candles in real seashells as table favors.
Not only do they make a lovely gift, but they will enhance the look of the reception tables as well.
Informal beach weddings could also use candles in tiny galvanized buckets as favors.
Look for ones in beachy scents, such as ocean breeze.
Shaped candles are also a popular gift idea.
One really cute design is a pair of "pears" in a little box.
These are often referred to as the "perfect pear", as a play on the love of the newlyweds.
If you are a dog or cat lover, you can get candles in the form of your favorite breed.
Romantic shaped candles such as roses or hearts are another good option.
Classic beeswax candles also make a terrific wedding favor.
You can either choose a pair of tapers or a chunky pillar candle.
White or ivory are always appropriate for a wedding, or you can select candles to match your wedding colors.
The simplicity of beeswax candles lends itself to a lot of embellishment on the packaging.
For a Christmas wedding, you could tie on a velvet bow with a tiny snowflake ornament.
Or for an old fashioned look, tuck a sprig of a dried flower into the bow.
There are many other ways to personalize your candles.
For a rustic wedding, you could tie them together with a piece of raffia with a tag on it with a wedding message.
If you prefer to make your favors fancier looking, a really cute idea is to take a twist of silver wire with a few crystals or pearls on it and secure it to the candles with a piece of satin ribbon.
Go with whatever accent will best tie in with your bridal jewelry sets to make the favors part of a unified design scheme.
Your wedding favors should tell your guests something about the bride and groom.
Candles are a very popular choice for favors because there is one out there that is perfect for every wedding theme or design.
Have fun personalizing your favors, and you can be sure that your guests will think they are great.