May

21

What do coaster wedding favors + candle wedding favors have that other favors don’t?

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Practical makes perfect. When it comes to deciding which kind of wedding favor to give your guests, choosing something practical is always wise. We’re advocates of coaster wedding favors and candle wedding favors for a number of reasons, but practicality is the number one reason we love them! With coaster and candle favors, you don’t have to worry about your guests’ thank-you gifts ending up in junk drawers the minute they take them home. Bottom line? Coasters and candles are practical items that your guests can use long after your event is over.

Here are some other reasons coaster wedding favors and candle wedding favors are better options than other favor types out there:

Double decor! Coasters and candles aren’t just practical—they’re versatile, too. You know the saying “kill two birds with one stone?” Well, coaster and candle favors do that and then some. Not only do they provide your guests with some type of practical use, but they also provide them with a long-term keepsake and can double as home decor as well. Guests can use them in the living room, family room, or office to add a stylish touch to the home, while reminiscing on your special day at the same time.

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Personal touches. Unlike many other wedding favor ideas out there, some coaster and candle favors can be customized with personal messages and even special photos. If you’d prefer to gift something unique and thoughtful to your guests, adding a personal touch to your favors is a great way to do just that. Whether you customize your coaster wedding favors or candle wedding favors with your wedding date, names, or a poem, the option to add a personal touch makes coaster and candle favor options stand out among the rest.

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Pretty place settings. Another benefit couples can enjoy from using candle or coaster favors is the chance to spruce up their reception place settings. Something about presenting pretty coaster sets or colorful, scented candles on your reception table makes the whole place setting display light up.

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Candle wedding favors and coaster wedding favors are practical, decorative, and offer you the chance to express your personality and give your guests a personal message—what’s not to love?

This guest blog was contributed by WeddingFavors.org – one of our featured vendors at DIY Bride.  Be sure to check out the full selection of favors and gifts for all occasions!  Learn more about WeddingFavors.org.  



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May

21

Vendor Spotlight: Engraving by T shares with DIY Bride

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Engraving by T is a custom engraver we brought to you from the talented world of Etsy.  Thurman took the time to share with us a little bit more about himself, and his custom engraving business.

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Meet Thurman:

  1. What do you love about the DIY wedding industry?

I wanted to get involved in the DIY wedding industry, because it is such an exciting and rewarding business. And it keeps getting larger and larger.  I love the feedback that I get from my customers!!  Their excitement over the items is just amazing.

  1. What did you do before engraving?

I have done everything from working in a factory to being a supervisor at a dairy company.  I am so blessed that my hobby has become a business.

  1. Do you publish your work on a blog?  If so, how often do you post new images?

No I’m afraid that I don’t have a blog, and I feel I am missing out on a lot by not doing so.

(You can find Thurman’s work in his Etsy shop.)

  1. Describe the best wedding you’ve ever seen, and why was it the best?

The best wedding I have ever seen happens to be my wedding!  We got married in the Smokey Mountains with family and friends.  It was the best because I married the love of my life.  We had a professional photographer and videographer, that gave us memories to last a lifetime.

 

Tell us about your Etsy shop, Engraving by T:

  1. Did you start your business from scratch?

Yes we definitely started from scratch, and we learned all about it from the school of hardknocks.

  1. What is your philosophy for ensuring a happy customer?

My philosophy is good communication to find their wants and needs.  I get to know the couple through conversation, over and over!

  1. How do custom engrave each piece?

Each piece takes quite a few steps to create the finished product.  Every step is equally important – from doing the artwork to wrapping the finished piece.  It takes about an hour to complete a piece.

  1. Do you offer custom packages, and what is your most popular package/product/service?

One package that customers love to customize it is my unity sand ceremony set.  Many couples want additional pouring vases to include for parents or children.  Another hot item is my Mr. and Mrs.  Mason jar set.  Couples often want to and wedding dates to the mugs.

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  1. Why should our readers give custom engraved favors or gifts, and what makes you better or different than other engraving vendors?

I believe the DIY Bride readers would love giving or receiving any of my products because it’s a personalized gift that can be used or displayed for many years to come.  Since my business is a reflection of myself, I do my best to produce and deliver a finished product that will bring the customer back in the future.



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Apr

23

Share your love for nature with eco-friendly favors from Tree Beginnings

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Tree Beginnings is the authority is eco-friendly wedding favors, including tree seedlings, flower bulbs, herbs, and more.  Founded by Sheila and her husband, Rick in 1992, Tree Beginnings has grown to be the leading wedding vendor for DIY favors, especially for green weddings and nature-themed events.  Sheila is a true delight to work with, and we gladly support this green wedding business at DIY Bride.

 

The goal of a DIY wedding is to infuse as many elements of personal style into the details as possible.  Giving a tree seedling as a wedding favor worked for Sheila and Rick when they married because of their passion for nature.  “Trees were his thing,” Sheila recalls.  Two decades later, personalized, eco-friendly wedding favors are among the most popular trends. Take a look at the Tree Beginning’s image gallery, and find the favor that suits your passion for nature.

 

Cute tags, ribbons, and packaging dress up tree favors for weddings, bridal showers, and other special events.  Each order is packaged by hand at the Tree Beginnings headquarters– a 100-year old farmhouse in the finger lakes region of New York.  On their website, you can even see a photo of the original wedding tree favor planted at the house.

 

Weddings are about celebrating the love a couple share, and the most memorable wedding favors remind guests of the newlyweds for years to come, in a very personal way.  If you and your mate share a love for nature, and want to have memorable wedding favors that keep on giving, then a tree seedling wedding favor is the pefect fit.  To celebrate Earth Day, Tree Beginnings is sweetening the deal even more when you place an order in April.  You’ll get 2 tree seedlings absolutely FREE!  So go now, and order the only wedding favor that lasts a lifetime.

 

Learn more about Tree Beginnings, from Plant a Memory Favors and Gifts.


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Mar

19

Engraving by T: Custom engraved mason jars, beer mugs, and glasses

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What a treasure!  We hand-picked this week’s featured vendor from a crop of talented artists selling their work on Etsy.  Engraving by T stood out because of the beautiful workmanship and unique products.  Thurman is the artist behind Engraving by T, and we’re delighted to have him in our vendor guide this year.  

If you’re considering using mason jars for drinking glasses at a rustic themed wedding, custom engraving can add that extra level of detail and personalization you crave.  And, an engraved drinking glass will easily double as a take-home gift for your guests!   

Custom engraving is still very popular for weddings, in a number of ways. Engraving is a classic way to add personalized details to favors, gifts, and wedding decor.  Here are a few ideas that Engraving by T offers for DIY brides:

>>> Beer mugs, mason jars, or wine glasses for bridal party attendants

>>> Champagne flutes for the bride and groom

>>> Glasses for a sand unity ceremony

>>> Wedding candle holders 

Take creative gift giving to an unexpected level when you present your bridal party with an engraved mason jar or beer mug!  Engraved flasks often top the list of gifts for groomsmen.  Engraved wine glasses or champagne flutes are also common gifts for bridesmaids.  This year, choose something a little different that your bridal party will love and cherish for years to come.  We love the engraved candle holders for wedding gifts, too.  

There’s one more thing that Engraving by T specializes in that you won’t find from a standard wedding vendor: engraved egg shells.  So delicate, detailed, and unique!  These would make any mother-of-the-bride squeal in appreciation!

Engraving by T is a one-stop shop for all your engraving needs, even beyond the wedding.  Fine gifts and custom orders are Thurman’s specialty, and we are proud to feature his Etsy shop on DIY Bride.   

Learn more about Engraving by T.  



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Dec

21

WeddingFavors.org – personalized favors with DIY flair

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Introducing Weddingfavors.org. Recently featured as a resource for wedding favors on the DIY Bride main blog, weddingfavors.org is quickly becoming our favorite resource for DIY wedding favors. The variety and uniqueness of the selection available to brides is nothing short of impressive.

DIYers can search the weddingfavors.org website by keyword to find personalized wedding favors that match their decor. For example, a beautiful wine-themed event can be topped off with the “Maison du Vin” set which includes four place card holders and place cards with a grape and vine embossed detail. The “corks” are made from a resin and resemble those used in top-tier wines.

The list of cool products goes on and on. There are winter wedding favors perfect for last-minute brides, eco-friendly favors, and bridal shower favors too. It’s easy to search by keyword, price range, color preference, season, or type of event.

*When you find the perfect product, use savings code: DIYBRIDE. You’ll save 15% off any order over $69. Bonus!*

Learn more about weddingfavors.org.



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Oct

13

DIY Bride Wants To Know: What Are Your Favors?

Dear Readers, please satisfy our curiosity about your weddings. What are you giving as your favors?



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Nov

07

Fab Finds Friday: Custom Photo M&M's

Fab Finds Friday is a weekly showcase of some of the fabulous resources available to the wedding community. This week’s wedding goodness comes to you from M&M’s.

If you’re inclined to indulge your most narcissistic fantasies on your wedding day, M&M’s has something sweet in store for you!

You’ve probably known about custom M&M’s candies where you can place nearly any text on them for a while. Now M&M’s has gone craaaaazy with candy printing technology that allows you to place pictures on their yummy little candies. I know! Genius!

I’m thinking that, in place of a photo, you could substitute a great graphic – like your monogram or custom logo – for an ultra-cool, ultra-customized favor. Neat!

Do check out the site and their printing “dos and don’ts” page before you buy. See the M&M’s site here.


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Nov

07

Fab Finds Friday: Custom Photo M&M’s

Fab Finds Friday is a weekly showcase of some of the fabulous resources available to the wedding community. This week’s wedding goodness comes to you from M&M’s.

pt examples 01 Fab Finds Friday: Custom Photo M&Ms If you’re inclined to indulge your most narcissistic fantasies on your wedding day, M&M’s has something sweet in store for you!

You’ve probably known about custom M&M’s candies where you can place nearly any text on them for a while. Now M&M’s has gone craaaaazy with candy printing technology that allows you to place pictures on their yummy little candies. I know! Genius!

I’m thinking that, in place of a photo, you could substitute a great graphic – like your monogram or custom logo – for an ultra-cool, ultra-customized favor. Neat!

Do check out the site and their printing “dos and don’ts” page before you buy. See the M&M’s site here.


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Nov

06

DIY Bride in Modern Bride Dec/Jan Issue

mb mag pg rgtrail DIY Bride in Modern Bride Dec/Jan IssueI’m utterly delighted to be featured once again in Modern Bride magazine! Please check out the December/January 2009 issue on page 148 for the complete instructions to make your own adorable candle & matchbook favors. These are among my favorite projects and I use them for all sorts of occasions, not just weddings.

Please check out other projects from DIY Bride in past issues of Modern Bride: August/September 08 and June/July 08.

{Editing to add: How pretty is that cover? Love it!}




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Dec

14

Ribbon Favor Bags

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img 5264 Ribbon Favor Bagsimg 5266 Ribbon Favor Bags One of my favorite craft projects is coming up with favor and gift packaging. (I especially love the holidays just because I can make and wrap boxes. It’s sick, I know.) Finding nice favor packaging that’s not generic and that doesn’t cost more than the gift itself can be the Holy Grail of wedding favors, can’t it? Well, dear readers, I have an easy-yet-beautiful favor packaging that won’t break the bank.



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