Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Bridal & Wedding Shower Favors: What Use Are They?

By Aaron H

Favors have become a part of almost every type of party a person attends. They are given out as "Thank you" gifts to those attending. One party type that has not had its own favors until recently is the bridal/wedding shower. Today, there are many options for items to be given as bridal/wedding shower favors. These items can be used several different ways. So, what are some of the different uses for bridal/wedding shower favors?

There is always the original reason for giving out favors at any party. They are intended as a special "Thank you" gift for those that attend. Favors mean quite a bit more in terms of showing gratitude than a simple "Thank you" card sent out after the party is over. If one shops around carefully, it is possible to locate and purchase some very nice items to give out as bridal/wedding shower favors. These items will make wonderful keepsakes that remind the guests of how much fun they had at this shower.

Bridal/wedding shower favors are often included as prizes to be given those who win the games played at the shower. Of course, it is normal to order fewer to be given as prizes for winning than are ordered to give each guest. Those intended to be given as prizes are usually nicer than the average so the winners feel that they have indeed received a prize. There are many items in the bridal/wedding shower favors category of different prices, so a budget is an important tool when planning a shower and ordering these favors.

There is, of course not rule that says favors must be a part of the shower to make it enjoyable. Entertainment at a bridal/wedding shower comes in many forms, some of which may be a little risqu if the party is attended by ladies only. Favors can, however, add a deal of interest to the party and help people enjoy themselves more as well as providing them mementos to remember the party by.

One final use people have for bridal/wedding shower favors is making them a part of the dcor set up for the party. Different favor items can be worked into different party themes so that the favors are as much a part of the decorations as the flowers or streamers used. Bridal/wedding shower favors that are used as decorations have a distinct advantage of their own. Using these as decorations makes cleanup easier on the hostess because part of decorations leave with the guests.

Bridal/wedding shower favors may not be required, but they do have several different purposes at the shower which make it difficult to leave them out. They are given as a special "Thank you" gift to the guests in attendance, given as prizes to the winners of the different games played, and could even be a part of the party decorations that make the party venue a lively and vibrant place. - 15784

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