"wedding-favors" news and stories

A Blue- and-White-Themed Candy Bar. Photo: Sarah De Heer.

With 23 days to go until Jon and I say "I do," we're still debating our favors. While we have narrowed it down, I've decided to offer an array of items instead of just one. In the meantime, Jon and I have attended two very special weddings (Jon's good friends from high school and college), and both offered candy bars on top of handing out favors.

Both sweet tables were decked out with some of the best and most color-coordinated treats. The first wedding focused on a blue-and-white theme (colors of the wedding) with sweets such as malt balls, chocolate-covered pretzels, nonpareils and shark gummies.

The second wedding offered more nostalgic options such as Dots (my favorite), gummies, rock candy and what seemed to be a total hit with the crowd -- Ring Pops! Sitting back on a couch during the afterparty, I was tickled to see our friends walking around in their Sunday best with Ring Pops on their hands.

Tuxedo and matching wedding dress strawberries are always an elegant touch at a wedding. They are also pricey. I never really considered what it would take to make them at home until I came across a post on the subject at My Sweet and Saucy.

It turns out that they are fairly easy to make. My Sweet and Saucy has a step-by-step guide with pictures to walk you through the process. If you are hosting a wedding, you may want to check it out. Better yet, get a friend to check it out and make them for you!

She puts them in little bags and gives them away as favors. I've also seen them on a dessert table and served at the reception.