Oh What a Cutie Pie!


Updated 09/03/07 11:13 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 15 comments

Oh What a Cutie Pie!

Wedding season may be over, but the cutest cookie favors have just hit the market! The appropriately named Cutie Pie Cookie Company offers sugar cookies that would look stunning at any wedding, birthday party or big event. Their couture collection is designed by Oh Joy! Studio and features beautiful floral patterns — I especially love the delicate heart design shown at right — and the Read more

Surprise Mom with Personalized M&Ms


Updated 05/13/07 9:27 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

Surprise Mom with Personalized M&Ms

M&M's aren't exactly what come to mind when you think of a nice unique, Mother's Day gift. But what if, instead of being stamped with an "m" it was stamped with a personalized message instead? This year the M&M's folks are touting their personalized messages as "the perfect gift to bring a fun and heartfelt connection to mom" and it looks like a few folks are biting, including Blair Read more

2-In-1 Votive Decoration/Favor


Updated 05/17/07 1:17 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

If you are looking for a way to cut costs on your wedding think about using a favor that doubles as a decoration like these fabulous frosted beaded tea light holders. They come in a variety of colors and can add a touch of glowing light to a table. Place each one on the guests' plates and they will know that when the night is over they can blow the candle out and take the votive home. A useful Read more

Let Love Grow - Environmentally Friendly Wedding Favors


Updated 04/22/07 4:30 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 13 comments

Since Earth Day is right around the corner and we're still riding the Wedding Planning train here at the Sugar Network, I decided to go out and find some environmentally sound wedding favors. Personally, I'm not really into wedding favors - I'm a pack rat and keep everything, so things just sort of sit around collecting dust and taking up space in my small house - making me a little irritated. Read more

2-In-1 Travel Tag Favor/Placecard


Updated 04/24/07 11:29 PM · Posted by partysugar · 16 comments

2-In-1 Travel Tag Favor/Placecard

I'm an avid traveler and big time country dropper. I like to pretend I'm a jet-setter and really do have friends all over the world. When I saw these cute little travel tags, I suddenly wished I wasn't planning Julie's Wedding but my own! Travel tags are something everyone can use, but don't necessarily buy for themselves - making the little tags a wonderful and practical favor! Slide a small Read more

Personalized Wine Bottles


Updated 04/17/07 9:28 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Personalized Wine Bottles

While searching the web to find the best wedding planning ideas out there, I came across these personalized wine & champagne labels. You choose from a label template, personalize it with your information and images, and choose the bottle of wine you put it on. It would make for a great anytime gift (favors for your bridesmaids perhaps? housewarming? anniversary?) or as a superb wedding favor Read more

10 Edible Wedding Favor Ideas


Updated 06/28/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Edible Wedding Favors

The days of the useless tchotchke wedding favor are over. Modern brides are opting to give guests something they can enjoy and in many cases, something they can eat! If you've got plenty of time, consider giving a homemade treat. Cookies, truffles, chocolate-covered nuts, and savory crackers are delicious options. However, busy brides can offer an edible gift that's personal, but not homemade. Read more

Forget the Flowers — Add Terrariums to Your Wedding Instead!


Updated 05/25/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Terrarium DIY Pictures

Most brides are looking for beautiful ways to enhance their wedding's decor and to help it stand out from the crowd, and that's why terrariums are a great option for creating a beautiful, unusual impression on your big day. We talked to Katy Maslow and Michelle Inciarrano, owners of the Brooklyn-based company Twig Terrariums and authors of the new book Tiny World Terrariums about how — and why Read more

8 Ideas For Homemade Edible Wedding Favors


Updated 05/22/12 2:57 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Homemade Wedding Favor Ideas

If you're hoping to add a personalized touch to your wedding, consider handing out house-made edibles as wedding favors. Depending on how many guests you're inviting, this might sound like a daunting endeavor, but we've got eight homemade ideas that can be easily multiplied for large groups. Click through to see them all. Read more

Wedding Favors That Give Back


Updated 04/14/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Wedding Favors That Give Back

Wedding expert Abby Larson, editor and founder of Style Me Pretty, is well-versed in all things bridal. And she's sharing her expertise with us this wedding season with a series of articles on tips and tricks for your big day! First, she helped us out with advice on recycling your wedding, and now she's back with ideas for sentimental wedding favors that will leave a lasting impression on your Read more