Souvenirs are amongst the frequently overlooked or last minute items that couples plan at the time of their wedding but it actually should be the first thing to reckon with, even before deciding on the wedding sari. The tokens shall serve as a reminder of your special day for years to come. Its packaging and its presentation should also be unique to give your wedding an unforgettable touch. These gifts can be decorative, while at the same time complimenting the décor of the reception hall, or the total ambience at large. Just like any other arrangements of your wedding, souvenirs should reflect your appreciation for everything nice and beautiful.
1) Use a nice, appealing gift wrap for the souvenirs. Gifts that are neatly wrapped up speak a thousand words more and the guests will appreciate all the efforts put into it.
2) It is also important to match your souvenir package colors with the wedding color palette of the reception, tables, flowers, and others. It is a chic way to adorn colorful ribbons in weddings that complement the packaging of souvenirs.
3) One of the best ways of lending it a personalized touch is by placing a small message in each of the gifts. It could be something about the gift itself, few words, or a small poem that means a lot to you.
4) For traditional personalization effect, the names or initials of the newlyweds are engraved directly over the gifts or over a ribbon that has been used to wrap it. For making it extra special you can even have your wedding date printed over the favors. If you have a good handwriting you can do it yourself or seek help from a calligrapher.
5) How about creating table centers with the wedding gifts? You can make table centerpieces with flower vases, placing a card on each one of them, signifying that it shall be a gift for the ones seated at the table.
6) The gifts that are simply timeless and never go out of fashion are homemade food products like jams, cookies, or small sweet treats which can be wrapped beautifully with a small ribbon around them. They are a very special way to say that you care.
7) Who does not relish chocolates? Always a sweet success, chocolates of numerous flavors and sizes can be a nice gift for your guests. You need to pay close attention to the temperature as chocolates melt easily.
8) One of the most fabulous ideas is to make charity donations and instead of offering a traditional gift you can place a small note over each table explaining the donation and its significance. It could also be in memory of a beloved family member whom you feel should be a part of your special day.
Try these ideas and make your wedding memorable in more ways than one. Give those souvenirs which you would have liked to receive yourself and preserved for lifetime.