Picky Southern Brides who want more than Mason jars!

It seems the new fad today is Mason jars!. Folks think, "Oh how cute and proper" for a southern bride to choose mason jars as weddings favors. Well guess what, not all southern brides want  Mason jars for their wedding favors. Some picky brides like refined, more cultured favors to offer their guests. Now Mason jars can be cute, and filled with sweet tea, strawberry jam and other delights are nice and practical, but some Southern girls are more cosmopolitan and yes "picky". Not all of us are from the country.
  Choosey southern belle brides like silk fans, chocolates, candles, fancy soaps and boxes, cocktail mixes, bottle stoppers and any number of other adorable favors available. Most girls like the southern belle theme and favors that reflect that them but please, no mason jars. Of course your favor selection will reflect your budget, but favors can be had for a song now days and these petite gifts can be quiet fancy and unique.
  If you are planning an elegant backdrop for your wedding then you want  a more elegant favor. Gliding down a spiral staircase or arriving in a fancy vehicle is the dream of a many a southern girl. She will probably include a sophisticated menu of traditional southern foods, flowers and accessories. I have never met a Southern girl yet who didn't love lace and silk, it's just par for the course with these beauties.
  Let's look in more detail at some of the amazing choices available for these ladies. First off silk fans, these can be simple,  in tones of pink, blue or white or quiet sophisticated with intricate designs of cherry blossoms. Here in the South, it can get quiet hot and a lovely fan would be greatly appreciated.
  Chocolates and candles are also great choices.  Gourmet, chocolate dolls dressed in jewel toned dresses make amazing bridesmaid or bridal shower gifts and what Southern girl dosen't love, love, love a pretty dress. Candles come in all kinds of novelty designs that include orchid tea lights, seashell candles, teacup candles and any number of other fabulous styles.
  Soap or spa fanciers might enjoy offering sweet smelling soaps in lace or organza bags, fragrant sachets wrapped in exquisite rose packaging or accented with sparkling bead work. Your choices are endless and each bride is sure to discover that unique favor that says "this is me"!
  Now you have a substantial selection to choose from and there need be NO MASON JARS!

Savannah Charm!

There is a jewel of a city that lies along the Georgia coast that is a must see and perhaps a must marry there experience. This city is lovely Savannah, a historic and cultural wonderland. Founded in 1733 by General Oglethorpe it became the Colonial capital of Ga.
   Savannah has a tropical humid climate and is known for it's gorgeous gardens, historic district, old churches and famous restaurants. If you are searching for a unique spot to wed then you might look into Savannah's historic churches that include the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, famous for it's Gothic architecture and Christ Church with it's Corinthian columns. Both of these churches are historical landmarks in Savannah.
  If you are looking to sight see or make your honeymoon in Savannah then a charming bed and breakfast or a fine hotel in historic old Savannah will fill the bill quiet nicely. You will of course wish to take in the sights like Savannah squares, lovely garden areas which are home to bubbling fountains, ancients oaks and a profusion of colorful flowers. Azaleas, dogwoods, camellias, tulips and jonquils present a feast for the eyes and you will wish to snap a lot of pictures to show your friends and family back home..  The Squares are also a great place to propose.  Find a secluded bench, kneel down and pop the question to your beloved, she will be enchanted.
You might enjoy a leisurely  ride in a horse drawn carriage to see the historic homes that line the streets and boulevards.  Juliette Lowe, the founder of the girl scouts has a home here, Sorrel Weed House William Scarborough house and Wormsloe Plantation are other interesting sights of interest. If you wish to elude the beaten path, then check out the Tybee Island Light House, a famous landmark along the coast.
  Savannah besides being famous for it's rich history and traditions is also famous for it's cuisine.  Restaurants you just have to check out are the 1790 Inn and Restaurant, famous for it's pecan crusted grouper, crab stuffed shrimp and hand made truffels. Other amazing eats are the Alligator Soul, a place known for soul food. You will give your taste buds a thrill indeed when you try there shrimp gumbo, fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits.
Pirate's House, another famous Savannah eatery offers NC trout, venison and lamb.  If you are in the mood for pastries, tea and cucumber sandwiches then the Gryphon tea room and Firefly Cafe are must visit places.
Savannah is known for it's history and Southern charm, trust me, it's place you will be glad you visited.
Check out our Southern wedding favors, they also will compliment your Savannah experience.

Accessories for a blushing bride!

If you want to go beyond the pale and incorporate a bit of color into your wedding you might love the newest variation on white to hit the wedding aisle, BLUSH.
In recent years brides have chosen white, ivory and even platinum but the newest shade is now blush pink. This is an especially lovely color for feminine and second time brides. If you have chosen a blush colored wedding gown and perhaps wish to make this color part of your theme then dare I say you might love looking at blush or Champagne colored accessories. Here are some gorgeous choices, first  the Bella Donna Collection by Ivy Lane Design, it comes with a guest book and pen set, flower basket and ring pillow. It's a gorgeous lace ensemble that you will love handing down to future brides. You might love pale peach or pink roses in your bouquet and don't forget to add touches of blush through out your wedding.

How to avoid those tacky wedding favors

It happens to almost everyone, they go to a wedding and come away with tacky wedding favors. What are tacky wedding favors you ask? That's an easy one to answer, tacky favors, include plastic wedding bells, bobble head brides, shot glasses with the happy couple's names and wedding date ( what can you do with one shot glass with another person's name on it?) cookies and droopy chocolate bars. These of course are just a few favors you want to avoid handing out at your wedding.
If you really want  elegant, and  unique favors that your guests will appreciate and not be embarrassed to take home then here are some ideas. Beautiful candles, measuring spoons, coffee favors and one of my all time favorites, soap wedding favors, sachets and bath powder are also part of this triangle.
Guests can take soap wedding favors home and indulge in a heavenly bath or shower. A beautiful candle can be lit for a special dinner or during that bubble bath. Measuring spoons with sweet sentiments engraved on them will be used many times by a busy cook. You can always personalize with elegant tags that can be removed after the wedding.
One thing to remember, give your guests something they will use, let it be good quality and please understand that a favor thrown in the trash can be very embarrassing to you the happy couple.

Beautiful memory boxes for keeping your wedding memories

 Your wedding is one of the most memorable days of your life. That being said, every bride wants to keep those memories in a place where she can go back and fondly relive those moments of happiness. A beautiful memory box is just the place to house your precious memories. A memory box can be just a plain wooden box or a beautifully decorated keepsake that you might wish to keep and hand down to your own daughter or future generations. Two particularly beautiful keepsake or memory boxes we have here at Love Your Wedding is the Rose Blush memory box and the Serene beauty keepsake box. The rose blush box is a lush creation made of Charmeuse satin, embellished with gorgeous roses, floral accents and organza ribbons. It is so beautiful the picture dosen't do it justice.
The Serene beauty keepsake box is made of fine wood and is imprinted with a serene beauty in flowing gown and bonnet, a startlingly gorgeous box to be treasured and handed down to other beauties. These special treasure boxes can be found in Southern wedding favors or on our bridesmaid gifts page. Which ever one you choose it will be a keepsake to cherish and a home for treasured photos, letters, mementos and other sweet memories.

Ideas for what to do with left over favors after your wedding

It's a dilemma many couples face after the honeymoon is over, what do we do with these left over favors? There are many things to factor in when deciding whether to toss it or wrap it up and give it as a Christmas present to dear Aunt Helen. Here are some thoughts to chew on.
1. Is the favor edible, expensive, theme oriented or completely weddingish? What is weddingish you ask? It's something that has wedding, congratulations or your names and wedding date on it. That is a gift that would be very impractical to hand out to dear Aunt Helen at Christmas. She would know immediately that it was a left over from your big day. Now if it is a candle or coasters or bottle stopper, you can easily give that out as a gift but be careful who you are gifting your gift to, they might recognize it immediately for what it really is, a left over wedding favor.
  A honey jar filled with golden honey might be delicious and practical but that label with your names and wedding date is a big red flag that you are giving a second hand wedding gift and feelings might get hurt. Some favors can be repackaged and no one is the wiser (unless they came to your wedding).
2. If you've decided to hand out those left over favors to unsuspecting friends and family, the best thing to do is repackage! Choose beautiful gift wrap and ribbons, place the favors in new containers and with a few snips of the scissors,  pieces of tape and  pretty bows you have a gorgeous present dear Aunt Helen will love. Repackaging can make all the difference.

Happy gift wrapping!

Cocktails for a Southern Themed Bridal Shower

A  traditional Southern themed bridal shower just wouldn't be Southern without some good ole fashioned cocktails. Here are some cocktail ideas you might want to try out. Swamp Water, Mint Julep, Flaming Hurricane, of course a Margarita, Strawberry Daiquri, martini cocktails, bourbon and water, Scarlett O'Hara cocktail and for those ladies who don't drink, they might enjoy peach ice tea. Look for sensational recipes in southern cookbooks, online, family recipes and history books. You can garner a wealth of information from all these sources. Now let's get this party started! If you want more wonderful Southern wedding favor ideas just check us out.