6 Reasons to Use Macarons as Wedding Favors

Posted April 24, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

Hello, brides! Have you decided on your wedding favors yet? Today we’re sharing some macaron wedding favor inspiration thanks to the folks at Le Bonbon. But first… what is a macaron? A macaron is a sweet meringue-based confection made of eggs, sugar (icing sugar and granulated sugar), ground almond or almond powder, and food coloring. Macarons have become all the rage in the wedding industry over the past few years, and we don’t see these sweet confections going anywhere soon. Read on for six reasons to use macarons as wedding favors PLUS find out where to buy ‘em. Enjoy!

Giveaway: Win a Wedding Favor Decorating Kit!

Posted April 1, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 148 Comments

Hello, hello! It’s Monday… which means it’s time for a brand new giveaway at Emmaline Bride! If you’re looking for a fun + quirky way to decorate your wedding favors, look no further: this week, we’re offering a unique wedding favor decorating kit! This decorating kit by Once Upon Supplies includes darling details like kraft stickers, doilies, blue heart stickers, washi tape, baker’s twine, and tags to embellish your wedding favors, bridal shower favors, or gifts. Read on to find out more…

5 Foodie Wedding Favors to Savor

Posted March 22, 2013 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

If you weren’t hungry before viewing this post, you will be afterward! We’re featuring five amazing foodie wedding favors (with a few drink-ie favors) your guests will love to receive at your wedding. Instead of a favor they’ll throw away, these foodie wedding favors will be savored and enjoyed by your friends and family. So, if you’re planning a foodie wedding, need a foodie gift idea for a host or hostess, or you’re a foodie yourself, this is the post for you! Read on to find out more about this wonderful collection of foodie favors by Dell Cove Spice Co. and see what foodie wedding favors we’ve uncovered! Enjoy!

Finally… a Wedding Favor Guests Will Use!

Posted August 28, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Are you hoping to tackle wedding favors on your to-do list? Want to support handmade? Looking for something guests will actually use and enjoy? If you said yes to any of the above, you’ll LOVE this post. We’re proud to introduce you to Dancing Mooney, maker of luxurious soap wedding favors, sugar scrubs, bar soap gifts, individual soap samplers, and more! Janell, shop owner, offers a brilliant collection of naturally infused ingredients, like lavender pumpkin goat’s milk soap just in time for the fall. Another crowd-pleaser? Her collection of oatmeal and honey soap wedding favors perfect for the upcoming (dry skin) winter season. Read on to see a handful of favorites, all of which anyone would be pleased to receive as a gift. Enjoy!

Wedding Favor Boxes (+ How to Win YOURS!)

Posted July 27, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ Leave a Comment!

Hello, hello! Good morning and Happy Friday to you all! We’re kicking off the morning with a twist on the traditional wedding favor box. Have you heard of MagnetStreet? They are an Emmaline Bride sponsor and have just recently debuted a new product: wedding favor boxes. Now, boring favor boxes are a thing of the past! Read on to see more and find out how you could win a HUGE set (of 300 wedding favor boxes) to kick start your weekend!

How to Decorate Wedding Favors from A to Z

Posted April 12, 2012 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 4 Comments

The difference between a boring wedding favor and a brilliant wedding favor is handmade decoration. Today, we’ll show you how to decorate wedding favors with handmade wedding embellishments and ideas from A to Z. This guide will teach you how to decorate wedding favors that are more fun to make and more memorable for guests, too. Enjoy!

Wedding Coaster Favors + Special Offer!

Posted December 27, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

A wedding favor that offers a function for your guests means he or she will hold on to it for years. A pretty (and expensive) wedding favor looks nice on your wedding tables, but will it outlast your first few anniversaries? Probably not. Unless a wedding favor can provide a useful function for its guests, it will likely be stored away in the attic to collect dust or placed in a box because the recipient feels guilty throwing it away. Save your guests the guilt trip and opt instead for something he or she can actually use… like these wedding coaster favors! Today we’re featuring these pretty wedding coaster favors by the lovely My Little Chickadee Creations who is happy to help design a set to tie into your wedding theme perfectly. Read on to see a few of our hand-picked wedding coaster favors and find out how you can receive a special discount offer. Enjoy!

First, let’s focus on two ideas for wedding themes. If you’re planning a nautical wedding theme, you’ll need to get your hands on these pretty nautical themed wedding coaster favors:

5 Fall Wedding Favors to Savor

Posted August 16, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 8 Comments

What do guests really want as a wedding favor? Something decadent, delicious, and oh yes, sinfully sweet. There’s plenty of summer sunshine left in the skies, but fall will be here before we know it. And, since the autumn air will be hitting you faster than you can unpack your favorite corduroys from the basement, now is as good a time as any to gather up some inspiration. If you’re looking for fall wedding favors (or party favors for an upcoming autumn celebration), you’ll love our round-up today. We’ve gathered up five of our favorite fall wedding favors worth savoring – don’t even bother counting the cals. And, you may find yourself making a few “trial runs” at home just to… you know… make sure it tastes right. ;) Cider and donuts is right up there on my top ten favorite foods list with a few of these new treats coming in at a close 2nd. So, get ready to enjoy these foodie favors with one caveat: you will definitely have a sweet tooth after this post. You’ve been forewarned!

First up we bring you these incredible donut hole wedding favors spotted at Hip Hooray blog. I’d like to give a great big hug to the person who decided to make miniature donuts – all the yummy taste with half the guilt.

DIY Bunting Favors

Posted August 1, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 7 Comments

Happy Monday + Happy August! How was your weekend? Mine (Emma here!) was great! I did some housework, gardening, worked on a very special secret project, went on a date with my husband to see Crazy, Stupid, Love (I give it both the movie and its soundtrack 5 stars – such a cute movie) and enjoyed some fun + sun on the beach. I hope your weekend was fabulous, too. :)

To kick off the first day of a brand spankin’ new month + the first day of a new week, we’re showcasing DIY bunting favors! This darling DIY project is exclusively for Emmaline Bride readers brought to you by Lauren of Lauren Elise Crafted. Enjoy!

Love Birds Wedding Invitation

Posted July 19, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

We spotted this adorable love birds wedding invitation featuring bright, festive colors, whimsical typography and two hugging love birds. This high-quality handmade invitation is printed on heavy card stock to last a lifetime. Also, it can be completely customized to your liking. I had the opportunity to speak directly with Wei, the designer, and she is just as sweet as her collection! Take a peek at the love birds and scroll down to see a few more hand-picked favorites:

Succulent Wedding Favors + Tea Cups = Perfection

Posted July 19, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 9 Comments

Give guests the gift of plantable succulents! Succulents are easy plants for guests to maintain because they are hardy, retain plenty of water, and can withstand colder temperatures than other plants. These easy-to-DIY succulent wedding favors (which double as place cards, too!) are placed in tea cups ready for guests to plant. Since they are “planted” into whimsical tea cups, guests get two gifts in one! Gather plenty of vintage tea cups from places like thrift shops, garage sales, or estate sales – the more mismatched, the better. Each guests will have a one-of-a-kind planter piece to cherish for years.

Beach Wedding Ring Pillow

Posted July 19, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 2 Comments

Good morning! Happy Tuesday to you. :) Whether you’re planning a romantic wedding on the beach or you’re searching for a splash of vintage flair for your home, you’ll love this beach wedding ring pillow. This ring “pillow” features old books covered in moss to appear as though it was recovered from a shipwreck. Rings can be secured atop the books with twine, attached. Pink rosettes finish this piece perfectly and the entire pillow can be used as decor in your love nest after the wedding.

Jeny and Colby’s Green DIY Wedding

Posted July 14, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 3 Comments

Jeny and Colby’s green DIY wedding features so many beautiful details at the premier Mildale Farms. The details from this Kansas wedding were so well crafted by the bride and groom. Most of the DIY wedding details by the bride included handmade centerpiece boxes covered in green moss and wrapped in deep plum ribbon. Jeny also created green ornamental moss balls of different sizes and scattered them across the tables. You’ll see in the pictures below the beautiful green moss covered monogram hanging above the wedding party table and the two grapevine chandeliers with hanging candles in the center of the room. Other great DIY wedding details include the painted antique windows and an arbor made by the groom for the ceremony. The couple’s love and DIY wedding details were well captured by Kansas wedding photographer Melissa from Melissa Rieke Photography.

Wedding Monograms

Posted July 14, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 1 Comment

One key element to achieving a cohesive wedding theme is consistency. One easy way to achieve a consistent look is through the use of wedding monograms. Think of your monogram as a wedding “logo” which can be placed on decor throughout your event. Monograms can vary and typically either include one initial (the letter of your new last name), both initials, three initials (the first letter of first names + the first letter of your new last name) or your first names written out. To make your wedding monogram really stand out, be sure to use tons of color. Add your monogram to each element throughout your decor such as the save the date, invitation, menu, ceremony program, favor, and aisle runner for consistency. Take a look at a few colorful examples we spotted at Wedding Monograms: