The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. Excitement is in the air, as everyone is waiting for the official announcement introducing the newlyweds. Perhaps the wedding is taking place at a national park that overlooks a beautiful lake, and the reception is happening afterward at a nearby brick building. The tables are decorated with garden wedding favors, gorgeous floral centerpieces, and tableware. Everything is ready for the wedding celebration!
Bringing Everything Together
The goal of brides is to tie their special event together from start to finish. This is especially true if couples are getting married during the spring and summer months and is the reason why a garden, park, or outdoor venue is often chosen for the wedding. To tie the venue together with the rest of the celebration, garden wedding favors and other decorations are used. The favors serve as decorations and as a thank you to all the family and friends that joined in the wedding festivities.
Decorating the Table
The reception table, buffet table, and the guest tables all need centerpieces and decorations. Many times, wedding decorators will incorporate the wedding garden favors into the design. This keeps it from getting too busy and ties the different pieces together. Some of the favors can be potted plants, flower seeds, or candles.
If using flowers as a wedding favor, they can be set at the top of each plate. It can be different plants, the same color, or all the same; it all depends on the bride’s desires. The chosen plants can then be incorporated into a larger flower centerpiece. Popular potted plants are often African violets, gerberas, or miniature roses. If it’s early in the summer months, then pick a favorite annual.
Garden seeds in pretty packaging are another popular wedding favor, especially if it is spring or early summer. If it’s later in the season, choose appropriate seeds. Some people will place the seeds in mini tins and place those in a larger tin. It all depends on what the bride wants.
Candles
There are reasons why candles are always popular garden wedding favors. They look pretty and smell nice. The candles don’t necessarily have to be lit but can be packaged so the guest can take them home with them. Then, place votives or tea lights in pretty garden-themed holders to tie it altogether. It is important to note that floral-scented candles could attract bugs in the evening if the reception is being held outdoors. If the party is outdoors, people might want to consider citronella candles in the tables.
Edible Floral Decorations
Guests always love edible candies as a wedding favor. There are lots of options, whether it is the garden themed-shaped chocolates or cookies. Some brides like adding butterfly or flower-shaped candies intermingled with the chocolates. These candies can then be placed in bags or jars. Some manufacturers provide custom labels to personalize the favors.
Garden wedding favors tie a beautiful wedding celebration together and serve as a gift to guests.
