My Wedding Reception Ideas - Favors - Decorations - Gifts

The tradition of the wedding cake topper dates back to the early 1900's, picking up steam around the 1950's. Originally wedding cake toppers were seen in the form of miniature likenesses of the bride and groom to represent the togetherness of the couple. After the ceremony, the cake topper was removed and taken home as a cherished keepsake of their special day. As the years went on, many cake toppers were accented with lace, bells, and more elaborate trimmings.

The wedding cake topper tradition still thrives today and has been carried over into most modern wedding receptions. While it is common to see mini figurines still used, more and more weddings have embraced the hobbies of the bride and groom; representing their interests through funny and humorous cake figurines. Other popular cake toppers that are widely used today are abstract works of art found in the shape of doves, hearts, and sculpted monogram initials. Some couples have even aspired to showcase the vintage look by displaying their grandparent's cake topper or another item that holds close sentimental value.

Whatever your style or theme, as we continue into the 21st century, wedding cake toppers keep evolving with the bride and groom they represent. Keep the tradition alive and go modern with a monogram initial cake topper or dust off your grandmother's 'ole vintage topper to give your cake an heirloom feel.

Add a Personal Touch to Your Wedding Day

Make a statement to your out of town wedding guests with personalized paper or poly gift bags custom printed with a design or monogram and your own personal thank you message. Custom printed cocktail napkins and matchbooks will add a sophisticated detail to your cocktail bar and cake table. Wrap thank you favors with personalized ribbon and send all your guests home with a piece of cake beautifully packaged in personalized cake slice favor boxes.

Wedding Favor Ideas for Your Guests

Wedding favors are small, inexpensive gifts or treats for guests to enjoy during your wedding reception. Wedding favors can be edible, functional, or decorative, the choice is yours. When planning the perfect favors for your wedding guests, look for favors that compliment your wedding theme or perhaps the season of the year. Wedding favors are available in popular themes, shapes, and designs to compliment your wedding motif.

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My Wedding Reception Ideas offers thousands of favor and gift ideas to fit with any theme. Fill personalized paper party favor bags with sweets and snacks for your guests to take home. Custom print favor boxes are also available for adding your own monogram or one-of-a-kind thank you message. Fill with small truffles and chocolates, flower seeds, jordan almonds, and more. One popular favor trend is the photo coaster. Insert your favorite picture of the happy couple and place at each table setting for a custom keepsake your guests will cherish. From the classic and traditional to the whimsical and quirky, browse our favor category to search all of our different gift ideas for adding a special touch to your wedding day.

Wedding Accessories for Your Ceremony

Find wedding ceremony accessories including personalized guest books, pen sets, flower girl baskets, ring pillows, unity candles, and more. All conveniently arranged by color combinations and themes. Order what you need or save time and money by ordering the complete accessories collection.

Custom Gifts for Your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen

Groomsman and bridesmaid gifts are given to express the bride and groom's appreciation and love for family and friends who will play a supporting role in their big day. You'll want to recognize everyone from the best man and maid of honor to the flower girl and ring bearer.

Find the perfect gift for every member of your wedding party conveniently arranged by theme. From the best man and maid of honor to the flower girl and ring bearer, give each person a personalized gift they can cherish long after your event has passed. For the groomsmen, have a glass beer mug engraved with your wedding party's names and the wedding date. For the bridal party, choose from embroidered quilted cosmetic bags, monogrammed koozies, and more for a custom gift idea they will love. Don't forget about mom and dad. A new line of personalized leather gifts have been added for 2009 to thank men and women of all ages and professions.

Personalized groomsman gifts include unique and functional gifts like engraved beer mugs, multi-function pocket knives, leather wallets, and money clips. What man wouldn't appreciate a handsome set of personalized pint-sized beer glasses to display in his personal bar or game room? Is your best man or ring bearer as sports fan? Give them a personalized NFL locker room print and frame or an engraved key chain with their favorite NFL team logo.

Personalized bridesmaids gifts are also available in many unique and useful forms like cosmetic bags, compact mirrors, monogrammed slippers, overnight bags, and leather passport holders. Your maid of honor, bridesmaids, and even your flower girl are constantly on the go just like you. Give everyone in your wedding party affordable and useful gifts they can use every day.

Using Personalized Napkins for Your Wedding Reception or Party

Wedding napkins have an important function in all aspects of your reception from beginning to end. From the moment guests arrive at the reception hall until they leave, disposable napkins will be required at every aspect of the day or evening. From drinks to cake serving, you can add a special touch to your guests' experience with personalized wedding napkins.

Cocktail napkins are normally used at the refreshment bar; hors devours table, and cake table. Have a short message like 'Thank You for Sharing Our Day' printed on cocktail and beverage napkins along with the bride and groom's names and wedding date.

Luncheon napkins are perfect for buffet or cafeteria style dinners. Order luncheon napkins in two or three colors to match your motif and stack in a 'swirled' fashion at the beginning or end of the buffet or cafeteria line. An imprinted design or monogram along with a catchy phrase will entertain family and friends as they return to their seats to enjoy the fabulous meal you have planned for them.

Dinner napkins are typically folded or rolled around silverware and secured with decorated ribbon or napkin rings and place directly at the dinner table place settings. Elegant single or three-letter monograms are typically printed on the center of napkins to be revealed when the napkins are unfolded.

Guest towels are used in the bathrooms for guest to dry their hands. While paper towels are normally available in public and rented halls, personalized disposable guest towels will make family and friends feel like royalty.

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