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Destination wedding favors and gifts can be as varied and unique as the destinations they enhance. Most brides and grooms opt for themed weddings. For example, a Caribbean destination wedding might have a tropical or beach theme. The destination wedding favors and wedding party gifts to accompany these themes could include:
- Miniature tiki huts
- Miniature umbrellas for drinks
- Tropical flowers
- Trinkets (bracelets, key rings, etc.) with tropical birds
- Small sand castles
- Personalized sea shells / bag of seashells / seashell place card holders
- Flip flop luggage tags
- Personalized sun screen
- Sterling silver seashell jewelry
- Luxury beach towels, boogie boards and beach bags
About Themes
You may select a theme based on the destination, on the personal hobbies of the bride and groom, or for any other reason you find important. If your family is traveling to Italy for your wedding and the two of you enjoy travel, you might choose a broad travel theme. Here are some ideas for travel wedding favors:
- Miniature airplane gift boxes
- Miniature suit cases
- Personalized luggage tags
- Personalized travel mugs
- Personalized hand sanitizer or lotion
Go with an Italian theme and you might choose wedding destination favors and wedding party gifts like these:
- Cherubs
- Pasta platters
- Italian olive oil bottles
- Wine-themed wedding favors
- Italian spoon rests
- Michelangelo-themed favors
- Miniature leaning towers of Pisa
- Cheese platters
- Gift basket of regional foods
- Winery themes / Bottles of wine / wine glasses / grape motifs
Destination Wedding Favor Ideas
A destination wedding in Tampa Bay, Florida, might call for a dolphin theme, a beach theme, a classic yachting theme, or another sea animal theme, such as sea horses. If the bride and groom enjoy sailing, then opt for a sailing theme. You could give guests and attendants sail boat tea light holders, miniature wooden sailboats or sailboat place card holders as favors. Build creative centerpieces that the guests are intended to take home with them: wedding decorations can also be the wedding favors.
Popular wedding party favors that may be customized to fit any destination wedding include:
- Personalized wedding candles
- Personalized matches
- Monogrammed hand fans
- Wedding-themed Frisbees
- Collapsible cups
- Personalized wine glasses
- Water bottles
- Jewelry
- Coasters
- Wedding bells
Places to Buy Destination Wedding Favors
Find a wide variety of destination wedding favors at online wedding specialty stores. Be creative and think outside-the-box. Looking for yachting theme favors? Browse a nautical supply catalog. If you're budget-minded, you may find suitable destination wedding favors at a dollar store. Local bridal shops tend to be a bit pricier. It is also harder to find a large quantity in stock locally than it is to buy online, although you may be able to order favors in advance.
More Popular Themes for Wedding Favors
In addition to those listed above, other popular destination wedding themes – which can be carried through the wedding invitations, décor and favors - include:
- Asian
- Casablanca
- Colors
- Cowboy and cowgirl / rodeo / country-western "hoe down"
- Eco-friendly / organic / sustainable
- Egyptian
- Fairytale
- Golf / skiing / tennis / other sports
- Gone With The Wind
- Gothic
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Las Vegas
- Modernistic / high-tech
- Regional (including Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western, Coastal, Mountains, Prairies, Swamps, Riverside, Big City, Country and Plains)
- Silver / gold
- Victorian
- Winter / summer / spring / autumn
Choosing Destination Wedding Favors
Making a list of the possible themes that you like helps make this decision a little easier. If you really cannot decide between two favorites, you may opt for a combination of themes. For example, you might choose a beach theme and a color palette of white, pink and sea foam green. You might choose a golf and beach theme and mix the favors in those two categories. Browsing the possibilities for favors may actually help you decide on a theme.
In this modern age, there is less focus on "traditional" and more focus on individuality. This is one special day when your personal preferences should rightfully take center stage. Remember that it is not just favors which may tie into your theme, but also the music, decorations, invitations and attire. Make this decision together and you will have fond memories that will last a lifetime.
By Sally Hansley Odum
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