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Favors & Gifts
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In the bag
Looking for a stylish way to package your wedding favors? Philadelphia-based company Something's Hiding in Here makes these super-cute miniature muslin bags that are perfectly-sized for a sweet treat.... read more
January 8, 2009 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Philadelphia
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Eye candy
To qualify as an awesome favor in my book, it has to be A) edible, B) stylish, and C) fun. ... read more
January 3, 2009 4:00 PM
category: California Favors & Gifts
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Tick tock
Everyone loves counting down to the New Year, but if you're like most brides, you're probably more focused on looking forward to different special date. That's why I love this Wedding Day Countdown Clock.... read more
December 31, 2008 6:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Cupcakes galore
New Jerseyans, rejoice! Crumbs Bake Shop, with their mouthwatering cupcakes, is coming to a city near you. They are opening a location in Westfield in December, and Hoboken and Ridgefield in January. ... read more
December 30, 2008 10:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts NY, NJ and CT Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Get it together
It's important to stay organized while you're planning your wedding, but if you're anything like me, being hyper-organized isn't easy. That's why I love the idea of treating yourself to cute notebooks, binders, and like - it will make getting organized a lot more fun. It's important to stay organized while you're planning your wedding, but if you're anything like me, being hyper-organized isn't easy. That's why I love the idea of treating yourself to cute notebooks, binders, and like—it will make getting organized a lot more fun. ... read more
December 27, 2008 4:00 PM
category: Atlanta Bridesmaids Favors & Gifts Wedding Planning
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The perfect present
It's the season of giving, and this week on our Brides.com Forums everyone is talking about unique present they are planning to give to their wedding parties.... read more
December 26, 2008 2:00 PM
category: Brides are Talking Favors & Gifts
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Gift of grooming
Looking for a great groomsmen gift, or even a holiday present for your groom-to-be? Visit Atlanta's new Grooming Lounge, which has a wide-array of gift options for guys.... read more
December 7, 2008 4:00 PM
category: Atlanta Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts MD, DC and VA The Wedding Party
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Tin-spiration
Inspiration comes in the most unlikely places. I recently came across these adorable tins featuring gorgeous, colorful Japanese patterns, by Houston-based Gamiworks. ... read more
November 27, 2008 8:00 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Favors & Gifts Flowers & Decorations Houston
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In good favor
Looking for a stylish way to package your wedding favors? Detroit-based Piping Hot Papers makes these super-cute Petal Boxes that are perfectly-sized for a sweet treat.... read more
November 25, 2008 5:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Michigan
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Winter treats
So I know it doesn't get that cold in Atlanta during the winter, but I still like the idea of giving guests a winter-themed favor for a wedding held during that season.... read more
November 24, 2008 7:30 PM
category: Atlanta Favors & Gifts
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Detail-oriented
I always think it's the little unexpected details that make a wedding really unique. And one of my favorite places to search for those special little extras is Bell'Ochio, a charming curiosity shop in San Francisco, that stocks beauty products, candy, antiques, patterned papers, and much, much more. Many of the items are perfect for weddings.... read more
November 22, 2008 10:00 AM
category: California Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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You'll flip for this
If you have fond memories of paging through animated flipbooks as child, you'll love PicFlips. The latest craze in wedding entertainment, PicFlips will put together a display at your reception and invite guests to step behind their camera and create a short video clip.... read more
November 21, 2008 4:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Photography & Video
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Tastes as good as it looks
Check out this sweet idea! Sweets store Casue can immortalize your wedding dress in sugar with one of their custom cookies.... read more
November 20, 2008 10:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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The sweetest state
I never thought I could get so excited about a simple cookie cutter. But this one shaped like the state of Texas from Ann Clark Ltd.? Now that's pretty awesome.... read more
November 16, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Houston Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Pride of place
Cufflinks are a go-to groomsmen gift, but why not make them a bit more personal? These cufflinks, created by New Jersey designer Sherry Truitt, are made from vintage maps.... read more
November 15, 2008 4:00 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Favors & Gifts NY, NJ and CT The Wedding Party
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Make a wish
Stumped about how to thank your bridesmaids? Abandon the "one gift fits all" idea and give your girls personalized presents through Wishwrap, a cunningly organized online store that allows you to pair gift with wishes.... read more
November 11, 2008 12:05 PM
category: Bridesmaids Favors & Gifts
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Pretty pendants
I'm always on the hunt for totally unique bridesmaid gifts so I was obviously psyched to find The Broken Plate Pendant Company, which is based in Baltimore.... read more
November 8, 2008 4:00 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Favors & Gifts MD, DC and VA The Wedding Party
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Wear your heart on your...
At a press even yesterday I just fell in love with this sterling silver "stream" necklace from RedStart Design. The design was inspired by the infinity symbol and the heart. ... read more
November 7, 2008 9:45 AM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Favors & Gifts
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Affordable favor tags
In the days leading up to your wedding day, a lot of DIY projects tend to fall by the wayside. A common casualty: favor tags. Save yourself the headache and enlist Philadelphia-based Corn Fed Studios.... read more
November 6, 2008 6:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Philadelphia
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Baked goods
One of my favorite bakeries, Baked, located in Brooklyn, just released a book titled Baked: New Frontiers in Baking.... read more
October 29, 2008 6:00 AM
category: Cocktails, Menus & Catering Favors & Gifts NY, NJ and CT
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Lovely shells
Whether you're getting married on the shores of Cape Cod or just have fond memories of summers at the beach, these seashell ornaments by Marshfield-based Scealu of South Shore make great favors.... read more
October 26, 2008 6:00 AM
category: Boston Favors & Gifts
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City-inspired accessories
We love the Chicago-centric jewelry available at the online shop Le Photique. Using photos, resin, acrylic, and sterling silver, photographer and jewelry designer Jacqueline Sourvelis crafts necklaces, bracelets, and earrings featuring the city's skyline, local landmarks, and "The Loop". ... read more
October 16, 2008 6:00 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Chicago Favors & Gifts
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Sweet as candy
If you haven't yet visited Miette Confiserie in San Francisco's Hayes Valley district, you're in for a treat.... read more
October 14, 2008 5:16 PM
category: California Favors & Gifts
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Tub tea
The next time you have a moment for a nice relaxing soak, skip the bubble bath and toss in one of these handcrafted bath teas from Michigan-based artisan Chrissy Wilbee, owner of Boh Bon Soap Company.... read more
October 13, 2008 6:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts Michigan
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Cute tee
When it comes to cute tee shirts, brides-to-be and their bridal party have a wide variety of options to choose from. From the crystal-studded to the super-chic (See: Lisa Tse's CAKE collection), there is something for everyone, with one notable exception—the mother-of-the-bride.... read more
October 13, 2008 6:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Houston The Wedding Party
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Recycled cufflinks
These cool cufflinks, by Philly artist Jen Roder, are the perfect gift for brewsky loving groomsmen.... read more
October 11, 2008 6:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Philadelphia
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Love... and school spirit is in the air
According to some university statistics, nearly 20% of former students who eventually tie the knot first found each other in college. With Masik Collegiate Fragrances, love and school spirit can be in the air at your wedding.... read more
October 11, 2008 2:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts
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Sweet gifts
Engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party. There are quite a few events thrown in your honor before your wedding day rolls around - which means you'll have quite a few hostess gifts to buy.... read more
October 11, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Chicago Favors & Gifts
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Custom-made pillows
I'm a big fan of the Chicago-based design-your-own handbag boutique 1154 Lill Studio where you can design a custom pillow of handbag for your bridesmaids.... read more
October 9, 2008 6:00 AM
category: Chicago Favors & Gifts
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Sweet flowers
We know the dilemma—you're searching for edible favors that are tasty, pretty, and unique. Look no further than LolliChocs, from DC-based company Art By Chocolate.... read more
October 6, 2008 8:18 PM
category: Favors & Gifts MD, DC and VA Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Sweet baskets
Providing welcome baskets for your out-of-town guests is a thoughtful gesture, and including local elements makes them even more personal. Houston-based custom favor company creates beautiful, well-appointed welcome baskets with treats that match your wedding's location.
... read moreOctober 5, 2008 6:36 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Houston Wedding Planning
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Stylish silver
Who says your bridesmaids' jewelry needs to be matchy-matchy? Instead, consider giving your 'maids accessories with a similar feel while keeping their individual style in mind.... read more
October 3, 2008 6:00 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Atlanta Favors & Gifts The Wedding Party
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Chocoholic
It's my firm belief that chocolate is the best favor option out there—guests are pretty much guaranteed to love it more than some useless doodad. ... read more
October 1, 2008 6:00 AM
category: California Favors & Gifts
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Totally sweet!
Placing gift bags in the hotel rooms of your out-of-town guests is a great way to say "Thanks for making the trip!" We suggest you include some locally made goodies in addition to the standard bottled water and map of the area.... read more
September 30, 2008 8:01 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Michigan
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No-bake cupcakes
On Friday, my friend Hungry Girl invited me to join her at a 1-800-Flowers cupcake event.... read more
September 29, 2008 10:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Flowers & Decorations
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Your gown, miniaturized
Okay, these might be a little too cutesy for some, but others may find them just plain adorable. The Miami-based company Keepsake Concepts creates wedding dress "favors"—miniature gowns that are actually filled with Jordan almonds.... read more
September 29, 2008 6:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Florida
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How sweet it is
I saw these chocolate gondolas as part of a dessert spread at an event for Vail Resorts a couple months ago, and thought they were so cute—each "gondola" is filled with different flavored chocolate truffles. ... read more
September 28, 2008 5:42 PM
category: Cocktails, Menus & Catering Colorado Favors & Gifts
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Get typecast
I'm a sucker for all things vintage, so my love for the adorable jewelry from Fairfax, CA-based What's Your Type? is a given.... read more
September 28, 2008 7:58 AM
category: California Favors & Gifts The Wedding Party
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Taylor made
It's practically our staff mantra: The best wedding favors are edible ones. Bonus points if said favors are locally made. Miami-based event planner Kimesha Wing has been baking delicious cookies for friends and family for years before starting up Taylor Made Cookies.... read more
September 23, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Pretty enough to eat
Guests always love edible favors, and these new MY M&M'S Faces are sure to be no exception. Upgrading your childhood favorite for the digital age, M&M'S now allows brides and grooms to print photo portraits on the chocolate candies.... read more
September 17, 2008 9:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Life after scent
It is always so sad when I have to throw away the beautiful bottles that my perfume comes in after I run out of the scent. Waterford must have felt the same way because when they launched their new fragrance Lismore.... read more
September 12, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts
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Glamorous gaming
Ok, so you might not be a big video game buff, but the Nintendo DS Lite is a great little-known accessory for brides-to-be... read more
September 12, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Registry The Guys' Guide
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Tile time
Pretty paper and cursive calligraphy is nice, but if you are really looking for something special to liven up your dinner table display, try these ceramic place cards from PlaceTile. ... read more
September 1, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Ceremonies & Receptions Favors & Gifts Invitations & Stationery
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Say it in silver... or gold
I love these Sterling Sentiments bangles from Carolee LUX for bridesmaid's gifts.... read more
August 29, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Favors & Gifts The Wedding Party
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Red delicious
As summer unofficially comes to a close, we say goodbye to seaside soirees and greet the fall affair. One of our favorite new trends of the season? Apples!... read more
August 28, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Flowers & Decorations
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Take-home treats
Go-to cake connoisseur, Sylvia Weinstock, and luxury chocolate giant, Godiva, have teamed up to create the ultimate in individual wedding cakes that your guests can take home as favors... read more
August 26, 2008 8:02 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Send well wishes for gay marriages
Hallmark always knows the right thing to say for any occasion. One more celebration they are adding to their list? Same-sex marriages and commitment ceremonies.... read more
August 22, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Invitations & Stationery
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Scrapbook suitcase
You have a book of wedding inspiration that has stuck by you throughout the whole planning process so don't stop now... read more
August 15, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Planning
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Your bridal first aid kit
Don't leave home without this Hollywood Nights Evening Bag Essentials kit ... read more
August 14, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts Wedding Dresses
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Preppy patterns
Summer is almost over, but I couldn't resist sharing this adorable bucket from the MacBeth Collection. The chic container is the perfect way to hold flip flop favors... read more
August 12, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Desserts with attitude
Don't let the name fool you. I found these chocolates, known as Ugly Truffles from Chocolate Gourmet, to be quite appetizing and presentable in their hand-rolled natural form... read more
August 10, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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A new thank you card
Earlier this week I had a chance to chat with Viv & Ingrid co-designer Vivian Wang at the Accessories Show right here in New York... read more
August 8, 2008 12:08 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Bridesmaids Favors & Gifts The Wedding Party
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Scratch and win
Love the lotto? Bring the excitement of scratch-offs to your shower with PartyScratchers... read more
August 7, 2008 8:03 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Showers & Parties
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Panty parties
Lolita of Designs by Lolita, a funky hand painted glassware company, says that every moment should be celebrated... read more
August 6, 2008 12:02 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Showers & Parties
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Blooms in a bottle
Spray on the soft floral fragrance of Sarah Jessica Parker's new scent: Covet Pure Bloom... read more
August 1, 2008 12:08 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts
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Tea and crumpets
When it comes to gifts for your bridesmaids, you definitely want to give your ladies in waiting the royal treatment. Thankfully, English luxury grocer Fortnum & Mason has opened an American Web site for its friends across the pond.... read more
July 30, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts The Wedding Party
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Be our guest
Sure, you've heard of Mindy Weiss's wedding planning book, but did you know that she also has a fabulous line of bridal gifts and products?... read more
July 29, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Planning
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A favor with flavor
Vosges Haut-Chocolat immediately piqued my interest. Yes, I love chocolate, but I was really captivated by their exotic flavored truffles and candy bars and amused by its indulgent "how-to-taste-chocolate" instructions which are akin to tasting a fine wine... read more
July 13, 2008 8:05 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Fourth of July wedding favors
One of my favorite childhood memories is lighting sparklers on the Fourth of July. So I was excited to come across this festive favor idea from Broadway Paper. ... read more
July 2, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Princess Bubble (minus Prince Charming)
When "Princess Bubble" crossed my desk I wasn't sure what to think of it... read more
June 29, 2008 8:06 AM
category: Bridesmaids Favors & Gifts
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A fruitful favor
Forget chocolate covered candies. A new customizable childhood favorite is coming to town... read more
June 27, 2008 7:57 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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So inviting
It's not only about office supplies and desk chairs. Staples recently launched a new line of stylish goods called M by Staples that ranges from chic paper clips to luxe travel gear... read more
June 16, 2008 12:05 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Invitations & Stationery Wedding Planning
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Cologne royale
I always have trouble finding great presents for my dad, so I was delighted to come across this Armani code limited edition fragrance just in time for Father's Day.... read more
June 11, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts The Guys' Guide
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Behind the scenes of Sex
The fashion, the girls, the wedding—it's all covered in the new book, Sex and the City: The Movie... read more
June 10, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Colorful clips
I always love it when a couple adds a unique or personal element to their celebration, and these handmade clip magnets are a great way to add that extra special touch to your wedding.... read more
June 9, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Flowers & Decorations
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When presentation matters
And when it comes to choosing chocolates as wedding favors, Anna Shea Chocolates do not disappoint. Anna's packaging happens to be as lovely and refined as the elegantly crafted, hand-painted Belgian and French chocolates she's known for.... read more
June 7, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Gifts for the girls
Anyone for Scrabble? These whimsical paper pendants from BiteSize Cards would make great gifts for your bridesmaids.... read more
June 5, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Favors & Gifts The Wedding Party
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Down-to-earth dining
Wedding dress designer Monique Lhuillier has brought her exquisite designs to table (literally) with her recently launched line of dinnerware, stemware, flatware and gifts for Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton... read more
June 4, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Registry
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Oh la la!
Our whole office fell in love with these delicious Parisian macaroons. Created by Paulette Koumetz and Hôtel Plaza Athénée pastry chef Christophe Michalak, the cookies come in unexpectedly mouth-watering flavors like violet cassis and Sicilian pistachio. ... read more
June 2, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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A princess bride
Every bride has a natural glow—give yours an extra touch with these with new products from the Vera Wang Princess beauty line.... read more
May 27, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts
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Ashlee Simpson's themed bridesmaids gifts
Ashlee Simpson took her theme to the extreme—even incorporating Alice in Wonderland into the gift bags that she gave her bridesmaids from Los Angeles boutique-to-the-stars Intuition... read more
May 22, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Celebrity Insider Favors & Gifts The Wedding Party
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Fortunate favors
Remember when fortune tellers were all the rage back in third grade? These origami wedding favors are a sophisticated take on the grade school favorite. ... read more
May 15, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Birds of a feather...
Isn't it funny how you can find the best things right in your backyard? Well in our case it was just a few cubicles over. Brides.com staffer Heather Donahue may manage our projects by day, but she also has a budding craft business that includes beautiful handmade bird cake toppers.... read more
May 14, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
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Like mother, like daughter
Still looking for that perfect Mother's Day gift? Inspired by the perfume her mother used to wear on special occasions, fashion designer Cynthia Rowley created her new Flower and Petal fragrances to celebrate the bond between mothers and daughters. ... read more
May 6, 2008 12:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts
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Divine Chocolate favors
Mix-tape CDs (yes, I know I'm mixing eras here) are SO yesterday. Want to help someone while you celebrate? Here's a favor everyone can get behind: bars of Divine Chocolate, a fair-trade brand chocolate made from cocoa grown by Ghanian farmers.
... read moreMay 3, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Try Blizzard's Bones for cute mint favors
Promote minty breath, find a wedding favor AND give to charity, all in the same cute package? Blizzard's Bones mints are just the ticket.
... read moreApril 27, 2008 8:02 AM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Blush Bags—great gifts!
I have always joked about the when-donkeys-fly hardships of trying to find just the right gifts for your wedding attendants. Bridesmaids are hard enough, but for groomsmen? Nigh impossible. But now the joke's on me, because Blush Bags are in town. ... read more
April 19, 2008 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts Showers & Parties The Guys' Guide The Wedding Party
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Chic scents
Light up your new initials with a candle from Archipelago Botanicals' Monogram Collection. These hand-poured sox wax candles, set in a keepsake boxes, are topped off with a diamond-shaped glass knob—a perfect touch for every bride.... read more
April 9, 2008 1:12 PM
category: Favors & Gifts
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Sweet sushi
No, we are not telling you to wrap up your favorite candy bar in seaweed and cucumber. Suedy's Koo-Ki Sushi's delightfully realistic confections—made from premium chocolate, crispy rice cookies and candies—would be the ultimate favor or wedding party treat for an Asian-inspired affair.... read more
April 6, 2008 3:16 PM
category: Favors & Gifts Wedding Cakes & Desserts
