Wedding Favors - Yay or Neah???

Your wedding day is the one you have dreamed about since you were a little girl, and it is a day that you are not likely to soon forget. With all of the planing, time and money spent, you dream day can also be a nightmare and a stressful time as well.

Although this is your special day your Guests play a really big role in your memories - in the long run they are the ones that will make your day the memory you want it to be. Because they are such a special part of a wedding couples typically give out favors as something to remember the wedding by.

The problem, as I see it, with favors, is that they often can be one of the most costly small items on the wedding budget. If you are like most people, your wedding is already being done on a dime and you want to cut costs as much as you can. Often the Favors are the first to go.

Consider this however, what if you can fit the favor into the cost of the wedding without changing anything? We thing that Couples should consider using favors as part of the decor so that you aren't spending extra money on items that you and your Guests will never use. The result of this practice still gives your Guest something useful to take home as a memory, and helps to make your wedding tables as beautiful as you dreamed they would be.

A great examples are picture frames that hold the escort cards for your guests. This has a two fold benefit, aside from a great useful gift, they also help to keep that card table neat an organized.

Another option is to incorporate a votive candle holder into the tabletop, you can include a great smelling candle, and each Guest will be able to take one home after the reception. Again, this is a two fold option, not only do they get a very unique candle holder for their home, the scented candles will allow you to create a great environment for your reception.


If being creative with you budget isn't necessary there are a whole slew of wedding related items that are cute, from custom labeled bottles of wine and champagne, to salt an pepper shakers with "two peas in a pod".

To answer the question, we say favors are a most definite YAY! but, whatever the favor is - the trend is usefulness, if you, or your Guests can't use it at the wedding reception, make sure that your Guests can use it when they get home.

Robin Brockelsby of Creative Coverings - Perfect Productions Pal Newest Pal of the Week!

So its that time of the week again and I am happy to announce that the Newest Pal is Robin Brockelsby from Creative Coverings in Reno, NV.

Brian and I had the pleasure of meeting Robin during breakfast on the very last day of The Special Event Show last year in San Diego. Three weeks later we had the ability to spend some more time with her in Las Vegas at the Event Solutions/Catersource Show, where she sponsored the wedding event.

After returning from the trade show circuit a client of ours requested a table linen that we could not find anywhere - and of course the event was last minute - I asked him to call Robin to see if she had any suggestions.



The Result was amazing - She and her Team at Creative Coverings, researched the fabric, ordered it, made them and shipped them to us, all on a very tight time schedule. Our client couldn't have been happier, and the photos from the original event, have brought us several more people who asked for the same cloths, or a variation on the design.

Without at doubt the service and products that Robin and her team provide are second to none. They have an outstanding website www.creativecoverings.com that showcases each of their products in true to color photos, it also has a gallery space that has photos of previous events. Plus if you are not sure what to order for your needs, their order information page includes an easy to read grid that you can use to figure it out exactly.

When people ask me where to go for linens - Creative Coverings is definitely the first place that pops into my mind. To read Robin's responses to our questions please click on the photo below, and to place an order with Creative Coverings visit their website or call them at 877-410-6367!!!

Create a Window to Your Destination Wedding

With destination weddings on the rise, it is becoming more and more important for couples to have a means for informing their guests of their upcoming wedding plans as well as provide recommendations for out-of-town guests.

Wedding websites allow your guests one-stop shopping when it comes time for them to arrange their travel plans as well as other details. You can be as specific as you wish and link your website directly to the hotel reservation pages that you would like to recommend to your guests.

You will find that having a website is not only a time-saver but a budget-saver as well. The multiple mailings that can sometimes become necessary to communicate with your guests can easily eat up a good portion of any wedding budget. Allowing your guests to RSVP online will also cut down on your wedding expenses. No need for RSVP cards! However, you can always order just enough for those guests who may not be web savvy.

Destination weddings have definitely become a way for couples to express their style in a less traditional way. If you choose to have your wedding in a destination location, try to make it a fun experience for you and your fiancé as well as for your guests.

Destination Wedding Tips
1. Location, Location, Location. When selecting a location, choose one that appeals to your tastes and wedding style. Keep in mind, however, that because it won't be as easy as going down the street to the local church to attend your wedding, you'll have to assume that your guest list may be smaller. You'll need to get a good sense about the number of attendees you wish to have before selecting your event facility so you can be confident that it will be appropriate for the crowd.

2. Less is More. Destination weddings can be expensive not only for those getting married, but also for those attending. Try to be mindful of that when selecting your wedding site so those who are closest to you can afford to attend. Consider having your wedding during the off-season so costs will be lower. Traditionally, accommodation expenses are covered for the bridesmaids by the bride's family and for the groomsmen by the groom's family. All other guests should be responsible for their own expenses. Most hotels will work with you to offer group discounts.

3. Assist your Guests. You may know the location that you will be flying off to for your dream wedding like the back of your hand, but most of your guests will not. Your wedding website can be a tool to help you educate your guests about the area, local attractions, accommodation ideas, the weather and directions. Making their job easier will only amount in a larger turnout at your wedding. Use your website to remind them of the things they may not consider such as a passport if required for your chosen location.

To Create you very own customizable wedding website please visit www.perfectprod.weddingwindow.com or call 860-677-1655 and one of our award winning event planners will be able to assist you.