Framed Place cards

As wedding favors, we are using frames to hold the place cards. I have seen this done at events where the frames were provided as a courtesy. How can I be sure the guests will know that these are to take home and not provided by the hall? Could we add a note to the frame saying "A gift from Bride.... [Read more]

Shoe color options for midnight blue dresses?

Am planning a Labor Day wedding weekend in Vermont. Most events on grass (except the dance floor) Would like bridesmaids to choose their own individual comfy shoe style for grass and dancing, while providing guidance on a common color to match. What color shoes would you recommend for midnight.... [Read more]

Names on wedding favors.

Hello. I am making our wedding favors that will have our names on them and the date of our wedding. Who's name goes first, mine or his? Then do I put his last name after our names have been printed? Such as..... Jane & John or is it with the last name also, such as..... Jane & John Smith?.... [Read more]

Wedding favors using candy.

My plan is to make 2 different kinds of favors. One with a candle in votive glass cup wrapped in tulle and tied with a ribbon. Then on every other setting I would do some candy wrapped in silver tulle and tied with a pink ribbon. I have no idea what kind of candy to use. I'm trying to find.... [Read more]

Donation instead of favors.

Is it acceptable to make a donation to a charity in the bride's and groom's names in place of wedding favors. We were thinking of putting a card on each table reading --

In appreciation of your attendance today, a donation has been made to The Dana-Faber Institute in honor of Dale and Scott and.... [Read more]