Great Wedding Favors are Just Waiting at Your Local Dollar Store

Oct 2
14:03

2012

Bob B. Hamilton

Bob B. Hamilton

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Shoppers judge your dollar store based on a number of criteria. Read on to find out which these criteria are.

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Planning a wedding can be overwhelming. Both the work involved and the cost of the wedding and reception can make your head spin and your wallet collapse. However,Great Wedding Favors are Just Waiting at Your Local Dollar Store Articles you can use many items from discount stores such as dollar stores to help you have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the piggy bank. Most of these items, such as wedding favors, don’t require a brand name to make your guests happy. After all, your guest doesn’t care whether the gift box filled with candy came from a specialty shop or a dollar store. While the items may look alike, the dollar store item can mean a considerable savings. If you have 100 guests, even saving $0.20 to $1.00 per item becomes significant.

Some of the items you find at the dollar stores, besides gift boxes and bags, might include small canisters to hold special treats for guests. You can fill the canisters with candies, for the occasion and attach a note befitting the occasion. When the words candies and wedding are together, the first thought is to use Hershey’s Kisses as the candy. While these work very well for the spring, fall and winter, reconsider using these candies, or any chocolate, during the hot days of summer. Instead, you might want to use jellybeans with your wedding colors to fill the gift boxes.

As you walk the aisles of the dollar store, you’re bound to find something that will catch your eye. If you have a penchant for crafts, consider purchasing inexpensive glasses at the dollar store. You can then etch the wedding date, name or initials of the bride and groom or whatever you desire to commemorate the day. Once you create your template, it only requires masking tape, rubber gloves, a ventilated room and etching cream to complete the process. You can leave a note on each table indicating the guests are to take home the glasses as a memento of your wedding. This type of wedding favor makes a huge impression and gives the guests a useful gift.

A ring of scented candles on each table can also be wedding favors, besides being a great addition to the décor. You’ll find both candleholders and candles a discount prices at local dollar stores. If you prefer, create small fabric bags by stitching three sides of material matching your wedding colors. Place a candle in each bag and tie the top closed with ribbon.

The potential for inexpensive wedding favors and other items for the wedding are endless. If you go to your local dollar store and walk through the aisles, you’ll find ample ideas and products to help you have a beautiful wedding without breaking the budget. A high priced item doesn’t necessarily have more impact than one priced lower. Even if you’re budget is large, saving on wedding favors can allow you to spend more on the band, flowers or wedding dress.