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One question I get asked a lot is... 

"What would you suggest as a wedding favor? How should we display them?"

I came across this  idea in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine and fell in love with it. This is perfect for a destination wedding. It is both timeless and new, create a favor cake with buttercream-colored boxes (ivory, white and aqua work nicely too) and a topper of millinery or paper flowers. Inside, nestle Mantecaditos (sugar cookies) which are a delicious, light, traditional cookie in Puerto Rico. They can be flavored with coconut, almond, lemon or amaretto. And guests don't have to pack an extra item in their luggage.  It can be their midnight or breakfast snack after partying all night long. Ask a calligrapher to make a sign with your initials or monogram. Stack boxes in tiers on a square cake plate; add picot ribbon and flowers to top.  Shells and pearls would also add a decorative romantic look.  

Two piece boxes - Sofie's Favors

Calligraphy Resource - Laura Hooper's Calligraphy

Mantecaditos Receipe (almond flavor) - Puerto Rican Cookies

Photo Credit - Martha Stewart Weddings

Unique Place Card Ideas...

I am always looking for unique ideas for place card holders that impress but won't break the bank. Here are a few of my favorite things from the talented Laura Hooper Calligraphy... they are precious, practical and oh so impressive!

The Compass... OH SO CUTE and so adorably appropriate for a destination wedding.

A message from Laura Hooper of A Lucky Orchid Wedding;

In honor of summer and my favorite month, June, I am announcing a sale on my compass place cards. These little brass compasses are great, they are a unique way of guiding guests to their seats, and plus they double as a favor for your beach or nautical-themed wedding. Normally $10, I am marking them 20% off for the entire month of June. So if your wedding is later this summer you should order them now. They come with a black face and a gold face, and the paper I use for the little circles is a soft white color. The price includes any script in my rang

e of styles and is available in most colors. For details, feel free to contact me directly at laura@lhcalligraphy.com

The Spanish tile... perfect for a true authentic feeling.

This Spanish Tile is also darling and another great way to incorporate a place card and favor all in one $5.00 each for the tile and calligraphy.  Your guests can display them at home in a decorative manner and they can even be used as a hot plate.

The Sand Dollar... PERFECT for a destination wedd

ing with a beach theme!

The sand dollar $3 each includes the calligraphy.  Place a ribbon on them and your guests can display them in a bathroom, on a Christmas tree or hanging on a backyard porch.