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עברית You will be remiss if you ignore even the smallest details while preparing for your wedding, as even little things like a giveaway memento of the wedding for the guests are highly important. Although the giveaway is just a modest gift, it still has the potential of contributing to the success of the wedding and turning it into a memorable event.
When you consider giveaway mementos for your guests, think of something both you and your spouse would have been happy to receive. All of us have attended weddings where we received things we pushed into a drawer as soon as we came home, or possibly never bothered to take out of the car. But there were weddings where the giveaway was something really nice and fun. For example, at a wedding held on a Friday, the guests were given a Shabbat Challah wrapped in an elegant paper bag – an original and tasty treat indeed!
The idea here is to think about something special and personal (for the bride and groom). For example, unique and highly creative ‘thank-you’ cards are produced using the laser cutting technique. This technique cuts characters and shapes out of the paper card to form an extensive range of designs, according to the couple’s preferences. For samples of such cards, check out our website at www.paperboutique.co.il.
Here are some additional ideas that could help you select the appropriate giveaway memento for your guests:
Personal music CD:
a CD containing the couple’s favorite music selections. The CD sleeve can include a photograph of the couple (for example, holding hands on the beach) on the outside, and a personal message from the couple thanking each guest on the inside. The sleeve can also include a list of the music selections on the CD, with a short explanation of the significance of each selection for the couple.
Personalized DVD:
a DVD containing a short video clip of the bride and groom since their childhood days to this day. The clip can start with you thanking each guest who attended your wedding celebration. Incidentally, in many weddings such a clip is run in a loop on screens mounted on the walls during the wedding, so – the same clip may be used as a giveaway for each one of the guests. Have the DVD wrapped elegantly, with your names and the wedding date printed on the packaging.
Hand-painted wine glasses:
you can purchase inexpensive standard, transparent wine glasses and paints in the same color shades used in the design of the wedding. Use the paints to decorate the glasses. Write your initials and adorn with wine leaves and flowers. You can also fill each glass with foil-wrapped chocolates or candy.
Etched wine glasses:
the names of the bride and groom and the wedding date can be etched on wine glasses. This idea is admittedly less creative than the hand-painted glasses, but may be more appropriate for you.
Framed photograph:
a framed photograph of the bride and groom, hand-signed by the couple. The names of the bride and groom and the wedding date may be printed at the bottom of the photograph.
The guest’s photograph:
an automatic passport photo booth can be hired and, during the event, the guests may enter the booth and have themselves photographed in funny poses. These photographs may be used as mementos of the wedding with a few personal words written on them. Alternately, the guests may be photographed during the wedding and magnetic prints can be produced as a memento of the wedding – to be posted on the refrigerator at home.
Wine bottles:
miniature wine bottles may be given to the guests as a memento, and full-size bottles may be given to close friends and relatives. These bottles not only “maketh glad the heart of man”, but after the wine has been consumed, the empty bottle may be kept as a memento of the event.
Fragrant soap bars, aromatic candles & bath salts:
these items may also serve as fashionable mementos of the wedding. This gift will be appreciated by everyone.
Boxes of chocolates or candy: sweet treats can be a wonderful memento of the wedding, especially when they are packaged in a special, personalized packaging, which may be kept and used after the contents have been consumed.
Kippah (Yarmulke):
an elegant Kippah, with the wedding date and possibly also the names of the bride and groom printed on it, may be given as a stylish memento. Every guest will be delighted to have an extra Kippah at home. This giveaway will remind the guests of your wedding for many years.
Personally-designed bracelets:
such bracelets, just like the identification bracelets used in public venues, are used to commemorate specific events. This unique giveaway may be placed on the tables or given to the guests when they depart. A thank-you message from the bride and groom may be printed on the bracelet. Colorful vinyl, paper, plastic, phosphorous or holographic bracelets may be ordered in advance – surf the web for the endless spectacular choices currently on offer.
