Cheap. It’s such a harsh sounding word … until you realize you’re about to put on a twenty thousand dollar party. Suddenly, the word “cheap” takes on a whole new meaning.

So, you want to follow the time-honored tradition of thanking your guests for coming with wedding favors ? but you don’t have a lot left over after paying the photographer, band, florist, etc? Well, we have a suggestion?candy. Who doesn?t love candy?

Guests love candy, because it is practical and delicious. You’ll love candy, because it makes for a not-only-cheap, but interesting edible wedding favor. Your choices can range from personalized candy wrappers to decorated cookie favors.
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There are many wedding favors shops to choose from. So how do you determine where you should get them from.

There is no restriction that you need to get them offline. Many people assumed that you need to get physical items from offline means.

With the evolution of internet, you can get back at the click of your finger.

Here are 5 tips you need to know if you are getting them off from the cyber shelf.

1. Credibility:

Lately, there are many fake sites in the net which only ask for payment but never deliver the goods. You have to take note if the site has a long history. There are many wedding favors with long history of being in business.

Brides will refer friends there and certainly any recommended site by your friend is worth your time taking a note.

2. Cost
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I had the chance to interview Lynette, the founder of Ola Designs.

Here is the email interview:

1) Can you give me an introduction of yourself, when and how did you start out and what is your wedding site about?

Hi! My name is Lynette, and am the founder of Ola Designs.

When I was planning for my own wedding in 2004, my husband and I believed that just like the gowns, the photographer, the banquet, the honeymoon etc, wedding stationery and accessories form a very integral part of our wedding. We firmly believe that the wedding stationery that the guests first receive is the first insight into the theme of our wedding and our individual characters.
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Email From Linda,

“Hi JR,

I plan on attaching two charms to a card and handing them out as favors. Could you please help?? I am stumped at what I should put for my phrase, and all of my ideas sound cheesy.

Thank you!
Linda”
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Hi,

I got this email from one of my subscribers, Linda and she needs help in her wedding.

She is getting married soon. Linda needs help on coming up with a phrase in her card with 2 charms attached to it.

Please help her.

Would you be able to come up with a phrase that suit her wedding favors? You can leave your suggestion in the comment below.

Cheers,
JR

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Getting ready for your wedding means having all the small details in place well before the time and one of those small items that must not be forgotten is the wedding favors for your guests. Cheap wedding favors ideas are what everyone asks for as the guests list is usually quite large, so here are a 5 great tips on how you can cut your costs.
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