Move over cupcakes, there’s a new trendy dessert in town! Macarons! These darling little pastries are said to have originated in Italy but are mainly know as a Parisian treat. Macarons are crisp on the outside while smooth and soft in the middle. These little guys are the new hot item to serve at your next event. You can customize your macaroons in a variety of colors and flavors to coordinate with your wedding or party look.

Just think of all the creative things you can do to display your macarons. Try stacking these little ones high in a tower, place in cute to-go boxes as favors or set on vintage platters for your guests to nibble on throughout the event.

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Years ago, I provided entertainment for a wonderful couple, Joy and Dan. Their wedding was an absolute blast from start to finish! Joy and Dan adapted a very clever idea to add an element of uniqueness to their wedding… temporary tattoos! They had tattoos printed with their names and their wedding date and gave them to their guests.

Photo by Light Touch Professional Photography

I love to see unique ideas that help to create a fun and memorable experience for guests, such as this temporary tattoo idea. I had never seen this at an event before, and I have never seen it since. So if you are looking for a creative idea to add to your wedding reception, perhaps consider this.

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Favors can be edible, functional, or decorative.  Champagne flutes, coasters, bottle openers, and soaps are all simple, functional items that your guests will be able to use.  Candles and picture frames or photo albums are great decorative pieces.

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Every bride accessorizes her dress with a bouquet, but for those brides looking for a more unique approach to the traditional bouquet of flowers or other accessories, consider this alternative. Princess Lasertron: Vintage Felt and Button Design, is a company that creates savvy bouquets, boutineers and hair pins composed of antique materials that the bride has specifically selected.  Many times, the bride will choose to incorporate materials from their mother or grandmother’s wedding gowns. The company specializes in this type of sentimental creativity, which joins the past, present and future of tradition together. For more inspiration visit their blog and website to see the endless possibilities for your perfect day!

*Photos taken from Princess Lasertron

You too can save Mother Earth by purchasing these creative recycled products – all available on Uncommon Goods website – www.uncommongoods.com.  Show your appreciation to your fabulous wedding party with these gifts, while being earth friendly!

TELEPHONE CORD WATCH

HIGH TRAFFIC PURSE

SMALL RECYCLED GLASS BOTTLE NECKLACE

RECYCLED NECKTIE NECKLACE

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Scented soaps can make a great wedding favors as they are symbolic of a fresh start.  There’s not a better time to give a new start than at a wedding.  These beautiful handmade soaps by Beekman 1802 are made entirely from goat’s milk, and chemical free so you can feel good about using the product. Beekman 1802 creates a different scent for each month so brides can choose which one they would like to share as a wedding favor. These environmentally savvy favors are a unique way to remind guests of your special day with each use!

*Photos from Beekman 1802

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” The classic wedding cliché that always comes to mind when planning your big day. Make your wedding day celebration that much more special with some memorable heirlooms!

Heirloom can take on many different forms. Perhaps your fiancée decided to pop the big question with a gorgeous ring; an heirloom, from his grandmothers wedding. Or maybe you plan to wear your mother’s wedding dress. There are soo many different things involved in your wedding that can serve as heirlooms for years to come. Your wedding cake topper for example, especially a vintage looking one, can make for a great wedding heirloom that you can keep as a decorative piece in your home and eventually passed down to your children.

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Our natural resources are so precious, but fashion is so essential…why sacrifice one or the other? With RuMe bags, (which stands for Reuse Me) you can have it all; you can feel good about buying these stylish bags because of their eco-friendly production methods.

Darling, you’re getting affordable bags that are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E, without harming the environment and they are great for any occasion, especially weddings! I love the idea of screen printing these bags with a monogram for your bridesmaids or using them to stow a nice favor for your out-of-town guests. These bags are green AND savvy…the best fashion statement one can make!

You work it girl!

Wedding favors are always a source of many discussions with our brides. Many mothers think they are think favors are just “junk” that serve no useful purpose. The honest truth – favors are not required at a wedding. If you do choose to have wedding favors – try edible choices or give a donation to your favorite charity.

I was recently a guest at a wedding where one of the guests at my table called dibs on the centerpiece as soon as he sat down!  Though it was in good fun, we all knew he was pretty serious as no one said anything when that centerpiece ended up next to him as soon as the coffee and tea was served!

To avoid potential stand-offs at your wedding and instead of asking the DJ to announce awkward games to determine who gets to take home the centerpiece, why not use a dual function centerpiece that serves as table decor as well as wedding favors for guests to take home?  This way everyone gets a piece of the e and not to mention, using favors as centerpieces is great for the budget conscious or DIY bride!

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