Non-edible favors? Kind of long-Sorry!

shayNnik

I know just about everyone on here says to go with something edible-candy, chocolate, etc. However, majority of my family is diabetic, FI also has a few family members who are. I think it's way too much hassle to find regular and sugar free everything, and what if I am way off and have too much of one but not the other. What if the kids swap things around and Grandpa gets a sugar overdose.

So, since day one of the wedding planning I've wanted aqua colored matte finish ornaments(aqua blue and chocolate brown are the colors-december wedding). We were going to write on each of them with brown and that way when guests go home they could put their favor directly on the tree. Not in the trash or buried in a junk drawer, this thought was practical(to me!). Most of my family members and friends don't color coordinate their trees, they are collections from over the years. The dilemma-I can't find these type/color ornaments ANYWHERE! I've googled, shopped, searched, asked-and nothing adequate ever came of it.

I was so dead set on this that every other option I come up with seems cruddy, wasteful, and outright dumb. So other than expensive bottles of wine, candy that most won't be able to eat, and this ornament idea that hasn't gone anywhere, does anyone have any suggestions?? 

tldh

Just skip the favors or find sugar free candy.

utegoggles

I kind of like the ornament!

Peavy

If you want something edible that's not sweet, what about mixed nuts, trail mix, popcorn, etc?  You'll say that some people can't eat nuts, don't like popcorn, etc.  But that's going to be true with anyting.  You can't please everyone.  Even the best edible favors get left behind, and your ornaments will get left behind, too, especially if you personalize it with your name and wedding date.

Just skip the favors or do something edible

SilverLining1

Why not just get all of the favors in a sugar-free version?

kmmssg

Try this site for the ornaments.  I"ve never come up with an idea that I couldn't find at Bronners.
http://www.bronners.com/categories/christmas-ornaments

MobKaz

Michael's has clear glass and/or plastic round ornaments of varying sizes.  You can fill them with anything from glitter to colored raffia, paint on them, or tie a ribbon, whether personalized or not, at the top of the ribbon.  You can do this in your wedding colors.

You could even use them as escort cards to serve double duty.

I went to a NYE wedding and the bride hung small ornaments from each of the wine glasses at the table.  It was a simple but elegant table decoration.

MobKaz

http://www.weddingfavor.info/wedding-favors-ornaments-glass-circle-imprint.html

Try googling ornament wedding favors and see if anything reasonably priced pops up.

Majestystudios

Your idea for doing ornaments is wonderful! Your wedding is at just the right time of year for that and a special ornament made for your wedding would be one of the few wedding keepsakes that guests will actually keep! There are a few good links in the responses you have all ready received. If you are not the crafty type but want something designed especially for your event, please contact me about my favor services. (www.majestystudios.com). I'm an artist and designer and can work up ideas for your ornaments incorporating fabric, clay, wood, paper, wire, beads and more. You have a beautiful color scheme and you should not compromise on your vision! Also remember: Color scheme IS important, but your ornaments can be a plain, classic white, silver or gold...just make sure their PACKAGING goes with your theme, which can be done with the right color ribbon. People remembering your wedding day is more important than them remembering what the color theme of the day was.

juma1111

Have you tried looking on etsy for an ornament? Maybe someone can make you one, or make one yourself? Not like kindergarten make one, either. Something similar to what PP had mentioned.

I love the idea of ornaments. We are having a winter themed wedding and thought about giving out ornaments as well.

Simply Fated

Just like sugared candy can be a touchy subject, so can ornaments. I mean, are you sure all of your guests celebrate that religious holiday? Assuming both of your families do, are you sure about all of your guests? I personally know a few Jews, Muslims, Atheists and Pagans I would have at my wedding that would prefer sugar-free candy over a Christmas decoration.

Anyway, if you want ornaments, try etsy or you can go the DIY route at Michaels or AC Moore.

kmmssg

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[QUOTE]Your idea for doing ornaments is wonderful! Your wedding is at just the right time of year for that and a special ornament made for your wedding would be one of the few wedding keepsakes that guests will actually keep! There are a few good links in the responses you have all ready received. If you are not the crafty type but want something designed especially for your event, please contact me about my favor services. ( <a href="http://www.majestystudios.com)" rel="nofollow">www.majestystudios.com)</a> . I'm an artist and designer and can work up ideas for your ornaments incorporating fabric, clay, wood, paper, wire, beads and more. You have a beautiful color scheme and you should not compromise on your vision! Also remember: Color scheme IS important, but your ornaments can be a plain, classic white, silver or gold...just make sure their PACKAGING goes with your theme, which can be done with the right color ribbon. People remembering your wedding day is more important than them remembering what the color theme of the day was.
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shayNnik

Thanks everyone for the great ideas!! I haven't even looked at the clear ones, I think I've been on a mental block from not finding exactly what I was looking for. So this is still possible, ya'll have just helped me broaden the idea a bit to make it work. Which is great, since I've already bought the tree to hang them from!

And about the religion post, yes I am 100% positive everyone coming celebrates Christmas. That was confirmed by FMIL when I tossed the idea at her months ago.

Thanks again everyone!!

chattychiqa

....I'd use an ornament.