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Map Favors

(cross posting for more opinions)
So our theme for our wedding is somewhere between vintage travel and road trips (a huge pasttime of FI and I).  Anyway trying to think of something practical as a favor I thought it might be fun to have a map (some MN, some local, some regional) paired with some sort of road trip food tied in a little bundle for each couple.  Most of the family and friends are in MN.  I thought it's always practial to have another one for the car (I lose mine constantly).  It fits the theme and suits us totally.

Corny or fun?  We are having an additional candy buffet because I am a freak and cannot get enough sugar.  I know the opinion is always in favor of something edible and I feel like I have that covered but want to do something original from us.
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Re: Map Favors

  • edited December 2011
    I don't like it. Very corny in my opinion. If I got the favour, I would be rolling my eyes and asking other people at the table what the hell I am suppose to do with this. 

    Edible favors are the best IMO.
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  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry.  Corny.  Almost everyone I know now uses a GPS to get where they're going.  If they don't use a GPS, they mapquest their destination. 

    I confess that I'd be leaving a map on the table when I left.  If you want a travel theme, why not use luggage tags.  They could also be used as your escort cards.

    But if you're already having a candy buffet, you don't really need anything more.  That is your favor.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    edited December 2011
    If you are already having a candy buffet, perhaps you could tie your theme in as a way for guests to take home their candy.  After a very fast google search, I found this:

    http://www.americanbridal.com/personalized-tin-favors-17183.html

    Miniature suitcases could be a very cute vessel in which your guests could take their candy home.  As I said, I did a very fast and cursory search---I am sure there are many companies who sell something similar at a variety of prices.

    As long as your theme is cohesive---go with your gut!  I really enjoy a bit of whimsy at a wedding!
  • MidgetthMidgetth member
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    edited December 2011
    Yea I NEVER use a map. My parents don't even use a map anymore they use a gps or google search the directions
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  • bellaxanthebellaxanthe member
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    edited December 2011
    Ha - I must be way older than most people on here. I adore maps and atlases, cannot get enough of them.  Not really a fan of GPS - but we like to wander about.  We're kind of see what we discover along the way sorts I guess and the GPS - well it just gets you where you are going. I do get that the younger crowd will probably think I'm a nut (as most of my nieces and nephews do), but for them a plethora of candy. 

    I wouldn't put the maps on the table but in a basket near the candy buffet.  A take if you want to sort of thing.  A lot of my friends and family are into vintage sorts of things  and huge travelers so though it may not be as useful as I imagine it would be to myself, I think people would still get it. I kind of imagine it in the same way people have been sitting out baskets of flip flops or parasols or the like.  A take if you want to and would enjoy it sort of thing.

    I looked for luggage tags - short of making them myself, I couldn't afford anything that wasn't plastic and stupid looking.  But it's a  really great idea - thank you.  I will look at the mini suitcases as well - thanks for the link.  I'm beginning to think there isn't  a favor that suits everyone out there, so maybe just go with my gut.  Thanks everyone.
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  • edited December 2011
    what about using food favor like a cookie and putting it in a little box with a map design, or wrapping the favor in map print tissue paper?
  • edited December 2011
    Congratulations!  Love the map idea-it fits beautifully in with your theme and is practical to boot!  The candy bar sounds yummy-ithink this wedding is going to be alot of fun. Your guests will appreciate it. Good luck with your planning.
  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_map-favors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:27Discussion:9375b295-45a8-4b31-8a08-b59053c4756aPost:7b3ad311-5461-494d-9b1b-cb49a9293eb4">Re: Map Favors</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ha - I must be way older than most people on here. I adore maps and atlases, cannot get enough of them.  Not really a fan of GPS - but we like to wander about.  We're kind of see what we discover along the way sorts I guess and the GPS - well it just gets you where you are going. I do get that the younger crowd will probably think I'm a nut (as most of my nieces and nephews do), but for them a plethora of candy.  I wouldn't put the maps on the table but in a basket near the candy buffet.  A take if you want to sort of thing.  A lot of my friends and family are into vintage sorts of things  and huge travelers so though it may not be as useful as I imagine it would be to myself, I think people would still get it. I kind of imagine it in the same way people have been sitting out baskets of flip flops or parasols or the like.  A take if you want to and would enjoy it sort of thing. I looked for luggage tags - short of making them myself, I couldn't afford anything that wasn't plastic and stupid looking.  But it's a  really great idea - thank you.  I will look at the mini suitcases as well - thanks for the link.  I'm beginning to think there isn't  a favor that suits everyone out there, so maybe just go with my gut.  Thanks everyone.
    Posted by bellaxanthe[/QUOTE]

    bella:  FWIW:  I am hardly younger than you.  I was MOG 4 years ago and MOB 1 year ago.  My kids will be 25, 27, and 29 in September.  But thanks for thinking that I'm younger than anyone here.  It brightened my day.  <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
  • lmcit23lmcit23 member
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    edited December 2011
    Save the trouble and money - don't do the map you will find them left behind at the venue.
  • edited December 2011
    I agree with the above. No one uses maps anymore. GPS is the way to go.
  • edited December 2011
    i'd rather have a cookie shaped like MN, than a map of MN. 

    and i don't understand how a map fits into 'vintage', since you said your guests like vintage things.  maybe i missed something?
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