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daveANDkristen
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Sorry if this has been posted before - I did a quick search and didn't see anything so I thought I'd start a new thread. Our wedding will have a bit of a nostalgic/family theme, so let me know if this is at all appealing: I thought maybe FI and I could each pick out our favorite family recipe, I'll type them up on old-looking paper in typewriter font to give it a cute vintage look, and include a message like "From our family to yours. Thank you for sharing this day with us". Then I thought I'd stick the recipe cards in these cool DIY placecard holders:
I realize that not every guest would find this appealing, but I can't really think of a favor that everyone would find appealing. And at least they are cheap (nearly free considering the wine consumption in our family). The only ideas I really like are edible favors or lottery tickets, both of which don't have to be very expensive but certainly more expensive than the recipes. I think it's a nice touch, but what do you think??
I realize that not every guest would find this appealing, but I can't really think of a favor that everyone would find appealing. And at least they are cheap (nearly free considering the wine consumption in our family). The only ideas I really like are edible favors or lottery tickets, both of which don't have to be very expensive but certainly more expensive than the recipes. I think it's a nice touch, but what do you think??
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Re: Recipe favors?
[QUOTE]Sorry if this has been posted before - I did a quick search and didn't see anything so I thought I'd start a new thread. Our wedding will have a bit of a nostalgic/family theme, so let me know if this is at all appealing: I thought maybe FI and I could each pick out our favorite family recipe, I'll type them up on old-looking paper in typewriter font to give it a cute vintage look, and include a message like "From our family to yours. Thank you for sharing this day with us". Then I thought I'd stick the recipe cards in these cool DIY placecard holders: I realize that not every guest would find this appealing, but I can't really think of a favor that everyone would find appealing. And at least they are cheap (nearly free considering the wine consumption in our family). The only ideas I really like are edible favors or lottery tickets, both of which don't have to be very expensive but certainly more expensive than the recipes. I think it's a nice touch, but what do you think??
Posted by daveANDkristen[/QUOTE]
I'm kind of "eh" on this. If I have to go home, buy the ingredients, and then cook the recipe, it's not much of a favor to me. If there is no room in the budget for favors,it's certainly okay to skip them altogether. They're not expected.
"So I sing a song of love, Julia"
06.10.10
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[QUOTE]I love this idea. But I like "yjdkiy's" idea of attaching the recipe to one of the key ingredients. I always look forward to trying out new recipes. <strong>And as for having to go ut and buy ingredients most people have most of what you need.</strong> I think a favor that will last a lifetime is a great favor.
Posted by Misslily2011[/QUOTE]
Doesn't that depend on what the recipe's for? If it's sugar cookies, sure. But if it's something like paella, no.
"So I sing a song of love, Julia"
06.10.10
BFAR:We Defined Our Own Success!
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We are planning to do something very similar. Our wedding is at a vineyard next October, and to keep with the theme, we'll be making little bags with mulled wine ingredients. I think it's cute to share family recipes, as long as you put an ingredient with the card.