Thoughts on this favor

tkddddddddd · May 2012

So, one of my friends has been daing her guy 7 years. She won't allow him to propose (yes, allow) because he doesn't make enough money to support her solely. She is not invited to our small, 45 guest, $3,000 wedding largely because I don't want to deal with the "it isn't good enough for her" thing and she isn't THAT close of a friend. Luckily she has an event on our wedding day. At lunch recently, we were talking about my wedding favors. Our theme is birds. The wedding is outdoors and ecofriendly to the max. Our favors are little wooden birdhouses (hand painted) and personalized with the guests name (also being used as escort card) with heart shaped bird seed and a knitted bird figurine. When I mentioned this, she went on about how the favor was wicked lame and she didn't get it. In her opinion, she told us to expect to take most of them home as she can't imagine anyone would want that. So....I come to you: are our favors THAT lame? Or is it perhaps a case of highly-opinionated/I'm to invited syndrome? Thanks for your thoughts! Also, she asked for info on the wedding - wasn't just me with bridal verbal diarrhea lol

MrsMeganL2012 · May 2012

I like the idea and would probably keep it on display around my house. With that said, I wouldn't want it personalized. I'd rather see the name attached in some way to the house that is easily removable.

SummerGirl87 · May 2012

I think the house is adorable along with the knitted bird and heart birdseed. I agree on not personalizing it, just in case they want to display it in their home but not want their name seen. Maybe attach a tag from recycled paper with a piece of hemp cord or twine. That way guests can later remove the escort card and keep just the bird house

I think your guests will appreciate the thought and effort put into a semi-hand crafted gift. Especially since you are having a small wedding, everyone that attends will be family and close friends are more likely to support your creativity rather than trash on it like this friend of yours you mentioned.

misfranks · May 2012

I'll be honest it would be cute as long as the "hand Painting" is attractive. I completely agree that the personalization should be detachable. It is different and guests may not think its for them. They may think its just decor. You should think about adding a bag of candy inside with the birdseed. Make what you put the candy in eco friendly. That way they'll feel like its their present and is still useful and may feel it is for them to take home.

DelBride2012 · May 2012

It's an adorable idea, but we probably wouldn't keep it because we live in an apartment. I've already done my indoor decorating, and I don't have anywhere outdoors to put it.

Cortney1982 · May 2012

I would have to see pictures, but I highly doubt I would take it home just because I'm not fond of nic nacs and clutter. If it was just birdseed molded into a heart on twine to hang on my tree at home for the birds, then that would be okay for me.

Avion22 · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_thoughts-on-this-favor?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:27Discussion:2644dae1-52dd-41f1-9a21-451532fe62cePost:a12b324f-d73d-493a-9a4b-40851eafeb3e">Re: Thoughts on this favor</a>:
[QUOTE]I would have to see pictures, but I highly doubt I would take it home just because I'm not fond of nic nacs and clutter. If it was just birdseed molded into a heart on twine to hang on my tree at home for the birds, then that would be okay for me.
Posted by Cortney1982[/QUOTE]

<div>This. </div>

GoodLuckBear14 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]I would have to see pictures, but I highly doubt I would take it home just because I'm not fond of nic nacs and clutter. If it was just birdseed molded into a heart on twine to hang on my tree at home for the birds, then that would be okay for me.
Posted by Cortney1982[/QUOTE]

Ditto

Peavy · May 2012

Triple it. While the idea is cute, it's not anything that I would use.

MrsMeganL2012 · May 2012

For those that would leave a favor behind.....I never understood why people wouldn't take it home and then get rid of it. The bride took time/money to make/buy a gift thanking one for attending, and to leave it because it's not good enough seems like a slap in the face to the bride. At least have the courtesy to pretend you like it. If I were the bride and I saw a ton of favors that were left, I'd feel hurt.

PS - This is why we're doing chocolate. I doubt we'll have much leftover.

janegoodey · May 2012

I like it and it's very original. I think the eco friendly and nature inspired wedding theme is great! I found a great website that features nature theme inspirations, check it out and hope it helps you. Good luck!

http://poppyandpaige.com/

kmmssg · May 2012

janegoodey - apparently you missed the pesky little part of the terms of service where vendors arent allowed to advertise on the boards. How can you trust a vendor who can't follow rules? All of your posts advertise the website in your post.

reported.

Denotheus · May 2012

I think your bird house favors sound adorable. I'd Love it and would difinetely display it at my home. Plus, it'd serve as a loving reminder of your wedding day. To me, that's what a favor should do.

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