| Wedding favors are gifts given to guests from the | | | | it gives off a sweet, unparalleled scent. You can |
| bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. The | | | | choose from incense gift boxes, incense fans, pouch |
| tradition of distributing wedding favors is a very old | | | | favors, and more. Candles and candle holders, of |
| one. Indian wedding favors are designed to remind | | | | course, always make great wedding favors as well. |
| the guests not only of the ceremony they have | | | | You can also gift small idols of Lord Ganesha, |
| attended, but of the hosts as well. Choose the | | | | Goddess Lakshmi or any other religious icon. Lord |
| wedding favor that will first and foremost reflect the | | | | Ganesha, the Hindu God of wisdom has always been |
| newlywed's uniqueness and individuality. Select favors | | | | the favorite choice as a gift on such occasions. |
| that uniquely reflect your personal sense of style and | | | | An idol of Goddess Lakshmi is also said to bring |
| those that will create a lasting impression on your | | | | prosperity with itself, so we can gift an idol of |
| guests. | | | | Goddess Lakshmi to our guests. Silver Coins |
| Gifts that your guests can actually use are always | | | | engraved with images of Ganesha and Lakshmi are |
| appreciated. Some couples gifts cultural tokens as | | | | considered auspicious, as well as exclusive gift items. |
| favors to reflect their heritage while others choose | | | | They are also a good option for those with a budget |
| gifts that highlight their sense of fun. Wedding favors | | | | constraint. You can also choose wedding favors that |
| are diverse and usually compliment the theme or | | | | are made from wood, copper, brass and fine |
| season of the event. Choosing wedding favors is also | | | | ceramics. |
| an activity that is highly dependent on the guests. | | | | Giving gifts which explain the certain wedding rituals |
| The aunt of the bride cannot be given the same | | | | and the significance of marriage can also be given out |
| present as the one of the groom's college friends. | | | | to guests. These also make great reading material |
| So, choose carefully and have fun with it. | | | | during breaks in the ceremony. |
| There are myriad of items from which you can | | | | The Indian Diyas are set apart from other |
| choose wedding favors. To add a typical Indian feel | | | | conventional candles and tea lights due to their |
| to the wedding you can choose ethnic items. A puja | | | | colorful and ethnic characteristic. So you can opt for |
| thali, which is a dish made specially to be used during | | | | these diyas as gifts for the guests. These diyas are |
| a prayer ritual, can make very pretty and yet, useful | | | | handmade and hand painted to give them a vibrant |
| gift. These Thalis can be made of copper, silver or | | | | style. |
| brass, with artistic designs etched on them and | | | | Close female relatives and friends can be given |
| available in different sizes. They can also be | | | | sarees as wedding favors. Remember, you may have |
| personalized with the couple's names, initials or | | | | to give all the different aunts an option to choose |
| wedding dates. Go a step ahead to add your own | | | | the sarees that they want. And make sure that you |
| unique message to the thali. | | | | give the respective uncles something other than just |
| Sandalwood incense is another popular wedding favor. | | | | the "thamboola". |
| Sandalwood is considered to be very precious, since | | | | |