Gay Wedding Favors Reflect Couples Celebration

Three states currently allow same sex marriages and nine others grant civil unions and domestic partnerships. Along with the increase in same sex marriage legislation comes the joys of same sex wedding ceremonies complete with cake and favors.

Every couple has the right to celebrate their love in their own unique way. No matter if same sex couples decide to put on a formal affair or a casual shindig there are creative ways to please the crowd. Gay marriages are by design outside of the box. Therefore, many same sex couples may decide to have a wedding that is not the normal white dress affair. For that reason gay marriage wedding favors can be fun, eclectic and elegant.

Candy buffets have become a huge trend as both a decorative piece and a sweet party favor. Same sex couple can utilize this concept and choice solid candies displayed in rainbow patterns. The rainbow flag has been the most recognized symbol of gay and lesbian pride since it’s inception in 1978. The flag was designed by Gilbert Baker for the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade. This flag features eight colors including hot pink to signify sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for the sun, green for nature, blue for art, indigo for harmony and violet for spirit.

Finding uniquely shaped clear containers and arranging the candies in colorful groups will compliment a rainbow theme without taking the idea too far. Lots of delicious candies can be found in the colors of the rainbow flag. Flower arrangements and colored pillar candles, or floating candles can be used to accent the candy buffet. And personal touches such as chocolate bars or Hershey Kisses with the couple’s names can add a little extra flare. Offering personalized candy as a wedding favor is becoming a very popular idea. Guests often enjoy the whimsical atmosphere of a candy buffet and couples can design around almost any theme including nostalgic candies or specific flavors.

The rainbow symbol can be incorporated into other wedding favors as well. A same sex marriage ceremony has much to be proud of and adopting the rainbow flag into the wedding theme can include simple touches. For example small rainbow bracelets given to each guest make great favors and can be ordered in bulk at a discount and a small rainbow flag given out as a flower pot decoration is a unique idea that may appeal to many same sex couples. Other rainbow embossed ideas range from mint tins and lip balm to chocolate bars and lapel pins.

But for those who oppose sweets or are looking for a more “grown up” option there are even more edible indulgences that are making an impact in wedding favors. For example personalized coffee packages can be made at home or ordered wholesale. Coffee is a very sophisticated wedding favor that can be incorporated into most upscale wedding ceremonies. Another option is wine, sparkling cider, or cigars; small personalized bottles of wine, sparkling cider, or cigars can also be purchased off the internet and distributed as a wedding favor that shows spirit. Other edible wedding favors include teas, loose and in personalized jars, honey, specifically local honey found in the region where the wedding is to take place, and flavored syrups, which may be a big favor item in Vermont where maple syrup is a local commodity.

If a more traditional wedding favor is preferred there really are a variety of options including personalized wine bottle openers and cork screws, playing card decks, personalized tea favors, honey and even glassware. However, today eco-friendly weddings are a becoming very popular. Following this idea same sex couple may choice to give out personalized eco-friendly seed packages as well as live evergreen seedling favors. These are excellent options to symbolize the growing union of the newlyweds.

No matter what kind of wedding a couple chooses their favors should reflect their personalities as well as what they believe their guests may enjoy the most. Candy, chocolate love rings, coffee, fortune cookies wine, teas, jelly beans, honey, hot sauce, and barbecue sauce are just a few of the delightful edibles which will please almost every guest. However, other options include rainbow paraphernalia, eco-friendly items such as tree seedlings and wildflower seed packets and functional items such as personalized wine bottle openers and cork screw or something fun and playful such as personalized playing cards.