June 13th

Photo by: Hayley Anne Photography on Hayley Anne Photography via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: Marriage licenses expire after a certain period and some states have a waiting period of one to several days, so make sure you plan ahead!

Marriage license bureaus generally require you to pay in cash, and in most places both bride and groom must apply together, in person. You'll need specific identification — in many states a photo ID (like a driver's license) and Social Security card will suffice, but other places may require a certified birth certificate.

The majority of states have dropped the blood test requirement, but some do retain it or another medical requirement.

Plus, check out this Last-Minute Wedding Checklist. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more tips and advice.

June 10th

Photo Credit: Michael Chadwick Photography

Tip of the Day: For a creative guest book alternative, ask your guests to fill out cards with fun prompts (e.g. "What should we name our first child?" and "What is your favorite memory with the bride and groom?") and store them in a keepsake box. We love how this couple decorated their box with photos from their dating days!

Plus, check out more Unique Wedding Guest Books. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more tips and advice. 

June 9th

Photo by: Jeremy Harwell on Grey Likes Weddings via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: Who says that your invitation inserts have to be matchy-matchy? Have fun with your paper suite by incorporating a couple of different design elements within the same color palette. For example, the beach-themed ensemble above includes an anchor, an octopus, an interlocking motif and nautical stripes. Don't forget to save one whole set to enclose in your scrapbook!

Plus, Unique Wedding Invitations to Suit Any Style. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more tips and advice.

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50 Inspired Bridal Shower Favors

Hosting a bridal shower? Thoughtful details make it a day to remember. Say “thank you” to your special guests with fun and useful favors that serve as beautiful mementos of a special occasion.

By: Mary Wozniak

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  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Perfect for winter festivities, mini mason jars are filled with gourmet hot cocoa mix and cinnamon hearts.

    Photo Credit: Trio Artisan Designs/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Put a ring on it! Kiddie candy favorites in a clever Ring Pop box are a fun choice.

    Photo Credit: Candy Crush Events/Etsy

  • Pretty Packaging

    Pretty Packaging

    You’re lucky in love! Let your guests try their luck with unique lottery ticket holders. 

    Photo Credit: Adornibles/Etsy

  • Pretty Packaging

    Pretty Packaging

    Organza bags and satin ribbon adorned with vintage-inspired tags are an elegant and feminine option.

    Photo Credit: On the Wings Paperie/Etsy

  • Pretty Packaging

    Pretty Packaging

    Your gift bags are extra-special embellished with pretty personalized floral tags.

    Photo Credit: Susie Dees/Etsy

  • Pretty Packaging

    Pretty Packaging

    Fill these oh-so-cute “girlie” purses with chocolate kisses for a stylish take-home.

    Photo Credit: K Lundquist Designs/Etsy

  • Pretty Packaging

    Pretty Packaging

    Cheery blooming favor boxes hold your favorite sweet treats.

    Photo Credit: Cut N Create Canada/Etsy

  • Pretty Packaging

    Pretty Packaging

    Rustic bird favor boxes are a charming addition to your table décor. 

    Photo Credit: Wish Design Studio/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Your love was “mint to be.” DIY this minty sugar scrub and free printable label from Marianela at Love Vividly.

    Photo Credit: Love Vividly

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Honor the bride “to bee” with sweet jars of wildflower honey.

    Photo Credit: Holy Honey/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Lovely and lacy bridal gown cookies are hand-decorated and finished with shimmery luster dust. 

    Photo Credit: Marinold Cakes/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    They make a great pear! Punny snack bags are filled with dried fruit, a fun and unique favor.

    Photo Credit: Pun Foods Party Favors/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Trendy French macarons are pretty in pink... or go wild with tropical coconut, PB&J, or other custom flavors and styles.

    Photo Credit: Indayani Baked Goods/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Go for classic style with homemade Belgian chocolate truffles presented in the iconic blue box.

    Photo Credit: Nutty Little Peanut/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Create a work of cookie art with these vintage bridal shower announcements. Edible wafer images are ready to DIY exquisite cookie favors.

    Photo Credit: Queen of Tarts Wafers/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    He popped the question, now pop up a popcorn treat. Custom labels add a special touch.

    Photo Credit: Invited Too/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Upgrade your Hershey kisses with precut stickers in nautical pink and navy.

    Photo Credit: Lissalaneous/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Your foodie friends will adore these imported rosemary-infused extra virgin olive oil favors from Sweet Greek Alchemies.

    Photo Credit: Sweet Greek Alchemies/Etsy

  • Sweet and Savory Treats

    Sweet and Savory Treats

    Who wouldn’t love a sweet homemade mini pie? Choose luscious chocolate ganache, salted caramel apple, or other yummy options.

    Photo Credit: Indayani Baked Goods/Etsy

  • Toast the Bride to Be

    Toast the Bride to Be

    Calling Betty Draper! Retro 1950s drink coasters just might inspire your themed celebration.

    Photo Credit: Cheltenham Road/Etsy

  • Toast the Bride to Be

    Toast the Bride to Be

    One-of-a-kind wine charms are custom-matched to your theme and colors.  

    Photo Credit: Dizzy Grape/Etsy

  • Toast the Bride to Be

    Toast the Bride to Be

    Toast the guest of honor with printable labels for mini wine or champagne bottles.

    Photo Credit: Zoe DeZigns/Etsy

  • Toast the Bride to Be

    Toast the Bride to Be

    Go for glam with sparkly silver glitter drink coasters.

    Photo Credit: Favor Affair/Etsy

  • Toast the Bride to Be

    Toast the Bride to Be

    Raise a glass to the happy couple with sweet cosmopolitan drink mix in cute single-serve packets. 

    Photo Credit: Favors by Serendipity

  • Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Rustic handcrafted soaps are beautifully boxed.

    Photo Credit: Nuesi/Etsy

  • Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Say “Mani Thanks” with a nail polish favor your guests will put to good use.

    Photo Credit: Paperless Post/Etsy

  • Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Treat your guests to luscious lip balms in mimosa, appletini, or other delightful flavors in themes that are just right for your event: “Blushing Bride” and “Something Blue.”

    Photo Credit: The Favor Stylist

  • Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Bath and Beauty Gifts

    They look good enough to eat — but these adorable macarons are sweet-scented handmade soaps.

    Photo Credit: Baila Designs/Etsy

  • Bath and Beauty Gifts

    Bath and Beauty Gifts

    They’re finally tying the knot! Send guests home with these cute hair ties in a variety of patterns, prints, and colors.

    Photo Credit: Poppy and Erie/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Fun and flirty lingerie cookies are the perfect match for your lingerie bridal shower.

    Photo Credit: 3CSC/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Total elegance! Enhance your tea party with opulent gold-hued teaspoons, embellished with rhinestones.

    Photo Credit: Eco Ideology/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Enjoy a bridal tea with vanilla chai, peppermint, or other choices in a personalized tea bag.

    Photo Credit: 4 All Occasions Favors/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    A gorgeous tea party theme calls for charming shabby chic details. These enchanting printable teacup wrappers can hold a cupcake, candy, or other small favors.

    Photo Credit: Detour Du Jour/Etsy

  • Special Keepsakes

    Special Keepsakes

    Handmade miniature ceramic hearts are colorful little ring holders.

    Photo Credit: Ali Spots/Etsy

  • Special Keepsakes

    Special Keepsakes

    These plantable heart-shaped seed bombs are embedded with wildflower seeds.

    Photo Credit: Renaissance Botanical/Etsy

  • Special Keepsakes

    Special Keepsakes

    Cute bride and groom magnets are hand-painted. Use them as place card holders or clip to your favor bags.  

    Photo Credit: Reddy Set Art/Etsy

  • Special Keepsakes

    Special Keepsakes

    Give “Wedding Day” scented candles a glittery makeover and a bit of frilly embellishment.

    Photo Credit: Jill Gum Photography

  • Special Keepsakes

    Special Keepsakes

    Assorted succulents do double-duty as table décor and as mementos your guests will enjoy for years.

    Photo Credit: The Succulent Source

  • Special Keepsakes

    Special Keepsakes

    Vintage bone china pieces are the perfect finds for a shabby chic scheme. These Queen Anne trinket dishes have a feminine Windsor Rose pattern.

    Photo Credit: English Garden Tea Shop/Etsy

  • Toast the Bride to Be

    Toast the Bride to Be

    Antique gold “Keys to My Heart“ are beautiful and practical bottle openers.

    Photo Credit: Wedding Rustic Favors/Etsy

  • DIY

    DIY

    Add sparkle to the day with glittery mini-champagne favors, an easy DIY from My Crowned Creations.

    Photo Credit: My Crowned Creations

  • DIY

    DIY

    For a truly unique favor, these gorgeous glass bottles with clever lime slice charms can be filled with tequila or another favorite drink.

    Photo Credit: Festival Re Glass/Etsy

  • DIY

    DIY

    Hugs and kisses! We love these DIY votive candleholders from Darby Smart.

    Photo Credit: Darby Smart

  • DIY

    DIY

    Custom-paint wine glasses, or treat your guests to a fun paint-your-own wine glass party.

    Photo Credit: LaBiche Boutique/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Cute flip-flop luggage tags are ideal for a summer or beach theme bridal shower.

    Photo Credit: Taara Bazaar/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    For a beach-themed fête, try DIY piña colada flavored sea glass candy from 1 Fine Cookie.

    Photo Credit: 1 Fine Cookie

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    For a love beyond measure, heart-shaped measuring spoons are great for a kitchen or cooking-themed shower.

    Photo Credit: Taara Bazaar/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    A mini-grater is sweetly embellished with tiny hearts to celebrate one “grate” love.

    Photo Credit: Little Things Favors

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Planning a traditional kitchen-themed shower? Send your guests home with a pretty pink whisk.

    Photo Credit: Taara Bazaar/Etsy

  • Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Set the Stage for Your Theme

    Lovely lavender sachets are a sweet scented favor for your lingerie themed shower. 

    Photo Credit: The Favor Stylist

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