With Spain’s big World Cup win, I thought I’d blog about some of my favorite Spanish Wedding customs.

1. In true Spanish wedding tradition the bride will wear a traditional silk, black dress with an accompanying black lace veil held in place by combs.

A bride from the Andalusia region may wear a flamingo style dress to honor the old Spanish wedding customs of that region.

2.Brides carry orange blossom bouquets or wear wreaths or tiaras decorated with orange blossoms. This is to symbolize a life of happiness and fulfillment for the couple.

3.In Spanish wedding customs, the wedding ceremony is held in the early evening.

4.The bride and groom will give their guests small wedding favors.

The Groom will also give the men cigars at some time during the reception.

The bride will give the women who are single small pins that are worn upside down. A Spanish wedding custom says that if a woman looses the pin during the reception she is believed to be the next to get married.

5. The bride is expected to embroider a groom’s wedding shirt to wear at the wedding ceremony.

1. Backyard Weddings.  Smaller size guest list, more intimate settings.  These weddings may be small in size but not in decorative, themed details.

2. Butter cream is making a comeback.  Fondant is falling behind as cake designers are finding tools to allow butter cream to look as smooth as fondant on wedding cakes.

3. Destination Weddings.  Some bridal couples are choosing romantic islands for their nuptials, others are choosing destination that are within driving distance of their hometown.  Destination that are weekend getaways for your guests and romantic locations to tie the knot.

4.  Favors are coming back.  Look out for some really unique, beautiful favors this year.

5.  Color, color, color!  Brides will be overwhelmed with the gorgeous color palette of 2010.

I know there are lots of wedding favors out there, but I have to say that these are my pick for fall weddings.  These jumbo wedding candy apples are perfect for any fall wedding.  The candy apples are decorated in Belgium chocolate to resemble a bride’s dress and a groom’s tux.

Check out Amy’s Candy Kitchen to learn more about how to order these adorable candy apples for your wedding reception.

Masquerade Ball is a great way to incorporate a Halloween theme, without going all out.  You can have masks given out to all your guests to wear upon arrival.  After the celebration, the guests can bring the masks home as their wedding favors.  The color scheme can be endless.  You can have it as colorful or as tame as you want.  The beautiful curves and designs of the masks make this theme so elegant and romantic.  I love this idea.  What do you think?

1. Serve pumpkin soup in a carved out pumpkins.

2. You can use pumpkins as your centrepieces why having an assortment of different sizes at the centre of your table, or using a pumpkin as a vase for flowers.

3. Have an image of the two of you imposed onto a pumpkin.

4. Give pumpkin shaped cookies or candy as your wedding favor.

5. Use a mini pumpkin as the table number holder, or for each guest as their place holder.

Candy Buffets have become so popular it’s unbelievable.  When I got married 9 years ago, no one would have ever thought to have a candy buffet instead of the traditional pastry buffet or a midnight meal buffet (if you’re having an Italian wedding) .  I would have preferred the candy buffet, it would have been such a hit with my family and friends.  Who doesn’t love candy or chocolates?

If I were to have a candy buffet, I would definitely stick to colors that enhance my wedding theme.  You could go crazy with all the selections of candy out there, and very easily stretch yourself out of budget .  Choosing candy in your wedding color tones will both enhance your wedding theme and be very classy.  Don’t forget the candy bowls, bags and candy scoops.  The little details add so much to the table presentation.

I love this idea, how about you?  Do you love it or hate it?

Photo Credit : Naomi Claire Photography

Here are some great ways to add lanterns to your wedding.

1.  They can be used as a centre piece.  This would be lovely for an afternoon, but especially an evening outdoor wedding, or a wedding on the beach.

2.  You can hang lanterns from the ceiling.  I love this look, it really transforms the room into your own intimate space.

3.  You can give away small lanterns as wedding favors.

4. Ceremony Pew decor:  At last my favorite!  I saw this elegant idea on Intimate Weddings‘ blog and had to share it.  It’s so simple, yet adds so much to the room.

If you are getting married on St. Patrick’s Day or are looking into having an Irish themed wedding, you may find the following wedding favors perfect to give away to your guests.

Shamrock Votive Holder

Playful and fun in green and frosted glass, these votive holders look great scattered on reception tables for decoration, or wrapped in cello or tulle and tied with a bow. Each votive holder measures a standard 2.5″ tall. Candle is not included.

Lucky in Love Shamrock Candle

Have a little Irish in you? These gift wrapped candles make festive decorations for your reception tables, and a substantial favor for guests to take home with them. Each high quality wax candle measures 3″ and arrives wrapped in a clear cello bag that’s tied with gold cord.

Valentine's Day Collection Petit Fours

Exclusively at Beaucoup, the Valentine’s Collection petit fours bring decadence and class to a Valentine’s Day tradition. These bite-sized layered cakes are made from the finest ingredients and decorated with hearts, or hand-piped lettering that spell out the word “LOVE”.  Each petit four consists of layers of moist cake filled with smooth butter cream and a bit of jam for subtle flavor. A thin layer of marzipan covers each cake before it is sealed with a coat of chocolate…truly an enticing treat that will surpass all expectations! Each cake measures approximately 1.25 ” x 1.25″. They are perfect for weddings, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners, as a gift, dessert or as favors.

Mini Hearts Wedding Favor Candy

Celebrate your “burning love” for each other or play up a Valentine’s Day theme with these heart-shaped cinnamon hearts and mini pastel hearts wedding favor candy. Tiny little hearts fit into any wedding favors packaging and guests will love the thoughtful sweets. Cinnamon hearts have a mildly spicy cinnamon kick like classic Red Hots and mini pastel hearts are sugary sweet. Perfect for wedding favors and bridal shower favors.

Monogram Heart Cookies

Beautifully decorated edible treats are among the most popular party favors, enjoyed by guests of all ages. This heart shaped monogram cookie is not only a fabulous addition to the tables, it is also a personalized favor to celebrate your wedding day.

A monogram is symbolic of the union between two people and is traditionally three letters – a last initial in the middle, joined on either side by a couple’s first initials — but is beautiful as one or two letters as well.

This cookie can be customized to match the colors of your wedding, anniversary party or bridal shower. Simply enter the color of the background cookie as well as the color of the monogram and we will create it just for your event.

Each cookie is individually wrapped in a cello bag and decorated with a matching satin ribbon. Measures 4 1/2″ x 4″. Cookies are kosher and parve and have a shelf life of 3 months.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite valentine themed wedding favours.  To view the entire selection, please visit HerWeddingShop.com.

Recipe for Love, Measuring Spoons Wedding Favour

Made from stainless steel for years of use in the kitchen, these spoons also have a lighter side, bearing the recipe for love including “A Pinch of Patience”, “A Dash of Kindness”, “A Spoonful of Laughter” and “A Heap of Love”. The spoons arrive in a beribboned clear-top gift box with a personalized gift tag in your choice of three shapes, eight stylish designs and fifteen great colors.

Glass Love Drop Wedding Favour

Present your guests with a unique piece of miniature art – the traditional chocolate drop transformed into hand blown pieces of glass, each signed by the maker. It measures just 1.25″ by 1.25″ and can be used as a small paperweight or decorative item. Because each piece is hand made, each drop will vary slightly in size and shape.

Heart Shaped Love Letter Opener Wedding Favour

Solid silver chrome letter opener brings a little romance back to the humdrum task of sorting through the mail. You customize the packaging by choosing your favorite gift box design. When paired with the matching gift tag and white organza bow it makes for a picture-perfect presentation.

Stay tuned for more Valentine, heart-shaped wedding ideas!

Warm up your winter event with these sparkling, snow-themed winter wedding favors.  Your guests will adore these favors that add an extra special touch to your winter wonderland wedding.  Whether you’re planning to get married between November and February or just planning a winter-themed wedding, winter is becoming the hippest and most fashion-forward motif for all your wedding celebrations.

Getting married in the winter?  Need ideas for your wedding favors?  My Wedding Favors can help you.

At Her Wedding Favors they will help you create that perfect wedding and reception favors, gifts for your bridesmaids and groomsmen, selections of novelty gifts, fun notions and a range of invitations and even wedding shoes. Her Wedding Favors will help warm your winter event with their sparkling snow-themed wedding winter favors. You can add a special touch of winter to your winter wonderland.

At Her Wedding Favors, they will assist you with creating the perfect wedding favors to compliment your wedding theme.  My Wedding Favors will help warm your winter event with their sparkling snow-themed wedding winter favors, adding a touch of winter to your winter wonderland.