How To Find Wedding Favors That Only Look Expensive - Cashmere, Wool and Silk directory

When you know you are going to get married, everything seems blissful. Until, perhaps, you consider the financial cost. The wedding dress. The cake. The reception. Yikes.

But don�t contemplate elopement. The wedding you�ve dreamed about can still be in reach, as long as you plan realistically and smartly. Look for ways to save money in every area of your wedding budget, including wedding favors.

Bridal shower favors and wedding favors aren�t incidental. You want to give your guests a nice memento, not something that has no meaning -- or worse, never even gets taken home by guests.

You don�t want to hand out chintzy favors. But unique wedding favors don�t have to be expensive. What�s important is to choose favors that are thoughtful, high quality, memorable and personalized.

No online seller can match HansonEllis in meeting those requirements. The 10-year-old company also offers a wide selection of classic favorites and fresh ideas from around the world, backed by a sterling record of customer satisfaction.

To ensure that your wedding budget stays on track regarding favors, keep a tight focus on the number of guests and the style of your wedding. Paring the guest list will save money. And keeping your wedding style in mind should prevent you from buying inappropriate, expensive favors, especially when so many other options are available.

Among the bestselling times at HansonEllis are dozens of items that cost less than $3 each, including about a dozen that cost less than $2 each. Two are even less than $1 each. While quality is essential, cost is not unimportant, given that you need a favor for every guest.

The low-cost bestsellers at HansonEllis range from the Personalized Plantable Wishing Bean at 59 cents to the Heart Measuring Spoons With Gift Box at $2.99. Each wishing bean is imprinted with �Love� or �Thank You� or any other short word, or the bride and groom�s names. When planted, these expressions of love will literally sprout and grow. The clever, practical measuring spoons are heart-shaped and engraved with phrases like �a pinch of joy.�

In between those items in price are such bestsellers as Personalized Sun and Moon Seashells (decorative shells with the bride and groom�s names imprinted) at $1.99, the Chocolate Heart Truffle Bon Bon Box (mouthwatering candy in a classy container) at @$2.29 and the Silver Wedding Bell With Organza Ribbon (used to prompt the bride and groom to kiss during the reception) at $2.79.

At higher cost levels, HansonEllis bestsellers include the Beach Wedding Message Ornament (filled with coral sand and shells) at $3.49, the Bridal Jute Bag (eco-friendly and available monogrammed) at $9.97 and the Polished Silver Oval Alarm Clock (includes a spot for a photo insert) at $19.95.

All bestseller prices mentioned above reflect special offers available as of January 2010.

Of course, you can also just search through the expansive online catalog of HansonEllis to find your perfect favor at the right price.

Should you find a lower advertised price from a direct competitor, HansonEllis will beat that price. HansonEllis also guarantees its prices for 30 days after purchase. Should a direct competitor offer a lower price during that period, HansonEllis will credit you 100 percent of the difference.

More details on the low-price guarantee, as well as information on the wide selection of favors, is available on the web site of HansonEllis, the industry leader for unique, high quality wedding favors with a personalized touch. -- iS