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There are many different types of favors available for your guests. Everything from tiny candy bars to teaspoons can be given as gifts. But the most beautiful favors, and the ones your guests will appreciate the most, are made from glass and crystal. Here are some ideas for glass and crystal favors for your wedding.

First of all, consider price. Many of these glass and crystal favors are fairly inexpensive, but the more ornate they are, the pricier they become. And note that the quality of the favors is a huge factor as well. There is no point in buying cheap gifts if they look cheap; your guests will know at once and may not even bother to take them home. Do the research before making decisions based on money.

The best way to use these favors for maximum impact is to have them correspond to a theme. Having a winter wedding? Snowball and sleigh shapes are perfect. Summertime might call for small yellow crystals in the shape of suns, or maybe tiny nail appliques for the women. An evening wedding can have glass tealights with crystal decorations. This is especially beautiful when the lights are lit, because the crystals reflect the candlelight and sparkle all over the table. Another simple idea is to have hair ornaments for the ladies and tie pins for the men.

Now think about acrylic as an option. This material tends to be cheaper and sturdier than either glass or crystal, and doesn't require polishing. It is, however, just as beautiful as the latter two. It can also be cut with facets, in much the same way as glass or crystal. If you cannot find an acrylic favor that meets your standards, you can have it carved by a plastics shop to your specifications. This will personalize your favors in a way that cannot be duplicated by any website or store.

If you decide not to use acrylic, you may have to choose between glass and crystal. There will be pros and cons to each one. Crystal tends to be heavier than glass, but glass, of course, is lighter. There are many different types of crystal, such as Austrian crystal, but the type of glass is not nearly as diverse. And glass tends to be more fragile than crystal. All of these are things to remember as you make your decision.

You don't need to necessarily pass out these favors, although having the flower girl do it during the reception would be a charming touch. She could have a small basket to hold them all, and the guests will be impressed by their glittery beauty. Alternately, you can use them as seat markers and pair them with small name tags. You can also group them and put them in the middle of the table as centerpieces for guests to take home at the end of the reception.

You can also use glass and crystal as decorations throughout the hall. Try draping beads on the tables, or over the light fixtures (if you can) to add some sparkle to your reception. Maybe a few larger figurines could be bookends for the wedding presents. And, of course, you can always have a glass or crystal topper for your wedding cake, as well as cake servers that have that same material for the handles. Is there any way to use glass or crystal plates? Get them out, along with the matching silverware.

Glass and crystal are a wonderful way to class up your wedding and reception. Make them a part of yours and have the wedding of your dreams--it's a once in a lifetime experience, so make it count!

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