5.13.2007

The Artful Bride: Wedding Favors & Decorations


By April L. Paffrath, Paula Grasdal and Livia McRee. 79 pages. Retails $12.99. Quarry Books, imprint of Rockport Publishers.

This book stood out on the bookstore shelf when I was looking for favor inspirations for my own wedding. The style of the favors is like the type that you would find in InStyle Weddings or The Knot. They are colorful, fun, and unusual and would work well for bridal showers and bridesmaids luncheons. There are 14 different favor projects, all with large photo illustrations and examples of variations that can be created using the same techniques. The favors will also be fun to make by a group at a party.

Examples of my favorite projects include:
  • Heart-shaped chocolate lollipops
  • Henna party kits
  • Bonsai starter kits in a box
  • Sleep masks decorated with loose silk flower petals and ribbons
  • A wishing tree message center for guests to hang love messages

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