There is nothing like a wedding to bring family and friends together. When a couple first announces their plans to tie the knot, clearly there will be lots of excitement in the air. Parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles and especially the grandparents see this as a memorable occasion that is to be cherished right through everyone's lives, more so the couple.

Hence, it is common for these folk to come together and play important roles on the day of the wedding. Bridesmaids, best men, flower girls and page boys have to be chosen in advance. Next, their attire has to be selected and this must be in line with the particular theme for the wedding. Getting everyone together for outfit measurements, practices and rehearsals means asking them to be available and patient until the big day is over.

Often, the couple feels they must thank all who have helped in one way or another by giving them something small. These days, there are wedding favors which serve to reward individuals for their help while reminding them of the wedding day. These little gifts which are often candles, pens or picture frames, can be ordered in bulk and personalized to feature the bride and bridegroom's names, wedding photograph and date. In this way, this gift will express the couple's gratitude while enabling the guest to remember the event in a special way.

Just before you ward off this idea, thinking that these gifts will do no more than gather dust, let us look at the lovely little tokens that some guests have received this far. The common favorite now are candles; these come in all shapes and sizes and your guests would naturally rest and relax in their warm glow and scent on a cold autumn or winter's night. You could also choose the gifts you wish to give based on the season of the year. If yours is a winter wedding, you could possibly share the memory of the day with your guests by giving them snowflake bookmarks or winter holiday mint tins. Summer ideas would be brighter and would include flip flop beach bags and lovely scented soap.

If you are looking for unique wedding favors, these too are available as the choice is vast and wide for the couple who wants to give different items to certain individuals. Some guests would appreciate candles but others may not like them altogether. For a guest that is extra special, you could present the silver bottle stopper, cookie cutter or cake and knife set. Wine connoisseurs would cherish any item that makes sipping into their favorite flavor more enjoyable. Such guests could be presented with wine openers or wine pourers.

Generally, you can choose the items that you wish to present as favors according to a theme, season or price. If a particular guest has helped you in a great way and has many children, you may simply want to return the kindness with a delightful box of cookies and chocolates. This will be remembered by the kids and most certainly be welcomed by all family members.

So, the next time there is a wedding around the corner, be sure to think about placing an order online for your guests to take home. This will save the couple a lot of trouble and time as all they have to do is select the items and these will be delivered to their doorstep, once they are paid for.