Weddings 2012: six original party favours that will delight even the most swag-fatigued guest
Weddings 2012: six original party favours that will delight even the most swag-fatigued guest
By Ariel Brewster |
By Ariel Brewster |
Six original party favours that will delight even the most swag-fatigued guest
By Ariel Brewster | Photography by Christopher Stevenson
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- A fleece throw is a thoughtful gift for cool nights. IKEA blankets are dirt cheap ($3–$6 each) and look infinitely less IKEA-like when tied with one of these Mokuba ribbons (from $7.60 per metre).<br /> <br /> <br /> IKEA, 1475 The Queensway, 866-416-4532, <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca" target="_blank">ikea.com/ca</a>. Mokuba, 575 Queen St. W., 416-504-5358.
- WARM AND FUZZY
- WARM AND FUZZY
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- Mismatched vintage handkerchiefs cover something old and something borrowed—and are a charming take-away from the table setting. $2 each.<br /> <br /> <br /> Cabaret Vintage, 672 Queen St. W., 416-504-7126, <a href="http://www.cabaretvintage.com" target="_blank">cabaretvintage.com</a>.
- SWANKY HANKIES
- SWANKY HANKIES
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- A custom-embroidered reusable tote is a perfect souvenir for a destination wedding. $10 each for an order of 100. <br /> <br /> <br /> Stitchy Lizard, 171 East Liberty St., Unit 137, 416-203-7776, <a href="http://www.stitchylizard.com" target="_blank">stitchylizard.com</a>.
- A SPECIAL CASE
- A SPECIAL CASE
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- Cookies are cliché and macarons are passé. Ninutik’s locally sourced maple sugar treats are stylishly packaged and melt-in-your-mouth good. $4–$16. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Ninutik Maple Sugar, 35 Golden Ave., 647-280-4473, <a href="http://www.ninutik.com" target="_blank">ninutik.com</a>.
- SWEETNESS AND LIGHT
- SWEETNESS AND LIGHT
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- For a Vegas-style reception—the kind where the entertainment is an Elvis impersonator—a piñata is practically a necessity. Custom-made from $30. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Little Party Shoppe, 2566 Yonge St., 416-487-7855, <a href="http://www.littlepartyshoppe.ca" target="_blank">littlepartyshoppe.ca</a>.
- THE SMACK DOWN
- THE SMACK DOWN
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- A sandalwood fan gives off a subtle, soothing fragrance and is a lifesaver on a stifling hot day or in an overcrowded venue. $1.29 each. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Roncy Village Mart, 217 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-532-1278.
- BE COOL
- BE COOL
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These are fantastic – and I love the rustic look to each of them. I actually just wrote a post about customizing your wedding on a very (very!) limited budget!
Check it out: http://blog.stickeryou.com/2012/02/22/five-tips-to-stick-to-your-wedding-budget/
-Isabel