Designing your wedding reception is usually included in the overall planning, but sometimes the focus is more focused on the business side than having fun...which is what a celebration of marriage is all about. And this perspective is being shared by more couples everyday who have begun to look for ways to give their guests memorable and useful coaster wedding favors as tokens of their special day.



"A picture is worth a thousand words" is the saying and combining the beauty and quality of glass with beautiful artwork or photos gives them a permanence that far surpasses paper. In social settings such as a wedding reception, it is the small details that turn a special occasion into an extraordinary one. Coasters placed under a glass is one of those details that shows grace and style that is associated with special social events.

Combining these two elements has resulted in the coaster that is made of glass, which encases a photo of the couple; a permanent keepsake for the guest to take home. But unlike printed matchbooks or other paper-based wedding favor, your guest will have an item that adds value to their life through its function.

Coasters are used to protect the tabletop from moisture and heat. They serve as a "mini-tabletop" for your cup or glass, making cleanup easier and less time consuming. Each time your guest uses the coaster, the pleasant memory of your special event will come to mind. And that is why wedding favors are cherished by most people; marriage is about love and the souvenir is the couple's way of sharing that emotion.

Another reason why this type of wedding favor makes sense is because it has lasting value, so you can feel good about this part of your wedding expenses. And many couples have begun to focus more on making their receptions more festive, this is one type of wedding favor that's appropriate for everyone. It is a tangible item that continues to send your wedding day memory to your family, friends and associates, helping them to create their own.

Giving a gift to a guest for their presence at an event is one of the appreciated and easily understood social graces throughout the world. The custom of gift giving at a happy event is a universal tradition that links people together regardless of their language or culture. And in many cultures, this practice benefits both the receiver and the giver. Some traditions hold that this custom is a way to garner blessings of good luck to the couple.

As a personalized item, the coaster wedding favor can be displayed in its own stand to accent the fact it is a gift to the guests, they can be used to enhance the place setting of the dinnerware or gift-wrapped and formally presented to the guests upon their arrival. Those are only three suggestions; use you own imagination and decide what you think is the best way to give your guests their gift for attending your marriage celebration.