Bridal shower favors are keepsakes from a special day. Though not necessary, they are always well recieved.

Most people keep items like this forever. So, give your bridal shower favor some extra thought.

Looking to your theme is a great place to start. If you brainstrom with others, you'll be surprised at some of the creative ideas you'll achieve. Of course, there are plenty of choices both online and in stores, to choose from. If you haven't looked at bridal shower favors before, you'll be amazed at the selection.

Here are some bridal shower favor ideas:

• Candles: votive, jar or floating candles come in a variety of colors and scents. These are both economical and well liked.

• Personalized: anything you can put a label on, can be personalized. You may even know how to do this on your computer.

Some of the items used are mint tins, individual coffee packs, and single serving cookies.

• Magnets are a great idea. Use a picture of the couple, the simply the bridal shower info, or a theme-related saying

• Personalized candy bars: Who doesn't like chocolate? Wrapers are made with a theme related picture, and the date.

• Fancy guests soaps

• Lotion or perfume

• A small potted plant

Choose your bridal shower favors carefully. They will probably be kept for years to come.