Wedding favors are meant to express the couple's thanks to their wedding guests, so be creative - but also thoughtful. A common concern with choosing wedding favors is finding something that ladies, men, and children can enjoy, and another is finding something that won't be left on the table after the wedding reception. Edible wedding favors is the solution to impractical favors.

The hottest trend for 2007 for wedding favors is candy and edible favors. Candy wedding favors are always a crowd pleaser! Candies can be dressed up or dressed down, boxed or packaged in a multitude of different ways. Candy boxes can often double as place cards at a sit down luncheon or dinner.

A tiny box of chocolates wrapped in gold or silver foil and tied with a sheer French ribbon, can be displayed next to the place setting. Some couples choose to have the bride and groom's initials monogrammed onto chocolates or a picture of themselves printed right on the chocolate. For a more casual affair, chocolates can double as place card holders.

Jordan almonds are a traditional wedding candy. The candy-coated nuts come in a variety of colors and can easily be purchased in the color of your wedding. Place small handfuls in clear white netting and tie with ribbon, wrap in cellophane bags, or place bowls filled with the candies at tables around the room. Remember, five almonds is traditional with each one representing a good luck symbol in marriage.

A trendy idea for candy favors is to have a table with a grouping of glass canisters of different sizes and shapes, each filled with a different candy. All white candies are often preferred, but any color will work as long as the tones look good together and match your wedding theme. Include a scoop and small velum or cellophane bags on the table. Guests can help themselves to a scoop of candy upon leaving the reception.

Personalized candy bar wrappers, for regular and mini size bars, have become very popular in recent years. With the use of skilled artisans, many confections can be decorated to look like a bride and groom!

A great way to cut costs while at the same time providing a personal and unique gesture is to create do-it-yourself wedding favor treats. For many favors, all that is required in addition to the treat, is a ribbon, bag, box or elegant silver tray. Use pretty packaging. What's on the outside is almost as important as what's on the inside. Remember that in planning your wedding you will have a million and one things to do. It may be wise to choose favors that can be made well in advance or assign your favorite aunt the job of making your wedding favors.

Be sure to take your time when looking for favors. Make a choice that celebrates you as the couple as well as makes your guests feel appreciated. Candy favors are a simple way to thank guests and are sweet reminders of your special day.