The tradition of bride and groom giving small gifts as wedding favors to their guests is being followed down from generations. Earlier the tradition of offering wedding favors prevailed only among the European upper class  people. The culture of wedding favors started with couples offering small decorative boxes filled with the royal treat of confectionery delicacies at a time when  sugar was considered to be very costly.  

Nowadays many couples are preferring sugary delights as wedding favors since they are affordable and its a novel idea compared to traditional wedding favor gifts. The most popular sugary delight are cookies that come in a wide range of recipes, icing options and inscriptions. Cookies definitely makes an appealing choice for a wedding favor. 

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These days there are a number of people opting for beach weddings. Infact beach weddings have always been popular among couples. Beach weddings usually take palce during the summer season with the sun shining brightly and a cool sea breeze blowing to give a romantic ambience to the wedding. It is a favourite wedding among most couples.

However preparing for a beach wedding is not so easy, it is a daunting task. You have to make preparations for the the wedding ceremony like arranging chairs for the guests, decoration, etc according to the beach theme of the wedding. It is important to plan every aspect of the wedding if you wish to have an organized beach wedding. The guests should feel comfortable and relaxed during the entire wedding and enjoy themselves.

The decoration and accessories of the wedding should reflect the theme of the wedding. The decoration is an important part of the wedding preparation. The decoration can make your wedding celebration beautiful or mar it. Hence a beautiful decoraion that goes with the theme brings joy and happiness to the wedding celebration. The decorations should go with the location of the wedding. Choose possibly the best you can.

The wedding favors should be chosen according to the theme of the wedding. The wedding favors should go with the wedding environment. 
There are a variety of beach wedding favors to choose from, ranging from simple to very chic and trendy wedding favors. You may consider a palm leaf bag, sand and shell tealight holder, bamboo fans, starfish wine bottle stopper etc as beach wedding favors.

Consider giving personalized beach bags which hold little treats like chocolates, mint, candies, cookies and even soap or candle favors. Candle favors may be a uniquely designed candle gel that contains actual shells and starfish in a blue gel setting. Your guests will cherish the memories of your wedding for years many to come.  

You may also consider giving gifts to the bridesmaid, maid of honour and the groomsmen. You can buy special gifts reflecting the beach theme for your bridesmaid who has been with you through the entire wedding,  helping and supporting you all the way. A bridesmaid beach bag is a good idea. There are myriad varieties of beach bags from which you can make your choices. One popular choice are personalized tote bags which will be admired by the bridesmaids.

A personalized bag  made up of teal and ivory and beautifully embroidered. It makes an ideal gift for a beach wedding favors and destination wedding gifts.The bag is washable and can be personalized.  
 
Beach weddings are full of fun and frolic. If its a sunny day you can carry your sunscreen lotion, towels and flip flops in a chic tote bag to enjoy yourself in the water.

Tote bags can be personalized with the name and initials of bridesmaids on them so that they can presented as wedding favors.  Beach bags make a perfect gift for the bridesmaids. It can also make sassy and stylish bridal shower favors as well as maid of honor gifts ideas.