Your wedding guests mean a lot to you. If you’re having an intimate wedding, chances are they are the people who matter most in your life. Personally thanking each and every one of your guests at your wedding with hugs and handshakes is easy with a small guest list, but choosing the right favors to send home can still be a daunting task.

Well, today we’re going to make things a little easier by introducing you to Personalized Favors, your one stop shop for finding fabulous wedding favors. Personalized wedding favors are a white hot trend, and the huge selection at Personalized Favors  makes it easy you to find the perfect ones for your wedding guests. If you are on a budget, you’ll be happy to know that their favors start at less than a dollar!

No one wants a wedding favor that is going to collect dust on a shelf, so why not give your guests something that they will use? We recommend these vintage style key bottle openers that double as place cards. The charming engraved wooden tags are a perfect touch for a rustic wedding. In fact, Personalized Favors has a great selection of wooden favors that are sure to please.

These engraved metal bottle openers slide conveniently into a wallet, making them a practical way for your guests to remember your big day! Having a themed wedding? Personalized Favors has a selection of bottle opener favors sure to fit your theme!

In addition to favors, Personalized Favors supplies items such as cake toppers and bridal party gifts, so you can cover all of your wedding needs. Visit Personalized Favors to see more!

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Inspired by the casual beauty of a creek running through a wooded small town just outside of Houston, Texas, photographer Rebecca Jordan from Giddy and Gold and her team of vendors wanted to combine gorgeous color and bohemian flair in a romantic creek-side styled elopement.

“Our hope is to show that bright colors and natural beauty are not mutually exclusive, but can enhance and expose even more charm! Adding further zest to this earthy setting are gold details, geometric shapes, and hued geodes. Romance makes any setting beautiful, but incorporating a personal, funky dynamic ensures a unique and unforgettable adventure,” she says.

Thanks so much to Rebecca and her talented team of vendors for sharing this stunning styled shoot with us!

Vendors:

Coordination: Lori Brown, Blue Sage Events

Design and Floral: Katie Clark, Event Details & Design

Photographer: Rebecca Jordan, Giddy and Gold

Baker: Carolyn Kaden, Carolyn’s Sweets

Hair and Makeup Artist: Kristin Carter, Beauty by Kristin

Calligraphy – Allie Fry, Invite Alice

Gown: Free People

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Choosing the dress and accessories for your flower girl is such a fun task! From beautiful flower crowns to cute little gifts, we’ve found some adorable items you won’t be able to resist!

This floral “Will you be my flower girl” card from DesigningMoments is a special way to ask her to be a part of your big day!

Looking for a cute way to pop the question? We recommend this “Be my flower girl” puzzle is from SweetBellaStationery. There is also an equally adorable version for the ring bearer.

Bridesmaids aren’t the only ones who get to wear gorgeous, silky robes while getting ready! We love this flower girl robe is from CrownedCraftCo.

Isn’t this robe from BridesmaidsRobeShop lovely? There is a child’s size as well as an adult size, so your flower girl can match the bridesmaids!

Now onto hair accessories! We’re sure you can picture just how cute the flower girl is going to look in this flower halo from AvryCoutureCreations.

These lovely rose hair pins from apocketofposies are the perfect hair accessory! There’s a variety of colors to choose from, so you can make sure that they match your wedding colors!

Made from dried greenery and silk flowers, this flower crown from LovelyDaysCo will last forever, so that your flower girl can wear it time and time again!

This Swarovski crystal flower girl crown from EdenLuxeBridal is a keepsake that will surely be treasured in the years to come.

What flower girl wouldn’t love to wear this pretty blush bow from LUXandDAE?

This hair tie set from CYDesignStudio is the perfect little gift for your flower girl!

Carrying a large bouquet might be a bit much for those little hands! That’s where this boho chic hoop bouquet from LovelyDaysCo comes in! Such a fantastic alternative!

This grey tulle skirt from princessdoodlebeans will attract many oohs and ahhs! Made with over 100 yards of tulle, this skirt may even make you a little jealous!

Your flower girl will be eagerly counting down the days until she can wear this stunning dress from Bubale1.

Lastly, weddings are long, especially for young children, and an uncomfortable dress can make them all the more antsy. Eliminate that scenario entirely with this fabulous and comfy petal patrol shirt from MooseberryDesignCo.

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Laura and Bradley chose to elope at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina this past June. The cost? $4,000!

The couple wrote their own vows and had an intimate ceremony on the top of a hill with spectacular mountain views. The ceremony had many special touches: Laura’s mother made an incredible ancestry book filled with portraits and family history and Laura found her favorite photos of her grandparents to use for a few special ring photos on their wedding day along with the emerald heirloom ring that was passed down to her.

After the ceremony, the couple spent the afternoon walking the grounds and taking portraits with their photographer Jennifer Stuart.

Thanks to Jennifer Stuart Photography for submitting this stunning elopement!

Laura, 27 & Bradley, 29

Location:  Asheville, NC

Wedding Date: June 6, 2017

Number of Guests: 0

Wedding Cost: $4,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: Biltmore Estate

Wedding Reception Location: We are holding a small food truck party for some of our friends and family in October on Wadmalaw Island, near Charleston, SC

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We decided to have an intimate wedding so that we could stay truly focused on the promises that we were making to each other. Although part of a marriage is joining families, we knew that in the end, the only people that mattered when it came to our wedding ceremony was the two of us so we wanted to make sure we could to it exactly the way we wanted and we could celebrate with our families later.

What are some the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

The amazing part about having it be just the two of us was that we didn’t have to face a whole lot of challenges. We were torn about where we wanted to go and if we wanted to go to an international location. We decided instead that it would be the most stress free for us to go somewhere in driving distance so that we could bring our own flowers and photographer and anything we wanted without having to worry about finding things on site at the last minute. Plus, who doesn’t want to get married at the Biltmore?!

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Our moms were understandably a little bit disappointed when we told them our plan, but everyone was very supportive and in the end, I think everyone (including the moms) was in agreement that we made the best decision.

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

We were able to record/livestream our ceremony to our immediate families so I know that helped make them feel more of a part of our day without taking away from the intimacy. We also had our moms fly down to visit us in Charleston about a week after we returned so that they could spend some time with us. They also had me put my dress on again. Just that small game of dress-up meant more to them than I anticipated.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

The whole day was just so perfect. We slept in, had an amazing breakfast at the Inn, took a tour of the Biltmore house, had a couples massage, took a nap, walked around the gardens and then we got ready. Brad left our room and went to the bar when my hair and make-up ladies arrived and I got my hair done while overlooking the exact location we have the ceremony. When it was time, my photographer and I walked down to the location and set up a “first look” type thing and then we walked hand in hand the rest of the way to our officiant. I think the best part was when we said our vows to each other. Especially because it was just us and we weren’t putting on a show for anyone, we were able to say to each other what we truly meant and I had never felt so sure that I was marrying the man of my dreams.

What were the highlights of the reception?

Well, since we haven’t had our food truck party, I will tell you about our meal. After we walked around the Biltmore grounds taking pictures, we went to The Dining Room at Biltmore and had an amazing four course meal. They sat us in our own wing of the dining room where we couldn’t see anyone and we had a floor to ceiling window view of the mountains at sunset. They had a cute little cake topper made for us and we just got to sit and soak in the day without having to worry about making rounds to everyone’s table.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

Besides writing our own vows, the best part that that there was NO stress at all! No family wedding drama, no financial stress, nothing. Just Brad and I enjoying every minute of it. I still got to have every bit of the wedding I have ever wanted. The perfect groom, I had the dress, the hair, the makeup, the beautiful location, the food, the cake, the flowers, etc.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Do it! Don’t be afraid to talk to your family if you are worried about disappointing them by not having a huge, traditional wedding. I am sure that if you are honest with them and willing to make some concessions for them, you will all get exactly what you have hoped and dreamed for and be able to make everyone else happy to while saving tons of money and stress. Separating the ceremony and the reception for us has also seemed like a really nice way to simplify while still making sure your family and friend have the opportunity to celebrate you.

Vendors:

 Photography: Jennifer Stuart Photograhy

Hair/Makeup: Cotton Rouge

Flowers: Palmetto Petals

Officiant: Dianna Ritola

Venue: Biltmore Estae

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Bridesmaids are constantly getting spoiled by thoughtful brides, so we thought it was time to put together a list of some awesome groomsmen gift ideas for the guys. Here are a few of our favorites from Etsy:

These multi-coloured socks by LEVIIANDCO would make for a great group picture!

Simple but classic, these personalized key rings by SunGoddessCollars are a great gift!

This leather notebook by Exsect is a perfect for the guy who loves to travel.

Keeping it classy with this choicecuts watch, none of your groomsmen will have any excuse to be late to your wedding!

The adventure seeking groomsmen will love this sweater by blackbirdsupply

Your best man can kick up his feet after a long day with these socks by TheBeezKneezDesigns1

Who doesn’t love a good mug? This design by smokeandbourbon will remind the guys that they are forever part of the pack.

Crack open a cold one with this bottle opener by InspirationsOfEm

For a more “a-la-mode” bottle opener, this design by RandRHandmade is pretty impressive!

We absolutely love these mountain clips by Cabin and are certain the guys will too!

The guys will love these handcrafted leather belts and buckles by ironartcanada.

Finally, a personalized belt by JooJoobs is the perfect accessory for the big day.

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