Another great find from Etsy!

No more dust-collector guest favors! If you are a practical and eco-friendly bride, you'll want to check out these adorable soap favors from Primitive Earth on Etsy.com. Based in Charlottesville, VA, this Etsy member makes all-natural vegetable soaps using ingredients that are close to the earth. The soaps are scented with 100% essential oils, NO synthetic fragrances. You choose the scent from a variety of options!

Plus, provide a sample of your invitation or describe your wedding theme, and they will match the font and style on the soap labels. Label includes type of soap, name/date/event details, and ingredients. Soaps average 1.7 to 2 ounces each (about half the size of a regular bar), and are wrapped in adorable fabric, and topped off with your choice of grosgrain ribbon. $22.50 for a set of 10.

Bad day... topped off with sangria and cookies!

Ladies, I had one of those days at work today. You know, the kind where you just want to call it quits and never look back. So, to calm my nerves, my dear husband took me out for a lovely dinner after work. We stuffed our faces with paella and arroz con pollo, and shared half a pitcher of the best sangria ever (if you're interested, check out Sangria 46 in midtown)! I was feeling a whole lot better by the end of dinner, but then he surprised me by taking me to a cute little bakery that we had never been to. As we walked down 50th Street towards 10th Avenue, he explained that this place was known for "the best cookies in town." So, of course, me having a huge sweet tooth, I got super excited. Well ladies... I have to tell you, I was NOT disappointed! These cookies are delicioso~ And... when I looked at the packaging, I immediately recognized them from one of the displays at the Wedding Salon Event last night. They had displayed pretty little boxes of cookies as wedding favors! If you're thinking about something edible to give as guest favors, you definitely should check out Ruby et Violette! Started by three sisters (two of them Ivy League grads!), this is the cutest little bake shop!

Sweet Inspiration!

Are you thinking about having a candy buffet at your wedding? Sweet!~ Here are some amazing photos to inspire you...

Favor Ideas

My BFF is getting married this fall and she's asked me to look into "practical" guest favors. You know, things that guests would actually use and appreciate. So, here's what I found...

Adorable letter openers... who doesn't need a letter opener?! I love these...

from Exclusively Chic

from KICK Creations

from Favor Favor

Wait, there's more!!!!! Here are some of my favorite picks from Exclusively Chic -- a fabulous site offering tons of different favors!

"Owl Always Love You" Soap Set -- sooo cute!!

"Fall in Love" Leaf Soap Set -- perfect for a fall wedding!

The "Perfect Pair" Pear Timer

"Whisked Away"

Demitasse Spoon Set

"Scoop of Love" Ice Cream Scooper -- for a summer wedding!