But screw everything, it's a beautiful day out, it's friday, I'm in jeans, and there's a lot to be happy about.Especially all the awesome comments I got on the last entry. Seriously, thank you, guys. Your input REALLY helped.
My mom and I came up with a really cool favor idea yesterday after discussing a lot of the things you guys mentioned. Monty liked the idea. The problem is my mom just sent me an e-mail saying she's having second thoughts about it. It's frustrating.
Anyway, back to favors. It's interesting that some folks don't really like favors, or have only seen crappy ones. I am a HUGE favor fan. Especially for this wedding, where EVERYONE except for like...us, lol are traveling from out of state. Anyone from Monty's side of the family who does not want to drive 8 hours in one day is going to have to get a hotel room. In a lot of cases they'll be spending more than double what we've paid for the dinner. I want everyone to know we really and truly appreciate that they went through all the time and trouble to come, in something they can take home. (Edible is still fine) What it boils down to is I don't want to just hand them a card that says "LOL WE GAVE YOUR FAVOR TO CATS AND DOGS!"
Also, and from people's comments I know I'm in the minority on this...but I've gotten some REALLY nice favors at weddings. Picture frames, glass boxes, bookmarks, vases...Those are a few I thought were really nice. And I know for a fact that in one case, a friend only spent a dollar per person on the favor..which I would have never expected in looking at it. However, the problem with favors like that is even if they ARE really nice and useful, they may not fit in with everyone decor. Still really nice, but I'd kind of like something different for mine.
I REALLY like the edible idea, but I want it to be GOOD edible. Gross white coated almonds? Screw you, tradition.
So yeah. In any case, we HAD a really good idea that brought in the donation AND having something to take home that isn't expensive and most everyone would like. But I'm currently going back and forth in e-mails to my mom about it. I understand her point, I just...ugh. I don't know. I gotta brain storm more.
No matter how I slice it, today is frustrating. I'll cut the rest of my entries about this, I promise..
Edit - I just wanted to add this, because some people had mentioned it and I forgot to put it in...No, I definitely do NOT want a donation box at the wedding. To me, that's inappropriate, I do not want to make my guests give more money. The reason for the donation part of the favor is to have a favor that the guests can "feel good" about, and have it benefit a cause at the same time. I do NOT want to make my wedding a soap box for animal rights. I believe in them but I don't want to shove them down everyone else's throats.



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