Wedding Favor Frames

From LoveToKnow Weddings

Wedding favor frames make a beautiful keepsake and are a wonderful way to say thank you to the friends and family attending your wedding. These versatile favors can be customized to match your nuptial theme and style, whether it's a formal Christmas wedding or a casual Florida destination wedding. Do you have a great idea for favor frame you'd like to share with others? Post your comments or ideas in the comments section at the bottom of the page. We at Lovetoknow love to have readers share their insights!

Types of Wedding Favor Frames

Most wedding favor frames are miniature or small rather than full sized frames. Frames made for wallet sized pictures, 3x5's, or 4x6's are all good choices. You can choose to fill the frame with a picture of you and your soon-to-be spouse, send a post-wedding photo, or allow the guests to put in a picture of their own. Some of the available frame styles for favors include:

Stand Alone Frames: Mini stand alone frames offer a huge selection of styles, so you can easily match your wedding theme. From Cinderella carriage designs to Western themed frames, you can find a unique way to express your thanks.
Magnetic Photo Frames: These can be purchased, or you can make them yourself by affixing a strip or square of magnetic tape to the back of a small frame.
Coaster Frames: Frames can be purchased and a photo inserted, or you can order customized photo coasters using the picture of your choice. These usually have a cork backing. Purchased coasters are usually square or round, and come in plain, beveled, and colored glass, leather, wood, and other materials.
Photo Frame Key Chains: A commonly used style for weddings are locket style frames or frames that open like a book with two slots for photos. Heart shaped key chain frames are another popular choice. Silver key chain frames can be engraved with your names and wedding date.
Keepsake Box Frames: Keepsake boxes with a photo frame lid are a memorable, yet practical gift your guests can use to house their treasures.
Bendable Bride and Groom Frames: If you're looking for something fun and funky for a casual wedding, rubber bride and groom frames like the ones sold by Wedding Things might be your choice.
Photo Ornaments: Perfect for a Christmas wedding, a photo ornament is a memorable and useful favor.
Placecard Holders: Many couples use photo wedding favor frames to double as placecard holders. This saves costs in not having to purchase additional place card holders, and is a nice memento for your guest.

Favor Frame Selection

There are many beautiful materials and designs to choose from for your wedding favor frames.

Designs

In addition to classic designs such as simple silver square, rectangular, and circular frames, you can find designs ranging from a simple addition of white wedding doves at the top of a porcelain frame to very intricate patterns. Floral Designs are popular, especially roses and calla lilies. Cherubs and angels, as well as hearts, bows, and wedding bells are all universal motifs for wedding favor frames. Jewel embellishments, such as pearls and rhinestones add a touch of elegance to your favor frame.

Fairy-tale themed frames include Cinderella frames, horses and coach, castles, and prince and princess designs. Favor frames adorned with seashells and mini starfish are perfect for beach weddings. If you are having a Western themed wedding, you can find mini frames with western hats, heart shaped lassos, and more.

For other themed weddings, don't be afraid to look outside of wedding retail stores and online wedding merchants. Their wedding favor frame selections might be limited to more the more standard wedding motifs. You can find a wide selection of mini photo frame designs at craft stores, department stores, and party supply stores. Discount and dollar stores may also have a decent and inexpensive selection of mini frames you could use as favors. Motifs you might find include:

Flowers and garden themes
Music notes/music
Animals
Fruit
Victorian style
Patriotic themes
Fall leaves and cornucopias
Sports frames
Stars
Butterflies
Precious Moments Collection
Disney Characters

Materials

It can be difficult to choose from the wide selection of beautiful frames. Most frames are made from materials that result in an elegant finish. Some materials, such as wood or glass, offer a more streamline look. Pewter and porcelain are often created with more complex designs.

Pewter
Silver
Gold
Enamel
Glass
Stained Glass
Leather
Bamboo
Porcelain
Acrylic
Brushed Metal
Colored Metal
Wood
Crystal
Resin

Costs

The cost of your wedding favor frames depends on a number of factors, including frame size, intricacy of design, and materials. The quantity you order may also affect the price. Many retailers offer discounted rates for those purchasing larger quantities.

The minimum you'll probably pay is two dollars per favor, plus shipping if you're buying online or ordering from a store or catalogue. For larger or more elaborate frames, you could pay up to twenty dollars or more per favor.

Although engraving does up the cost of the favor, it adds a very special touch. Many couples may feel it's worth it to spend the extra money to give a personalized gift to their guests.