Have you heard of destination wedding favors? I haven't either,so, I have taken it upon myself to pioneer this phrase.Destination weddings, destination wedding dresses, and now,"destination wedding favors". I like it!

So what is a destination wedding favor? Something affordable,something practical, something memorable, but something"packable".

Let's face it...you will be travelling. The last thing you needto worry about is the safe keeping of your wedding favors. Youneed favors that are not perishable, breakable or bulky.Something that you can easily slip into your luggage knowingthat it will "make the trip" safely.

Candles and candy may melt, glass can break and larger itemsjust take up too much space in the suitcase!

So what is a destination bride to do?

Here are a few ideas for the perfect "destination weddingfavor"...

* Silver plated luggage tags shaped like airplanes and cruiseships. What could be more perfect for your destination weddingguests?

* A "scratch and win" lottery ticket tucked inside a prettyglassine envelope is a fun idea.

* Wedding CD's are becoming very popular. Make your own. Includeyour wedding song, a favorite photo or two and a personal "thankyou" on your disc.

* Make personalized bookmarkers. Design them to include a photo,your wedding date and a thank you note signed by the two of you.Once you are happy with the design, duplicate it, laminate itand dress it up with a tassle or an organza bow. You could usethe same idea to create refridgerator magnets.

* Palm or paper folding fans make lovely favors that can beeasily decorated to match any theme.

* Personalized pens, pencils or playing cards are something yourguests can use.

* Flower seed favors are a happy reminder of your cherished daywhen planted.

* Paperweights are an attractive, useful memento.

Here is the perfect destination wedding favor - "Mini Books".These exquisite little books come in a variety of topics fromwine tasting to humor. Bound in hardcover and customized by you,these tiny collectables make a very elegant gift that yourguests will treasure. Compact, unbreakable and perfectly"packable"! You can find them at FavorsandFlowers.com.

Whether you buy your wedding favors or make them, you don't haveto spend a fortune. They are an expression of your thanks toyour guests for having shared your special day with you. Yourguests will value the sentiment of your gift, not the cost.

I will leave you with one last thought...

Although giving wedding favors is a nice gesture, it is not anecessity!

If you find yourself needing to cut corners to stay within yourbudget, this is definitely a practice that could be overlookedwithout guilt. Few will even notice the absence of weddingfavors!

Consider this...

Have you ever helped someone to clean up after a wedding? If youhave, you will know that after and evening of weddingfestivities, many guests do not even remember to take theirwedding favor home with them!