I'll be the first one to admit that there are plenty of poor-quality, stupid wedding favors floating around out there, but what's with all these people asking if wedding favors have "fallen out of favor?" It's a provocative phrase, but you and I both know proper wedding etiquette recommends that you thank people for sharing the most important day of your life with you.

Everyone loves free stuff! Have you been to a bridal fair lately? There's a little giveaway at every booth--and you take it, don't you? And need I remind you how often wedding guests take off with the table centerpieces? Yes, girlfriends, if the truth be told, wedding favors are more in favor than ever before!

If you just keep your wedding theme and color scheme in mind as you search for your wedding favors in all the right places (i.e. MyWeddingFavors.com!) you'll find wedding favors--elegant, traditional, whimsical, fun--that your guests will both admire and enjoy. Here are six simply fabulous favors they'll love, take home and treasure the memories they bring!

New for fall is this "Lustrous Leaf" Bottle Stopper (left) with a beautiful copper finish. You can bet your guests will love popping this beauty into the top of one of their wine bottles. And as always with Kate Aspen designs, the packaging is stunning, with laser-cut leaves on the sides of the gift box. The "Slice of Love" Pizza Cutter is a fun, practical favor year-round. Once again, the miniature pizza-box packaging will have your guests wondering where you found such a clever favor! I promise you, it's the little touches that get noticed at your reception tables, because everything else looks pretty much the same as every other wedding.

Autumn is also the perfect time of year for "The Perfect Pair" Pear-Shaped Kitchen Timer (left.) You'll be amazed at how much it looks like a real pear, and it's a handy little gadget to have around the house. Note the packaging--the timer is nestled on a bed of straw in a real wooden box. If your event requires nothing less than an elegant wedding favor, the "Love Dove" Bottle Open (right) is exquisite--bottle opener, gift box and all! Graceful lines, unique design and guaranteed to make an impression--can you imagine anyone tossing this in the garbage after the wedding?

There's one type of favor that's often put to use almost immediately. Luggage tags with very cool designs are getting more and more popular along with destination and beach weddings. You can find them in classic chrome, like the "Destination Love" Cruise Ship Luggage Tag. By the way, luggage tags can also make great place card holders. If your wedding is a laid-back affair on a white-sand beach, you'll probably find the Flip-Flop Luggage tags irresistible! There are so many more amazing, affordable wedding favors where these six came from, so why would any bride and groom deprive their guests of the pleasure of a parting gift?

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