Beguiling Those Beautiful Bridesmaids

Sometimes, the favors come across the desk are so cute and notable, we have to give them a special shout-out. Maybe they solve a problem or complement the season in a fresh, adorable way.

Here are a few new entrants at FavorIdeas that we think really rate a mention.

"Will you Be My ... ?" Cookies ($7.50 each) and Personalized Silk Dupioni Cosmetic Bags ($20-22 each).
These babies help solve that perennial problem of what to do for those lovely ladies who'll be right behind you, all the way to the altar.

Hey, if you've got the time, you can always handcraft custom cards with personalized poems extolling the virtues of each of your super 'maids. Or if your schedule's already filled, you can keep things simple, yet super-cute, by handing out one of these personalized cookies instead (little elves at an ethically-run factory do the dirty work).

What makes these remarkable? Options! Order them personalized with your bridesmaids names, choose from one of six festive colors, and even select either "tan" or "fair" for the skin tone. Oh, and if the cookies turn out to be a huge hit (don't say we didn't tell you), you can even follow up with personalized thank you cookies.

But what to do for that traditional "thanks for being a girl's best friend" gift? While your budget might balk at the Balenciaga handbags your bridesmaids are craving, we love these personalized silk cosmetic bags from Beaucoup. What makes them special is the out-of-the-park customization: you choose the font, the content (One letter? Three-letter monogram? Her full name?), the size, colors, and whether to add on some charming zipper pulls. The final creations are all yours.

Bride & Groom Favor Bags ($15.98 for 12).
MyWeddingFavors' new and elegant favor bags are generating big buzz. We think they're one of the best deals to come down the pike, not to mention incredibly versatile: they'd be at home anywhere from a chic and funky wedding to the most formal black tie evening affair, not to mention most winter weddings.

Look at the detail on these gorgeous, roughly 4-inch-tall figures! With similar sachet-type favors selling at $7.00 each and up, these favor bags amount to a major steal (misdemeanor or felony? You decide ... but at least we know if you're fabulous, you'll get off easy!). We're not sure how they've managed to let them go at this price; we're just sure you'll love it.

Bead & Charm Wine Stoppers, $21 each.
At $20 plus, you probably won't be handing these out to a 200-strong guest list. But they're just the thing for your wedding party ... and even the perfect favor for an intimate destination wedding. Not your ho-hum bottle stoppers, these romantic creations bristle with crystals and charms, evoking beach themes, vineyards, girly tea parties, and of course, love. We think it's the perfect marriage of fun and function.

Coming up soon ... fresh new favors for winter weddings! Awww, is it that time already?