Retro Wedding Favors
Having a retro wedding, complete with sturdy retro wedding pumps and ginger-ale-and-sherbert-punch in the VFW? Even if you're not going quite that far, you need ideas for retro wedding favors — ones that set that delirious post-war mood like no others can — and we're here to help.
They'll be singing How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm After they've seen Paree while you roll out one of these retro sizzlers at each place setting.
Retro favor #1: How Sweet it is
Possibly the easiest and most evocative way to revive times-gone-by, retro candy will be a powerful conversation starter among those old enough to remember it (and those who aren't will pretend). We suggest old favorites like Bazooka gum, candy cigarettes, Bit'O'Honey, Necco mini rolls, Boston Baked Beans and perhaps most retro of all, Pez (plus the cute dispensers). Or you can browse (and order) candy by the decade (50s, 60s) here.
Retro favor #2: Coming up Daisies
For a perfect retro feel, pick a daisy-theme favor such as a picture frame or votive, and embellish with pink gingham ribbons. Later on, your guests might find themselves with a sudden urge to whip up giant jello concoctions and sport aprons, sensible heels and curlers.
Retro favor #3: Shaken, not Stirred
Serve quality European bonbons in mini martini glasses for a memorable blast to the past. Or cut straight to the (chocolate) chase with the chocolate martini favor.
Retro favor #4: Built for Two
That cute little black and white couple — the Ken and Barbie of wedding cakes past — is perfect for your trip down Memory Lane. Rather than hand out little plastic toppers, though, look for the motif in irresistible favors such as sweet retro bride and groom cookies, or one of our personal favorites, the bride and groom soap favor.
But wait, there's more ...
Let your imagination run riot. How about Elvis themed favors, such as Elvis chocolate mints (in a guitar-shaped tins) or blue Hawaii mints (in a mini surfboard)? Or a set of candles modeled after that rowdy retro pasttime, bowling? Need more ideas? How about a jukebox candle — or a foil-wrapped chocolate "45" rpm record — to inspire surprise and delight at your jumpin', jivin' reception.
What about picking up some of those CDs that look like vintage records, and burning a custom CD of your favorite torch songs? On the liner notes, you could even do a history of your relationship as told through your favorite songs.