November 6, 2007

Original Origami

Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is a great way to create unique and interesting holders for an original wedding favor. Whether the theme of your wedding has an Asian flavor or not, origami is a relatively inexpensive, though admittedly time consuming, method of creating the small boxes that will be the talk of your guests for ages.

From ordinary gift boxes to elegant swans, origami created from colored paper that matches your wedding's theme can easily be created by even the most inexperienced. Using a book bought at a local book store or borrowed from the library, or utilizing one of the many online resources available, a novice can quickly and easily learn the precise folding methods required to create these unique designs.

Once made, you can use the favor boxes for small wedding favors such as personalized key fobs, bottle openers, or something a little sweeter. Follow the Italian tradition of giving five candied almonds, or choose to give guests an assortment of tasty mints.

If chocolate is more your taste, choose from an assortment of flavor filled confections or elegant truffles for a favor that guests won't wait to take home.

Although they run the gamut of simple to complicated designs, even the simplest of origami boxes can be painstaking though not difficult to create. That is why an excellent idea for brides wishing to make origami favors is to organize a bridal work party.

Getting together with favorite aunts, cousins, or close friends who have offered to help with your wedding preparations can take a challenging task and turn it into an opportunity for a fun party.

Have helpful guests each bring hors d'oeuvres, open a bottle or two of wine, show your guests how to do the precision folding and then set to work. You can have your entire selection of favor boxes prepared and ready in a matter of a few fun-filled hours.

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