The time when you're organising a ceremony, whether it's a wedding or a christening, involves a lot of preparation, demanding projects and also a healthy dose of stress. On top of the catering, location and decorative arrangements, you also have to think about the favours. At first, buying the perfect wedding favours for your event might seem like child's play, but in reality, when it comes to this precious gift to your guests, it's important to leave them with a positive memory.

Handcrafted favours are the ideal choice to impress the guests at your event
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A lot of the time, people opt for classic wedding favours, usually fabric envelopes or small packages decorated with a bow with confetti inside; it's true that tradition never goes out of fashion, but do guests really appreciate these types of favours? They'll probably end up at the bottom of a drawer, kept as a nice memento, but soon forgotten in the depths of that drawer. So the object which, to you, represents one of the happiest days of your life, to your guest will just be an object which takes up space and has no use.

Given that, maybe it would be best to choose handcrafted favours which can really impress the guests at your ceremony, not only because of what they represent, but also because of their originality and aesthetic appearance. We advise that you opt for an authentic object which breaks away from the usual patterns we see over and over again in ceremonies. For your wedding, for example, you need to choose a favour which represents you, expresses your personality, creates a memory or an emotion, or maybe is practical for the people who'll keep it with them when they receive it.

What to give guests at an elegant ceremony?

For an elegantly styled event, the favours, like the set-up, should follow a refined look. At Original Venice Shop, we offer a wide range of handmade favours for any type of ceremony. Choose a pump perfume atomiser, a symbol of old-world elegance. With its vintage touch and the decorations carved on Murano glass according to ancient tradition, it will become a real eye-catcher for your guests.

Or how about an artistic glass as a handcrafted favour, made by experienced Venetian glassmakers? A unique item, not mass-produced but tailor-made for the customer, it's the perfect favour to place in the sideboard next to a dinner service for special occasions. And when they invite guests to their lunches and dinners, your friends will immediately remember your special day when they declare: "that glass is made of Murano glass!". Here, what you have to aim for is to inspire amazement and a sense of good fortune in your guests for attending that event.

Very popular favours, whether it's at weddings, confirmations or christenings, are hot-air balloons. The hot air balloon is a symbol of freedom and flight into the future and gives a sense of happiness. In collaboration with skilled craftspeople, we also make small papier-mâché hot air balloons as handmade favours. The processing is, of course, done by hand in special workshops. The product is decorated with metal filigrees, gold chains and gold leaves. These favours are particularly elegant and refined and can be hung up, so they're perfect as home decorations.

Wedding in Venice: the handmade favours which best represent it

Venice is the city of love, of gondoliers taking couples in love at sunset over the waters of the Grand Canal, passing under the Bridge of Sighs, a symbol of the magic which only Venice can offer. What could be better, then, than a handcrafted favour which draws on the location of the event, whether it's a wedding or another type of ceremony. Again in this case, we don't just focus on the married couple who, however loved they may be by the guests, their wedding favor may not be functional enough to keep it on display in their home. Turn to Original Venice Shop for favours depicting a Venetian gondola, crafted by expert artisans from cast brass. A kind of souvenir from beautiful Venice, a special memory of the city which particularly contributes to the richness of our artistic and cultural heritage.

Simple but impactful handcrafted favours

If your idea of handmade wedding favours revolves around a object which is simpler than the ones recommended above, but which still makes an impact, you could opt for a collector's inkwell, handmade according to the ancient technique applied in Murano.
Alternatively, choose a Murano glass set with classic coloured shades and iconic patterns. Of course, as with any handcrafted product, there may be slight differences between one glass and another. But this isn't a negative aspect, on the contrary: guests can have a 100% unique gift to thank them for taking part. You could combine the glasses with glass coasters in the same colour, also perfect as handmade favours, which your guests will surely appreciate.

Trust in the quality of Original Venice Shop's workmanship

What distinguishes the company's products is above all the quality of the raw materials, which are processed by skilled craftspeople with extensive experience in the creative sector. By relying on our professionalism, you'll be able to amaze your guests with authentic creations made, in particular, from precious Murano glass, which has a very long tradition. You'll also find handcrafted ceramic favours, with a long-lasting durability. The care we take in the creation of handmade favours for weddings and other events is proof of our love for our origins, for those raw materials which represent the roots of people who want to bring the history and culture of the city of Venice to life forever. The same effect could be achieved by the sculpture of the winged lion of St Mark, symbol of the city and of its patron saint. In fact, San Marco is one of the best-known squares in Italy and around the world. This sculpture will also be created through brass casting and machining.