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In 2019, the average wedding cost $33,900. That includes the engagement ring but excludes the honeymoon. Those numbers come from a survey of more than 27,000 couples.
Of course, a lot of couples will not spend anywhere close to that amount. They will still find themselves stressing over the budget.
Wedding favors are one way to save a little money, especially if you opt to go for DIY wedding favors. Box matches are popular and pretty easy to make yourself.
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about box match wedding favors.
Settling on a Theme
First, sit down with your future spouse and figure out how box match wedding favors work with your overall theme. That does not necessarily mean your theme has to involve fire or burning things.
For instance, let’s say you and your fiancé are getting married on the fifth anniversary of your first date. In that case, you could decorate the match boxes to say “Five Years Burning Bright.”
If you like puns, there are all sorts of ways you could go. Something like “Lovestruck” plays on the idea of striking a match.
If you do not like puns, that is fine as well. You can stick with something simple, like your names and the date of the wedding.
Having people associate your love with fire is still a positive thing. Every couple needs a spark to start off with, but you and your intended have turned that into a strong, healthy fire that you expect to last forever.
Besides that, matches are a practical gift. Some wedding favors get tossed to the side once guests get home, but people can use matches and remember your wedding day.
Doing the Work
Now that you know what the boxes should say, you have to figure out just how much work you are willing to do. At minimum, you will need to buy plain box matches at a store and then remove anything with the brand name on it.
That means disassembling the boxes. Scissors or a knife work well for this part. Be careful not to cut yourself; you do not want a bandaged hand on your wedding day.
What about the design of your DIY match box? If you want, you can get on your computer and try making your own design. No one will blame you if you use a printable template from the Internet. There are tons to choose from.
Do not try to do this work the night before the wedding. Give yourself two or three weeks. That way, you can still order custom box matches if you do not like the way the DIY ones turn out.
Of course, many people will be able to assemble the DIY match boxes perfectly using glue and paper trimmers. Still, it never hurts to have a backup plan.
Box Matches and Your Wedding
Box matches are ideal for a wedding with a country or rustic theme. These wedding favors are versatile. You can make them work with almost any type of wedding.
If you love the idea of box match wedding favors but are not sure where to start, we can help. Contact us today to get a quote for your wedding.
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