The stress of planning your wedding can be overwhelming at times. Luckily, selecting your wedding favors is one of the fun parts! You can choose from favors that are elaborate or simple, elegant or funky. Whatever type you choose, pick gifts with a touch of your personality.

If you are having a hard time deciding, use this resource about some of the trends in wedding favors for 2008 and beyond.

Eco-Friendly Favors

As the world continues to "Go Green," wedding gifts are doing the same. If you are looking for eco-friendly favors, consider flower seeds, potted plants or even bird's nests.

Charitable Favors

Many couples are electing to use some of the money they would normally spend on favors to give a donation to their favorite charity. If you decide to do this, make an announcement at the reception and leave a card (on recycled paper!) on each table about the donation and why you selected the particular charity.

Local Favors

If you are getting married in Vermont, you can give your guests a personalized mini-bottle of maple syrup. Having a Texas wedding? Then, how about a jar of BBQ sauce! For a wedding in Mexico, a jar of salsa or hot sauce with a personalized label is a great idea. Anything fun or useful that represents the location of your wedding is terrific.

Destination Favors

Many reports say that up to 20% of all weddings are now destination weddings. For your wedding, select favors that celebrate the destination! If you are getting married in wine country, you can choose wine glasses or other wine-themed favors. For weddings on the beach, check out a selection of beach themed wedding favors.

No need to go into debt to pay for your wedding! Whatever favors you choose, you don't have to break the bank. At Truly Wedding Favors, most of the available favors are $1-3 each and you can even find a good selection of favors for under a dollar! It's not the amount of money you spend, but the thought that counts. Wedding favors are your means of saying thank you to all your guests for their support and friendship.

This and other helpful articles are sponsored by Truly Wedding Favors, offering a beautiful selection of wedding favors and bridal shower favors. Learn more about planning your wedding at the Truly Wedding Blog.