To make a wedding memorable it's all about personalisation — and it may just be that personal touch that your guests remember after your wedding day…

Your guests may have travelled a long way to your wedding, they may be special friends, or perhaps even lifelong companions, who you will want to thank for sharing your special day with you.

The recent trend of personalised gifts for guests is becoming more and more popular. More commonly known as favours, these gifts are a special thank you from your heart, but they're not always easy to come up. Here are some great ideas from Wedding Concepts…

Pashminas
Giving Pashminas as a thank you gift is an outright hit as gifts for the ladies. High quality Pashminas with a personalised Thank You note from the two of you will be one those female wedding favours that are never forgotten. Not only is this a fashionable gift they would treasure, but it will also keep them warm during the later part of the celebration. The Pashminas can be displayed on stylish trays, placed on each dinner chair or simply handed out at the end of the day.

Flip flops
Set the mood for a relaxed and social evening by handing out personalised flip flops to your female guests as a welcome relief from high heels. These 'dancing shoes' can also be tailored to include dates, names or a simple design element that matches your party's theme.

Lanterns
Paper lanterns add a hint of romance and old-fashioned appeal to your event. Suspend them from trees and tie with brightly coloured organza ribbon, or give to your guests as a thank you, to show your creative flair and of course your appreciation. Different styles and sizes are available.

Parasols
As the summer months bring hot and sunny days, shade is paramount when hosting a party outside. Romantic parasols are the ideal solution. A fantastic way of guaranteeing protection from the sun is to hand out stylish paper parasols that can be personalised if you wish. The personalised tags can welcome or thank your guests. The parasols are available from Wedding Concepts in three different designs and two sizes. From R60 each.

Lettering
Hand-crafted wrought iron lettering with words like 'Love', 'Hope', 'Cherish' and 'Fun' could be your token gift.

Fans
Add a touch of old-world charm to your special day by giving your female guests old-fashioned fans. This really helps on a hot summer day…

Personalised cigar pack
Not forgetting the men, what about a selection of personalised cigar packs including personalised match boxes? This is obviously a very personal choice though...

Hip flasks
Guests will appreciate personalised hip flasks filled with a special South African brandy of whiskey. Each hip flask could either be engraved or personalised with a thank you note from the bridal couple. These are available from Wedding Concepts in assorted shapes and sizes. From R110 each.

For information contact Wedding Concepts on +27 21 426 5783 or visit www.weddingconcepts.co.za