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Candy and dessert bars are a hot trend in wedding receptions right now. Keep the fun going long after the party ends by supplying guests with decorated take-home boxes to bring the sweets with them. Here are real bride Lauren Meyer’s steps for creating personalized take-out boxes for wedding favors.
Supplies: cardboard take-out boxes from a craft store, a sharp knife or scissors, printed packing tape, stickers or cardstock.
Step One: Place an edge of the packing tape on one lip of the box and cut it to fit with the knife. Lauren chose a classic damask print, but you can personalize your design to the theme of your wedding. Try polka dots for a retro theme, florals for an outdoor wedding, or a fuzzy felt or velvet for a winter wedding.
Step Two: Wrap the tape around the box and trim the end to fit the lid.
Step Three: Embellish the front of the box with a sticker or piece cardstock. Lauren used monogrammed stickers, but brides who want to add a vintage touch could use antique bottle caps, stamps, or a wax seal.
Thanks, Lauren!
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