Substantial Favors
At each place setting, sleek black boxes tied with silver ribbons held candles from Voluspa.
Photo: Erika Dufour
Instead of traditional wedding favors, couples are donating to charities on behalf of their guests, says Jessica Jordan, Trump SoHo New York’s senior catering manager and certified professional bridal consultant. Many are also including philanthropy as part of their registries with help from organizations like the I Do Foundation.
Photo: Courtesy of I Do Foundation
Petal by Pedal delivers seasonal flowers and succulents via messengers on customized bikes or by foot around New York. The bouquets are sourced from local New York farmers and are arranged sustainably in Mason jars with twine and typewriter-written cards. The floral company also provides arrangements for events and parties, in addition to individual orders. Delivery is available from Canal Street to 60th Street and from West End Avenue to First Avenue in Manhattan; succulents cost $55, petite bouquets with as many as 10 blooms are $85, and large arrangements with as many as 18 blooms are $140.
Photo: Courtesy of Petal by Pedal
Dana’s Bakery opened its first Mac Bar outpost in the Gansevoort Market in New York’s meatpacking district late last year. The sweet shop is known for pairing traditional French technique with modern flavors like red velvet, fruity cereal, and s’mores. Recent and upcoming macarons include Cadbury Creme and Marshmallow Peep, along with cocktail-inspired confections.
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Guests could take the bracelets home. "It was amazing to see people compare their bracelets to others, before telling their story they had chosen to be forever imprinted at that moment," said Khaleed Juma of Mosaic.
Photo: Karl Chen
Booze Traveler Gifts
Ideal for swag bags for conference attendees, the new F1 Mini Bar Kit ($65) from travel accessory brand Flight 001 includes four mini glass bottles, two metal flasks, a funnel, a stir spoon, and a cocktail recipe booklet, all packaged in a zippered protective case to combat any turbulence and tipsiness.
Photo: Courtesy of Flight 001
