Spring is a popular time to get married, and deservedly so. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and there's a feeling of newness to everything. What better time to strike out on a new adventure with the one you love?

Spring weddings are a good choice for people wishing to avoid the summer rush--summer being the busiest time for weddings--or for those just wishing to avoid the summer heat! If you're planning a spring wedding this year, you have probably already chosen your location, picked out a cake, and sent the invitations. But one thing you may not have settled on yet is the wedding favors you will send home with your guests. This guide will provide some creative ideas for a variety of spring wedding favors and garden wedding favors to suit almost any budget.

There are a few questions you should ask yourself before you start looking for wedding favors. Some of these questions include: How many people will be attending? This will affect how much you will be able to spend on each person's favors. How much do you want to spend on all the favors combined? It's a good idea to pick a number ahead of time and really try to stick to it; otherwise you might end up spending much more than you wanted to. Do you want to give out one more expensive gift, or a few smaller gifts? Again, this is important to decide on ahead of time if you want to stay on budget. How important is the packaging/ presentation of the favors? Sometimes the gift bag or box can be almost as expensive as the gift itself, so try to plan ahead for that. Will the favors have a particular theme? Even if you don't have a set theme, you might want to opt for something springy or garden-themed to suit the season. (Think flowers, butterflies, ladybugs, etc.)

Because of the common conception of spring as the time of rebirth and beauty, this season tends to be the most significant for weddings. Perhaps it's the message of a union between two people beginning a new life together. Perhaps it's the shedding of old habits and hopes for a brighter, love injected future. Whatever the case, we couldn't, as the audience, be more pleased. The vibrant colors of the season and the regrowth of the land awaken us from the weary winters. And love is always a nice pick-me-up from our chaotic lives.

Certain expectations come when one attends the wedding. Vows, wedding gifts, dinners, toasts, dancing, cake and fun are among them, but the wedding favor is always a pleasant treat. Be it the spring wedding favor, or the winter wedding favor, or even the just September favors, we are always delighted to take home the keepsakes and souvenirs of a hopeful future and loving partnership, especially the garden wedding favors that remind us of the beautiful spring.

Clearly, for those interested in the joyful tradition of a spring garden wedding, there is no shortage of ideas for garden wedding favors from the whimsical to the tasty to the useful. A variety of well-chosen spring wedding favors or garden wedding favors for your guests will surely do a great deal to please beloved friends and family.