Wedding Favors the Truffle Truffle way …

I could not have been more enthusiastic in advance of my meeting with Amy & Howard, having heard so many wonderful things about them from the other 11.11 vendors.  Rarely has there been a more universally-adored couple!  Everyone loves working with these two, and on August 12th, it was finally my chance to learn why firsthand.  Needless to say, Amy & Howard did not disappoint — their infectious enthusiasm, bubbly spirits & obvious love for each other make them an absolute joy to work with.  After a chat about the event decor and their general preferences for the favors…and a bit of prodding…it was time to dive into the samples!  Their initial shyness aside, once given the official green light to indulge, Amy & Howard left no truffle unturned.  They (mostly) shared, argued over ‘dibs’ in a few cases, and were very enthusiastic in providing feedback & smiles!

Amy & Howard have many guests coming in from far away places in Asia to share in the celebration of their marriage alongside local friends and family, and we decided it would be best to create a favor that would appeal to, and please a diverse range of palates and cultures.  So, we decided to create a custom flavor (our specialty!) with an Asian twist, and agreed that a red bean (azuki) truffle would be the perfect fit!  We’ll be pairing that alongside one of our signature flavors to create the perfect cross-cultural balance!  Amy & Howard loved too many of the signature flavor samples to decide on first taste, so we’re still working on narrowing down the second flavor.  Perhaps a second tasting is in order?!  I’m sure those two wouldn’t mind!

Our 2pc ballotin boxes will be adorned with a handmade Asian-inspired “fan” made from fine japanese paper with a ribbon sash in their fabulous colors, chocolate and robin’s egg blue!  we can’t wait to see how this all comes together, and I can’t wait to see the look on Amy & Howard’s face when they try the azuki truffle!

We’ll also be working with the bride & groom to design the perfect customized bridesmaid & groomsmen gifts, using a placard design created by Kara at Magnificent Milestones that corresponds perfectly with their gorgeous Chicago-themed save-the-dates!

We feel so honored to be creating the perfect sweet finish to what is bound to be an absolutely perfect day!  Amy & Howard deserve nothing less!