Wrap Wedding Favors in a Tiffany Blue Box
21 December 2009If you see a small cardboard gift box swathed with a distinctive blue sheen and a pretty white bow, you know something wonderful lies inside! Typically associated with the iconic Tiffany & Co. jewelry store, these posh presentation boxes are known for their lovely blue color - a mixture of turquoise and robin’s egg blue as well as the little luxuries that lie within.
This color is really special and conjures up all sorts of romantic, traditional and luxurious feelings. If you’ve heard the rumor that the color Tiffany Blue is actually trademarked by Tiffany & Co, it’s true! This jewelry store was first established in 1837 as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” selling exotic items, silverware and other luxuries from all over the world. As the merchant gained a loyal following, owners turned their focus to diamond jewelry and other baubles and beads. Worn by the most exclusive of old-money American families such as the Astors, the Vanderbilts, the Morgans, the designs of Tiffany are highly coveted by jewelry-wearing socialites, brides-to-be, and other aficionados of fine things.
Although there are now locations all over the world, the most famous is the flagship store on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in Manhattan and was the site of the Audrey Hepburn movie, Breakfast At Tiffanys. Some of the luckiest girls get to open a little blue box containing their diamond engagement ring - although nothing can compare to the 128.54 carat “Tiffany Diamond” that is on display at the NYC location.
Recreate some of the heart-fluttering excitement of opening a “little blue box” by wrapping up your wedding favors in this manner. It really doesn’t matter what wedding favors lie within, it could be a chocolate truffle, a silver key ring or even a small photo frame given as wedding favors. Almost any wedding favors will seem extra-luxurious when packaged up in a pretty blue box and white silk ribbon similar to Tiffany & Co. Set each wedding favor in the middle of the reception place settings for a spectacular way to thank your guests for supporting you on the big day. For a coordinated effect with these wedding favors, match your flowers, bridesmaid dresses and other accents to this beguiling shade of blue.
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