My friend Mari of Mari's New York created custom gourmet brownies for our favors. To pay homage to each of our cultures in an edible way, we gave guests two individually wrapped brownies...one in Thai Coffee and one in Korean Red Bean flavors. We worked together to brainstorm some Thai and Korean flavors that would work well with her signature brownies. Then, Bob and I chose these two from all the tasty options she developed...and the end result was amazing!
{More info...I ordered plain white slide boxes from Papermart and wrapped them in simple patterned paper that I designed. Each box has a band around the top with a little note to guests. Mari's New York will be launching soon...so feel free to contact her with any initial inquiries. I'll be sure to post more when her shop launches!}
Such a great idea and that packaging is gorgeous. Lovely, Joy!
Posted by: Priya | October 11, 2006 at 10:18 AM
wonderful! you did just a beautiful with the wrapping. love the print. can't wait to see more...
Posted by: elizabeth | October 11, 2006 at 10:54 AM
Wow, so gorgeous! I love it that everything is right down to the last details. The packaging holds the favors perfectly, oh how I would love to have been at your wedding :)
Posted by: cruststation | October 11, 2006 at 10:58 AM
So kewl. I love that you've embodied your relationship in brownie form.
Posted by: Mackenzie | October 11, 2006 at 11:32 AM
such a nice gift!!
Posted by: Pink | October 11, 2006 at 12:11 PM
What a wonderful idea to blend a taste of your two cultures together and share them with your guests. Great idea. I bet they tasted just divine! Love the design on the paper too!
Posted by: Romely | October 11, 2006 at 04:12 PM
Wow! I wish I had just half of your creativity. Amazing idea, Joy!
Posted by: Julianne | October 11, 2006 at 04:50 PM
What font did you use for the THANKS.
I like it a lot.
Posted by: Michele | October 11, 2006 at 05:43 PM
That's so pretty! I bet it tastes super yummy too, esp the red bean...the lime label looks a little odd though.
Posted by: Jac | October 12, 2006 at 04:07 AM
Oh! I love this! So stylish!
Posted by: chicadecanela | October 12, 2006 at 06:19 AM
packaging is irresistable...great idea, and such thoughtful touches that i am sure all of your guests enjoyed!!!
Posted by: melanie Brown | October 12, 2006 at 06:42 AM
hey jac,
yeah, the lime label looks a bit bright in this photo..it's actually more like chartruese...the two labels were colors that were part of our theme. so seeing it out of context, it doesn't really show why those colors are that way! ;)
best,
joy
Posted by: joy | October 12, 2006 at 10:51 AM
just fantastic! what a wonderful idea. i love the paper that you designed.
Posted by: jwh | October 12, 2006 at 11:29 AM
Wow! Joy, those favors are beautiful. Who helped you wrap them because they did a WONDERFUL job! (hehe)
Seriosuly, those wedding favors were a great idea Joy. They added a tasty treat to a perfect wedding :D
Posted by: Liz Hickey | October 12, 2006 at 02:56 PM
Oh - everything about your wedding is so beautiful and delicate - and so much you!
I wish you all the best - you really did a great job preparing for your wedding and your future together.
Posted by: sidsel | October 13, 2006 at 03:59 AM
fantastic idea! I kinda guessed that you made the packaging, it's so stylish, and so you! :)
Posted by: imelda | October 13, 2006 at 11:14 AM
You have good friends in all the right places! mmmm, brownies!
Posted by: Grace | October 13, 2006 at 11:53 AM
I'm new around here, but I just want to say I LOVE the idea of these brownies, and the presentation is just FABULOUS! Congratulations for your marriage!:)
Posted by: Hagit | October 17, 2006 at 06:06 AM
Hi hoy, I am glad I came across with your blog. I love the wedding gift idea. I am also getting married in Feb. and I've been looking for a nice gift to give & this one is just fabulous. How can I contact marry? if you can help me with this it would be highly appreciate it.
All the best Julie :0)
Posted by: julie | October 19, 2006 at 05:20 PM
I would also love to know how to reach Mari. Currently, contact info is not on her website. Thanks!
Posted by: pamela Horst | November 10, 2006 at 10:01 PM