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My clients are always looking for fun ways to thank their guests for coming to Chicago to celebrate with them. Here are some cute Chicago-themed favor ideas for your guests!
1. Hand out bags of Garretts Popcorn at the end of the night. There are many different flavors to choose from or you can pick a bunch of different varieties and let your guests pick their favorite flavors by setting up a Popcorn Bar www.garrettpopcorn.com.

2. For a fall wedding, you could send guests home with caramel apples from www.affytapple.com or even have a caramel apple station where guests can pick what toppings to have with their slices apples.

3. The classic Marshall Field’s Classic Frango Mints are still available! The 4-piece box that is most popular.

4. Search your local sports shop for hats or tee shirts emblazoned with your favorite Chicago team and place them on a table for guests to choose as they leave. And, if you are a baseball fan, show them you are bi-partisan and let them choose between Cubs and Sox hats.
5. Some clients have decided to treat their guests to the Cubs “believe” blue bracelets. The proceeds for this purchase goes towards Cubs Care, an organization that supports youth baseball, softball and sports programs, children with special needs and domestic violence shelters for women and their children in Chicago. For ordering call 1-800-248-9467.
6. Some clients have a love for animals and in lieu of a favor for their guests have given a donation on their guests behalf to Paws Chicago. Check out www.pawschicago.org which helps save homeless animals in the Chicago Metro area.
About Ali:
Ali is a certified Professional Bridal Consultant™ with the Association of Bridal Consultants. She is actively involved in the Chicago chapter and regularly participates in various wedding and bridal conferences. She is a member of ISES (International Special Event Society), National Association of Women Business Owners, Women in Catering and Weddings Beautiful Worldwide, a division of National Bridal Service.
To find out more about Ali and her services go to www.engagingeventsbyali.com

