The Indian culture has a sophisticated elegance mixed with stunning arts -- and the weddings of this rich culture are just as lavish. A mix of more serious ancient tradition and fun filled rituals, an Indian wedding is always an event to remember. Like all weddings throughout world culture, personalized wedding favors are a way to thank guests for sharing in your celebration and serve as a memento for your guests to cherish. Here are some creative Indian theme wedding favor ideas that can be customized to any style and budget.

Indian Theme Wedding Favors Ideas

One of the most important symbols in Indian culture -- particularly for a wedding, is the elephant. The elephant Ganesh is said to bring happiness and joy to the new family and remove obstacles now and in the future. Elephant tea light holders make a beautiful addition to the tables, bringing light and life to this important ceremony while providing guests a keepsake to cherish.

Fill jewel-embellished containers with your favorite treats for a stunning and colorful accessory to the place setting. For a theme wedding favor that accomplishes two tasks in one, look for decorative boxes or mementos that also serve as place card holders on the table, but are that are beautiful enough to display once at home.

Thank guests with a tasty, customized memento by incorporating personalized wedding favors such as elegantly packaged packets of coffee custom printed with your wedding date or an artistically wrapped chocolate bar at each place setting.

Add color to tables and accomplish two tasks at once by thinking beyond the traditional centerpiece. Instead of one large centerpiece, consider a menagerie of intricately stacked small theme wedding favor items. A collection of soaps in the center of the table sprinkled with silver and gold charms makes a stunning centerpiece. At the end of the night, your guests can create their own personalized wedding favors by packing mini bags or personalized tins with the individual items that make up the centerpiece.

Making Your Own Theme Wedding Favors

For something truly original, try creating your own theme wedding favors. Using small favor boxes, stamp them with Mehandi patterns or an elephant on the lids. Embellish the tin with a braided gold ribbon and adorn with colorful beads and gems.

Another idea is to decorate a small bag with fine tip markers and theme stamps. Add favor embellishments such as a richly colored ornate nametag. Thread the tag through a ribbon and embellish by threading in beads and jewels. Once your keepsakes are complete, fill them with seed packets, candles, or sweets for a beautiful and thoughtful memento.

With an Indian theme, wedding favors can match the decor and show the artistic side of this beautiful culture at the same time. You can provide guests with your favorite edible treats or something beautiful that they can proudly display in their home. Best of all, you can highlight the best parts of the style and offer something unique without breaking the bank.