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Instead of another piece of tchotchke, be sure to offer your wedding guests a favor that's thoughtful and functional.

We like these candles from Bullfrog Light Company, a candle-making company in Charlevoix, MI. Couples can create custom candles using their own design—incorporate your wedding monogram or a decorative motif from your invitation.

The candle pictured here, which shows just how detailed the artwork can be, was a custom design by Michigan's Governor Jennifer Granholm for her 2007 inauguration.