Feature Friday: Favors by Dorinda!!

I had the pleasure of meeting Dorinda, virtually about a year ago! (Wow, time flies D!) I recently got to see her work firsthand when I won a giveaway on her Facebook page! I was thrilled when I received my goodies and found that she had personalized the candy wrappers and  included beautiful artwork.

 I'm glad I got to know Dorinda and her work, and hope you will be too! 

 I asked her questions that would give more insight about  Favors by Dorinda:

When and how did you start your business and why?

I started my business in 1998 when I decided I needed to be home more with my kids. I was an art major in school but wound up pursuing a career in pharmacy that lasted 20 years. I never lost my love for design, always getting my hands into anything crafty I could find. When I decided to become a stay at home mom, Favors by Dorinda was born. We do personalized candy bar wrappers and custom candy cakes for all weddings, babies, any special occasion in your life. We also ship nationwide.

Have you always personalized your products?

This is a great question and one no one has ever asked me before. YES! In the very beginning, I actually did personalized ribbons and more traditional favors, like Jordan almonds. Four years ago I was stricken with Transverse Myelitis, and this left me with little to no feeling on my left side. Not many people know this about me. It's something I've kept quiet about for the most part. It was then that I switched directions and started doing candy wrappers. And of course, they're always personalized!

What do you enjoy most about being in the wedding/event industry?
I love all of it. The people I meet, brides, grooms, wedding pros alike. It's like Disneyland! A little bit of something for everyone. The exchanging of ideas, following the course of a collaboration. It's all very intriguing and rewarding in so many ways.

Do you have a favorite line of products?

I love making the candy cakes. Each one is unique and original. Some are created based on the mood I am in that particular day :) I just created the "Snowflake Candy Cake" for Wintertime weddings. There are also matching candy bar wrappers in both the large bars and the mini's that compliment the cake. Of course, my wrappers still remain the best sellers. I love being able to create a custom wrapper using photos of the "person of honor". Its makes it much more personal. 

What if anything is your best seller?

My custom candy bar wrappers are still my best sellers although the cakes are coming up fast. Doesn't matter to me because I love doing it all!!

 

What advice do you give brides when they're trying to choose favors?

"Don't let anyone talk you into having something you don't want." If chocolate isn't your thing, then I will recommend them to someone who I think would be able to help them. But if chocolate is your thing, then I'm your gal!

How do you stand out from your competition?

I'd like to think it's my customer service that makes me stand out from the rest. My customers usually become my friends. Its like having a huge family and it warms my heart. I will do whatever it takes to make each event extra special. And I'm not afraid to work with any customer who has a budget. There's always to a way to work things out.

Where can people find you?

All over! I'm always online so it's easy to find me. The best ways are:

My Web Site - http://www.favorsbydorinda.com/

My Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/favorsbydorinda

My Blog - http://favorsbydorinda.blogspot.com/

Twitter - http://twitter.com/favorsbydorinda

Email - info@favorsbydorinda.com


Thank you Dorinda for contributing to my blog, your talents are a definite asset to the wedding industry!