To Favor or Not to Favor?

Myth: You must have favors for your guests at your wedding.

Wrong! Let me first start off by saying a wedding favor can be a great way to say thank-you to your family and friends for sharing your special day with you. I cannot count how many times I am cleaning up after a wedding and filling boxes back up with favors that guests have left behind.   If you are going to give favors at your wedding actually put some thought into them.

Wedding favors can run from $1 to $15 per favor and there are many great options that you can choose from. You will want to get enough so that each guest can have one or give them away by couples (this works best if you are using place cards).

Make sure that your favor somehow ties into the theme of your wedding.

If you are doing a “green” wedding, give away potted flowers (or seed packets) that match your colors. If you are on a tight budget use potted herbs as centerpieces and then have guests take their favorite home with them.

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Are you a real foodie? Give out your favorite hot sauce or spice rub. Maybe locally brewed ale with a homemade label is the way to go.



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Want to give something more meaningful? Make a donation in each guest’s name to your favorite charity. If you have lost someone to cancer, this is great way to acknowledge them at your wedding. Check out Justgive.org for a listing of charities.

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Don’t go generic just because you think you have to have them, be creative. They can leave a lasting impression or be a waste of money. Favors are a great way to make your wedding more memorable.