Traditionally wedding favors were almonds or chocolates give in a pretty box or tulle nets. But these days anything goes when it comes to favors anything goes & the choice has never been so great
It is not mandatory to give your guests favors at your wedding, but it is a nice gesture & a great way to thank them for coming & sharing your special day. They are also a nice addition to your tables & look lovely when you co-ordinate them with your wedding theme or style.
Traditionally Wedding Favors were almonds or chocolates give in a pretty box or tulle nets. But these days anything goes when it comes to favors anything goes & the choice has never been so great. Your choice of favors should reflect your style & personality, but if you’re not sure where to begin then read our guide to choosing the perfect favors.
Popular wedding favor ideas & trends include:
Edible Treats
A food based favor can never fail. Sweet or savory they will always delight your guests. Chocolates are the most popular, but there is also almonds, candy & cookies to think about. Or try giving something that is popular in the locality. Regional favorites can include maple syrup, peanuts or hot salsa.
Something Homemade
If you are adept in the kitchen you could make your own cookies or preserves. Make up customized wrappings & labels for a perfect finishing touch.
Quench their thirst
If you have a big budget, then why not give your guests a nice bottle of wine? PerhIt is not mandatory to give your guests favors at your wedding, but it is a nice gesture & a great way to thank them for coming & sharing your special day. They are also a nice addition to your tables & look lovely when you co-ordinate them with your wedding theme or style.
Entertain Them
When it comes to wedding favors it is always nice to give your guests something which will act as a permanent reminder of the day. Songs are a perfect way to transport someone back to a special moment, so think about making up a CD with your favorite songs on it. Maybe they are songs played at your wedding or just a random mix that you both like. You can personalize the covers or sleeves as well.
Personalize it
A personalized wedding favors is a great gift & there are many items which can be personalized. Perhaps you could add your names & wedding date or maybe your personal monogram. Wedding favors that can be personalized include Christmas tree ornaments, golf balls, miniature photo albums, candle holders, cups or glasses. The only limit is really your imagination. You could even have your own fortune cookies made with a personalized fortune inside.
Give something back
An increasing trend is to forgo giving traditional wedding favors & instead give a donation to charity. Print out some nice cards with a note inside telling your guests that ‘in lieu of a favor a donation has been made to this charity’. Make sure your chosen charity is legitimate though from the selection served at the wedding or from a local winery. If you feel ambitious you could make your own with a personalized label. You will need to start it well in advance of the wedding, so that it would be ready in time. Personally, I would cheat & have personalized labels added to someone else’s efforts!