Wedding favors are small gifts given to guests as a thank you. Budget, engraving, usefulness, and dietary restrictions should be considered when choosing a favor. Aesthetic appeal can also enhance the reception decor.
A wedding favor is a small gift given to a wedding guest as a memento of the special day. It’s also a way of saying, “Thank you for being a part of our wedding.” They used to be nothing more than printed napkins or tulle-wrapped candy-dipped almonds, but times have changed. The newlyweds are now handing out tokens that correspond to the day’s events.
Your first consideration is always the budget. How many guests will you have and how much can you afford to spend on each guest? Will each individual guest take home a wedding favor or will you provide one wedding favor for each couple? Keep in mind that favors should only be a small part of your expenses. While any guest might enjoy receiving a favor, it doesn’t have to be expensive. Buy or do what you can afford.
Since a wedding favor is a keepsake of the occasion, it would be nice if it could be engraved. A small favor may not have room for the names of the bride and groom plus their wedding date. If you plan to have wedding favors engraved before passing them on to your guests, make sure there is room. If you’re going to be adorning each wedding favor with ribbon printed with the names and dates, there should be somewhere to tie the ribbon.
What will happen to the wedding favor once it leaves the reception hall? It will either be prominently displayed in a china cabinet or tossed into a drawer. Before buying anything, think about its usefulness. A keychain, coffee mug, picture frame, or bottle opener is a functional item. A wedding favor with a purpose is more appreciated than one your guest will have to make room for.
If each guest is taking home an edible wedding favor, make sure it’s something all dieters can handle. Diabetics may not be able to eat sugary treats, and many people are allergic to strawberries or chocolate. If you plan on handing out favors that contain alcohol, you’ll also want to have similar bottles of soda or sparkling water to give away to teetotalers.
You might also consider a wedding favor with aesthetic appeal. Enhance your wedding reception decor? Can it be used as a centerpiece? It should be symbolic or reflect the individual taste of the bride and groom.
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