Great Wedding Favor Ideas
Anyone who’s ever gone to a wedding probably came home with a favor. These trinkets are given to guests as a token of thanks and a reminder of the bride and groom’s special day. If you’re planning a wedding, you may be surprised at the sheer variety of favors available and dismayed at the cost. Here are some great favor ideas that won’t break the bank!
Go with an old favorite. A few candied almonds wrapped in netting and tied with a ribbon is the traditional wedding favor. It symbolizes taking the bitter with the sweet in marriage,
Give them something to sink their teeth into. Edible favors are a huge hit with guests. Consider giving freshly baked cookies or fudge as a favor. For an extra special touch include the recipe. Other ideas could be personalized chocolate bars, hot cocoa mixes, flavored coffees, and even tiny bottles of hot sauce!
Go Green. Tree seedlings, small plants and seed packets all make great favors. Not only will they provide a beautiful and lasting memory of your special day, but they’ll also help the environment.
Do a 2fer. Slip your seating cards into pretty picture frames and you’ll have a favor too! After the wedding guests can replace the card with their favorite photo.
Add a local touch If your area has a local specialty, consider using it for a favor. Think about peach scented candles in Georgia, personalized bottles of barbecue sauce in Texas, or tiny bottles of maple syrup in Vermont.
Give to those in need. In lieu of an actual favor, consider giving a donation to a favorite charity instead. Most will provide pretty cards or scrolls to give your guests, notifying them of your gift.
Tis the season. If you’re having a Christmas wedding, consider giving your guests a special ornament for a favor. Other great Christmastime favors include peppermints and snow globes.
Go homemade. If you’re crafty and your guest list is reasonable enough, consider making your favors. Some possible ideas include hand painted picture frames or vases, candles, or bookmarks.
I hope you find these ideas helpful-be sure and let me know what you think! Already chosen your favors? What are they? I’d love to know!
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I didn’t know that candied almonds symbolizes taking the bitter with the sweet. That’s a great party favor. It would be good to include a beautiful note stating its underlying meaning, too.
I love your Go Green tip! I think this would make a fantastic favor for a wedding in the backyard, park or garden. Seed packets are indeed fun to give and receive and so simple! Maybe you could even get a flat of pansies or petunias and give individual plants out to your guests. I know I would love receiving such a small token as a wedding guest and I would remember it for a very long time with fondness.
The go green is a great idea. It’s the one I used for my own wedding and was very inexpensive. If someone is creative enough they can make a card for the seeds to be taped or stapled in and buy seeds cheaply for the inside.
I love all of your ideas! What a creative bunch! I really wanted to give out plants or tree seedlings as favors at my wedding by my mom went out and bought lavender scented candle favors as a surprise to me so that idea went out the window…LOL! They were very nice though!!
The most memorable favors I received at weddings are almost always something made by the bride and groom. Handmade candles, herbal soaps and sachets are among my favorites. Last summer we received a pint of freshly made raspberry jam made from their own lovingly tended berries. Two such thoughtful people will surely have a lovely life together.
Ken Hoyt