Should we provide favors, and what should we do?

Absolutely! What does your budget allow? Wedding favors can range in price from less than a dollar per guest, all the way to $10 per guest.

Why provide favors?

Providing favors is a nice way to show your guests how thankful you are that they came to celebrate your special day with you. Wedding favors also are a wonderful way to personalize your big day.

Recommendation: Consider the function of the favor and tie it to your personal style and wedding theme.

Some types of favors

•         Personalized beverage koozies
•         Flip flops for the reception
•         Personalized wine glasses or wine bottle stoppers

Warning! These items can get pricey depending on the supplier and the order quantity.

A ‘Sweet’ Trend

A growing trend in wedding favors is the edible favor – something sweet for your wedding guests to snack on as they depart. This has the added benefit of being easy on your budget, and it’s easy to personalize a treat bag with your wedding date on it and your next last name (or Thank You). Other creative ideas include:

•         S’more buffets
•         Build-your-own cupcake
•         Cookie buffet
•         Snow cones in personalized cups
•         Candy buffets

Flowers Galore

There’s a growing trend in succulent flowers incorporated in wedding floral design, and so a fun themed favor could be using a succulent as a parting gift. These plants are long-lived, easy-to-care-for, and beautiful. You can also purchase succulents online affordably.

Donation Gift

Lastly, a donation is always a great favor to make in honor of your guests, and it’s a lot less work for you as you continue your wedding planning. It’s easy to contribute to a worthy cause, and if you do decide to donate in honor of your big day, remember to let your guests know! This not only helps promote a charity of your choice, but it also reminds your guests of why they are heading home with a special favor for the evening.

What other favor ideas have worked for you? If you're interested in more wedding planning advice, check out the other posts on our Country Club Receptions blog!