Wedding Planning Tips: Wedding Favors Guests Will Love
B & H shared a heartfelt thank you message (designed by Penelope’s Paper Pantry) along with some mountain necessities. Photography by OneNine Photography.
Wedding favors are one of those wedding traditions that has stood the test of time. The types of favors have changed over the years, but there's no doubt this will be one of the decisions you will make when planning your wedding day. Wedding favors are a symbol of good luck. Centuries ago, couples would gift their wedding guests a sugar cube as a sign of wealth because they were expensive and only available for the wealthy. As sugar became more affordable, these changed over the years to sugar-coated almonds and chocolates. Personalized matchbooks were popular in the '80s, and disposable cameras were trendy in the '90s.
Online marketplaces like Pinterest and Etsy have opened up a world of affordable, creative ideas and options for couples to choose from. We've put together a few wedding favor ideas we know your guests will love – like this one for out-of-town guests who had traveled to a mountain wedding.
In Lieu of Favors Donation
A good way to cut out the decision-making and wondering if your guests will actually like the wedding favors you have chosen is to make donations on behalf of each guest to your favorite non-profit. This can be especially meaningful if a family member has been affected by an illness like cancer. Provide guests with a complimentary pin, ribbon, or other small trinket making them aware of the donation.
His Favorite and Hers Favorite Gift Bags
This is a fun way to really personalize your wedding favors. The possibilities are endless. Candy, cookies, nuts, pretzels, coffee or tea, pretzels, gourmet popcorn, wine, or liquor (if the wedding is a child-free event).
Plantable Love Grows Seed Paper
These are the perfect choice for couples wishing to go green. Seed papers are 100% biodegradable and made from recycled materials. After the big day, guests can plant them to have a beautiful, lasting reminder of the love shared on your special day.
Personalized Notepads
Who can't use a handy notepad on their desk or kitchen counter? This is one wedding favor that will definitely not get donated to the local thrift shop. Personalize it with your favorite love quote or random trivia about you and your partner.
Lottery Ticket Envelope
Tuck a scratch-off Lottery ticket into a personalized envelope for your guests. Fun quotes like "For richer or for poorer" and "We're so lucky to have you here!" inscribed on the envelope.
Destination Wedding Favor Ideas
If you are planning a destination wedding, there are a lot of great ideas for items that will be useful for your guests, like personalized:
Luggage tags
Language guide
Hand sanitizer
Lip balm
Sunblock
Reusable water bottle
Beach towel
Canvas tote bag for the beach
A handcrafted item made by a local vendor like a blanket or shawl
Wedding favors can help make your wedding day uniquely you. Make sure to put some thought into how you can thank your guests for sharing your special day with you.
If you're looking for help bringing your celebration to life, we're here for you! As wedding planning experts, we have helped plan a wide range of wedding themes and styles in a variety of locations. Let's connect and talk about planning your special day.