October is quickly approaching. What does it imply? Yes, wedding season comes to mind. The importance of planning a wedding at the right time cannot be overstated. One of the most challenging parts is selecting wedding favors or wedding gifts for guests.
What Are Wedding Favors?
Wedding favors are small gifts given to your guests as a token of appreciation from the newlyweds - Wikipedia
Guests at your wedding take the time to share a special moment and witness you exchange vows with the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. With a small wedding favor, thank them for their attendance and support at your party.
Wedding favors have become an essential part of wedding reception planning, particularly in the United States and Canada.
How Much to Spend On Wedding Favors?
The cost of wedding favors, like almost every other aspect of a wedding, can vary greatly. Pricing can be influenced by factors such as favor type, wedding location, and display design.
Having said that, according to a poll of almost 10,000 newlyweds who got married in 2023, wedding favors and presents cost $450 on average in the US.
Given the figures, you're probably thinking about how much wedding favors should cost you individually. It is entirely up to you and your fiancé how much you want to spend on wedding favors. Before you decide, think about your wedding budget and where favors are on your priority list.
From there, consider the size of your guest list. If you're planning a small destination wedding, you might be willing to spend more per guest. In contrast, more guests may increase the total price, so you may wish to spend a little less per person.
Some people recommend budgeting between $10 and $20 per guest for favors. If the favor is a food item, the estimate can be reduced to $5 per guest on occasion.
Is It Rude Not To Have Wedding Favors?
Are wedding favors required? Technically, no.
Many brides are afraid of being rude by not having wedding favors. However, wedding favors are not required if you do not want them. The vast majority of wedding guests will not care or even think about wedding favors when they come to your wedding. Even if you provide them, some people will leave them behind. On the other hand, if you don’t offer them, most people won’t notice their absence.
But do we actually love them? Yes!
Having wedding favors is undeniably a matter of personal preference. If you have a great idea for wedding favors that fits your theme and is within your budget, go ahead and include it. But don’t feel pressured to have them.
If you are in the process of planning your wedding favors ideas, here are a few pieces of advice to keep in mind.
Tips To Have Perfect Wedding Favors For Guests That They Will (Actually) Want
Meaningful
The first thing to consider when selecting a wedding favor is its significance to you and your future spouse. Consider your love story and the things you enjoy doing as a couple. Are you guys into food? If this is the case, you should consider providing edible wedding favors for your guests to take home with them.
Practical
Some of the best wedding favors are edible or usable items. However, most guests do not want something that will clutter up their homes. Consider how your guests will react when they receive your wedding favors gifts. If you would want to receive the same item, you are on the right track.
Be wise and practical by providing your guests with wedding favors that they can easily use years after your wedding. They will not end up collecting dust or, worse, in a trash can this way.
Affordable
When choosing a wedding giveaway, price is an important factor to consider. Set a budget and stick to it when selecting possible souvenirs. Don’t go beyond it as much as possible. Instead, look for gifts that are inexpensive, useful, and meaningful.
Personalization
Make the most of your wedding budget by providing personalized wedding favors. Your guests will undoubtedly appreciate the thought and effort you put into personalizing your favors.
However, keep in mind that customizing these items will take more time than simply purchasing and packing them nicely. So make sure you have plenty of time on your hands.
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Multifunction
Another wedding favor tip is to make them multifunctional. This could include using them as table decorations or name place cards. Handwritten place cards with a small chocolate coin attached, for example, are a simple but highly effective wedding favor that won’t break the bank.
Sweet
Food, in particular sweets, can never go wrong as a gift, whether for Christmas, weddings, or birthdays.
Cupcakes and cookies are great for this because you can easily add custom designs. These will be very cute and will make your guests smile. Just make sure you have a backup plan for those who have health issues.
Test Them Out
Sample them first before deciding on a wedding favor. For example, if you are going to distribute something edible, taste it first to ensure that it is truly delectable. If you’re going to give away mugs or cute ornaments, you should first check their durability before making a purchase.
Do not wait until the wedding day to check your wedding favors, as it will be too late to return them.
“No” to monogram
Do not monogram your wedding favor if you want your guests to use it. Why? Because putting your photos, initials, and wedding date on the mug or pen holder you’re giving away will discourage people from using it.
They become decorations as soon as you monogram them, regardless of how useful they are. That means that instead of using them, your family and friends will most likely display your wedding souvenir.
Consider your location
It would also be very convenient for your guests if they could use your favor to extend their enjoyment of your special day. Of course, if this is the case, you’ll want the gifts to be appropriate for your theme and venue.
Take, for example, a beach wedding. Sunglasses would be an excellent giveaway here. This is done to protect their eyes on a hot day. A stylish hand fan is another great gift to give. This allows the guests to remain calm and also useful if your theme requires guests to dress up.
Make (or order) extras
Whether you choose to give one favor per guest or per couple, have extras on hand (about 10 extra favors for every hundred guests) in case some are lost or broken in transit. Furthermore, some guests will take extras, and you may want to keep a few favors as keepsakes.
Wrap it up
From bright boxes and clear cellophane bags to tiny tin pails and slim silver canisters, your wedding favor packaging can and should be as eye-catching as the contents.
Prepare the display
While they are commonly thought of as parting gifts, favors can be distributed at any time during the wedding, from the beginning to the end of the night. That means your smaller favors wrapped in pretty packaging can add to the table décor.
If your favors deserve special attention, set up a special table at the reception or near the exit for guests to pick up on their way out.
Handwritten card
A small handwritten note with your wedding favor is also a very special touch. Some wedding guests like to keep a small keepsake from the wedding, and a small notecard with the date of your wedding and a note from the couple is an excellent choice for this.
You don’t have to spend a fortune on playing cards. Business cards are inexpensive to print, and you could create a custom design with a small space for a thank you message.
Keep these suggestions in mind as you plan your wedding favors. They will definitely assist you in acquiring the best and most memorable souvenirs that can effectively express your gratitude for your friends and family’s presence at your wedding.
