Demystify Your Wedding Favours
Where to Start
There are literally thousands of potential favour ideas (which you’ll have realized if you’ve spent ANY time at all on Pinterest or one of those Facebook wedding groups!). Before getting overwhelmed, consider the following:
favours are NOT mandatory…. in fact, you could forego them entirely, and nobody would likely notice
if you do choose to give favours, edible, useful or experiential is a good way to go (nobody needs a teeny little bell with your initials on it!)
we’re big fans of double-duty elements…. perhaps your favour could double as decor, or function as an escort card display/placecard, or provide entertainment at your cocktail hour. Think about a margarita or bubbly wall where every drink has a nametag that directs guests to their seat. Or, place a beautiful cookie with each guest’s name at their table. Perhaps you could hire a live caricature artist to entertain your guests while you do photos. The possibilities are endless (which is daunting, we know!).
Make It Personal!
The best favours are those that are truly representative of who YOU are as a couple. Think about what you like to do, eat, places you like to visit, or activities you do together. If you’re having a destination wedding, or have a lot of guests coming from afar, might there be something local to the region that you could gift your guests? Read on for just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
If you’re foodies: custom spice blend, homemade jam or preserves, grandma’s cookies (bonus if you attach the recipe!), handmade chocolates
If you enjoy your beverages: bags of coffee beans or a custom-blended tea, ‘make your own’ tea blend bar, koozies
Local treats: honey or maple syrup, fudge, coffee
Experiential: photo booth, welcome drink/escort card, personalized playing cards, candy/popcorn bar, s’mores station
Useful: sunglasses, lip balm, bottle opener
Who Receives a Favour?
There are no wedding police so it is ultimately your call on how you decide to divvy up your favors. Depending on what you are gifting, you can have one favour per couple, one per family or go with the traditional one per guest.
Cost
In our experience, our clients usually spend in between $2-$10 per favour. We have also had clients that give a donation to their favorite charity in lieu of favours in an amount that is comfortable for them and their budget.
The Bottom Line
Whatever you choose, keep in mind that your guests are there to celebrate with you, and that the favour isn't going to make or break their experience. Whatever your budget allows, think about whether or not YOU would appreciate getting that particular favour at someone else's wedding!