4 Reasons to Include Wedding Favors on your Special Day
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To set the record straight, wedding favors are not a mandatory part of the wedding day. You’re not breaking the rules of etiquette if you do not include them. You won’t be vilified or thought of as cheap or ungrateful. In fact, no favor is probably better than a thoughtless favor. So why do wedding favors?
While they are not the focus of your wedding day, wedding favors are a great way to express thanks to your guests who have come to celebrate your joy and make your day memorable and special. Thoughtfully chosen wedding favors can also add meaning to the event, they can serve as table decorations and even keepsakes you’ll cherish for years to come.
There are no rules when it comes to picking out wedding favors. They can be big or small, practical or ornamental, serious or fun. The best wedding favors are the ones that reflect the couple’s personalities and share a part of their journey. The process of planning your wedding favors is something bride and groom can share. So think twice about cutting out wedding favors. You might just find that they provide some of the best wedding planning moments.
Here are some tips to answer popular concerns (or excuses) regarding wedding favors:
1. They do not have to cost a fortune
Wedding favors do not have to cost a lot. The thought counts for a lot and your wedding favors should not break the bank. If you’re on a tight budget, consider making part of all of your favors. A simple, handmade gift, like a book mark or ornament is sweet and guests will appreciate the effort you put into creating an original gift. You can also embellish your handmade craft with inexpensive custom labels, ribbon or tags and instantly turn it into something that looks professional.
Some personalized favors don’t cost a lot of money but become valuable once you add your own custom message. Personalized mint tins, custom printed plantable seed cards and custom fortune cookies are just a few popular favor ideas that come in at under $2 but allow you to get creative and send a personal message of thanks to each of your guests.
2. They allow you be creative and express personal style
Another way to make your favors look like a million bucks is by dressing them up in elegant packaging. A well constructed favor box, some luxurious satin ribbon, even a simple but well chosen sticker can give your favors a quick facelift. They’ll also look great on your tables and can be coordinated with your centerpieces and other wedding decorations. For practical couples who want to give their guests something they can use, like a pen but are afraid that it’s too ordinary and not at all romantic; tie a silk ribbon around it with a card that says “thank you for helping us write history” and the gift suddenly becomes a meaningful token and romantic keepsake.
3. There are environmentally-friendly options
Environmental concerns are on the forefront of many of our minds. We try to make decisions in our daily lives that are earth-friendly and socially conscious. For couples who want their weddings to be as “green” as possible, there are favors that help the cause. Many people choose to donate a sum of money to environmental causes on behalf of their guests. Another popular green wedding favors idea is plantable seeds. By growing plants we are not only beautifying our surroundings but helping to purify the air we breathe.
Even some wedding supplies are going green. Find packaging made of natural fibers and confetti that is water soluble and non-toxic.
4. They can be entirely “self-sufficient”
If you’re afraid you won’t have time to assemble hundreds of wedding favors, try these wedding ideas on for size for they leave the work to the guests themselves:
· Host a candy bar.
Buy several of your favorite types of candy in shades that match your wedding decor and present them in vessels of various shapes and sizes. Provide baggies or boxes and something to tie or seal them with. Then invite guests to visit the bar at any time during he reception to put together their own favors. They’ll love it and you won’t have to lift a finger.
· Rent a photo booth.
This is for the fun-loving couple who want to do something that will generate some buzz. Rent a photo booth and pass out coins to each guest. They take the pictures as keepsakes from your wedding and you’re the hero for coming up with the awesome idea.
Now you have no excuses. Favors can be fun, creative and personal. So although they are not necessary, they might just be your only escape from the major decisions surrounding the big day. Think about the message you want to send to your guests and with a little creativity and ingenuity, you can have fabulous, memorable wedding favors that everyone will love and that you will love creating.
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