To give favors or not to give favors, that is the question. Some couples insist that favors are a must and the thought of going without them is just insane! Others feel that all the money they are spending on their guests is already more than enough and favors just aren’t necessary.
So, if you’re one of those people that feels favors are a must, this post is for you. Struggling with what to give? There are tons of ideas out there. But before making your final decision, ask yourself this question: Will my guests be able to use or eat the favor that we are giving? That’s right, use or eat! Don’t waste your money on little do-dads that your guests will just throw away once they leave, or worse, put somewhere in their kitchen that just adds to the clutter.
If you opt to go the favor route, here are two ideas we love to help you get the favor thoughts flowing.
Good Morning Baskets These are perfect for any guest, especially those that party hardy until the end of the evening (or maybe have a little too much to drink). Take baskets (or buckets, bags, or mugs) and fill them with breakfast foods, coffee beans, juices or teas, and some ibuprofen for those that drank a little too much. If you want to go all out with these, some under-eye cream and energy drinks might help your guests recover from the fabulous celebration you shared with them. Check out this picture from CCgiftbaskets.com.
Dessert Buffet A mini candy shop right in your wedding reception! As guests leave, let them pass by a smorgasbord of sweet treats. Display on a table, in large glass containers, candies, cookies, and other little delicacies. Include you favorite candies, the dessert you shared on your first day, or grandma’s famous cookies. Have little baggies or boxes that guests can slip some treats in as they exit. Check out this picture from brides.com.
And remember: It’s all in the presentation. Favors don’t need to be placed at each guest’s seat. We love arranging them on tables that guests pass as they leave. This way they aren’t in anyone’s way during the evening, but they don’t miss out on getting one. And if you’re favor budget is small, that’s perfectly fine! Get some simple favors and think of a creative way to display them or give them to your guests.
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with so many options these days you’re really only limited by your imagination. The candy store idea is really cute