Should we give Favours?

I’m often asked this question by couples…should we give our guests Favours, little presents of thank you.  The answer is really a simple one – it is entirely your choice.  Some couples do, some don’t.  Others tell people that instead of giving a little present, they are donating some money on behalf of each guest to a specific charity.  This is a lovely idea and some guests may consider this to be a better spend of money.

However, if you are hoping to buy a present for your guests.  Here are some ideas….

– Lottery ticket for the day (if it’s on a Lottery Day)

– Candle

Friends are like stars candle from Totty Design Interiors

– Miniature / personalised bottle of drink

Jack Daniels Miniature (available from A Wedding Less Ordinary)

– Personalised chocolate

Personalised Chocolate Bars (available from A Wedding Less Ordinary)

– Lipgloss / Balm for Ladies and Men

Lip Balm Favours from The Favor Shop

– Advent Calendar for the Bride or Groom

Personalised Advent Calendar – Martha Stewart

– Personalised seeds

Seed Wedding Favours (Martha Stewart)

– Almonds or other sweets, e.g. chocolate hearts

Vintage Personalised Milk Bottle (available from A Wedding Less Ordinary)

– Jam / Chutney jars – potentially homemade

Homemade Jam Favours (Martha Stewart)

– Personalised or DIY Matchbox

DIY Matchbox Favours – idea from Bespoke Bride

– Bubbles

Wedding Bubbles available from Confetti

– Small biscuits, Tea or Coffee

Personalised Teabag available from A Wedding Less Ordinary

– Music CD from the Day

DIY CD – Rock My Wedding

– Tin of mints

Mint Wedding Favours – (available from My Wedding Favors)

– A miniature plant

Potted Plant – Intimate Weddings

– Test tube full of sand from the beach you are marrying on.  Or perhaps a test tube full of herbs e.g. lavender

– Sparklers

– A bag of recipes

Bag of Recipes – Martha Stewart

– Just a beautiful message from the couple

– Lollipops, popcorn or jellybeans

Personalised Lollipops from A Wedding Less Ordinary

– Fairy Dust for children

Fairy Dust – (Bunny Loves Evie)

– Flip Flops – if it’s a beach wedding

– Marshmallow Love Knots

Marshmallow Love Knot (Martha Stewart)

– Chopsticks wrapped in ribbon

– or something simple such as a small bag of cherries

Bag of Cherries – Martha Stewart