Ponder this: When was the last time a wedding favor was something you kept or actually used? Is it less of a favor and more of a hassle, since you now need to dispose of the item?
Some people wonder if these small gifts are necessary; whether guests would feel gypped if they didn't get a trinket to take home.
Necessary -- they are probably not. Nice -- they are definitely. In short, favors are a way of the bride and groom thanking the guests for coming to their wedding.
Now, I can see why some people would feel differently.
My sister's take:
"Uggth. Oh God. Skip the favors," she said. Apparently she still has a
box of personalized golf tees from her wedding seven years ago because
people didn't remember to take them -- and there are some avid golfers
in the bunch!
Truthfully, I considered skipping the favors. But I am changing my mind and am thinking about some meaningful tokens of appreciation. Because sometimes I can be nice.
From what I can tell, besides making donations, here are the top favor trends:
1. The DIY Favor
- Baked items are usually appreciated, if only briefly, before they're eaten.
- Candy bars, where guests select from loose candy put it into a take-home bag are also popular now. However, one wedding I went to had guests leaving with two or three bags of candy.
Yeah, it was kind of gross.
2. The Eco-Friendly Favor
- Seeds or planted flowers make a lovely statement. Only...your guests with brown thumbs may be anxiety-ridden with this one. Another alternative is:
- Reusable tea cups, as suggested by the EcoChic blog. These are a big frou-frou for my taste, but a lot of people love this shit.
- A recyclable flower vase is a brilliant idea. And guests don't feel guilty if they think it sucks and throw it away. Male guests, for example, may not be as enamored with this favor.
You can pick these up online at Bliss Wedding Market.
3. The Hipster Favor
- Cootie catcher favors are fun and interactive for the table top. Others must agree, because the vendor is sold out, for now!
- Booze also makes a lovely gift. Don't believe me? See how thrilled this wedding guest was with her new bottle of tequila.
Perhaps your wedding won't be remembered, but your guests will have a sense they had a really good time!
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