Ideal Wedding Favors: Ideas and Tips...

...for meaningful gifting.

silver wedding favor Wedding favors, gifts to your guests, are usually presented at your wedding reception. They are part of your overall reception decorations.

What should we give? Choices are endless, so select something that you would like to get, and follow these rules:

pink wedding favors Stay with your theme. Pastel roses? Soft, romantic presentation is appropriate. Bright polka dot bags on pastel tables set with fine china does not work. Sadly, this really happened. A better choice: pastel bags, or pastel colored candies in a nice box.

Consider the type and time of your celebration. Mints are considered an after dinner item. Do not choose them for brunch celebrations. Try coffee, tea or jam jars, honey or syrup , instead. Afternoon? Put several varieties of single serve lemonade into a clear party bag. Use ribbon to fasten it to bottled water. Get your personalized water bottles here.

Pay attention to the weather. No chocolate candy bars on plates in the hot sun. Think of crystal wedding favors (they sparkle in the light) or sandalwood fans.

outdoor beach wedding favor

Our pick: picture frames. They start at $.99 and fit into any reception theme or location. Your guests will appreciate your photo. They might even eat it! Olivia's Delights makes a photo cookie favor that is absolutely beautiful.

wedding favors photo frame



Candle favors are exceptionally well received gifts and fit any wedding theme.



How should we pass out our gifts? Traditionally, on plates, on tables or in baskets. Keep an open mind when preparing your wedding reception decorations. Look for fun, exciting ideas to showcase your wedding favors. Christmas wedding? Hang personalized candy canes or ornaments from decorated trees. Garden theme? Hang seeds in shirt shaped packets from a decorated "clothesline". Invite your guests to take one home.

Enjoy the ride tip: Stay with in your budget! Be happy. You might consider making your own wedding favors. Learn how at Creating Invitations.

Still relaxed? Good. Have fun exploring our amazing wedding favor options. Match them to your themed wedding reception decorations. We'll include great presentation ideas to get you on your way.

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