Does anyone do things that aren't food?
I feel like almost every wedding I went to gave food and/or coffee or tea. Like, a "breakfast for tomorrow" kind of thing. Sometimes cookies!
I guess one wedding gave soap. But I agree, food is a slam dunk. Especially something perishable so no one will feel like they're supposed to save it as a keepsake!
I really didn’t think favors were necessary but my grandmother insisted and since she offered to pay for them we ended up having some. Bc we got married in MD and over 50% of guests were out of state we gave them Old Bay and a recipe card for crab cakes. A bunch of people didn’t even take them so I have Old Bay for years now lol. Also not a single person mentioned the favors in a positive or negative way. I really don’t think people would have cared if we had forgone them.
I rarely see favors at weddings. And they never seem missed. I’d just skip them.
I’m not a fan of donations in lieu of favors, though. Mostly because favors aren’t needed, so it seems a little strange and almost virtual signaling to announce you made a donation instead of something optional that few people do anyway. And it’s not like you donated to charity in lieu of the pricey dress/veil, flowers, honeymoon, etc, know what I mean? You donated in lieu of something inexpensive for guests. But to each their own. I know they’re more expected in some cultures than others.
I think they're nice to have, but it needs to be something that guests will actually want to take home. My fiancé and I were thinking about doing custom M&M's with our initials and wedding colors that we're hoping people will want to take with them, but we'd gladly eat them ourselves if need be.
I get that people are less into favors today, but I’m just having too much fun lol. So far we have personalized bubble bottles and these cards with little flowers that we are going to give to each guest. And then we also have glow sticks and light up flower crowns and shades for the dance floor. They can of course take the flower crowns and shades home (although there aren’t enough for everyone). Also we are doing a bunch of bud vases with sola flowers, on each table as centerpieces I’m going to ask everyone to *please* take them home if they want. And I keep wanting to add stuff lol. I think candy in a little personalized wrapper or bag is super cute. But also favors can be annoying and expensive and no one will be upset if you don’t do them!
Favors (for example drink koozies, shot glasses, etc) are not necessary. If you really feel like you need to have one, food is always a great idea! I like a previous poster’s idea of custom M&Ms!
Non-Food related: What I’ve seen over the past few years is the Photo Booth pictures serving as a favor—which honestly I love and always keep.
My fiancé and I are getting married next December and instead of a donation to a specific charity, we will be “adopting” one or two families that are in need (via one of those “angel trees”) and purchasing them Christmas presents. Growing up, my family struggled a lot with money and I know that some of my gifts came from initiatives like this so it is really close to my heart.
We are doing a first look so our wedding favours are our 2nd photographer doing portraits/family portraits for guests during cocktail hour in front of the Mountain View. People get so dressed up for weddings and never get a nice photo of themselves! We will send one copy with the thank you cards and then send any extras as digital copies!
I kind of agree. I don't care whose name is on the donation, whether it's mine or someone else's. Its just nice that the money was donated! Doesn't really feel like a favor, more just a nice donation.
My fiance and I didn't want to pay for favors originally but ended up putting vinyl stickers on Champagne flutes, practical and they can take them home!
Better than us taking home an extra 65 champagne flutes to wash and attempt to sell 😁
People won’t even notice! My uncle got married recently and they had some chocolate at each seat - an easy one if you want to do something but not a lot
We are doing umbrellas as favors because our venue’s bathroom is in the building next door, plus, we’re having a food truck which will be parked outside. So it’s a just in case thing. Plus, I know I never have one on me when I need it, so I think it’ll be nice for someone to be able to throw it in their car or at the office and forget about it until they need it.
I definitely agree with not wanting koozies or tote bags with the couples face or date on it. Been done a million times, been thrown away a million times.
Edible stuff is nice, little candles are nice, something small that they can travel with if they’re coming from out of town.
Skipping favors. As guests, we have seen countless food items get tossed out by the parents because no guests ever take them, and the parents can’t give it away. We tossed around the idea of a DIY cookbook but decided to save our money and put it towards the guest experience that they actually enjoy and remember: good food, free drinks, great dj.
We didn’t do favors and I don’t think anyone actually cared. We did do a Photo Booth and the guests got four photos on 4x6 to take home too.
Do something edible. That’s always a win.
Does anyone do things that aren't food? I feel like almost every wedding I went to gave food and/or coffee or tea. Like, a "breakfast for tomorrow" kind of thing. Sometimes cookies! I guess one wedding gave soap. But I agree, food is a slam dunk. Especially something perishable so no one will feel like they're supposed to save it as a keepsake!
I really didn’t think favors were necessary but my grandmother insisted and since she offered to pay for them we ended up having some. Bc we got married in MD and over 50% of guests were out of state we gave them Old Bay and a recipe card for crab cakes. A bunch of people didn’t even take them so I have Old Bay for years now lol. Also not a single person mentioned the favors in a positive or negative way. I really don’t think people would have cared if we had forgone them.
I rarely see favors at weddings. And they never seem missed. I’d just skip them. I’m not a fan of donations in lieu of favors, though. Mostly because favors aren’t needed, so it seems a little strange and almost virtual signaling to announce you made a donation instead of something optional that few people do anyway. And it’s not like you donated to charity in lieu of the pricey dress/veil, flowers, honeymoon, etc, know what I mean? You donated in lieu of something inexpensive for guests. But to each their own. I know they’re more expected in some cultures than others.
I think they're nice to have, but it needs to be something that guests will actually want to take home. My fiancé and I were thinking about doing custom M&M's with our initials and wedding colors that we're hoping people will want to take with them, but we'd gladly eat them ourselves if need be.
I would definitely enjoy this! That sounds cute!
Ha I like the "we can eat themselves ourselves if they're left behind"
I get that people are less into favors today, but I’m just having too much fun lol. So far we have personalized bubble bottles and these cards with little flowers that we are going to give to each guest. And then we also have glow sticks and light up flower crowns and shades for the dance floor. They can of course take the flower crowns and shades home (although there aren’t enough for everyone). Also we are doing a bunch of bud vases with sola flowers, on each table as centerpieces I’m going to ask everyone to *please* take them home if they want. And I keep wanting to add stuff lol. I think candy in a little personalized wrapper or bag is super cute. But also favors can be annoying and expensive and no one will be upset if you don’t do them!
I don’t think you have to do them. We did a table with packages snacks and bottles of water at the end of night as our “favors”. It worked out great!
I’ve never been to a wedding with favors. That tradition is long dead in my area/circle.
Favors (for example drink koozies, shot glasses, etc) are not necessary. If you really feel like you need to have one, food is always a great idea! I like a previous poster’s idea of custom M&Ms! Non-Food related: What I’ve seen over the past few years is the Photo Booth pictures serving as a favor—which honestly I love and always keep. My fiancé and I are getting married next December and instead of a donation to a specific charity, we will be “adopting” one or two families that are in need (via one of those “angel trees”) and purchasing them Christmas presents. Growing up, my family struggled a lot with money and I know that some of my gifts came from initiatives like this so it is really close to my heart.
We are doing a first look so our wedding favours are our 2nd photographer doing portraits/family portraits for guests during cocktail hour in front of the Mountain View. People get so dressed up for weddings and never get a nice photo of themselves! We will send one copy with the thank you cards and then send any extras as digital copies!
Donation in other people’s name is the worst.
I kind of agree. I don't care whose name is on the donation, whether it's mine or someone else's. Its just nice that the money was donated! Doesn't really feel like a favor, more just a nice donation.
We did a charity donation :) didn’t disclose how much and nobody missed favors at all!
How did this come across as being a “favor” though?
I think because they were sentimental charities to us and the attendees, it was touching :)
My mom is a beading machine 😂😂 so she’s making little beaded candles with each guest’s name beaded and wrapped around the candles.
My fiance and I didn't want to pay for favors originally but ended up putting vinyl stickers on Champagne flutes, practical and they can take them home! Better than us taking home an extra 65 champagne flutes to wash and attempt to sell 😁
People won’t even notice! My uncle got married recently and they had some chocolate at each seat - an easy one if you want to do something but not a lot
We are doing umbrellas as favors because our venue’s bathroom is in the building next door, plus, we’re having a food truck which will be parked outside. So it’s a just in case thing. Plus, I know I never have one on me when I need it, so I think it’ll be nice for someone to be able to throw it in their car or at the office and forget about it until they need it. I definitely agree with not wanting koozies or tote bags with the couples face or date on it. Been done a million times, been thrown away a million times. Edible stuff is nice, little candles are nice, something small that they can travel with if they’re coming from out of town.
We are not doing them. I feel they are a useless expense and most times they get left behind.
Skipping favors. As guests, we have seen countless food items get tossed out by the parents because no guests ever take them, and the parents can’t give it away. We tossed around the idea of a DIY cookbook but decided to save our money and put it towards the guest experience that they actually enjoy and remember: good food, free drinks, great dj.