Wedding Favor Ideas
Wedding favors may only account for an average of 1 – 2% of a typical wedding’s total budget, but they’re an important addition to most receptions. Not only are they a great way to thank your guests for sharing your special day, they can also double as placeholders, provide a creative way to accent or decorate your tables, and emphasize your wedding theme. Here are some popular, traditional, and original wedding favor ideas to consider for your event:
Edible Favors

Jordan almonds – come in assorted pastel colors and white, as well as metallics like gold and silver. Almonds are usually packaged in fives, which represent health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity

Chocolates – often in shapes (hearts, for example), but also can reinforce a theme: seashells, flowers, “perfect pear” shapes are some examples. Also can be candy bars with personalized labels.

Cookies – specially decorated, shaped like hearts, bells, doves, shells, or another theme shape. Also can be specific to cultural or ethnic background; consider Italian biscotti favors.

Groom’s cake – traditionally cut and boxed for wedding guests to bring home, this cake has started gaining popularity again in recent years

Fruit – dried fruits are another option, especially for fall weddings. The “perfect pear” theme is another popular choice.

Candies – other candies such as lollipops with special decoration or shape, decorated in wedding colors. Also conversation hearts, custom mint tins

Wine – small bottles with customized labels are a popular choice.

Coffee – favor bags of beans, accompanied by measuring spoon

Tea – decorated tins of special tea blends; special tea infusers

Gourmet – special relish, chutney, jam or jelly, honey, maple syrup in a decorative jar or bottle. Can also have personalized labels


How to Wrap Your Favors

Boxes – pillowboxes, paper boxes (white or colors, many shapes and sizes, decorated with silk flowers, organza bows, etc.), takeout boxes, clear plastic boxes

Ribbons – fabric, raffia, tulle, satin, silk, velvet, grosgrain, or organdy ribbon; also can be personalized

Bags – cone-shaped plastic bags, fabric like organza or velvet, lace

Tulle – small circles of assorted colors gathered up and tied with ribbons

Bottles or jars – for bath salts, gourmet foods, candies, fruits, tea and more.

Useful Favors

Candleholders (and candles, of course—theme shapes and scents, or popular shapes like hearts, flowers, and wedding cakes)

Wine Charms – many choices of colors, designs to match theme of wedding

Placecard holders – pewter, silverplated, porcelain, glass in many theme shapes. The holders mark the place for each guest and can later be used for photos

Bottlestoppers  – silver, crystal, chrome in different shapes...another option with wine favors, or in place of them. Also corkscrews

Lip Balm - in flavors that coordinate with your theme, from tropical destination favors to Maine blueberry flavor.

Potpourri and Sachets – scented favors like sachets, bath salts, and incense. Choose a scent to match your theme or use the language of flowers

Keepsake Favors

Frames – pewter or silverplated, decorated with flowers or other theme ideas

Ornaments – porcelain, handpainted, many designs; especially for holiday wedding

Boxes and tins– sometimes the box is more than just the packaging; think silverplated, fabric-covered, specialty shapes and sizes

CDs – customized with bride and groom’s favorite songs, or maybe a custom song written just for the couple. CD insert or cover can be personalized

Other Wedding Favor ideas

Garden or "Green" Wedding Theme:
- seed packets
- plants in pots
- plantable cards
- bulbs
- lavender glassines


Destination Wedding:
- Local flower from wedding location (orchid favors for Hawaii, bluebonnets for Texas)
- Food item with local "flavor"- blueberry jam or lobster pops in Maine, for example

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