Last Updated on October 9, 2024 by SampleBoard
The question is whether or not to have wedding favors.
The first time I became familiar with wedding favors was when my brother married into an Italian family.
The beautiful bride, although born in Australia, came from a very traditional Italian family.
Over the years, we have been overwhelmed by the heartwarming hospitality of our Italian relatives.
My husband just loves their homegrown and homemade food. We are delighted to have been accepted and welcomed into the whole family.
They just love us to death, and we do them.
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Traditionally, each guest is given five sugared almonds, which represent the mix of sweetness and bitterness in life.
The almonds represent health, happiness, fertility, wealth, and longevity. I must confess I just love almonds, so my hubby has no chance; I usually eat them all.
Thinking of Almonds makes me fondly remember one holiday when I was decadent; my sister and I treated ourselves to too many cups of Almond tea and chocolates. Oh, it is a heavenly mix.
Favors have become a big trend at weddings in recent years. It really does depend on your budget whether or not you want to include favors.
The little gifts selected can be chosen to work with the style, theme, and colors you have created for the big day.
Sometimes, the favors can be personalized with the guest’s name and double up as place cards.
Some wedding planners/brides select different favors for males and females.
There are numerous choices of wedding favors available today.
Favor boxes in various colors can be filled with a wide variety of chocolates, love hearts, colored jelly beans, or biscuits.
The list is endless, and the boxes can be decorated with ribbons, feathers, and flowers.
Candles can be used as both favors and table decorations. Tealight candles are popular and can be personalized with the guest's name and your wedding details.
If cost is a significant factor, then using candles in this way can act as place cards, table decorations, and favors.
In this way, you get three wedding items in one.
Toiletries are a nice option; little soaps, bath confetti, or miniature bottles of perfumes for the ladies and aftershaves for the men would really go down well with your guests.
Mini plant pots with a plant or packets of seeds would be a great option for a garden wedding.
Seashells, maybe one large one with smaller shells, would make a nice memento for a beach-themed wedding.
Mini bottles of alcohol, bubbly, port, wine, or whisky are always popular.
Of course, this sort of favor is not suitable for children. A goodie bag containing things like colored pencils, activity books, or a cuddly toy would be a great idea for them.
You could include activities for the children for example a wedding quiz or a coloring competition.
If you want to keep the cost of favors down, maybe the best option would be to give each guest an individual chocolate or place a bowl of chocolates where guests can help themselves.
But if you are on a really tight budget, you can forget about them altogether. After all, it is your wedding.
In conclusion, wedding favors are a beautiful way to express gratitude to your guests for sharing in your special day.
Whether you choose personalized keepsakes, edible treats, or meaningful mementos, the key is to reflect your unique style and love as a couple.
By selecting thoughtful favors, you create lasting memories for your guests and add a personal touch to your celebration.
Let your creativity shine, and remember that the sentiment behind the favor will be cherished long after the wedding day has passed.