The Wedding Debate: Wedding Favors vs Wedding Welcome Bags
Busy Bee's Events
JUNE 18, 2024
Ah, the welcome bags and wedding favor question… shall we supply both or pick one, and which?!
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Busy Bee's Events
JUNE 18, 2024
Ah, the welcome bags and wedding favor question… shall we supply both or pick one, and which?!
Green Wedding Shoes
JANUARY 9, 2024
custom matchbox favors for guests: PicturePerfectPapier on Etsy Your wedding guests are traveling far and wide to celebrate your big day, and we’ve rounded up the best wedding favors and unique gift ideas to help you show your appreciation!
Weddings From The Heart
JULY 9, 2024
Well, one detail that often gets a lot of attention … Continue reading The Risks of Over-Personalizing Your Wedding Favors You want this day to be perfect, you want it to feel creative, and of course, you want this day to feel so personal, too, right?
Weddings From The Heart
JUNE 25, 2024
The last thing you want during your wedding is for guests to miss out on wedding favors, especially considering the time, effort, and money that goes into picking them out. You want wedding favors to be … Continue reading Unique Ways To Display Your Summer Wedding Favors
In the Details Wedding Planning
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Wedding couples frequently ask us, "Do we need to purchase and provide wedding favors?" Technically, you are not required to give your guests a gift, however, wedding favors are a nice touch and a meaningful way to show your appreciation for their attendance. How much do wedding favors cost?
Pleasantdale Château
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Be honest: who doesn’t love receiving a little party favor? Wedding favors are awesome, not only for guests to receive but also for hosts to highlight their personalities and express gratitude to their guests for attending their big day. We’re talking about Orchids, Sunflowers, Lillies, and Peonies!
Risa James Events
JULY 5, 2023
Favors add another decorative element to reception tables. Get ready to discover a world of wedding favors that go beyond the ordinary. It's time to make a lasting impression with unique wedding favors. These favors are thoughtful and practical, ensuring they won't be tucked away and forgotten.
The Wedding Planner LA
MAY 2, 2024
But there's one little detail that shouldn't get lost in the shuffle: the wedding favor! Wedding favors are a way to say "thanks for celebrating with us!" We present 15 of our favorite wedding favor ideas. With these ideas, you're sure to find the perfect wedding favor that your guests will love!
Busy Bee's Events
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Unique Wedding Favors with a Spooky Twist Send your guests home with Halloween-inspired wedding favors they’ll love. Opt for classy and creative gifts like: Mini pumpkin-scented candles personalized with the wedding date. Pumpkins painted in metallics or deep colors like navy, emerald, or maroon.
Offbeat Wed
AUGUST 16, 2024
From their handmade decorations, to their photos by the lake (captured by Kristen Renee Photography), to their adorable wedding favors, this wedding is full of inspo for our tree-hugging readers. Ben and Charlie struck the perfect balance of rustic and refined - camp themed, but not campy, if you know what we mean.
Sweet Gardenia Weddings
MAY 14, 2024
Personal Touches : Infuse the wedding with personal touches that reflect the couple’s unique love story and personalities. From custom wedding favors and signature cocktails to heartfelt speeches and family traditions, these personal touches create unforgettable moments and memories.
Simply Breathe Events
JUNE 25, 2023
Destination Wedding Related Things to Pack While each wedding is different, there are a few wedding-related things that haven’t made it on the above lists yet!
Pleasantdale Château
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Simplify that by making some of your wedding day choices easy with this guide to six 2025 Wedding Trends that are timeless, fun, and something that will help the memories of such a special day last forever!
Style Me Pretty
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The escort card seed packets doubled as delightful wedding favors for guests.[/field] field] [field title=”Special Detail #2″]Having a wedding on top of a mountain at almost 11,000 feet of elevation means that the atmosphere is thinner and thus there is less oxygen available to breathe.
Style Me Pretty
OCTOBER 11, 2024
field] [field title=”Special Detail #3″]The couple’s wedding favors fittingly included dental hygiene kits, with custom toothbrushes featuring the wedding date, boxes of floss and toothpaste with the wedding crest, and Lifesavers mints, the groom’s favorite “candy”.
Greenmyna
JANUARY 16, 2025
Table of Contents Why Choose an Eco-Friendly Wedding? 9 Unique Ways for Sustainable Wedding Planning: Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors and Gifts Real-Life Examples: Sustainable Weddings Sustainable Honeymoon Ideas Conclusion FAQs: Your Questions Answered Why Choose an Eco-Friendly Wedding?
Style Me Pretty
MAY 10, 2024
Our wedding favors (spun-finish taper candles connected at the wick, to symbolize our union), were stamped with a wax seal containing the double happiness symbol (two joined copies of a Chinese character representing joy and happiness in marriage).
Style Me Pretty
MAY 24, 2024
field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]As a sweet token of appreciation, guests were treated to wedding favors tailored to the couple’s individual tastes: miniature Twix bars, a nod to his favorite treat, and packs of Sour Patch Watermelon candies, a delightful homage to hers.
Style Me Pretty
MAY 3, 2024
field] [field title=”Special Detail #1″]I was so torn over the idea of wedding favors and finding something that people would like that was also not wasteful. Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog After lots of deliberating we landed on something everyone loves – a treat!
Style Me Pretty
JUNE 7, 2024
field] [field title=”Special Detail #2″]An Italian wedding tradition: Nichole and Frank used the “five almonds” as their wedding favors. They emitted a lovely citrus aroma into the air throughout the evening.[/field]
Love Inc. Mag
AUGUST 13, 2024
As a couple, you can set the tone by incorporating light-hearted, funny elements into your wedding. Whether it’s a playful toast, a funny story in your vows, or a quirky wedding favor, these touches remind everyone that your wedding is about joy and celebration.
Alinato Events
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Succulents were brought in as wedding favors that also led the guests to their seats. A little piece of the Whimsical Brooklyn Wedding to take home at night. Welcoming guests into cocktail hour was a welcome sign including the same venue watercolor from Elephant Limbo from their invite and drinks and apps by Union Square Events.
Connor & Co.
JANUARY 26, 2021
minted WEDDING FAVORS Wedding favors are just a little thank you to your guest for attending! Minted has favor tags, favor stickers, favor boxes, dip-dyed pouches, as well as Votive Candles with dip-dyed pouches! Such an easy elegant way to inform your guest of exactly where everything is on your day!
Connor & Co.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Make your wedding celebration last all weekend and make it a mini-vacay for you and your guests! Personalize wedding favors This is another pro to having a micro wedding! Smaller guest count = more opportunities to personalize wedding favors to your guests. Photography: Whit Photography 3.
Connor & Co.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
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Love Inc. Mag
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Inky shades fused with oxblood red added drama to the stationery , which was topped off with a wax seal and floral printed envelope liner as a gothic cake with a medieval flair contained colors of black, gold, and burgundy; the design complete with a statement skull.
Style Me Pretty
JULY 1, 2024
field] [field title=”Special Detail #2″]Guests received almond candies, which are traditional Italian & Greek wedding favors known as confetti & koufeta respectively. As a groom’s gift, I named a star after Diego’s late father to ensure he is always watching over him from above.
My Wedding Planner
JULY 7, 2024
Opt for Wedding Favors That Benefit Charitable Organizations. Skip the Traditional Wedding Favors. You can make your wedding a meaningful occasion by allocating the wedding favor budget portion and replacing it as charitable donations benefiting institutions in need.
Pleasantdale Château
DECEMBER 27, 2023
We invite you to immerse yourself in the joy, inspiration, and expert advice that defined weddings in 2023. 1) Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Use Unlock the secret to unforgettable wedding favors that leave a lasting impression on your guests!
Perfectly Posh Events
APRIL 4, 2023
The reception tables echoed the feminine hues of pinks and creams, and even had a Seattle staple, Fran’s Chocolates as the guests’ wedding favors. One of our favorite design pieces is the five-tiered cake with cascading phaelaenopsis orchids.
Style Me Pretty
DECEMBER 9, 2024
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Big Apple Bride Events
MARCH 15, 2017
Aside from being your perfect pick me up snack, they’re without a doubt a great option for wedding favors. It’s tough to find a favor that’s unique and memorable, but Mini Melanie’s truffles are sure to do the trick. I could have eaten an entire box of them!
One Oake
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Every detail—from custom wedding favors to hand-written vows—will reflect the uniqueness of the couple's love story. Tech-Savvy Celebrations With the rapid advancements in technology, weddings in 2025 are expected to showcase a high-tech touch.
Availed
JULY 20, 2024
Doggie Bags: Incorporate your favorite snacks into your wedding by offering them in doggie bags– with your dog’s picture printed on them! These could be served as a light meal during cocktail hour or as wedding favors! Pet Koozies: If you’re having an outdoor reception, these are always a good party favor to have on hand.
Alinato Events
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Something we always suggest to couples is wedding favors and activities that their guests will actually like and cherish. Directly following the ceremony, guests were introduced to an array of delicious canapes and carefully crafted signature cocktails.
Dream Catcher Wedding
JANUARY 10, 2021
If you are as obsessed with plants as we are, you can repurpose your wedding centerpieces as home décor--a great reminder of your special day. If you’re not a plant mom, you can make your décor double as wedding favors. Live plants are actually one of our favorite wedding favors we have received!
Style Me Pretty
MAY 20, 2024
The same elements were echoed in the place cards, mini seating chart, RSVP website, signage at the venue, and even in the wedding favors.[/field] Even the pattern, exclusively designed by Iumi for the couple, aimed to capture the playful spirit of the 1960s/1970s.
Junebug Weddings
JULY 18, 2024
Mug Favors If you’re going to spend money on wedding favors , you want to make sure they’re something that your guests are going to use again. Include it with other desserts (pie and ice cream, anyone?), or set it up next to a bonfire as a late-night snack. Image by Ariana Tennyson 15.
Peerspace
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Hand out festive favors to thank your guests Source: Peerspace After celebrating your wedding, you’ll want to thank your loved ones for making your day feel special. It’s a sweet December wedding idea to share the love with your friends and family. So what types of wedding favors should you hand out during your December wedding?
Willow and Rust
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Reduce waste with thoughtful favours and gifts One common source of wedding waste comes from favors and gifts that guests may not use. How to keep it sustainable: Consider zero-waste wedding favors such as small potted plants, seed packets, or edible treats like local honey or homemade jam.
Risa James Events
AUGUST 17, 2022
As an alternative, you might think about making the donation yourself rather than giving out wedding favors. Request Donations to Their Favorite Charity Instead of a bridal registry, ask for donations to a meaningful organization that mattered to your deceased loved one to honor their memory.
Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings
JUNE 20, 2024
Destination wedding planners in India are skilled at finding the best deals that meet your budget and style. Invitations, wedding favors, and even some aspects of decor can be made at home. This not only cuts costs but also adds a personal touch to your wedding. DIY Where Possible DIY projects can save you a lot of money.
The Wedding Planner LA
APRIL 11, 2024
13 - On your bridal registry, ask your guests to donate to environmental causes in honor of your wedding Zola allows couples to add their favorite charities on their bridal registry. 14 - Offer plantable seeded paper wedding favors that your guests can grow into their own blooms Here are some of our picks for seeded invites and envelopes.
Style Me Pretty
JUNE 13, 2024
At the end of the night, we sent guests home with extra wedding cake beautifully boxed up. As a rule, I think wedding favors can often be a waste of money, but everyone loves a little sweet snack for later. I’ve seen a lot of exit cars in my days as a wedding planner so I wanted something a little different.
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