Wedding and Bridal Favor Ideas
Congratulations! You’re getting married. But now, you’ve got a wedding to plan. That could be more challenging than the marriage itself. No worries! After you’ve picked the theme and the colors, inside or outside, big or small, we’ll move onto some of the smaller, fun aspects– picking budget favors!
Favors are an excellent way of putting your own personality on little, “thank you for coming” gifts. They could be anything from scoop your own candy, to an engraved picture frame with a photo of the happy couple.
Bridal Favor Occasions
You may have three different occasions for needing favors:
- The bridal shower.
- The wedding.
- Your bridal party.
The Bridal Shower Favors
OK. You’ve gotten your best girlfriends together to celebrate and you want to have some great memories of this day. Put together a goody bag for each guest that shows how grateful you are that they came. Are you having a…
- Big party? Set up a photo booth slip pictures in little picture frames. Match the size to a key ring photo holder.
- Inexpensive party? Chocolates. Because…who doesn’t like chocolates? Buy a personalized chocolate candy bar wrapper for each candy bar.
- Vegas baby? Offer guests personalized key chains with poker chips.
- Out of this world party? You can give puppies like in, “Bridesmaids.”
Wedding Favors
Whether your wedding is big or small, elegant or casual, you want to say thank you to your guests for celebrating this happy day. What do your friends think of when they think of you and your beloved? Food? Photos? Music? Here are some ideas:
- Give them a CD of your favorite music. Yes, it’s a mix tape! But nowadays it’s easy to duplicate and make personalized labels, even with a photo.
- Is your wedding outside? Maybe on a beach? Sunglasses make a good giveaway, or even a personalized water bottle. Keep your guests hydrated!
- Yummy candy bars are always popular. Add rows of colorful candies or personalized candies in big fish bowls. Include spoons so guests can scoop out the candies into small bags.
Wedding Party and Bridal Party Favors
I’m sure you want to do something unique for your best friends. They worked hard to make this day special, and hold you together! So these gifts are the most important.
- Do you have a friend that designs jewelry or knits? Handmade originals mean more than anything, plus you’re supporting your entrepreneurial friend at the same time. Necklaces, hats, or scarves are very traditional, especially if they can wear it for the wedding.
- Candles are always a nice give away for any occasion. Personalized or not, with a scent that reminds you of the event.
Some general favors ideas:
- Bath soaps or salts are an easy, inexpensive gift if you have many guests.
- More permanent keepsakes, like little glass bowls, can be surprisingly affordable and lovely memory reminders for your guests.
Let your imagination run wild. The more inventive the gift, the more people will remember the wedding. Don’t forget to let your favors reflect you and your mate.
