While not essential, wedding favours are certainly a very nice touch to your wedding that your guests are bound to enjoy. While an additional To Do throughout your wedding planning process, coming up with wedding favour ideas is actually not as stressful as you might have thought!
Traditionally, wedding favours consisted of five sugar-coated almonds gathered together in a small net. These almonds would signify health, happiness, long-life, and fertility. They would be placed at the guests table and kept as a reminder of the wedding. Today, there are many wedding favours that you can offer to your guests. The wedding favour you choose can be anything you like, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to make it something that reflects who you are!
First thing is first, remember that you want to stick to your budget; it’s easy to get carried away with all of the favours that weddings have to offer. Think about whether or not you truly need a certain favour or whether you can find a less expensive option. Also, keep in mind how many guests you are inviting. `favours might be brilliant for a small wedding, but might be completely budget-breaking if you’re inviting the whole county.
If you don’t feel like spending that much on your wedding favours, why not try making them? This is an excellent option for those feeling creative or crafty and will save a lot of money. You will need a lot of time and a little help, but it would truly make the favours more personal and you’ll have a good time doing it!
There are some alternatives to the usual sugar-coated almonds that will surely make your wedding favours more personal. Instead why don’t you get your guests candles, teddy bears, crackers, or even miniature bottles of wine or spirits? Whatever favour you choose, it’ll be sure to be a hit with your guests as long as you make it a very personal gift.
When you’re thinking up your favours, try to stick to a theme and consider what the colour scheme is. Choose the items that work well with that scheme so that the favours don’t end up sticking out too much. So shop around, and check out different stores. Favours deserve time and consideration for how they look as well as what they stand for.
But remember, you don’t have to have wedding favours at your wedding. While they are tradition and a lovely way to say thank you to the guests at your wedding, they are not needed. It is your special day and if you feel that it would not be complete without wedding favours for your guests, then feel free to have them. Just make sure they are what you want and are a perfect fit for your wedding.
