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Favors

Updated: Mar 20, 2024

Are you wondering what to give your guests as a token of appreciation for attending your wedding? Take a look at the article below to see what the wedding experts would want to receive as favors! I may even have a little something to say...


THINGS WEDDING EXPERTS SAY THEYโ€™D WANT TO RECEIVE AS FAVORS

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Wedding favors are a perfect way to show appreciation and gratitude to everyone who chose to be a part of your special day! But, how many of these favors do we actually remember or keep? To avoid choosing favors thatโ€™ll be left on tables, or quickly thrown away weโ€™ve turned to the wedding pros to share ideas that will for sure be well received by your guests. Wedding vendors have seen it all, which makes them the perfect candidates to ask about the types of presents people actually want to take home at the end of the night. If youโ€™re in the process of finalizing these wedding details, read on to see what wedding experts have seen, planned and experienced as they give us the scoop on what theyโ€™d love to receive as favors!


Happily Ever After bag with s'more on top of greenery

EVENT DESIGN: Dโ€™LUXE EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: LISA HIBBERT PHOTOGRAPHY

โ€œThe best wedding favors are those that appeal to the taste buds ! No one wants something that collects dust added to their house, but they DO appreciate a treat for the ride home or the next day whether it be an extra dessert, greasy fast food or something with a shelf life like honey, oil, or teas. The way to your guests heart is always through their stomach!โ€ โ€“ Danielle Aspromatis, owner, dโ€™Luxe Events


mini lemonades with tags


EVENT DESIGN: CAPE COD CELEBRATIONS | PHOTOGRAPHER: JAIMEE MORSE PHOTOGRAPHY

man holding a beer with a koozie

โ€œAs a planner, I always recommend that favors be something that is edible or that can fit in a small purse so that your guests can get home with it. Some of our favorites include koozies (no one likes cold hands!), local chocolates or our favorite from this year, mini bottles of homemade limoncello! Yes please!โ€ โ€“ Jamie Bohlin, Cape Cod Celebrations



place setting with card

EVENT DESIGN: INFINITE EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: BRIANNA WILBUR PHOTOGRAPHY

โ€œWe love when our couples leave handwritten notes at their guestsโ€™ place setting. Itโ€™s meaningful and they will always remember it. Another big hit is making the escort card-board all photos of the couple and that specific guest. They can take it home with them and hang it in their home. Itโ€™s a lovely favor and something they will keep and cherish!โ€ โ€“ Erica Trombetti, Infinite Events


EVENT DESIGN: BRIDAL BLISS | PHOTOGRAPHY: FEATHER + NORTH PHOTOGRAPHY

flip flops in a basket

EVENT DESIGN: BRIDAL BLISS | PHOTOGRAPHY: CHAR BECK PHOTOGRAPHY

โ€œNo need to spend a fortune or brainstorm a keepsake (how many wine stoppers do you need?!?), a small gesture speaks volumes!โ€ โ€“ Nora Sheils, Founder, Bridal Bliss


man drawing caricature of couple


bride and groom biting donut


EVENT DESIGN: SOUTHERN SPARKLE | PHOTOGRAPHY: HERE TOGETHER PHOTOGRAPHY

โ€œIโ€™ve noticed that the favors that are usually a big hit, and not left for my team and I to clean up at the end of the nightโ€ฆfood. Anything that your guests can chow down on while driving home or the next day after the wedding. Custom cookies, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, popcorn. You can have cute little packaging with them that ties along with the rest of your design!โ€ โ€“ Krisy Thomas, Southern Sparkle


place setting with mini gift box on plate


EVENT DESIGN: I DOโ€ฆWEDDINGS & EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: THE YOUNGRENS

โ€œFor more intimate events, a personal letter to each guest from the bride and groom. It certainly does not have to be more than a few lines, but really shows the guest that you are appreciative of their presence. For larger events, a sweet treat or bite, that is a favorite of the couple, is the perfect send off. If it does not fit in a carry-on or is consumable, guests will likely leave it behind.โ€ โ€“ Melissa Tuvey, I Doโ€ฆWeddings & Events


mini olive oil bottle with 'infused with love' note

EVENT DESIGN: KIRKBRIDES | PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREA HALLGREN PHOTOGRAPHYย 

mini jam next to place setting with 'Sophie and Nick'

EVENT DESIGN: KIRKBRIDES | PHOTOGRAPHY: 57TH PHOTOGRAPHY

โ€œWe love when couples infuse their personal tastes into the wedding and the favor creation is no exception! We think overall, guests love receiving decadent food or cooking additions. Desserts always work well, in to-go boxes guests can compile themselves, or pre-packaged goodies. Infused olive oils or vinegars, custom spice mixes always are a great hit and are actually something special guests can use for months to come! Incorporating something personalized to combine names with an object guests can take home such as first names in calligraphy on river rocks at each place setting are a beautiful addition!โ€ โ€“ Valarie Falvey, Kirkbrides



mini jar next to flowers

EVENT DESIGN: COVESA KELLY EVENTS | PHOTOGRAPHY: LAVAR ELLIOT PHOTOGRAPHY

โ€œI see that most favors are tossed in the trash, but this sweet home preserve for a brunch wedding was a hit! Each guest had their own personal jar of the homemade preserve at their seat and many opened their jar and enjoyed during brunch!โ€ โ€“ Covesa Kelly Events


What are some wedding favors youโ€™ve received or used on your wedding day? Share with us on Instagram @covesakellyevents, or by using the hashtag


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