Unique Wedding Favor Ideas
To buy favors or not to buy? Here’s why we think you should go for it.
This is a highly debated wedding planning topic. Should you spend the money on wedding favors or skip out?
Some people think it’s a waste of money. We tend to agree, but not for the reason you might think.
Many couples tend to choose favors that just aren’t functional or novel. It’s in those cases that favors are left behind, collect dust or just get tossed in the trash. Who needs another coaster, box of matches or bag of almonds?
The solution? Choose favors that are unique, fun, flirty or delicious. Your favors should have your guests raving for more and talking about them for weeks after your wedding. If they’re a hit — then we think wedding favors are far from a waste of money. They can be the unique touch that will make your wedding stand out from the others.
That leads us to our top picks of unique wedding favor ideas we’ve seen at past nuptials.
Food.
Who doesn’t love food? Your edible favor can be wrapped in personalized boxes, baggies or tied with a custom bow. That way, you’re not just handing over a snack — you’re actually gifting a wedding favor. Fancy desserts and trendy flavors are a big hit among wedding guests.
Functional.
Ask yourself, “Would I use this or would it be forgotten in my kitchen drawer?” We love functional favors that people don’t already own. Forget candles or wine openers. Think outside the box, such as cocktail shakers, personalized luggage tags, engraved chopsticks or a bottle of hand sanitizer for those pandemic weddings.
Recovery Kit.
What comes after the party? Well, besides the after party? The recovery day!
Gift your wedding guests a small hangover kit that includes, a small can of cold brew, headache medicine and a hydration packet. Your guests will not only love you for thinking of them, but they’ll party even harder on your wedding day knowing you want to see them let their hair down.
Dancing shoes.
Speaking of partying, the perfect wedding favor could be something almost everyone would use: a comfy pair of flip flops. You can go one step further and personalize each pair with your wedding date and names.
Hi, My Name Is.
Who doesn’t love something with their name on it? Buy each guest a fun or fancy place card to let them know where they’re seated. They can also serve as a souvenir. If you want the name tags to be functional, consider buying shot/wine glass name tags instead. Because wine not?
Written By Vows & Forever Founder and Veteran Journalist Maria Cid. V&F is a wedding vows & speech writing service that also specializes in speech coaching and wedding timeline coordination.
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