 Do you feel wedding favors are trending or a forever classic detail? Where on a scale of "could go without" to "absolutely must have" do wedding favors fall? We personally think they lean more towards the "could go without" side and are a simple way to save some funds, but if you're on the "must have" side - we have some tips for you to consider! Buy less than you need. Wedding favors are often one of the biggest financial wastes at a wedding, half the time guests either forget to pick one up, decline to bring one home all together, or lose their item before the evening is even over! Our suggestion is to buy enough for about 50-60% of your guest count and offer them all from a single table conveniently placed towards the exit most guests will be using on their way out. Unless you love the idea of having hundreds of left over chocolates or trinkets (it might not be such a bad thing depending on the item :)) Make them something edible. Food is almost always a hit, guests love something sweet to chew on after a long night of dancing, or something to spice up their next dish like a mini hot sauce or olive oil. These are also typically one of the easiest types of favors to repurpose if you end up with extras left over. Make them something useful. If you're not on board with the food idea, make the item useful across the majority. If your crowd loves wine, wine keys are the perfect trinket. If your crowd are big readers, personalized bookmarks might be the way to go. If your crowd are big gardeners, how about some floral or herb seed packets? The list is endless, but with these types of favors we definitely recommend following our 50-60% rule above. Make them something non customized permanently. We know it's tempting to put "Sally & John 01.01.2024" on your wedding favors, but just don't do it. Your guests are there to celebrate you and adore you, but we promise no one wants to have a million key chains, cups. engraved mugs, or whatever else you could put your names on as part of their personal collection of things to hang on to! The one exception is if the item is disposable such custom candy wrappers, paper boxes, etc. Instead of favors, invest in welcome baskets or wedding party gifts. We're big fans of this idea. Your immediate family and friends are typically more involved in your wedding, are physically part of your wedding, or have invested more to be supportive of your wedding. Why not return the favor by instead of wasting money on favors half of your guests won't need or take home, you invest the funds back into those right beside you? Customized wedding party gifts have so much room for creativity and are always adored by your wedding parties. Or if you have a room block where the majority of family is staying, consider welcome baskets of goodies thanking them for their efforts in traveling for your celebration! These items are almost always far more used and cherished and are overall better money spent. If welcome baskets or custom gifts are too daunting, consider putting the money towards an "activity" vendor like a photo booth! These are always hits at weddings and still give your guests something to walkaway with at the end of the night to remember your wedding by :) Ready to book and learn more from our professional expertise? Fill out our inquiry form today to book your initial Discovery call :)  
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