{"id":51132,"date":"2020-08-13T07:33:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T07:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/blog\/?p=27903"},"modified":"2020-08-13T07:33:36","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T07:33:36","slug":"wedding-favor-etiquette-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-etiquette-questions\/wedding-favor-etiquette-2","title":{"rendered":"What is the Etiquette About Wedding Favors – Do I Have to Have Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Firstly, and allow us to repeat, wedding favors are not a necessity. In fact, if there\u2019s one space to cut the budget, it\u2019s here.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, if it\u2019s not edible, most wedding favors quickly find their way to the trash or lost in the shuffle of life.<\/b> And if it is edible, just use that money to amp up the dinner or desserts! Don\u2019t feel obligated to go with this tradition if it doesn\u2019t feel important to you. There are a lot of other ways to show detail to the wedding and appreciation to your guests including handwritten thank you cards, welcome bags, and more.<\/p>\n

We feel as though wedding favors are not required to have an amazing wedding celebration, especially since the majority of your guests probably won\u2019t even notice that the monogrammed knick-knacks never showed up to the party. But, if you do feel as though you need to go with a wedding favor to commemorate the night, we\u2019re still voting for something deliciously memorable such as cookies and milk for the road or a classic Bloody Mary kit for the next morning.<\/p>\n

Now, Let\u2019s Talk Etiquette<\/h2>\n

For those that feel as though their wedding is not complete without a favor to seal the deal, there is some etiquette that one should follow and we\u2019ve created an easy-to-peruse list of non-negotiables. Check them out below:<\/p>\n

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  1. Choose something meaningful and functional:<\/b> Do not go with a traditional monogrammed koozie or bag of M&M\u2019s. Instead, truly think about what you find to be a meaningful accompaniment to the day. Is it functional for the guests to use sometime during the celebration (we\u2019re thinking flip flops or sunglasses for a beach ceremony or a blanket for chilly fall nights)? Meaningful could also translate into something representative of you as a couple (we\u2019re thinking of donations to a local charity), something that\u2019s really personalized and special. If this isn\u2019t something you can think of off the top of your head, move your favor budget into a different part of the reception to make a bigger splash. Use it to amp up the entertainment, drink budget, or even rent a photo booth!<\/li>\n
  2. Caution yourself from DIYs:<\/b> Unless you are Martha Stewart or a full-time chef, we caution you from spending too much money and time on crafting your own favors or whipping them up in the kitchen. Let\u2019s face. You don\u2019t need the extra stress!<\/li>\n
  3. Eco-friendly is trendy:<\/b> We\u2019re all about wildflower seed packets or mini succulents for the guests. Not only is this idea trendy, but it also won\u2019t cost you an arm and a leg and it doesn\u2019t involve a lot of waste at the end of the day.<\/li>\n
  4. Talk presentation:<\/b> How will your favors be given to your guests? Make this a part of the reception scheme and think about how you can infuse personality and memory into the set-up.<\/li>\n
  5. Say thanks:<\/b> Make sure that you grab the mic or grab a pen to personalize this favored thank you. Whether it\u2019s a tag, a mini card, or as your hostess begins to pass the edible gifts around the room as you give a sincere toast, it\u2019s important to add this to the overview.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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