Five of the Best Wedding Favour Ideas
May 6, 2010
Beautiful wedding favours
Wedding favours are small gifts that are given to guests at a wedding by the bride and groom. They’re usually left on the table at the reception, next to the place where each guest sits, and are a simple way of saying thanks to the guests for their support and attendance at your wedding.
Traditionally, they were known as bonbonniere’s and often contained sugared almonds or other sweets. These days the tradition of wedding favours has continued and, in addition to giving out sugared almonds, there are plenty of other small gifts that you can give your guests. Here are five of the best wedding favour ideas.
1. Chocolate Wedding Favours
A firm favourite with old and young, chocolates always go down well as wedding favours. Wrapped heart-shaped chocolates are widely available and appropriate for weddings, or you could choose your favourite chocolates to include. Just be aware that if you’re having a wedding in the height of the summer, some chocolate may be prone to melting, so choose carefully.
2. Sweet Wedding Favours
Like the traditional sugared almonds, wedding favours that can be eaten are popular. Any types of candy or sweets can be used and popped in small gift boxes or organza bags. Pick your favourite sweets, or opt for Love Hearts for a vaguely romantic twist.
3. Scented Soap Wedding Favours
Small scented pieces of soap, or fizzy bath bombs, fit well into small organza bags and work nicely as wedding favours. Choose items that work with your colour or floral scheme, such as pink rose scented soaps or lavender bath bombs. This type of wedding favour is best aimed at women – you could combine it with something other favours at men to appeal to everyone.
4. Personalised Wedding Favours
Some brides and grooms go the extra mile when creating their wedding favours and add personalised touches that will provide long lasting memories for guests of attendance at the wedding. For example, you could include a small box of matches, a wine stopper, photo coaster or personalised playing cards, with details of your names, the date of the wedding and even a photo of the happy couple.
5. Teddy Bear Wedding Favours
For the fans of all things cute, then tiny teddy bears could be added to wedding favour boxes to provide an unusual take-home present. If they happen to have a red heart on their front, all the better!