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Ordering Favor Dilemma

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Ordering Favor Dilemma

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I found these cute shot glass/votives that I want to use as my favors. I want to order them soon because I'm afraid they will be discontined a year from now. It happened to a friend of mine.  I j

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Ordering Favor Dilemma

No, they’re not required…but they’re nice. Get ideas here for what won’t be left behind.

I found these cute shot glass/votives that I want to use as my favors. I want to order them soon because I'm afraid they will be discontined a year from now. It happened to a friend of mine.  I j

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Ordering Favor Dilemma

posted at 1/22/2012 9:17 AM EST on theknot.com

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I found these cute shot glass/votives that I want to use as my favors. I want to order them soon because I'm afraid they will be discontined a year from now. It happened to a friend of mine. I just don't know how many I should order. Right now our guest list is at 187. I know not everyone is going to come, but I also want to make sure I order a little extra just in case some break during delivery.

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posted at 1/22/2012 11:47 AM EST on theknot.com

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I would probably order 200 to be safe. Keep in mind not everyone will attend that is on your guest list, but you might end up adding people when the time comes closer. Also if any break on shipment the supplier should ship you new ones for free.

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posted at 1/23/2012 1:34 AM EST on theknot.com

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everyone seems to tell me that about 10-20% of those who do rsvp will flake. Also not everyone on your list will say yes. Also, there will be some people who want to be invited who are not on your original list. I say go with 180. Or call the company and ask if you order 200 can you get a discount. Usually when you hit that number they are more willing to give you a break versus 180. :)

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posted at 1/23/2012 8:31 AM EST on theknot.com

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Honestly, I say hold off on the favors all together. I've been engaged for over a year, and we're getting married this March. I've changed my mind so many times on the favors I wanted to get, and now my fiance and I are making them anyway because it's more personal and cheaper. There will always be something you like even more for favors in 6 months or just a couple months before the wedding...just some advice from a bride to be that was in the exact same boat!

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posted at 1/23/2012 9:49 AM EST on theknot.com

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In Response to Re: Ordering Favor Dilemma:

I completely agree with this! I changed my favors 3 or 4 times.

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Re: Ordering Favor Dilemma

posted at 1/24/2012 3:32 PM EST on theknot.com

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NO one- OK, only 5% of your guests- wants a shot glass/votive. It's something that matches nothing else in their home and takes up space and dust. On top of that, I don't know too many people over the age of 30 who keep more than a shotglass or two in their homes because they aren't taking shots- they are just drinking cocktails.

If you're set on giving a favor, give something edible. But realize, the whole reception IS the favor. You're thanking people for coming to witness your marriage and are therefore feeding and entertaining them for the evening. You don't need to spend a few dollars more per person giving them something to "thank" them for coming.

Honestly, your guests wont notice if a favor is missing.

Just because you saw it on Four Weddings, doesn't mean it's a good idea.

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posted at 1/24/2012 4:45 PM EST on theknot.com

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Don't order them yet, you will change your mind no matter how set you think you are on them. And something better will always come along or be able to be found. And as much as I enjoy collecting shot glasses, I like to choose the ones I collect and I keep it to a minimum so I don't have them all over my house collecting dust as I don't actually use them.

Therefore, go for something edible. It is almost always a crowd pleaser and usually way cheaper.

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