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Is it okay to not have favors?

I am thinking about not doing favors. When I go to weddings, I don't really care about the favors but that just might be me... Is this okay or do people really care about the favors?

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Re: Is it okay to not have favors?

  • edited December 2011
    It's a nice, simple way to thank your guests for coming.  I know the reception and everything that comes with it is considered a thank you, but little keepsakes are a nice reminder of your wedding.  I don't know, I love favors, so that shades my opinion.
    I don't think they're absolutely necessary, but they're definitely nice if they don't blow your budget.
  • HinajHinaj member
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    edited December 2011
    It is up to you if you want to do it or have the budget to do it but it is not required of you. 
  • edited December 2011
    I really don't think it's a big deal. If it's in your budget then do it, if not it's okay.
    You're already giving them a nice lunch/dinner reception. If you really feel the need,you can alway's just DIY them. Everybody loves cookies!
  • CA2MT4EveRCA2MT4EveR member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_okay-not-favors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:27Discussion:a611d1f0-cc79-4d39-a32d-5083acadcfc2Post:0877cf11-7226-48a4-a517-e32d30546ef0">Re: Is it okay to not have favors?</a>:
    [QUOTE]It's a nice, simple way to thank your guests for coming.  I know the reception and everything that comes with it is considered a thank you, but <strong>little keepsakes are a nice reminder of your wedding</strong>.  I don't know, I love favors, so that shades my opinion. I don't think they're absolutely necessary, but they're definitely nice if they don't blow your budget.
    Posted by drileybubeck[/QUOTE]

    Or they are also clutter and something people leave or trash when they get home.
    dont make ur password so easy. gbck2CA2 hahahaha
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_okay-not-favors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:27Discussion:a611d1f0-cc79-4d39-a32d-5083acadcfc2Post:47033589-8548-425f-ad5a-aa75a06145ec">Re: Is it okay to not have favors?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Is it okay to not have favors? : Or they are also clutter and something people leave or trash when they get home.
    Posted by CA2MT4EveR[/QUOTE]

    True, but not if it's useful.  And let people leave them if they don't want them.  Oh well.
  • CA2MT4EveRCA2MT4EveR member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_okay-not-favors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:27Discussion:a611d1f0-cc79-4d39-a32d-5083acadcfc2Post:3dd56734-f99a-4105-b9f0-dabb05da38f9">Re: Is it okay to not have favors?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Is it okay to not have favors? : True, but not if it's useful.  And let people leave them if they don't want them.  Oh well.
    Posted by drileybubeck[/QUOTE]


    The majority of things are not useful.  And even if they are, they tend to fill junk drawers.  yes, a shot glass, a pint glass, a book of matches, a deck of cards- all useful.  Doesn't mean people want them or wont think they are clutter/junk.  No one wants something in their house with YOUR name and wedding date on it.
    dont make ur password so easy. gbck2CA2 hahahaha
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_okay-not-favors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:27Discussion:a611d1f0-cc79-4d39-a32d-5083acadcfc2Post:c46d9784-66f5-438a-be59-98182f95a993">Re: Is it okay to not have favors?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Is it okay to not have favors? : The majority of things are not useful.  And even if they are, they tend to fill junk drawers.  yes, a shot glass, a pint glass, a book of matches, a deck of cards- all useful.  Doesn't mean people want them or wont think they are clutter/junk.  No one wants something in their house with YOUR name and wedding date on it.
    Posted by CA2MT4EveR[/QUOTE]

    Those aren't what I had in mind.  Wine bottle stoppers, candy (you can eat that before you even leave the reception), glass coasters with hearts engraved on them... we're doing mini-pies in canning jars.  I'm not a huge fan of your name and date on favors either; I originally meant that it'd be a nice keepsake of your wedding when the person thinks about where they got it.  I think there's a couple different categories for favors: useful and not junk, not particularly useful but not necessarily junk, not useful junk... haha.  You don't have to take it if you think it's clutter or junk.
  • CA2MT4EveRCA2MT4EveR member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_okay-not-favors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:27Discussion:a611d1f0-cc79-4d39-a32d-5083acadcfc2Post:0e069e2f-f7b7-493b-8d9a-fb4b3bb0114b">Re: Is it okay to not have favors?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Is it okay to not have favors? : Those aren't what I had in mind.  Wine bottle stoppers, candy (you can eat that before you even leave the reception), glass coasters with hearts engraved on them... we're doing mini-pies in canning jars.  I'm not a huge fan of your name and date on favors either; I originally meant that it'd be a nice keepsake of your wedding when the person thinks about where they got it.  I think there's a couple different categories for favors: useful and not junk, not particularly useful but not necessarily junk, not useful junk... haha.  <strong>You don't have to take it if you think it's clutter or junk.</strong>
    Posted by drileybubeck[/QUOTE]

    Exactly true, though then the B&G are stuck with these things.  I personally would rather put that few hundred dollars towards a better meal or something guests can remember the experience by.
    dont make ur password so easy. gbck2CA2 hahahaha
  • xoxobxoxob member
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    edited December 2011
    I think we're doing a closing station. Sliders and mini boxes of fries in to-go boxes.
  • edited December 2011
    I agree with one of the earlier posts... if your budget allows for it...power to you! I was dead set on favors... but realized every favor I have ever recieved.... was thrown away. So I just put the money towards more food! [= Haha... Everyone can enjoy that!
  • edited December 2011
    Thanks girls- I just needed the advice. I didn't want to come off as cheap and I am glad you don't think that it is to not give them out.
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  • edited December 2011
    In no way would anyone consider you cheap for not having them.  And, if you decide to do favors down the road, wait until you get a better idea on your RSVPs.  That way, you won't over-buy or spend too much time on anything DIY.
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