Favors?

TerriandJoe

Bud vases or coffee cups? Which would you prefer? Or which do think is a better wedding favor overall? The vases ($3 each) would be one per couple, and would also act as our centerpieces. (If we did this we would have a to-go station with coffee, water and cookies at the end of the night)Coffee cups ($1 each) would be 1 per person. We would have these filled with cookies or wrapped candy. (Guests would pick these up as they were leaving and there would be no to-go station. With this I would also have to figure out what to do for centerpieces and who would get them at the end of the night) I posted on my local board but figured I'd try here. TIA!

aerinpegadrak

Honestly?  They'd both end up in my cupboard, never to be touched again.

mbcdefg

I would just offer the cookies or candy in a disposable container, like a bag or a small box. I would not do a coffee cup or a vase because I think a lot of people wouldn't use them or want to take them home. I think it's fine to use the vases as part of the centerpieces, and then have the DJ announce that they are free to be taken home as gifts at the end of the night. If you have leftovers, try selling them on the Trash to Treasure board or Craigslist. Or donate them to a thrift shop, or to a hospital or a nursing home (maybe with some fresh flowers as a gift).

ginnygrace84

I don't know where these people are from, but my Fiance and I SCAVENGE for coffee cups! We would definitely use them! Probably frequently.

Leah&Christian09

I agree w/PPs. I might eat the candy, but a bud vase or a coffee cup is probably going to get left behind. We have a full set of matching coffee mugs. Ones with your name and wedding date just have no place in our house and would end up getting donated if they did make it home. Favors aren't necessary, but if you feel that you must have them, go with something edible.

TerriandJoe

Sorry for leaving out details! The vases would be clear glass, probably with a ribbon around them. Nothing engraved. And the coffee cups also would not have any info one them.

ExpatPumpkin

I think that you should just go with something edible. No offense, but who really needs more stuff around their house? In my case, I have matching coffee cups so I wouldn't want a random one. I also don't need a bud vase... I'd much rather get some cookies or another edible treat in a cute bag that's decorated with your monogram and/or colors. Something like these: [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Rs0PP7Md_bs/SrpTcc5q7eI/AAAAAAAAAtA/JLVXBGfe4Ds/s400/JULY+2009+860.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blisstree.com/sheknowsparties/files/2009/03/monogrammed-wedding-cookie-favors-268x300.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.stonybrookcookie.com/assets/images/favors/wedding-favors.jpg[/img]

Lasairiona

I have no use for a bud vase and I don't know a single other person who does either. I always have a use for coffee cups though. Edible favors are best if you must have them. But favors are never required and most people do skip them. Your guests won't miss them if they aren't there. Use something simple and inexpensive for centerpieces such as unscented pillar candles in vases that you can mix and match from the local Salvation Army thrift store.

Catwoman708

Personally, I alreadly have plenty of extra coffee cups, and all kinds of vases. BUT, I have room for them, and I use them myself for various things, loan them out, or use them as give aways and "to-go" cups for company. So I wouldn't mind getting either one. But I think most people would prefer something with edible goodies in it, yet the bud vases serve a dual purpose - centerpieces and favors. So I think I would go with the bud vases. And if you end up with some left over, pass them along to someone else, donate them, or repurpose them.

mbcdefg

I will add, if the coffee cup had a funny saying or logo on it (not related to your wedding), I'd be more apt to take it home or leave it on my desk at work.

danieliza1127

I would rather have the coffee cup filled with cookies or candy.  I don't use vases.

I <3 Seabass

Hands down I would prefer getting the coffee cup.

jenn.daniel

coffee cups are more useful to receive, but I do like the idea of favors doubling as centerpieces. At least even if people didn't take the vases home, they served a purpose.