Are favors a must?

ccannady2

Honestly, I can't remember any favors I've ever received except when I've found them lying around somewhere because I didn't know whawt to do with them.  We're having 250 + guests and the thought of spending several hundred dollars on favors when we're getting close reaching our budget just doesn't seem appealing.  Yes, I know I could do something DIY and save money.  Thoughts?

I <3 Seabass

As a guest I always appreciate getting a good favor (i.e something edible, photobooth, etc) But I wouldn't care if I didn't get a favor, especially if it's a bad favor (candle, tiny picture frame, or any other little trinket I wouldn't use)

Lasairiona

Favors are not required and if you are on a budget, they are the first thing you can cut and no one will miss them. Most favors are left behind or thrown in the trash, so your best bet is to save your money for things that your guests will actually appreciate such as food/drink/entertainment or put it toward your photography.

I've even been to weddings that had edible favors out in plain sight the entire time and no one took any of them and the couple couldn't get anyone to take them home either.

fallbride1109

Favors are never necessary or required. 

BostonBride919

Favors are definitely not a must - That's the first thing I'd cut actually if budget is an issue! Guests will never even notice they are not there

danieliza1127

We didn't have favors.  Obviously, I don't think they're required.

Festiva

While favors can be a lot fun, and a great area inwhich to personalize your wedding- they are absolutely not a necessity.  Actually if dealing with a tight budget, I believe they are the first item to go for most of us.
Don't stress about them=)

trix1223

Not necessary.  Won't really be missed.  Save your money.

edparsons

Favors are not necessary. I can't think of any wedding I've ever been to where I actually found the favor useful! Don't waste your money, instead save it to use somewhere else and make your wedding just that much more special.

CaptiolBride

Not at all necessary. Booze is all that matters. well. Food too.

emmaandgino

I didnt think favors were all that important but for Italian families, it seems like its another conversation starter. I did something simple because I didnt want to go over budget. 

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