FI and I don't want to give an object as a favor because we don't want to spend money on something that people will leave behind. We decided on something edible, candy/caramel apples to be specific. A friend got married last fall and used them as her favor. I asked her where she got them and she told.
FI and I went there today. I knew it would be a little pricey because of the town the shop is located in. The woman told me $9 for each apple. I nearly fainted! I thought she would say $6 at the most. I cannot see spending almost $1,000 on favors. In addition to that, I can't believe my friend spent around $2,000 on favors, as she had about 250 guests.
Another friend recommended a larger local store. I went there today also and they told me $4 each, which is more reasonable. My friend knows the catering manager and she said she could get them cheaper for me, so her and I are going to go during the week to talk to the person she knows.
We're both still in shock over $9 though. Where do people get the nerve?