Are favors really necessary?

kari0301 · September 2009

Are favors a must-do? I feel like they are such a waste of money. Half the time, people just leave them on the table at the end of the night, and I know I can do something super simple like candy wrapped in tulle or something, but is it really even necessary? Would that look bad if I skipped them all together?

britndavid · September 2009

i think its a nice touch for thanking those who came out to celebrate with u and ur love. however, its ur day and if u dont want favors then theres no rule in the book stating that u have to have favors! but, i thinks its nice! even something cheap and simple as the kisses wrapped in tulle like u said! but over all its not in the "rule book of weddings" lol

trix1223 · September 2009

No. They're not necessary. Little trinkets or knick-knacks are particularly useless and IMO a huge waste of money.Something edible is more often appreciated. Because my DH works for m&m/mars, both our DS and DD had m&m favors at their weddings.DD got them in her wedding colors, wrapped them in tulle and put them in a silver favor box~one at each place. They looked cute, and many people ate them. BUT~we also probably had about 15 or so left at the tables (out of 100 guests).

futuremrsdawes · September 2009

I wasn't going to do favors at all until I saw on here someone who had did chocolate covered oreos with sprinkles in their wedding colors - they were a.) super cute b.) super cheap and c.) super easy - I do agree that a lot of favors seem to be waste (do people really need a mug with your wedding date on it, probably not) but who doesn't love candy? It's a nice extra touch that doesn't have to be expensive - and if a bride wants to hand out mugs with her wedding date on them, then that's her choice. I don't think favors are a necessity (nothing really is besides two people, a few witnesses and a someone who can legally marry you)

Christinesmith10 · September 2009

I'm not doing favors. As grateful as we are for them coming and giving presents, feeding them and writing sincere thank you notes as soon as I can is what I'm doing.

hippie4yahweh · September 2009

We have hired a photobooth company, and I'm making a candy buffet- but only because we think those are cool as hell and want them for OUR enjoyment! The fact that that's our "favor" is just a bonus :)And I know I'm going overboard here, but I'm making a donation to the American Cancer Society, also- my dad just went into remission about 8 months ago, so I feel like I really need to recognize that and send a donation to help (AND donate blood and marrow- as often as I can!) But they're totally unnecessary- if I didn't have these things that are cool/ meaningful to US (Chris and I) then I'd probably just toss some candy on each table LMAO

MMason1078 · September 2009

We are not doing a "traditional" favor - as another poster stated, who wants a knick-knack with our names and wedding date on it?!! I know that we have a drawer full of votive holder and other assorted favors from past weddings we've attended. In lieu of a favor, we've decided to take the money we would have spent and we're making a donation to a local children's hospital. And what's even better, is that the hospital will provide us with a little card for each guest stating that we've made the donation. No work and the money has already been budgeted and to boot, I don't think any guest will miss any candy or other knick-knack.

andee1353 · September 2009

MMason1078 That is the best idea ever! Good for you!!

amy_latham1 · September 2009

I was wondering if doing pop rocks is a bad idea for a favor? We love all things 80's and are trying to have kind of an eighties theme without going overboard. Honest opinions greatly appreciate, thanks!

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · September 2009

If I do favors at all, it won't REALLY be a favor - it will be mini wedding cakes so the guests can take it home with them, or eat it there. And we'll just have a small 6 inch round cake for the "cake cutting" ceremony. I think those will be more appreciated and useful than favors. You can do cupcakes too. People can also eat them at the reception if they'd like.

smamersamers · October 2009

I agree, most of the "favors" available are expensive and more or less worthless. Half the stuff I wouldn't even want with my own wedding date on it, let alone someone elses1 What am I gunna do with a "peas in a pod" candle? I found a cheap, (under a $1 per person) way to make cute edible favors. you'll need: knock off oreos - or the real ones if you think you can tell the difference (roughly $3 bucks a box) White dipping chocolate Milk dipping chocolate Cute box that fits them both (.40 cents) and a oreo mold ($1.99) This site has picture, how tos, molds and materials --- http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/candymolds/M-oreos.htm

ag.4.24.10 · October 2009

I think the only favor we are doing is hand held fans. Our wedding is on the beach so we are going to put either a silk fan or straw fan in the chairs. Other than that we aren't going to do favors because I feel like they are a waste ot money. We are already spending enough money on the wedding.

Syrenati · October 2009

We are doing tissue (think personal kleenex) as out favors. they are less than $1 ea and the one thing I ALWAYS run out of when I go to weddings. (I always cry when I see the bride for some reason)

mam677 · October 2009

I don't think it would be bad at all if you skipped them. I would have if it wouldn't have sent my mom over to crazy town. No one is really going to say "Holy crap, I didn't get a favor from that wedding." They'll be fine.

CarterAThomas · October 2009

I've been looking at favor ideas a lot lately. It is not necessary, and from what I've read very often a waste of time/money. There are some really cool ideas that people really get into though. And the donation idea seems to be a cool new idea that is actually meaningful, and never a waste of time/money!!

aprovencher21 · February 2010

While I don't think favors are necessary I think my mother would pass out if I didn't do something. I'm juggling three ideas....
My fiance and I are avid shot glass collectors. In our house we have very large bar where we display all our shotglasses. I was thinking of personalizing a shot glass with a snowflake, names and our wedding date; however, I know some people think giving shot glasses are tacky and our wedding is black tie so very formal.
Next, we have a great winery nearby and I was going to have favor sized bottles of different speciality wines made with our personalized label....to go along with the I was thinking of also including a snowflake wine stopper. I'm leaning more towards the wine options but I know my fiance has his heart set on shot glasses.....I'm thinking of just making them for the groomsman. So very many decisions!!

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