I'm having a tiny crisis. I just found out the church we are having the ceremony/ reception at won't let us have wine as a favor even if people don't drink it. I'm desperately looking for an alternative and am leaning towards a small pot and flower seeds. But as I do research and calculate costs I'm starting to feel that this could be a place to save money. I'm on a tight budget so its very tempting (I would be saving around 100-150$). I no its not necessary but does it look cheap if i don't do favors????? Help!!
Re: favors or no favors
Favors are definitely not necessary. If you do decide to do them, do something edible. Little knick knacks and stuff tend to get left behind or thrown out.
Wedding Favor Ideas: Charity in Mind? http://blog.weddingcrowd.com/wedding-favor-ideas-charity-in-mind/
What are YOUR thoughts?
Regarding donations to charity -- this is not a favor to your guests, it's a favor to the charity and smacks of self-aggrandizement. And it's tacky to tell people what they aren't getting (in lieu of favors...).
[QUOTE]I'm having a tiny crisis. I just found out the church we are having the ceremony/ reception at won't let us have wine as a favor even if people don't drink it. I'm desperately looking for an alternative and am leaning towards a small pot and flower seeds. But as I do research and calculate costs I'm starting to feel that this could be a place to save money. I'm on a tight budget so its very tempting (I would be saving around 100-150$). I no its not necessary but does it look cheap if i don't do favors????? Help!!
Posted by NatalieL2013[/QUOTE]
I think I would have to disagree with the idea of not giving favors at all and here's why, your friends and family will be giving you gifts, maybe even money, incurring into expenses like, their attire for attending your wedding, travel, and for the ladies, possibly getting their hair done at the salon. And did I mention accessories?
A favor is a small token of appreciation, after all, were it not for their attending your wedding, the event wouldn't be much fun, would it? It would only be the officiant, you and your groom and a lot of empty seats...
As a wedding planner, I would suggest at least giving inexpensive favors, you could try to buy most supplies at wholesale and assemble it yourself. You could also ask your bridesmaids to lend a helping hand and if you are so inclined, your groom.
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