We didn't do favors per se but at the last minute I decided to do a candy buffet, and people went apeshiit over that thing. Most favors are a complete waste, though. No one wants a candle or a tiny jar of honey or a monogrammed fan to schlep home.
Mod, you're right. Maybe I was trying to ensure I would always have a snack if I got nervous on the day.I'm with Fitty, though. Favors should either be consumable or charity donations. No one wants a frame with your initials on it.
now a candy bar is something i could totally get behind. even though im not a fan of candy, i think they are very cute. i kind of wish i had done one since all of our relatives are sugar fiends.
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we had a candy table. we got this three tiered candy cake covered in willy wonka stuff. our favors were edible m&ms. all candy because my husband has a sweet tooth.
People generally always go apesh*t for a candy bar. I did these local gourmet jumbo pecan/carmel apples and people were nuts for them. If you want to do them, do food. If you don't do them, I really don't think people will think anything of it. I never do.
We just scattered a bunch of buttons with the bride & groom on a cupcake drawing that we had on all our paper stuff across the tables. People pinned them to their fancy clothes and I felt like I was campaigning.
But yeah, I'm always on board with food. Some friends of mine gave away cookies from the cafe where they used to go on lunch dates. That was pretty awesome.
I used to hate the candy bars, I thought they were to pre-school.....then I went to a wedding with one and spent a good hour at the table eating at random.
I've been to a handful of weddings this year. About half gave favors and half didn't, and no one commented either way. We did chocolate because it was easy to do through our venue. I don't think you'll get a huge negative reaction if you don't do anything.
We did small bottles of wine as favors. And they doubled as table cards. I don't think it matters either way, but something edible or drinkable usually get a better reaction. At least from me. And by edible, I mean something I can ingest on the way home, not honey or a jar of spice.
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3 out of 4 dead babies agree! pepsi is better than coke! - EdithBouvierBeale
Lordy. Grow some balls and stop lurking. It's like stealing from the internet. Jesuschrist. -- AudreyHorne
I hate love and marriage. I got married so I could destroy these things from the inside. - NoisyPenguin
It's a good thing my circle of trust is as giant as my vagina. That only leaves a couple people out. - Cali