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Engagement Party Favors???? What do you think of this idea?

jerichokaynejerichokayne
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We are having a small engagment party of family and the wedding party, around 40-50 people. I thought it was nice to give a small favor, but something that won't break the bank as we are very tight on money to begin with. 

I was thinking of giving each guest a small organza draw string bag filled with candy (probably kisses). I would also attach a note thanking them for coming and that we look forward to seeing them at the Wedding. 

Does this sound too cheap? Any suggestions?

Thanks so much!!!! 
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    mcskatcatmcskatcat member
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    I would skip them.  I have never heard of favors for an engagement party.
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    JoanE2012JoanE2012 member
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    I've gotten favors at engagement parties.  I think if you are going to give a favor, go with something edible (the kisses sound good!).  BUT, favors are definitely not mandatory.
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    NewlywedAlways22NewlywedAlways22 member
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    If you're very tight on money I would definitely skip engagement party favors. I've never received one and I wouldn't expect one. Trust me, you'll be spending enough on the actual wedding!
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    PeavyPeavy member
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    Ditto brideinwaiting -- favors are not necessary, put that money in your wedding fund.
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    mofo9mofo9
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    I recently had my engagement party and felt the same way. I was torn about giving my guests a little something but didn't want to spend too much on something frivolous. So I asked a favor to my aunts who knit as a hobby to make knitted coasters in my color scheme. They turned out beautifully and they were placed in white silk bags to give out at the end of the day. All of my guests thought it was such a personal touch that my family was able to take part in. So think about if you or your family members can make something to hand out. Maybe small containers of homemade jam?

    They looked something like this but without the apple stem of course!

    http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2011/09/crochet-apple-coaster.html
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    GoodLuckBear14GoodLuckBear14 member
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    edited July 2012
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_favors_engagement-party-favors-what-do-you-think-of-this-idea?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:27Discussion:26ae863e-0339-4232-9c98-88e41af9514fPost:127db0d9-cdb3-47b0-9d6b-a84211c45e3f">Re: Engagement Party Favors???? What do you think of this idea?</a>:
    [QUOTE]<strong>I recently had my engagement party and felt the same way. I was torn about giving my guests a little something but didn't want to spend too much on something frivolous.</strong> So I asked a favor to my aunts who knit as a hobby to make knitted coasters in my color scheme. They turned out beautifully and they were placed in white silk bags to give out at the end of the day. All of my guests thought it was such a personal touch that my family was able to take part in. <strong>So think about if you or your family members can make something to hand out</strong>. Maybe small containers of homemade jam? They looked something like this but without the apple stem of course! <a rel="nofollow" href="http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2011/09/crochet-apple-coaster.html">http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2011/09/crochet-apple-coaster.html</a>
    Posted by mofo9[/QUOTE]

    FYI - you should not have hosted your own e-party nor should you ask anyone to do any work for and part of your wedding. 
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    DAWNS423DAWNS423
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    When we had our engagement party, my bridesmaids surprised me and decorated the room and put together the exact same favors you are thinking about doing. It was very nice of them to do that for me, however maybe 10 people took them and I went home with about 40 small organza bags with kisses. I appreciated it very much that they did that for me but if you are thinking of spending the money to do this I would hold off and put it towards your wedding fund.

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