Are favor's a requirement?? I am not sure we will be doing them I just dont know if people will expect them. Does anyone know how this tradition got started?
Not required. If you don't want to waste time or money on them, skip them. No one will care that they didn't get a cookie or a personalized bottle opener.
No, favors are not required from an etiquette standpoint. Like PPs mentioned, a lot of people won't even notice or care if they do or do not get one.
Favors originally came about centuries ago as a way for upper class party throwers to give their guests extravagant gifts. A way of showing off, I guess. It was also thought that the bride and groom were good luck, so everything they touched was lucky. Giving out favors was a way to spread that luck.
Like everyone said, not required. If I can't eat/drink it pretty close to immediately, I leave it behind. #diekooziesdie My kitchen junk drawer is way too full.
Re: Favor question
Favors originally came about centuries ago as a way for upper class party throwers to give their guests extravagant gifts. A way of showing off, I guess. It was also thought that the bride and groom were good luck, so everything they touched was lucky. Giving out favors was a way to spread that luck.