All you Need to Know about Wedding Favours

Choosing your wedding favours is crucial. One of the ways to make it work is to follow simple ideas. It should reflect your personal style. Wedding favours in a way represent you. You may want to create a theme to make it more "together". Is it a summer wedding? Do you like certain colors, certain flowers, are you fond of soaps, dancing, candles etc... A rose made of soap can be a great idea. It is functional, fun and rewarding. After the wedding, guest can soak in the tub and enjoy a spa treat to end a magical day.

Make it functional, fun and memorable. Favours are symbolic as well. The common theme is a symbol of abundance, prosperity and fertility. Remember the rice ceremony throwing way back then?

Network with your family and friends. Find ideas that will work for you. You are only limited by your imagination.

How many favours for a family or couple?

Now that you have decided what favours to give, the next question is how many favors to give per couple or family. For the most part, one wedding favour per guest or couple or family will suffice. If your budget allows, you may want to give one per guest.

How much should I spend?

Favours are about £5-£10. It can be more or less. The idea is to spend what you can afford. Favours can be made to look expensive and elegant under budget. Remember to make it fun, functional and memorable. Make it appealing to you and your guests.

Presentation

Presentation is very important. There are several packaging ideas to choose from. You may want boxes, tulle, cellophane etc. Try to find one that suits your style. Personalization add a positive overall look to your wedding favour. The labels or tags can be kept in a scrapbook as a remembrance.

When and Where to distribute the wedding favours.

The most popular way to give out wedding favours is by displaying it on each place setting. You may want to attach a place card to a flower or a similar wedding favour. This will serve as a place setting and a favor in one. It is simple and elegant as well. You can place the wedding favour in between place setting if you are planning to give one favour per couple. Some create wedding centerpieces out of the wedding favours. Another way to distribute your wedding favours is while you are greeting your guests from table to table. If this is too much for you, you might want your family or bridesmaid to help you.