The Secret of Fun Wedding Favors

Wedding favors are small gifts that you give to your guests to express your appreciation for their attendance. It's just a small way of saying "Thank you for being here". Some believe that giving wedding party favors started as long ago as the Roman empire.

Wedding favors are sometimes referred to as wedding reception favors because they are often waiting for your guests at the wedding reception. Sometimes wedding reception favors are integrated into the seating name tags. If you're not that formal, then you can also put wedding favors into a large bowl or arrangement at the front door. Your guests can pick up a wedding favor as they come in.

One of the first decisions you'll be faced with is whether to make your wedding party favors by hand or to buy them. Handmade favors do communicate more intimacy and add a personal touch. At the same time, if you have a really long guest list, making the wedding favors by hand may be impractical.

Personalized wedding favors are an outstanding way to make your wedding more memorable for your guests. Almost anything you can conceive of can be bought and personalized. You might want to give your guests a CD of your favorite music, personalized with your names and wedding date. If you want to give something edible (like candy), you can get personalized gift boxes to put the candy in. If it matches your personal style, you may consider donating to a charitable organization that will provide personalized ribbons in return.

There's no reason to spend a bundle on wedding favors. This is one of those cases where the thought really does count. Your guests will appreciate being thought of and planned for. Sachets of candy or even confetti make good cheap wedding favors. There are some cheap wedding favors you can buy that don't look cheap at all. Crystal coasters or vases are good examples of this.

Candles are another idea for inexpensive wedding favors. Many people automatically think of romance when they light a candle. Giving heart shaped candles or candles with your favorite scent is a great way to thank your guests and help them remember your special day. An inexpensive wedding favor that's also very popular now is soap. Granted, soap isn't the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of weddings and romance. But you can find some very romantic soaps in gift boxes to give as wedding party favors.

If your budget requires you to find some super discount wedding favors, consider giving out bubbles. You'll be surprised how much fun your guests will have blowing bubbles at your reception. And what's more romantic than delicate, multi-colored bubbles floating through the air?

Regardless of price, your wedding favors should be at least somewhat compatible with your wedding theme. If you have a beach theme, find some good beach wedding favors. If you go for a Las Vegas theme, then give out some cards or poker chips. Winter wedding favors are widely available to complement your winter wedding theme. Choosing (and making) wedding favors may be one of the most enjoyable behind-the-scenes activity in your entire wedding.