| Essentially wedding reception favors are seen as a | | | | To create a lasting impression and make an |
| token gesture from the bride and groom as a | | | | impact on your guests, there are a lot of quirky |
| thank you to guests for helping them celebrate | | | | or personalised favors that you can find to suit |
| their big day. No matter how small or inexpensive | | | | your style of wedding, themed or not. |
| the favour, it will communicate this message and | | | | Some quirky examples are plantable seeds, |
| make all your guests feel appreciated and valued. | | | | heart-shaped measuring spoons, or bride and |
| For the bride and groom wedding reception | | | | groom corkscrew and bottle stopper sets, which |
| favors are another way of adding a personal | | | | are obviously a fun talking point for your wedding. |
| touch to any wedding. Without knowing it, the | | | | If you want guests to be reminded of your big |
| type of favors you choose will convey your | | | | day then personalised wedding reception favors, |
| personality, individuality and sense of style. Be | | | | such as matches, glasses or teddies, with the |
| they quirky, stylish or well co-ordinated with an | | | | bride and groom's name and wedding date on will |
| overall theme, your wedding reception favors will | | | | do the trick, but these can get expensive. |
| get attention from your guests and the right type | | | | Want to save money and try making them |
| can create a lasting impression. | | | | yourself? |
| Which wedding reception favors would suit us? | | | | If you are on a tight budget, but still want to |
| Think of wedding reception favors and most | | | | have impressive wedding reception favors then |
| people would think of a bag of sugared almonds. | | | | another consideration is the number of friends and |
| Traditionally this was a popular choice for most | | | | family who would be willing to help you make |
| couples, but like every other aspect of a wedding, | | | | them! Even if it is down to you alone, given |
| be it the dress, cake or venue, there are now a | | | | enough time before the wedding it is quite |
| wide variety of alternative options available to suit | | | | possible to make the favors yourself and save |
| any budget or any preference. | | | | money. |
| Deciding on which wedding reception favors you | | | | For ease, many couples opt for boxes, which |
| want really depends on a number of things: | | | | they can fill with sweets or chocolates and |
| - The number of guests attending | | | | decorate themselves. It is a nice personal touch, |
| - Your budget | | | | which your guests will appreciate. |
| - How much time you have | | | | Before you embark on this task, with or without |
| - The style of your wedding reception | | | | help, it is really important to try making one |
| - Whether you want something fun or meaningful | | | | favour and time how long it takes you. You can |
| - Whether you have friends or family who can | | | | then work out how much time you will need to |
| help | | | | finish the job and work out a total cost for |
| Working out a budget based on your wedding | | | | materials. |
| party | | | | In theory, making the wedding reception favors |
| The number of people you have attending your | | | | yourself usually works out to be a great idea, but |
| wedding can be a key decider in how much you | | | | without proper planning it is easy to lose sight of |
| are willing to spend on each guest. | | | | your budget and can be an added stress when |
| Although most wedding reception favors look | | | | you think of everything else you need to organise |
| reasonably priced individually, once multiplied | | | | leading up to your wedding day. |
| against the number of guests attending the | | | | No time left! Ideas for alternative favors: |
| wedding, that figure can look enormous! | | | | If you do not have a lot of time or money to |
| By dividing your budget by the number of guests | | | | spend on wedding reception favors, then lottery |
| attending the day, you can set yourself a realistic | | | | cards are a nice touch to any wedding. Though be |
| spending amount, which will not only keep you | | | | careful to not fall out with a guest if they win! |
| focused on favors within your price range, but it | | | | Alternatively a donation to a charity can create a |
| will also save you time as there really are so | | | | big impact on the day and extends your |
| many different options to choose from on an | | | | happiness to others who are less fortunate. |
| unlimited budget! | | | | Weddings reception favors can be found in many |
| Looking for wedding reception favors to suit your | | | | bridal magazines and on the Internet. Shops in |
| style of wedding | | | | your local high street will also offer bespoke |
| If your wedding has a theme, your favors need | | | | favors. However you order, make sure the |
| to compliment the overall decor at your reception. | | | | delivery date is about two weeks before your |
| For example if you have an oriental style wedding | | | | wedding. That way if there is a problem, you |
| with oriental flowers, red candles and Chinese | | | | have enough time to rectify it, without any added |
| food, fortune cookies would perfectly fit in with | | | | pressure! |
| this theme. | | | | |