10 Budget-Friendly Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Love
Photo Credit: Elliot Marsh Photography
There are so many things to think about when planning your wedding. You’ve got the dress, the venue, the florals, the catering, the music, the photography, and the list just goes on and on. Planning a wedding is an investment, so you might be wondering whether or not you really need wedding favors. Keep reading for our expert advice on whether or not to do favors and the best budget-friendly wedding favor ideas your guests will love.
Are Wedding Favors Necessary?
Nope! You don’t have to give your guests wedding favors if you don’t want to. Some couples like giving their guests something special to remember their wedding day. Others don’t want to spend the money or fear their guests will just throw them away. (Because, let’s be honest, who hasn’t thrown away their half-empty bottle of bubbles after the final send-off?) The good news is that if you want to do wedding favors, there are unique and useful gifts you can give to your guests without breaking the bank.
Photo Credit: Elliot Marsh Photography
10 Budget-Friendly Wedding Favor Ideas Your Guests Will Love
If you want to keep the tradition of wedding favors alive, there are affordable and easy ways to do so! The best wedding gifts are useful and provide your guests with something of value. This ensures you don’t waste your money on something they will just toss out a few weeks after they get home.
Here are 10 Fun and Budget-Friendly Wedding Favor Ideas:
Engraved Beer/Wine Opener: This is a functional yet memorable wedding favor your adult guests will enjoy.
Personalized Match Box: You can personalize the box with your initials and wedding date, wedding hashtag, a fun saying, or romantic quote.
Small Candle with Scents from Your Wedding Location: Did you have the mountain destination wedding of your dreams? Order candles that smell like the forest to remind your guests of the celebration!
Wine Glass/Shot Glass: If you hand out this gift before your wedding reception, your guests can use the glasses as they celebrate with you that evening!
Succulents or Seed Packets: Looking for an eco-friendly wedding favor idea? A seed packet or plant is perfect (small plants can also double as your dinner table centerpieces!).
Fun Can Coolers: This is perfect for a casual backyard wedding or to give your guests prior to your ceremony. If you’re having a wedding welcome party, hand out the can coolers for everyone to enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere.
A Small Treat for the Trip Home: Everyone tends to get a little snack-ish at the end of a wedding, so why not send your guests home with a small treat to eat?
Personalized Deck of Cards: You can personalize cards with your wedding date or photos for a unique wedding favor.
A Polaroid Frame for a Photo Taken at the Wedding: Polaroid pictures are trending right now, and this wedding favor provides your guests with a unique way to remember your wedding for years to come.
A Bundle of Sage or Dried Flowers from Your Decor: This is a great way to repurpose your wedding florals instead of throwing them away at the end of the evening. Plus, it is a meaningful wedding favor idea for your guests!
Bonus idea! We did Yeti cups engraved with each guest’s name for one of our client's weddings. Not only did they act as the “seating chart,” but we also didn’t have to purchase disposable cups, making it an environmentally-friendly option. Your choices are quite endless when it comes to budget-friendly wedding favors. Websites like Etsy and Zazzle have a variety of endearing and valuable items that can be personalized for your wedding favors. And don’t be afraid to get creative! A unique and true-to-you gift will mean more to your guests than something that feels like you did it because you had to.
Photo Credit: Elliot Marsh Photography
What is the Average Amount Spent on Wedding Favors?
The cost of wedding favors depends on various factors and how much you want to spend. Some couples opt to keep their favors between $2 and $3 per guest, while others spend in the double digits, especially when the favors act as other wedding essentials (cups, seating charts, decor, etc.).
You also don’t have to give a wedding favor to each guest. If you’re looking for ways to cut your spending, you can give wedding favors only to certain guests, such as your wedding party or the people invited to your rehearsal dinner the day before. Just be sure to give these gifts in private, so anyone who doesn’t receive a wedding favor doesn’t get jealous!
Let Us Help You Get Creative with Wedding Favors and Beyond
Finding creative ways to incorporate budget-friendly wedding favors in your wedding design is our specialty at Mountainside Events. Whether you want to go with traditional favors or find a unique gift your guests will love, we can help, and it’s all included in our full-service wedding planning package. Let us help you determine your wedding budget and find resourceful ways to stick to it while still having the wedding of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more!