Wedding favors are more than just a “thank you for coming” souvenir that your guests get to take home. They’re that special reminder of the day you and your loved one officially tied the knot. Sure, souvenirs like keychains and mugs are useful trinkets that they can leave lying around their house. But there are certainly more creative and practical wedding favors that your guests would actually be happy to take home. 

Get your beloved wedding party some souvenirs that will make your wedding day stand out to them as an unforgettable experience. Here are 10 creative wedding favor ideas for the most important people in your life. 

1. Succulents

There’s something poetic about giving a plant as a wedding favor. If love is a garden, then succulents represent an effortlessly happy marriage: they’re beautiful and low maintenance. There are different kinds of succulents you can buy online or in a local gardening store or florist. They come in an array of patterns and colors even for you to choose from. 

You can customize the pot they come in with a stamp, sticker, or tag with the date of your wedding. Guests can take one after the reception in a separate area or these beautiful plants can act as centerpieces on the guests’ table which they can take home when they leave. 

2. Coffee Beans or Teabags

Whether it’s coffee or tea, most people would agree that a hot cup of something in the morning is certainly an instant mood booster. Coffee beans and teabags make great wedding favors, especially if you’re planning a chilly winter wedding. Organic Coffee Beans and Teabags can be bought online by the bulk, in which you can make custom individual packets for each guest. You most definitely can give them one or the other, but it would be great if you gave each guest something according to their preferred choice of drink. Knowing their preference would make the souvenir a lot more personal and thoughtful. 

3. Baked Goods

No one can complain about bringing home food from a wedding. Edible wedding favors like individually packed cookies or doughnuts are simple yet tasty wedding favors that you can’t go wrong with. You can bake these yourself or visit a local bakery to place your order. They can be wrapped in brown paper with a thank you note stamped or written on it. Whether your guests decide to eat them before, during, or after the reception is completely their choice.

4. Macarons

Macarons are one of the most beautiful pastries out there, making them one of the most iconic party favors for elegant events. They come in all different colors, flavors, and sizes. You can head down to bakeries nearby or look up home bakery services to request a freshly-made order of macarons that can be packaged hours before the wedding. If bakeshops don’t offer individual packaging, you can always order Macaron Boxes customized for weddings online beforehand.

5. TicTacs or Mints

Fan of wedding puns? There’s a lot that can be said about TicTacs that can be turned into some fun ones. A lot can be said about being “mint” for each other or the wedding being a twist of fate that was “mint” to be. Less obvious but slightly more clever ones could do about your love for each other being a “breath of fresh air.” You can very well print these puns on the side of the box and get either snickers or rolled eyes from your wedding guests. But hey, it’s your wedding, take the jokes as far as you want them to. But puns aside, they make great favors to give out after the wedding reception dinner. 

6. Jam or Honey

Nothing may be as sweet as the blissful joy of a wedding, but jam or honey can certainly come a little bit close. If you want your guests to have a sweet reminder of your special day, then any of these two options would be perfect. Jam and honey are staples that can keep fresh for a long time, which makes them a fantastic choice of wedding favors, especially for sweet summer weddings. If you’re ambitious, you can make your own jam. Buying artisanal jam or honey by the bulk are also some good options. You can get them by the bulk and individually package them in jam jars that you can order online.

7. Candle

Candles are a romantic kind of home decor that your guests can put anywhere in their home. As a common type of wedding favor, you can definitely put in a little more effort to finding ones crafted beautifully enough to be an aesthetic shelf piece. Candles of that type can be found online made by small businesses.

8. Blanket

If the chilly days are coming up, then quaint yet essential wedding favors like fleece blankets can come in handy for your guests. You can purchase travel-ready blankets good for one in any home and decor store and wrap them neatly with a bow or brown paper. 

9. Hangover kit 

These are the ideal wedding favors for guests who love to stay up all night at the reception. If you have plans to party all night with your guests, then hangover kits are just the wedding favors they need the following day. These thoughtful care packages are often personalized according to what you think will help your guests the morning after. For sure, Tylenol and water are a must. Other hangover kits have herbal tea, energy shots, mints, and whatever more things you think might help someone sober up. You can create your own kit or order Hangover kits pre-made online.

10. Flip Flops

If you have your heart set on a beach wedding, you certainly can’t expect your guests to show up in dress shoes on the sand. Custom flip flops are something they can put on during the ceremony and take home with them to use around the house. Nothing wrong with a practical wedding favor. 

BONUS: Throw in Some Masks and Hand Sanitizers! 

The pandemic may have changed a lot in our reality, but that doesn’t mean we can’t adapt to its changes. To ensure the safety of your wedding guests, you can also give them custom masks and hand sanitizers as part of your wedding favors. It sends out the message to your family and friends that you want them to stay safe as much as possible. 

 

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