Thinking Outside The Box: Wedding Favors

One of the most enduring parts of any traditional wedding and reception is guests being given wedding favors. The idea is essentially a small gift given to each attending guest, as a thank you for sharing in the couple’s big day. The favors are traditionally small and inexpensive, and are designed to last or to be enjoyed.

The classic wedding favor is sugared almonds, usually in a small presentation box which is topped with a bow. These are left at the place setting for each guest, and can either be eaten following the reception meal or taken home as a keep sake as almonds do not go off. However, over recent years there has been something of a mass protest over sugared almonds as a wedding favor, and they are now experiencing their lowest levels of popularity among newlywed couples. They have also become slightly unfashionable due to their traditional role, and the fact that if one attends many weddings during a summer, a lot of sugared almonds can be accumulated. They are also, to a large extent, an acquired taste.

If you like the idea of sugared almonds are your wedding favors, then carry on and enjoy them. If, however, you a searching for something a little more modern, you will soon discover there is a whole market based around wedding favors.

Some of the marketed wedding favors are outlandish, but nevertheless popular due to the unique factor. Small photograph frames or key rings are very popular, as they are both inexpensive to purchase and last for many years. Another type of favor experiencing a groundswell of use are personalized candles, which again are inexpensive and are a lasting gift.

If you still prefer the idea of guests being able to eat their favor, then Love Heart sweets or foil-wrapped heart candy are the more modern equivalent to sugared almonds.

Essentially, think outside the box with wedding favors. As long as what you choose is memorable and reflective of you as a couple, chances are the favors will be enjoyed by all.