I am getting married and we have thought of giving everyone a lottery scratch card as favours , we thought this was a fun and unusal and a chance for guest to win a bit of dosh
Do you think this is a good idea????
2006-07-09 09:02:36 · 16 answers · asked by millie01 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
lovely first time i hear about it sounds great
congratulations on your marriage
2006-07-09 09:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
It depends on who the audience is, I think. I have heard about it - never seen it done - and I personally wouldn't do it because I think it's tacky. I'd rather my guest have even something edible that they can enjoy as opposed to a cheap scratch off ticket. Also, keep in mind that there are *some* people who will scrutinize your favors in relationship to everything else they think you spent on your wedding (from sizing up the flowers, decor, meal, etc) AND their gift, and they won't want to feel slighted by being handed a $1 favor. Is that the right attitude on their part? No, but I'm just being realistic and letting you know that someone might say, "gee, they sure spent a lot on these wedding favors!". And of course, you know that might be a large number of people since the odds of winning anything significant on those stupid tickets are like a gazillion to one.
2006-07-09 16:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting....not sure how I feel about that. Cool idea I think. Just make sure your reception hall doesn't mind the mess of the silver scratch off stuff all over the tables! ;-)
I was just at a wedding last weekend, and the favors were a card with a note written on it that said "In lieu of favors, we have decided to donate the money it would have cost to the American Heart Association in memory of the bride's grandfather". I thought that was very classy and touching.
2006-07-09 09:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by Left Footed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its been done time and time again? Book a hotel room then give all the guests an evelope the one with the lucky envelope wins the night in a hotel for two! (Cost about the same when you add it up and who knows the bestman and bridesmaid might just click!)
2006-07-09 09:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by dont know how to do it 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the idea and think its pretty cool. chances ar someone would win at least something...even if it is just a small amount. I say go for it. as for the person who said that the wedding she went to the people donated money in honour of the grandfather instead of favours...thats pretty tacky. maybe they should have asked for donations to be made instead of gifts. its like saying spend money on us, but the money we whould have normally spend on you anways, we'll give to charity. thats pretty bad.
2006-07-09 12:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chance of guests winning are small.
Nice thought, though.
Congratulations and every good wish!
2006-07-10 03:33:18 · answer #6 · answered by emeraldisle2222 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great idea, there are some cute lottery ticket holders at
www.turquoiseweddings.co.uk
have a look!
2006-07-09 21:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ingenious idea! I am sure your guests will be both surprised and thrilled at the gesture. Best of luck!
2006-07-09 21:17:54 · answer #8 · answered by Princess Lueji 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a fantastic idea, and it would obviously make the guests remember your day more if they win.
Plus they may pay for your honeymoon!!
2006-07-09 09:09:57 · answer #9 · answered by Allen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a great idea. I thought about the same thing, but it didn't really fit our theme.
2006-07-10 06:22:39 · answer #10 · answered by SweetPea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well doesnt it cost to get those cards?..if its not much, go ahead! its very unusual..i dont know or heard of anyone else doing that...so its a good idea..just make sure its not to pricey
2006-07-09 09:25:48 · answer #11 · answered by mangojuicy19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋