2007-02-18 02:26:32 · 20 answers · asked by meandyou 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You don't have to spend a ton of money on the favors. If you don't put them out though the guests may feel a little disappointed. Because even though a lot of times they get thrown in the trash, the guests look forward to them.
I spent about $100 on favors for 100 people. I got vases from The Dollar Tree, Hershey kiss roses (2 for each vase) on eBay and paper stuffing at The Dollar Tree. My friend Jenn and I put them together. It was a lot of fun and they looked beautiful.
I think that while they aren't a necessity, it is one tradition of a wedding that I wouldn't disregard. It's nice to acknowledge the guests that came to celebrate with you.
2007-02-18 03:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Needed or not, it depends on the couple. In some traditions, they are obligations, in some they are merely another way to show off the couples' financial position. Brides these days understand that their weddings are more than just traditions hence they follow what they think is right and more to their likings. A couple donated the money for charity and so they had me made little cards for each guest notifying what they have done. This way they do charity, get tax return on the money, and still wed.
2007-02-18 04:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wedding favors are meant to be a small thank you to those who came to your wedding. They are not a necessity. I did favors at each place setting which received a lukewarm response. (I filled small tins with M&Ms in our wedding colors. The tins had spring flower labels our names and wedding date.) The thing that everyone talked about was my cookie table! I had people make cookies...Grandma's Chocolate Chip, Aunt Lynda's Cranberry Oatmeal, etc... There were 8 different types and bags with our names and wedding date for people to take them home. People still talk about that! Almost all the cookies were eaten and nobody ate the cake. I got the idea from Martha Stewart.
2007-02-18 02:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by ubiquitous_mr_lovegrove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is meant to symbolise your wedding day, as a form of appreciation for attending your special day.
If you have the money then there are loads of tasteful ideas on the Internet to use.
But if you are on a budget, it is an extra expense which is not remembered or used by the guest at your wedding.
No it is not essentially needed, but it is a nice gesture. Many dependent on your budget.
2007-02-18 02:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥PinkBoo - TTC #1♥ஐ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wedding favours are a thank you to guests. My favourite one that I got at a wedding was a Cd of the couple's favourite love songs. My husband and I play it all the time when we have romantic dinners or just want to dance with each other. They really aren't expensive to make and people appreciate them more than a champagne glass with your names and wedding date on.
2007-02-21 17:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A favor is just a thank you gift to your guests for coming to your wedding. I don't think they are necessary. In fact, if you really had to cut money thats where I would shave it. I think unless they are consumable (like a food product) they are a complete waste.
2007-02-21 07:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by Sara K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is supposed to be something to remember the wedding by, but most folk either leave them behind or put them in a drawer and then bin them at a later date. If you are going to do them, do something edible, like chocolate mints that people can eat there and then. My friend did really simply ones, just 3 mints stacked up together and tied with ribbon. Cheap and looked pretty.
2007-02-18 21:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of wedding favors is to give your guests a reminder of your special day. no it's not really needed. it's just a little memento of your day. you can get elaborate if you want. i did tea light candles and our name and date. they are usually very cheap. if you want to do favors do something people can use like candles or even little potporri pouches.
2007-02-18 02:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by cowgirlclub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wedding favors have a few functions, it is a keepsake for your guests, it is a show of appreciation, they are decorative and help tie your theme together. No, they are not necessary if your budget won't allow them. There are some pretty inexpensive alternatives like custom votives on www.discountmugs.com
Or you can make them yourself with tulle, jordan almonds, with attached computer printed info like your names and wedding dates.
2007-02-18 02:36:38 · answer #9 · answered by ladyj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wedding favours are just a little gift to your family and friends. Like a thank you for attendance. Personally, I prefer the edible kind like mints and they are cheap! It's not needed, but it adds a bit of fun for us guests who don't always get into the spirit of the wedding.
2007-02-18 02:34:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋