My fiance and I were thinking about doing scratch off lottery tickets as our wedding favors. They'd be in little glassine envelopes with a sticker that said "Lucky in Love" or Wishing you riches from the new "Mr. and Mrs." with a penny inside.
Good or bad idea?
2007-08-26 15:27:34 · 18 answers · asked by Cindy 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The penny is to scratch off the ticket...seriously?!
2007-08-26 15:36:27 · update #1
Sounds OK to me....as long as you consider a few angles of it. I'm just playing devil's advocate but honestly it's much better than the stupid shot glass I got at this weekend's wedding...talk about tacky! I can't drink alcohol and it just makes them look like booze hounds (both the couple and the underage kids and collge students filling their purses with the ones everybody else left behind)
1. Does anybody in your crowd have a moral issue with gambling? People are wierd like that
2. Include a small edible like candy for those who are under 18 and can't play lotto and so there is a consolation prize when they don't win
3. Is it going to cause fighting when Aunt Milly hits the jackpot and everybody else gets nothing? Are you going to be upset you just handed away a million dollar ticket?
4. Traveling guests who live in another state will have to find a way to cash their tickets before they leave which may prove difficult
2007-08-26 15:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love this idea. My sister did it at her wedding, and I thought that it was great. She tied a little bow, in wedding colors, around the clear bag along with the ticket and the penny. I never brought home a favor from a wedding that I liked. I would rather win a few dollars or have fun scratching off the ticket then bring home a shot glass with someone else's name on it. Chances are, if someone wins, they will at least split it with you...at least, that is what I would do...even if I was just your second cousin's date. I really hope that you decide on this for you favor. Congrats!
2007-08-26 17:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by WorldTraveler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a great idea! It is original, and its not something that they would just throw in a drawer somewhere when they get home. It is fun! And I would never associate not winning on a lottery ticket with an unlucky marriage. I think it is adorable and fun! And I like the "lucky in love" idea. Do it girl!
2007-08-27 05:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think thata a great idea. I would not associate a loosing ticket with an unlucky marriage. thats just silly. and for the one person on here...the penny would be to scratch the ticket with. thats cute and original and heck...someone might win some money on it. congrats and good luck
edit...so what if you dont win...I would rather have to chance to win some money then a picture frame I never use or some m&m's that are gone in 2 seconds.
2007-08-26 15:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a great idea. Most people dont care if they win scratch off lottery tickets anyway, especially if they are just for fun. Its something different and something to keep the guests occupied while they wait for dinner, also its not something that is odd that they have to keep, like a nick nack or something, it can be thrown out and just remembered.
2007-08-26 16:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, if that was presented at a wedding I went to, I would consider it the best favor ever. I'm so tired of the candy coated almonds and mints.
But, not all people enjoy lottery tickets. If you know your crowd, and know that they enjoy lotto tickets, go for it. And maybe when Aunt Bertha wins the big one, she'll split some of that with you :)
2007-08-26 15:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by dma 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a good idea, thought about doing the same thing for a wedding I did back on Saint Patrick's day. I think it's definately a favor everyone would enjoy, especially if they win something. :)
2007-08-26 16:22:00 · answer #7 · answered by holmeskaykay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Cindy: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Well, I think the idea is nice. I really do. It's different.......the only thing is....I think favors of ANY KIND are a huge waste of money. I say forget the idea of favors totally and keep the money. Really, I don't know where that tradition started. It certainly wasn't around when I got married and I'm glad! Save your money - your guests won't care either way.
2007-08-26 15:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In genuine English, it's favour. Americans write want, and is in most cases used. There are many different phrases like color, favorite, and so on were shortened to colour, favourite, and so on. In writing, comply with the equal spelling during.
2016-09-05 15:16:28 · answer #9 · answered by gealy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to get something like that at a wedding. It's better anything I've ever received.
2007-08-26 15:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by Ann W 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋