i would rather spend that extra money of $500 and apply it to an even better food choice at the reception. Of all weddings I have been to, the favors are always left behind and seems like a waste of money. To me, I 'd rather treat my guests to an extremely great dinner other then the usual food that is at most weddings here in my town that is served.
2007-09-17 02:46:11 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
you can always donate money to a foundation of your choice. I think that minimum you can give is $250 to $300 dollars and they send you little place cards saying something along the lines like, in your name a donation has been made to ex: cancer society or something like that. that way your money didnt go to waist, you made a nice gesture, and you didnt leave out the favors.
2007-09-17 04:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gotta luv it! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are definitely not a must. I personally like a food favors. Chocolate, candy, mints. They will get eaten, even if not by the original wedding guest. I've done favors that looked like a whole lot more than it was. A simple chocolate bar wrapped in a doily. Guests loved this and were looking for more to show someone at home. If you are opting not doing an individual favor than maybe you can simply put a bowl of mints or chocolates on each table. It will be a nice touch after a fantastic meal.
Congratulations!
2007-09-17 10:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by holmeskaykay 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you have precisely the right attitude.
Unless favors are popular edibles, at least half of them get left behind. If you were planning to spend $500 on them, that's $500 you can put into a better meal or better entertainment, either of which is usually a great deal more important to guests than a little tulle bag of Jordan almonds or a wine glass with your names painted on it.
Skip the favors and make the event as a whole more memorable.
2007-09-17 11:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by gileswench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally like the favours. I've never been to a wedding without them - and they've always been food. I don't like the "keepsake" things because they never suit everyone's taste and end up being thrown out. Little cookies or chocolates are great because it's something for guests to eat while waiting for the wedding party to arrive.
If you have $500 to spend and about 100 guests, that's only $5 more per plate per guest. If that's the difference between a not-so-great meal and a really excellent one, then spend it on that. Otherwise, buy some Hershey's Kisses and put them on the plates. (I don't think favours need to be anything extravagant or expensive, etc. They're just a nice gesture.)
2007-09-17 10:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by tink 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've never been to a wedding where the favors were really something that thrilled any guest. They typically pick it up, say oh, mints, and leave it on the table when they leave at the end of the night. We have no intention of having favors--we're having a great party, and door prizes just aren't necessary.
2007-09-17 09:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They aren't necessary but I can tell you for a fact that I didn't spend anywhere near that amount. I had a very small wedding and made 50 favour boxes that I got from ebay and filled them with gorgeous chocolates and then tied them with ribbon, very simple but everyone likes chocolate and it cost less that £50. We had gorgeous food anyway and there was way too much of it so I am glad we did favours, they looked pretty on the cake table.
2007-09-18 08:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry about not having favors. HOnestly, it is just another totally unneccesary expense. There are so many things to do with weddings that brides are told they absolutely HAVE to have......it is all a lot of rot. All you need is a man that loves you, someone to officiate and family and friends around you to celebrate (and you dont even need that really)
Spend the $500 on your honeymoon.
2007-09-17 16:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not necessary. Most guests don't ever use the favors, so they just collect dust. I think most people would appreciate you spending the money on good food for the wedding, or keeping it for something more useful for yourself, like your honeymoon.
2007-09-17 11:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by LSU_Tiger23 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not think they are necessary. I too have seen the favors left behind at many weddings. I will probably skip the favors unless i can find something very cheap. I do not want to waste a lot of money on something that will not be used.
2007-09-17 09:55:00 · answer #9 · answered by clg1975 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
All the power to you! I'm leaving favors out of my wedding! Trust me they'll remember the food more than a favor.
Good Luck!
2007-09-18 16:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by art14ist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋