We had some one make them for us, but they're rather small. I think they're pretty cute and like them, but was wondering what you would think as a guest? I think our reception is going to be really nice: we're having salmon, prime rib, chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, aspargus, salad, rolls, and even a little kid's buffet. We have the bridal cake and cheesecakes in place of the groom's cake. That's enough food in our eyes, so we didn't put a lot of emphasis on the favors....is that tacky?
2007-10-22 06:31:09 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I'd rather have a couple of "dinky little chocolates" after a wedding than some stupid engraved candle I would never use. Your dinners sound yummy, and I would definitely love the favors. Congrats!
2007-10-22 06:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by Naughty ♥Angel♥ Mommy2B! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can make your favors "seem" like "more" based on how they're presented. If they're just sort of 'laying' there at the place setting, then if may seem a bit - in your words - "dinky".
It may be nice to have them wrapped in a little organza or net pouch with a little thank you note attached...and if the chocolates were made by a family member or friend, you could also add that on the little tag-note with something along the lines of "These chocolates specially made by (name)"
I don't think you need to offer much more than what you have...people will appreciate that they don't have yet another trinket to take home and try to find "some" use for!
Congrats and best wishes!
2007-10-22 06:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by secret_oktober_girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right track. People ignore favors but always remember if the food was good or not. Frankly I feel favors are an unecessary expense. People will eat the chocolates so that is a great idea no matter how little. So much better than figurines that take up space and accumulate dust
2007-10-22 07:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by lipvixen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that is tacky then my wedding was really tacky. I had my reception in a tavern at a ranch style resort out in the middle of no where and my meal was hamburgers and hotdogs. I didn't have the room decorated I just left it the way they had it. I didn't have any favors for the guest or even a grooms cake. I don't think at your wedding really needs to be this big event where you show off your money.
2007-10-22 07:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give the wine to the gents and almonds to the ladies. Handing them out to your guests as they leave is the best idea. Gives the guests a nice send out and a chance to sign the guest book. You can assign someone to cover the table as guests leave. Putting them on the table, people forget them, or other's tend to take more than the one per person or couple you intend leaving you short. I have found at weddings I have coordinated to be the better situation. Great idea to either add a thank you tag with ribbon to the favors or order labels for the wine bottles. Have a really special day
2016-05-24 17:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave chocolates at our wedding, and the comments I received were that it was the best and "most useful" gift they ever received as a wedding favor.
Those favors are usually garbage. Nobody is going to leave a nice wedding with salmon and prime rib being served complaining about not receiving a quality favor.
2007-10-22 06:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by mark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are already taking care of the guests in the dinner. I would think that the chocolate would be a nice gesture that way the people can enjoy them while they are still there. Our favors were mints in a box that said thank you. If you feel like you should put some kind of thank you on it that would be nice.
2007-10-22 06:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Christa K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Favors are not the main highlight of the reception. They are just a little thing to let the guests know you were thinking of them. Just put them in a cute container and don't worry about it!
2007-10-22 07:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by vaya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your reception/dinner sounds more than ample enough, but this is what my hubby and I did, if you're looking for ideas:
With the Maid of Honour and Best Man, we made our own favours including little hershey kisses with the multicoloured foil and tied it with curling ribbon. To make about 200 of them, it only took us a few hours doing an assembly line type set up. About the time we got engaged, to the day of the wedding (a year and 2 months) I started buying rose bowls from second hand stores, yard sales, discount stores, etc. Bought 99¢ potpourie (sp?) from wal-mart that closely matched my colour theme and white roses. Arranged them in each bowl, covered it with celophane, tied a ribbon around the neck, and putting a pre-printed business card with our names on it and people just loved them. They took all of them (we managed to keep two for ourselves) and if they didn't like the name card, all they had to do was cut it off.
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2007-10-22 07:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by hummingbirdsweetie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfect. People will eat the chocolates and throw out the box. People usually pay little attention to the favours unless they are something very unique (i.e. mini snowglobes).
People DO notice food, drinks, and music.
So you will be fine!
Have fun!
P.S. Display your chocolates on a fancy stand and have a nicely written card suggesting guests take 2 home or eat them after dinner. Then you can save money on packages, AND it looks classier.
2007-10-22 06:52:48 · answer #10 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋