Wedding favours are a simple way to thank your guests for joining you on your special day. Gone are the days of sugared almonds in organza bags. Wedding favours today are used to add originality, giving your guests something memorable to take away. Here are some of our favourite ideas for fun and unique wedding favours.
A traditional and still popular option, edible favours will likely be enjoyed on the day without getting thrown away! The choice is virtually endless and can complement your theme for the day. If you’re having a rustic-style wedding, homemade jams and chutneys can be a cost-effective and thoughtful favour your guests can enjoy long after your wedding. Fill mason jars with sweets for a fun twist, or splurge on delicious macarons, biscuits or cookies in elegant boxes. From artisan-crafted to homemade treats, edible favours are always a great choice.
Make your guests feel extra special with their own keepsake of your special day. These can be small tokens such as magnets and coasters engraved with your guests’ names and the wedding date. You could give mini votive candles as favours, especially if your wedding is in winter, where you can include the evocative scents of cinnamon, cloves and oranges. You could make a mixtape of your favourite songs played on the day for something unique.
Giving your guests plants or seeds to grow is becoming increasingly popular. It allows the memory of your wedding to live on long after the last dance and can come to symbolise ‘watching love grow’. Succulents don’t take much looking after and are a modern choice perfect for a rustic-style wedding. You could also give your guests seeds to plant wildflowers, letting the legacy of your special day grow far and wide.
