Do I have to provide Wedding favors?

No, you don't have to provide favors but it is expected.

What I have found is that wedding favors are rapidly becoming a strong wedding tradition. Brides and even grooms look for that little something to thank their guests for sharing in their special day.

To help you decide what to offer your guests, ask yourself these questions:

• How much am I willing to spend?
• How many guests am I inviting?
• Are most of my guests coming as couples?
• Are you having a sit down dinner or buffet style meal?
• Can I choose something that can be used later?

There are many ways to have elegant favors at an affordable price for your guests. Many favors can be had between $1.00 and $2.00; it all depends on the number of guests. . Soap favors are very affordable and go over very well.

If your guests are being invited as couples, coasters are very practical keepsake that they will use over and over. While coasters are a more expensive wedding favor, you can keep the cost down by purchasing a boxed set and putting them at every other place setting. Some coasters can also be used as place card holders.

Another option is to provide enough favors to give only to your female guests. I haven’t seen many “manly” favors. In my experience, the only men I see with a favor are holding it for his wife, girlfriend or mom. There are nice gifts for men but save those for your groomsmen.

You could also present several different favors in a basket for guests to pick up as they depart. That way you won’t have to worry about having something for each person. Place the basket strategically near the door so your guests can get a token of the day as they leave.

Overall, keep it simple and easy! Do whatever makes you happy!

Making your day favorably special,

LeRon D. Jones
ljones@toyouafavor.com
http://www.toyouafavor.com/