The tradition of offering guests at weddings gifts of appreciation for attending your occasion started long ago. It is said that the first wedding favor was known as a bonbonniere which is a tiny trinket box, made out of porcelain or crystals. The European aristocrats filled these boxes with sugar cubes or confections. During this era, sugar was expensive and only the wealthy could afford it. Therefore, if guests were given wedding favors consisting of this precious commodity, it made them happy.
As the bride and groom, it is always good to take the time to thank the guests who took time away from their busy schedules to grace your occasion. Wedding favors are gifts or tokens of appreciation given to the guests at the end of the ceremony. These wedding favors should be chosen based on the theme of the wedding and your relationship with the guest.
Let’s explore some wedding guest favor ideas that you might like. If you as the wedding couple love gambling or playing games then you might buy a deck of cards with your photo printed on it. You could also choose a bookmark. Shop local stores and buy plain bookmarks then have a short message printed on it along with your wedding date. You could also have your engagement picture printed on it.
If you are thinking of very inexpensive wedding favors, you can buy bottles at a craft store then fill them up with confetti. Then, write a message on nice stationery and put that inside the bottle. You could also buy sample liquor bottles at the check-in counter as these are quite affordable to most then write a message addressed to the guest and tie it on the neck of the bottle.
The tradition of wedding favors has evolved and these days we see sophisticated, themed and personalized gifts. When planning on which wedding favors to give price does not need to be a problem. There are inexpensive wedding favors on the market that will definitely please the guests. One of the favors often seen at Italian weddings is Jordan almonds. These sugarcoated almonds are wrapped and ready for you to distribute. To represent the five wishes, they suggest you distribute five almond pieces to each guest. You can also give a deck of cards, seashells, bookmarks, Liquors, tree seedlings or personalized candy bars. When choosing the best ideas for favors the list is endless.
It is important to study the history of wedding guest favors to fully understand why they are given and what they symbolize. As you take part in this tradition, keep in mind that the main reason you are offering these gifts is not to show how much you have to spend but rather to remind the guest that you were happy to see them at your wedding. Everyone would like to have a memento to take home after the wedding to help them remember what a great day it was.