Whenever someone asks me what type of wedding favors are do guests really love to get, my mantra is “edible is always good.”
Edible wedding favors get used (who can resist a tasty treat?) instead of ending up in the back of a drawer, in the trash, or (worse yet) left sitting on the tables at the end of the evening. With edible wedding favors your hard-spent money won’t go wasted. So, what type of tasty treat to give?
8 Yummy Wedding Favors To Give Your Guests
1) M&Ms in your wedding colors are a popular choice.
But why stop at M&Ms? Ok, I’ve got nothing against M&Ms. They’re a personal fav, (I always keep a jar of them at home, and a little container on my desk). But so many couples do the M&Ms in a little organza bag, why not do something different? You’ve got so many other fun (and inexpensive) options!
You can try:
2) Rock Dandy
3) Lollipops
4) Saltwater taffy
Does your wedding location or honeymoon destination bring to mind any type of candy or treat? Here in Ohio Buckeyes (a peanut butter and chocolate candy made to resemble the nut of a buckeye tree) are a popular choice.
Other candy types that are reminiscent of a specific locale are:
5) French Dragees (aka Jordan Almonds) – France
6) Cocoanut Drops or Ginger Candy – Caribbean
7) Maple Candy – Vermont
8) Leche Quemada (“Hard Milk Candy”) – Mexico
Yummy candies presented in cellophane bags, clear or colorful boxes are a bit hit.
Google the phrase “wedding favor candy.” You’ll find all kinds of sources (and inspiration) for picking the perfect yummy treat for your wedding.
Presentation of your wedding favors is important, too. Choose packaging that complements your wedding style, such as organza bags in your wedding colors, small favor boxes, or simple paper bags. You can place the favors in a basket near the exit with a small “Take One” sign, or put one at each place setting so guests can enjoy them during the reception.
Make them personal. Your favors are a small way to let your guests take a little piece of your wedding home with them. Add your names and wedding date, a meaningful saying, or another detail that reflects the two of you.
Photo Credits:
M&Ms – Aka Hige (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Rock Candy – Marco Verch Professional Photographer [original Flickr link no longer available] (CC BY 2.0)
Lollipops – Aimee Plesa (CC BY 2.0)
Saltwater Taffy – Sean Freese (CC BY 2.0)
Jordan Almonds – Beatrice Murch (CC BY 2.0)
Wedding Favor Boxes – brianna.lehman [original Flickr link no longer available] (CC BY 2.0)
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
Looking for fun ideas, or need help with your wedding plans? Contact me today at jean@weddingsfromtheheart.net or by phone or text at 937-581-3647!
