Needless to say, weddings are magical celebrations where every detail, from the dress to the décor, is meticulously planned. You want this day to be perfect, you want it to feel creative, and of course, you want this day to feel so personal, too, right? Well, one detail that often gets a lot of attention is wedding favors. Yes, believe it or not, they actually are still quite popular!
Now, these small tokens of appreciation are meant to thank your guests for being part of your special day. However, there’s a growing trend of making wedding favors overly personal by emblazoning them with the bride and groom’s names and the wedding date. If you look on Pinterest or even wedding websites, you’re going to see this as a recurring thing.
While this might seem like a lovely idea, it can actually backfire in several ways. Here’s why you might want to reconsider just how personal you get with your wedding favors.
Why You Should Avoid Over-Personalizing Your Wedding Favors
The Cost of Personalization
So, for starters, did you know that personalizing wedding favors can be surprisingly expensive? When you start adding names, dates, and other personal touches, the cost per item can increase significantly. After all, these things need to be printed on said item, and even engraving is going to make the price go up even higher.
Do you really want these extra prices? So, instead of splurging on personalized favors, you could allocate those funds towards other aspects of your wedding, like better catering, more beautiful decorations, or even a fun entertainment option. Overall, weddings are pricey, and most couples are looking for ways to cut costs, so what better (or easier) way?
Flexibility for Leftovers
What about leftovers? If you’ve ordered extra personalized items, they’re difficult to repurpose. You’d hate to just throw them out, so you’ve got to do something with them. But do you (or your BFF, or sister) really want twenty extra coozies or picture frame in your home with your names and wedding date on them? One, maybe two are enough, but that’s it.
Instead, those non-personalized favors can be easily repurposed and used for other occasions. It doesn’t matter if you bought them in bulk or if you made them yourself (like a candle or spice mix). You can give these out during family event, a holiday party, or just as a kind gesture to someone, non-specific favors are flexible and can be given out at any time.
Now, sometimes a bit of personalizing is needed; there’s no way around that. For example, if you’re making candles for your wedding, you should put a pretty (or quirky, depending on your personalities) sticker paper label with the scent on it, (instead of a label with [Bride’s Name] & [Groom’s Name] [Wedding Date]). Or attach a paper tag with your names with some string or ribbon.
More Useful and Eco-Friendly
By all means, it’s important to focus on use and just being eco-friendly overall, and yes, that includes your wedding! So, just think about the practicality of your wedding favors. Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa probably wouldn’t mind.
However, when items are too personalized, like a coaster with your wedding date or a keychain with your initials, guests might appreciate the gesture but struggle to find a use for it in their everyday lives. Actually, they usually end up getting tossed out.
In conclusion, avoiding over-personalization in wedding favors is crucial for ensuring they are appreciated and useful to a diverse group of guests. While personalized touches can add charm and sentiment, overly specific personalization may not resonate with everyone, leading to unnecessary waste. Thoughtfully chosen, less personalized favors can still reflect your unique style and spirit of your celebration while being cherished and enjoyed by all. Your guests will still fondly remember your wedding day even if your names aren’t emblazoned on the item. Ultimately, the goal is to show gratitude and share joy, which can be achieved with simple, elegant, and universally appealing favors.
Photo Credit: Photos by Lanty via Unsplash
* This is a contributed post
I hope you found this information useful!
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
Author of “Wedding Invitations, RSVPs, and More! Oh My!” and “From ‘I Will’ to ‘I Do’”
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