Popular wedding favors include candles, picture frames, candy and mints. Though these wedding favors are quite nice, you may want something a little less traditional. Here are some great alternative choices in wedding favors.
Give to your favorite charity.
Many couples are choosing to give a lump sum of money in the names of their wedding guests in lieu of offering standard wedding favors. This is a nice gesture that your guests will certainly appreciate. At your reception, be sure to leave a card at each place setting to notify the guests of the donation.
Go green with wedding favors.
As more and more people are becoming concerned about the environment, eco-friendly wedding favors are increasing in popularity. You can choose to give flower seeds, plant bulbs and other alternative favors. At Truly Wedding Favors, the Plantable Daisy Wildflowers andButterfly Basket with Wildflower Seeds are wonderful choices.
Win big with lottery tickets.
A very inexpensive option is to give your wedding guests lottery tickets. It's a fun way to provide your family and friends with an opportunity to hit the big jackpot! You can enclose a gift card at every place setting with one or two lottery tickets per person.
Make your own wedding favors.
If you have the time, making your own wedding favors is a great way to add a personal touch to your wedding reception. You can make Jordan Almond flowers, bake your own cookies, paint ceramic figurines, draw miniature portraits or create anything else that you wish.
Wedding favors don't have to be elaborate or expensive, but don't skip them altogether. They are a nice way for you to express your thanks to your wedding guests for being a part of your wedding day and for having a special place in your lives.
Moreen Torpy is the De-Clutter Coach, a Trained Professional Organizer, Author, and Speaker. Let's Get Organized: 172 tiplets to simplify life is her first published work. See http://www.decluttercoach.ca to subscribe to Let's Get Organized, her monthly e-zine and purchase the booklet.