Do most weddings have favors?

quirkybride Posted: Jan 23, 2011 03:42 PM

Do most weddings have favors?

I brought 'favors' up to my in laws to be and they weren't really aware of them. they pointed out that my Fh's brother didn't have wedding favors and no one really noticed.

MarryingMyBFF1110 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 03:44 PM

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Posted by quirkybride

I brought 'favors' up to my in laws to be and they weren't really aware of them. they pointed out that my Fh's brother didn't have wedding favors and no one really noticed.

My parents said the same thing....right now, I'm thinking I'm not doing favors. I could only afford cheap ones, and I don't want to give out something that looks cheap, so I'm leaning towards nothing at all. HTH

Im getting Married Posted: Jan 23, 2011 03:46 PM

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All of the wedding I have gone to have had favors. I will add that I don't use most of them. (I did use a measuring spoon set)

We are doing edible favors, so there will be bags on the front of the table with Thank you tags on them.

suzie411 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 03:47 PM

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Yes. all of the weddings that i've been to have had favors or a donation.

Kiki22 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 03:56 PM

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All the weddings and showers I have gone to have had favors! I'm doing something small like wine stoppers

KarynK Posted: Jan 23, 2011 04:06 PM

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The past few were went to had favors. But we are either doing a donation to a few different charities, or cupcakes. I don't want to give something that no one will use or will eventually throw out.

ETA: At my shower I hope to give something useful out.

FutureJOC Posted: Jan 23, 2011 04:23 PM

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every wedding I have been to had favors. You don't have to go crazy and spend a lot of money but it's nice to give the guests something to take home. You can even do a donation as a favor if you don't want to buy actual favors.

MarryingMyBFF1110 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 04:28 PM

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In addition to my past post - I think we will do the donation as well. How does that work? == how do you let your guests know?

KarynK Posted: Jan 23, 2011 05:29 PM

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Posted by MarryingMyBFF1110

In addition to my past post - I think we will do the donation as well. How does that work? == how do you let your guests know?

I have seen scrolls on the tables. I heard some charities will send you the notes you can put on the tables.
To play it up a bit, say you're donating to the American Heart Association or Breast Cancer, you can get little ribbon pins to place on the tables.

MarryingMyBFF1110 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 05:49 PM

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Posted by KarynK

Posted by MarryingMyBFF1110

In addition to my past post - I think we will do the donation as well. How does that work? == how do you let your guests know?

I have seen scrolls on the tables. I heard some charities will send you the notes you can put on the tables.
To play it up a bit, say you're donating to the American Heart Association or Breast Cancer, you can get little ribbon pins to place on the tables.

Thanks !!

NellieBellie32 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 06:23 PM

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even though they are forgotten about alot every wedding ive been to has a favor....i think its somewhat expected to have 'something' either a physical favor or a small donation.

sandybeaches115 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 06:56 PM

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we did a donation card attached to a mini 2011 planner since our wedding was new years weekend...i think it's nice to have something edible or a donation.

IrishAli Posted: Jan 23, 2011 07:08 PM

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I think so, but Fh doesn't want to do them

If we do, we will either do mini wine bottles just with ribbons in our colors on them (no personalized labels) or donations to the JDRF

LoveyDovey Posted: Jan 23, 2011 08:05 PM

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i def think most weddings have favors

i am not having a physical favor
the photobooth strips and a farewell table will be our 'favor'

i think you can totally skip them if you want to!

justnicethings Posted: Jan 23, 2011 08:39 PM

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i think a wedding favor is a sign of gratitude towards your guests for spending your special day with you, and for most likely giving a generous gift. even a donation is thoughtful, just so people know you appreciate them.

Jenn7982 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 08:44 PM

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every wedding I've been at has had favors... what about a small candle of some sort, with a ribbon that has your names and date. should be cheap, and you can find cute ones. I feel like all the women will at least take them, and probably use them at some point

Kuklitsa143 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 08:48 PM

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every wedding/shower I been too had favors. They range from candle to lenox wine set of 4(crazy I know)

I am debating the same question. I wanted to make my candy buffet the fabvor but my dads like people wont lke that? when did my dad become the king of weddings LOL

wearefamily608 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 08:51 PM

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Most do though younger people seem to be into the favors and older seem to gravitate more toward donations. I don't think they're necessary, FH wants them. I told him he can pay for them

Ang9483 Posted: Jan 23, 2011 09:28 PM

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I have been going back and forth on what to do. I am thinking I am going to go with Crumbs bakery cupcakes. I am prob doing the middle sized cupcakes in all diff flavors and then getting the boxes and wrapping them in bows. Its still going to cost alot but I rather get something ppl will eat instead of throw away or in the back of a draw. I also don't want to do things like 932853765 other weddings do.