Not giving out Favors?

Is anyone else not giving out favors? We weren't going to do it.... But now, hearing all of you. My mother and FIL's said we don't need to.... Is anyone else?

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We aren’t giving out traditional favors, we are giving out little bags of old fashioned candy- mary jane’s, bit-0-honey, etc.

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Yes, I will. You are not obligated to, but it is a nice gesture to give your guests a momento of your day.

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You can give out little candies.It doesn't have to be much. Years ago they used to give out Jordan almonds wrapped in tulle.Now its expanded into this big business of fancy bottle openers,little wine bottles,picture frames,etc. You can do whatever you want.

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I will be giving little organza bags with hershey kisses and making a donation in FHs name. I worked at a temple for MANY years and I don't ever remember them giving out a favor (except sometimes the sunday times b/c they ran very late) Now granted this was 9 years ago but i think you should do what you want. Most favors end up unused anyway...thats why I like the donation.

I have a small picture frame that was given out (with table # in it) and it is still sitting on my dresser with the table # in it...it is too small for any pictures that I have

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I do not think it is necessary at all. I have been recently to many formal weddings that do not give out favors. If you are trying to cut costs, I wouldn't give them out.

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Favors are not a necessity. I would not go over my budget for them. If the wedding is really nice favors will not be missed. What are you using for placecards? They have alot of place cards that can be favors as well.

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Man Marisa, you are cheap.......... Just kidding ,LOL!!!!!!

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We're not giving anything, save for perhaps a cd favor if FH will make it... But nothing planned now.

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Cheap, Curly???!!! That is so harsh!! I prefer the term 'financially cautious'.!!! This wedding is seriously costing me more than what I am worth!! I am going to have to turn tricks soon to come up with the money!
As for friends and family, they are seeing ME walk down the aisle FINALLY and eating free on me, in a down economy I might add... That should be a gift enough to my Jewish family that thinks 18 is an appropriate age to get married!!! Have you seen the movie, Big Fat Greek Wedding. That is like my family! My getting married is a gift enough to those who didn't think they would live long enough to see the day!!!
LOL!!!

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LMAO!!!!!! If you want I know a good block we could BOTHstand on, LOL!!!!!! I know excatly how you feel, really Ido. I was just joking. To keep favor costs down I am doing a donation and printing up my own scrolls

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You don't have to says my bridal consultant. But some of the girls like Curly are making donations to a charity..that is nice. BTW, Curly someone asked on the board about Make A Wish..here is their info if anyone wants it:

Make A Wish Foundation
www.wish.org

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I am giving out just almonds in satin sache. I always throw the favors out at a wedding.

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alright curly & sept20 - if you know of a good corner, you better share the wealth!!!!!!!!!!! i'm in need of extra funds too!!!!!!!!!!

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We didn't give out favors either... but we did have picture frames as place cards, which can serve as a favor. We got them for under $1 each!

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I think that the favor is a really nice gesture...it ads a nice touch, especially if it is a really nice favor...