Following Proper Wedding Favor Etiquette

Did you know wedding favors have their own etiquette rules? Following these rules will ensure everyone appreciates their favor.

Sure, you want to show your guests your appreciation with a nice wedding favor, but this little tidbit can cause quite a bit of trouble if proper etiquette is not followed. By learning the “rules” that surround wedding favors, you can show your appreciation without causing a catastrophe.

First, the most important piece of etiquette surrounding wedding favors is that you should give them. While they add expense to your wedding budget, they are only a tiny way of showing appreciation for the thoughts and time of your guests, not to mention the money they spent on your wedding gift.

Make sure that the favors are not tacky. They do not have to be expensive, but try to remember that your guests are real people with real likes and dislikes. If you need to save money, try to use favors that double as something else. For instance, a nice frame could be the wedding favor, and it could hold the place card at your reception, saving you money by only making one purchase instead of two.

Plan to have one favor per guest. It is poor form to ask each family or couple to just take one. If you are giving feminine favors, purchase something else for your male guests so everyone has something nice when they leave.

Finally, do not allow your wedding favors to double as your bridal party gift. Remember, your wedding party members do even more than your guests, so they need an additional gift. You never want someone to resent being in your wedding.