7 Cheap and Cool Wedding Favor Ideas

Not having the cash for engraved silver goblets or expensive emblazoned watches needn’t mean you have to forgo cool wedding favors at your celebration. On the contrary, necessity is the mother of invention; since your wedding deserves to be remembered as one of the highlights of the year, we’ve come up with seven really fabulous ways to give your guests delightful favors they won’t forget.


1. Eco-friendly wedding favors: Since a wedding is the epitome of a new beginning and brings with it the promise of new life in so many ways, how about a favor that keeps on growing after the reception is done? There are some lovely ideas out there, from wildflower seeds in paper (fold it into an origami shape for originality) to herbs in little personalized tins. If you’re crafty and want to leave a piece of your creativity in your guests’ homes, how about recycling fabric and sewing or weaving it into little bags? They can then be filled with whatever you like and are guaranteed to be absolutely unique.


2. Gift cards: These can be super fun for your guests, because they get to choose something that will remind them of you on their own time. Purchase cards to a luxury bath and body store for the girls, and a sports store for the boys (for example) and watch your friends grin with glee at the promise of a treat. Cute little cards or tins can be used to wrap them up: it’s a versatile favor and doesn’t require a lot of preparation.


3. Bubbles: Weddings are all about love – so why not treat your guests to a little flirty fun and give them bubbles to blow at one another? Nobody can really be serious when they’re engaged in that: Laughter is a fantastic tonic any time and bubbles will enhance the lighthearted atmosphere at your reception. They’re also really kid-friendly and very inexpensive – you simply can’t go wrong.


4. Bags of personalized M&Ms: In recent years, the makers of M&Ms have been allowing consumers to personalize their candy – so why not take advantage of that service and create a wedding favor? You can choose the colors as well as the phrases you want written on the sweets. You can even have your portraits put on! This can be such a cute way to go. Pop the candy into tiny metal buckets (or another little container) for a yummy treat that will be a focal point for conversation, too.


5. Wedding-themed cookie mix in a mason jar: Here’s a great DIY wedding favor and it can be as inventive as your imagination. You simply measure out the dry ingredients for the cookie mix and add wedding-themed elements (like heart-shaped mini candies or chocolates). Into the mason jar goes the mix, leaving you with a really scrumptious favor that will keep on giving long after the big day is over.


6. Something homemade: If you enjoy making goodies at home, try wrapping little blocks of fudge or candy in colored tissue paper to give out at your wedding. Other ideas include little jars of jam or jelly. If you’re really crafty, use recycled baby food jars and create layered candles in them.


7. Mini photo frame with picture of bride and groom: A lovely classic – yet inexpensive – favor is without a doubt putting pictures of the new Mr. and Mrs. in little frames and gifting them at the reception. Decorate the frames for an extra special touch and watch your guests go gooey-eyed.