Wedding Favors
What about not having wedding favors? Is that horrible? It just seems like a lot of work and money for something most people will throw away or forget!? Has anyone not done wedding favors or will I be the only one!?
Posted by Renee; updated 03/19/04
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If its chocolate, people will probably not throw it out.
Posted by Missy; updated 03/19/04
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Renee, don`t feel bad -- I got married last December and didn`t do favors. I`ve been to countless weddings where 80% of the favors are left at the table or thrown away. People are much more interested in the food served and the selection of beverages than if a chunk of chocolate or some package of seeds is sitting next to their plate.
I personally don`t think they are necessary and most people don`t notice if you don`t do them.
Some people may think you should be thanking your guests for coming by giving them a `favor/gift`...well, I think hosts and hostess are thanking their guests enough with free dinner, free beverages and liquor, and free entertainment all night.
Best wishes to you!
Posted by Kay; updated 03/20/04
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Favors do not have to be expensive at all. Try small tulle-wrapped bags of candied almonds. Or hershey kisses. Some people get their names and wedding date printed on matchbooks, to give out to guests. Of course if you don`t want to have favors, probably no one will notice that much.
Posted by Missy; updated 03/22/04
