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Melanie Rud

Melanie Rud is a freelance beauty writer, editor, and expert living in Chicago. Prior to moving to Chicago, she held beauty editorial positions at Shape, Good Housekeeping, and Health.

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Updated on 08/07/23 03:49PM

The 16 Best Wedding Party Favors of 2024 (2)

While you're not required give out wedding favors on your big day, it's a sweet way to add a custom touch to the celebration. If your budget allows, and you do want to offer up a small gesture of thanks to the family and friends who traveled from near and far to celebrate you, a wedding favor is a great way to do exactly that. You can choose something reflective of you as a couple or a fun element that ties into your wedding theme, destination, or décor.

When choosing wedding favors for your guests, there are a few important things to keep in mind. According to the Liz Curtis, the founder of party planning site Table + Teaspoon, useful items are always appreciated. She adds that anything that'll make guests feel more comfortable during your wedding weekend is a great idea. Think individual sunscreen for a beach wedding, miniature bug spray bottles for a woodland event, or or an edible gift for late-night snacking.

Lynette Dow, a coordinator with Amy Abbott Events, encourages couples to consider a favor that ties into the location of the wedding—such as a small bottle of maple syrup for a Vermont wedding or a mini bottle of tequila for a wedding in Mexico.

To help you find a wedding favor that will undoubtedly delight your guests, we researched and rounded up the best wedding favor ideas for every wedding style and venue based on usefulness, budget, and uniqueness. For a sweet treat that your guests can indulge in at the end of the night, we love the Custom Favours Hot Chocolate Wedding Favor in a Tube and Levain Bakery Cookies. Want to give your guests something practical for the reception? The MyFavorShop Custom Orchid Theme Flip Flops will keep their feet content on the dance floor.

Read on for the best wedding party favors for your guests.

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Love gardening and flowers? Send guests home with these individual seed packets that they can use to grow flowers of their own, complete with cute verbiage and packaging. Choose from 16 different watercolor design options to go with any wedding decor theme. And if you want to up the ante, pair each packet with a mini pot. We love this little gift because it will keep on giving long after the celebration.

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Pick up these personalized coffee bags to house a few scoops of your favorite coffee beans or grinds. They’re great to give out as a party favor the night of the wedding or add to a hotel wedding welcome bag when guests first arrive for the big event. Or perhaps you might even give these out as a favor at the next-day wedding brunch–your guests are going to need it!

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For wedding favors that will make your guests’ experience that much more enjoyable, these are great to have on-hand (er, foot?) when they want to ditch their fancy shoes and stay on the dance floor all night long. These customizable flip-flops are especially fun for a beach wedding. Your guests will certainly appreciate a thoughtful favor that prioritizes their comfort during the festivities.

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Cute and practical—especially if it’s a tropical destination wedding or just an outdoor summer soirée—these mini sunscreens can be customized with the text of your choice and come in four mod patterns. Plus, the attached carabiners ensure your guests will never lose them. These are perfect for keeping your guests comfortable and helpful if they forgot to pack their own SPF.

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We love this as a fun idea for a winter wedding. Set these adorable hot cocoa-filled test tubes out on each place setting—you can customize the color and shape of the tag—and let guests either take them home to savor another time or enjoy them as a sweet treat at the end of the evening. It can be a particularly nice treat for guests who have traveled far from home.

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Who couldn’t use an extra matchbook—especially one that reminds them of a fun weekend with friends and family? This pretty and practical gift can be personalized to make it feel extra custom and special. To that point, there are over 75 different paper options to choose from across a wide array of colors and finishes.

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An adorable idea for a destination wedding, these tags (which come in an incredibly wide array of different backgrounds and font color combos) are something guests can use almost immediately. These high quality pieces are handcrafted out of bonded leather and foil-stamped.

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We have yet to meet someone who doesn’t love a good candle—another foolproof favor idea. This one comes housed in a mason jar, which is a cute tie-in for any rustic affair. Customize the sticker with your initials and date or wedding hashtag and you’re good to go. They're also a budget-friendly option that can be purchased in bulk. It's a win-win!

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Pair these personalized popcorn boxes next to a big batch of freshly-popped popcorn and assorted seasonings and let guests go to town making their to-go munchies. Although, we’re willing to bet it’s more likely to get quickly eaten up on the spot as a late-night snack. This savory snack is an especially affordable yet fun favor for budget-conscious couples.

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We’re willing to bet that most people will be very happy to receive a bottle of wine as a favor. The only thing that could make it better? When it’s personalized with a label like this one, which you can customize with any photo of your choosing. And they also have beer bottle labels if that's more your style.

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Cookies are a surefire crowd-pleaser, and happily, these iconic New York City cookies can be shipped nationwide. Plus, they’re so big that you can easily plan on giving out one per couple. Choose from any one of their four flavors—or mix and match—and contact them to help coordinate individual packaging, complete with custom ribbon colors and tags. That means one less thing for you to do. Your guests will appreciate the scrumptious late-night snack after all that dancing.

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The celebratory script of this bottle opener feels oh-so wedding appropriate. We love the idea of setting one of these across the napkin at every place setting for a piece that doubles as both a décor piece and a great take-home favor. Guests can enjoy using it again and again for their own celebrations.

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If florals and greenery are priorities at your wedding, incorporating some kind of plant-themed favor is a nice way to tie everything together. Give these white, modern planters on their own or pot them with a succulent, air plant, or herb. It's a fairly inexpensive gift that will bring further enjoyment once guests return home.

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What better way for a couple to share their love of their dog(s) than by setting up a dog treat bar for guests to take as favors for their furry friends? Your guests will have something special to bring home to their beloved pet, and it's an affordable favor idea as well. This family-owned company hand makes all of their treats with only super high-quality ingredients. You can mix and match the different treats from their cookie bar, then set them out for guests to take at your wedding.

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Hangover kits make excellent wedding party favors. This pre-filled pouch comes with electrolyte drink powder, vitamin C, ibuprofen, antacid, eye masks, makeup remover, hand sanitizer, and breath mints to boot.

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You can't go wrong with m&m's. These mini champagne bottles are filled with candies you can personalize with your wedding date, names, or even custom images. Instead of bottles, you can opt for little bags or tins.

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What to Consider When Buying Wedding Favors

Budget

When it comes to budget, think about how many guests you have—a small wedding might afford to feature custom tote bags or other higher ticket items as favors, while a larger guest list might need more affordable options. Pay attention to the price per piece, then multiply that by your estimated guest count.

Usefulness

The best wedding favors are ones that guests will use again or will enjoy at the moment (think donuts, candy, or a mini bottle of vino). Curtis says anything that will make guests feel more comfortable during your wedding weekend is a good idea. Rather than saving a favor for the end of the event, she suggests giving guests a favor box with small items that are both fun and practical—think candy, Advil, playing cards—at the beginning of the wedding weekend.

Or, choose something that you and your spouse-to-be collect as a couple, such as magnets or Christmas ornaments, Dow says. Your guests might also appreciate a hangover kit with ibuprofen and electrolyte drink powder, like the Real Vitamins Pre-Filled Hangover Kit. If that’s the case, she recommends setting up a prominently displayed wedding favor table that guests will have to pass at the end of the night, along with signage indicating that these are favors that everyone should take.

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Wedding Location

Another option is to get wedding favors that nod to the location of the event. For instance, you might offer leis if you get married in Hawaii or cactus candy for New Mexico nuptials. Or if it's a destination wedding, your guests might appreciate a travel item, like the Letter and Leather Luggage Tags.

FAQ

  • What are some other unique wedding favor ideas?

    Local or themed favors are also a fun way to incorporate the location of where you're getting married. If it's a rustic country wedding, homemade jams or jars of honey are a sweet parting gift. Or play up a destination wedding theme with a specialty that's unique to the country or region, like Mexican caramels or mini bottles of Limoncello for an Italian wedding.

  • When should we give wedding favors?

    If the favor is a food item or a takeaway gift, set up a gift station that's near the exit, so guests will be sure to grab their favor at the end of the night. If it's a practical gift specific to the wedding location—think bug repellent for a woodland venue or mini sunscreens for a beach event—set up a party favors table at the entrance.

  • Is it rude not to give wedding favors?

    No, it's not considered rude to forgo wedding favors. Consider them a fun "extra" you and your guests can enjoy if your budget allows.

Meet the Expert

  • Liz Curtis is the founder and CEO of Table + Teaspoon, an online service that allows you to rent complete packages of everything you need to throw a great party.
  • Lynette Dow is a coordinator with Amy Abbott Events, a premier wedding planning and event company that creates celebrations throughout Mexico.

Why Trust Brides

Brides contributor Melanie Rud has nearly 15 years of journalism experience covering the beauty and lifestyle space for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there. She’s also a bride-to-be, currently planning her wedding, where there will be a dog treat bar...as well as some other type of wedding favor that’s still TBD. Additional research and product selection was done by Theresa Holland, a commerce writer specializing in travel and lifestyle.

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The 16 Best Wedding Party Favors of 2024 (2024)

FAQs

What is a normal amount to spend on wedding favors? ›

If you decide to give wedding favors, one big question likely comes to mind: How much should do you need spend on each gift? As general rule of thumb, most couples spend anywhere from $2 to $3 on each wedding favor, but this estimate isn't set in stone.

Does anyone do wedding favors anymore? ›

The answer may surprise you. Yes – some couples still make wedding favors a big part of their wedding day – and many others are forgoing it all together to enjoy the night making memories with guests instead.

Do you have to give wedding party favors yes or no? ›

Technically, no—you are not required to give out favors at your wedding reception. Do we recommend giving out favors if at all possible? Absolutely.

How many favors do you need for 100 guests? ›

If you're wondering how many favors to buy for a wedding, here's your answer: No matter what size your budget is, one favor per guest is more than enough. While some couples might opt to give out more than one favor, there's really no need and your guests certainly won't be expecting it.

What is the etiquette for wedding favors? ›

If you are giving one favor per guest, present each gift at each place setting or as part of the table centerpiece. If you decide to give each couple a favor, label the wedding favors with the couple's or family's name and place them on a table so that guests can pick them up upon entering the reception.

Is it rude not to have wedding favors? ›

While wedding favors have been a well-known tradition over the years, they are definitely not required and likely not even expected by your guests.

Are party favors still a thing? ›

A: Some parents have expressed some incredulity that they seem to be giving a gift (favor) to a guest for coming to a party. While party favors have seemingly become the standard at parties these days, the answer is no, they are not necessary. There is no rule that says party favors have to be given.

How many wedding favours should you have? ›

Couples and families only get one…

If you're giving an item that's pricey, such as a silver photo frame, count that as one per couple or family/household. If the favor is edible, like candy or nuts, plan on giving one to each guest. You should also give one favor per person if it's DIY, like a bookmark.

Do you really need wedding favors? ›

I repeat, you don't need favors. Your guests won't remember if you don't give favors and they won't be upset you aren't providing any. In fact, they probably won't even notice their absence at all! As someone who attends more than a dozen weddings each year, I know guests don't miss favors.

Can I skip wedding favors? ›

Feel free to skip wedding favors altogether, especially if you feel pressured to include them to please others or can't fit them into your budget.

What is the tradition of wedding favors? ›

The tradition of giving a small gift to all wedding guest has a long history. A small gift from a newly wed couple was believed to bring good luck. Depending on the country and social class the newly weds would give their guests handcrafted trinkets, a candle and other small tokens of good fortune.

Do you put wedding favors on the table? ›

You can display your wedding favors on a table, but you don't have to. If you're looking for a no-frills, simple way to display your wedding favors, setting them on a designated table is the easiest option.

Are wedding favours still a thing? ›

Favors are very much still a thing.

Well, it could be that you gift your guests a bottle of wine from the vineyard where you're hosting your wedding, or if you're getting married at a farmhouse that's known for its delicious food, you might gift your guests the property's own cookbook.

How much should you spend on wedding favors per guest? ›

The Average Cost of Wedding Favors

Based on our research, we have found that most couples spend around $2 to $3 per guest on wedding favors. This can vary depending on the number of guests, the type of favors chosen, and other factors such as the location of the wedding party.

How to hand out wedding favours? ›

You can choose to hand out the gifts individually with the help of hosts and servers. You can also have the favours placed on each table for guests to find. Another option has a favours table where guests can pick the favours. You can also choose to give out the favours with the thank you notes for the wedding gifts.

How much is the average wedding Favour? ›

The average cost of a wedding in the UK is around £30,000. Of this, wedding favours make up a tiny part of the budget. Couples often report spending around £1-3 per guest. So for a wedding party of 150 people, you can expect to pay between £150-450, depending on how expensive your taste is.

Is $200 too much for a wedding gift? ›

Based on our insights, wedding guests are typically open to splurging on a monetary or cash wedding gift for a loved one, with surveyors reporting an average spend of $200 if it's a close friend.

Who pays for wedding favours? ›

Weddings: Who pays for what?
  • The Bride and Groom. Bide and Groom's wedding ring. Gifts for the bridal attendants. Gifts for the best man and groomsmen. ...
  • The Bride's Family.
  • The Groom's Family. Wedding gift for the bride and groom. The Reception Beverages. Any general expenses they may wish to contribute.
  • The Wedding Party.

How many favors should I have at a wedding? ›

Couples and families only get one…

If the favor is edible, like candy or nuts, plan on giving one to each guest. You should also give one favor per person if it's DIY, like a bookmark.

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