Choosing The Right Wedding Reception Favors

Essentially wedding reception favors are seen as a token gesture from the bride and groom as a thank you to guests for helping them celebrate their big day. For the bride and groom wedding reception favors are another way of adding a personal touch to any wedding. Which wedding reception favors would suit us?

Think of wedding reception favors and most people would think of a bag of sugared almonds. Deciding on which wedding reception favors you want really depends on a number of things:

• The number of guests attending
• Your budget
• How much time you have
• The style of your wedding reception
• Whether you want something fun or meaningful
• Whether you have friends or family who can help

Working out a budget based on your wedding party. Although most wedding reception favors look reasonably priced individually, once multiplied against the number of guests attending the wedding, that figure can look enormous!

Looking for wedding reception favors to suit your style of wedding

If your wedding has a theme, your favors need to compliment the overall décor at your reception. To create a lasting impression and make an impact on your guests, there are a lot of quirky or personalised favors that you can find to suit your style of wedding, themed or not. If you want guests to be reminded of your big day then personalised wedding reception favors, such as matches, glasses or teddies, with the bride and groom's name and wedding date on will do the trick, but these can get expensive.

Ideas for alternative favors. If you do not have a lot of time or money to spend on wedding reception favors, then lottery cards are a nice touch to any wedding. Shops in your local high street will also offer bespoke favors.

Wedding Reception Ideas For a Budget

You remember how much fun a wedding reception can be. If you received a small favor to take home you will usually remember that. The more creative the gift the better! When planning your wedding consider adding wedding favors at the welcoming table, guest book area, or better yet - at the dinner table. Wedding reception favors can come in different forms, and can be a functional part of your décor as well as a "Thank You" gift.

Take into consideration your place settings. Some wedding favors are whimsical, some are ornate and elegant, and some can be color coordinated to your décor. Many wedding reception favor gifts can be purchased in bulk, at wonderfully discounted prices.

Small picture frames also make a wonderful wedding reception idea. Personalize wine glasses for your bridal party so they can toast to your happiness in style, as well as take them home afterward as bridal party gifts. As you can see, small and inventive wedding reception favors don't have to break your budget, and will be remembered long after the party is over. Take the time, and figure the cost into your budget to make your guests feel appreciated.