Using Wedding Centerpieces as Favors

Traditionally, the bride and groom give out wedding favors to all of their guests. While you do not have to do this (obviously, as you do not have to do anything) it is polite and many times expected.

So why would a bride and groom choose not to give out wedding favors? I doubt that it is because of laziness. More often than not, budget is always an issue at weddings. However, the purpose of your wedding day is to share a special moment with your family and friends. So, while it may be 95% about the bride and 4% about the groom, there is that 1% that involves your friends and family.

So if you are on a budget, the best way to save money is to incorporate the favors into your decoration some how. Subsequently, the best way to incorporate favors into your decorations is in your wedding centerpieces. There are some things you should keep in mind when picking out wedding centerpieces that will double as favors for your guests.

First of all, make them personal. If you hand out a tiny heart box covered in lace, chances are it will not last. If the bride and groom’s names are not even on the item, a couple years (maybe even months for some!) down the road they will not remember where the thing came from and it will end up at their next garage sale. So do not give out random trinkets, no one has room for that kind of stuff in their houses. Make it personal and sentimental.

Second of all, consider making them non-perishable. Candy and flowers are a great option. Especially because they will look nice when used as a wedding centerpiece but they will be forgotten within a week.

Lastly, make it something you would actually want to have yourself. As mentioned before, a tiny heart-shaped box is a useless gift. However, champagne glasses are something that will be pulled off the shelf once in a while. Picture frames can be used and admired for many years. Giving a gift that is useful is always great because whenever it is used your guests will fondly remember your wedding.

Finding a party favor that will look good as a wedding centerpiece, that is personal, non-perishable, and useful is not an easy task. However, if you do find something like this that fits it will be clear to your guests that you put thought into the favor and that you appreciate them sharing your special day with you.