Learn how to shop for great wedding favors your guests will love even if you have a tight budget. Wedding favors can set the whole tone of your wedding reception, so plan ahead carefully to get the most for your money and impress everyone on your special day.

2. INTRODUCTION
• Wedding favors can be one of the most
memorable parts of a wedding from the
guests’ point of view.
• But what if you’re on a tight budget?
• There are a number of ways to get the
wedding favors you want without breaking
the budget.
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3. 1: DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT
TO GIVE WEDDING FAVORS
• Not every couple has to give a favor
• However, it is a nice gesture to thank them
for sharing your special day
• It is also a nice thank you for their gift
• Plan ahead and the favor can also be a
great memento of the day you can all use
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4. 2: SETTING YOUR BUDGET FOR
YOUR WEDDING FAVORS
• Everything starts to add up when you’re
planning a wedding
• Budget for an amount overall
• Or, calculate the number of guests, plus all
out of town family you will need to give a
favor to. Then set a per-person budget
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5. 3: SELECTING YOUR WEDDING
FAVORS: THE GIFT THAT KEEPS
ON GIVING
• Some wedding favors are cute but will end up
in the trash sooner or later because they have
no practical use
• Try looking for favors that will stay around
longer because they are useful, such as a
fridge magnet photo frame
• Aim for things that won’t break easily
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6. 4: SEASONAL WEDDING FAVORS
• Some couples have a seasonal theme.
• Many get married in June, for example, so try
to incorporate summer wedding favors into
their table decorations.
• Things associated with the beach or the water
will work well.
• Think of other items associated with the
season you will be holding your wedding in,
for an extra special touch
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7. 5: THEMED WEDDING FAVORS
• Some couples will have a themed wedding,
such as cars, golf, and so on.
• Items that reflect your taste as a couple and
don’t cost too much will make the day
memorable.
• For most wedding favors, you can also add
personalization if you wish, such as your
names and the date of your wedding
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8. 6: WEDDING FAVORS YOUR
GUESTS WILL LOVE AND
APPRECIATE
• Everyone loves fridge magnets
• Photo frames
• Notepads you can post on the fridge
• Candy/edible favors in a keepsake tin
Get something you think most people will
like and that reflects your own tastes too
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9. 7: DECIDING ON UNIQUE
WEDDING FAVORS FOR EACH
TABLE
• Some couples give different favors to different
tables
• This can help if you are buying end of the line
favors and can’t get enough of one single
favor
• It can also be to show different aspects of th
same theme. Be sure they are of equal value
and be prepared for people to try to take one
of each if they spot them.
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10. 8: WEDDING FAVOR BARGAINS
FOR LESS THAN $1
• End of the line items
• End of season sales
• Inventory clearance sales
• Subscribing to the site and getting a discount and
a bulk discounte
• Can all be great chances to pick up some great
favors for less than $1 per favor.
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11. 9: EDIBLE WEDDING FAVORS
• Mints
• Chocolates with custom wrappers
• Custom-printed M&Ms
• And of course, classic Jordan almonds in a
decorative tin
• Will all be welcome favors.
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12. 10: WEDDING FAVORS ETIQUETTE
• If you do decide to give, have enough for
each person
• People who do not attend
• Special ones if you like for all members of
the wedding party, bridesmaids and so on.
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13. 11: LAST-MINUTE WEDDING
FAVORS
• What if you suddenly decide you want to give
favors after all, or forgot all about them and
now the clock is ticking?
• Many reputable wedding favors specialists
online will guarantee numbers of items they
have in stock, and delivery overnight if you are
really in a hurry.
• They will cost more, of course.
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14. 12: DELEGATING THE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTING
THE WEDDING FAVORS
• If you are a busy bride, you might ask your
wedding planner or other person to take care
of this task
• Be sure they know your budget and tastes.
• Be sure they order in plenty of time, but also
remember storage issues-where will they be
kept once they arrive?
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15. CONCLUSION
• Wedding favors can add a unique touch to
your wedding without having to spend a lot
of money.
• Make your calculations carefully, set your
budget and theme or color scheme, and
you should be able to find some lovely
favors perfect for your special day.
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16. FURTHER READING
• For more information, see:
• http://eternalspiralbooks.com/how-to-
shop-for-great-wedding-favors-even-on-
a-tight-budget/
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