Inexpensive Unique Wedding Favor Ideas

Inexpensive unique wedding favor ideas are every brides dream to find unique and inexpensive wedding favors. Before you start looking for ideas first decide what is your wedding theme and what you like to use as a wedding favor? Start writing down some ideas.

Do you remember when you were a child; going to your friends’ and classmate’s birthday parties? It was always exciting to get the goodie-bag of party favors when your mom came to pick you up. It was a ‘thank you for coming’ gesture that is still the norm for birthday parties today…and weddings.

A wedding favor-a small gift, of sorts-is intended to be a token of appreciation from the bride and groom to the guests for being a witness to their marriage and celebrating with them.

Most of the time the wedding favor is placed at each table setting at the reception. Other possible methods of distributing them include attaching the wedding favor to the wedding program or handing to the guest as they are greeted at the door as they enter the wedding venue for the ceremony.

There doesn’t seem to be a question about whether or not to make wedding favors a part of your wedding plan, but rather what to give. Couples want to give a unique wedding favor; something that will cause guests to think of the lovely day they shared whenever they see/use their token of appreciation.

But before you decide on a inexpensive unique wedding favor ideas to present to your guests, here are a few things you need to remember….

1. Don’t give wedding favors with your initials, names or the date of your wedding (other than the year) on them UNLESS it’s something disposable such as candy or coffee.

2. Don’t give something just for the sake of doing so. Put a bit of thought into it.

3. This isn’t a birthday party. Curly straws, ring pops and temporary tattoos are not acceptable.

4. Keeping number three in mind for the adults, it is acceptable to give wedding crayon/coloring page packets to the children (age 10 and under). You can order them from Oriental Trading for less than $5 per dozen.

5. Do give something that conveys the idea that you put thought and consideration into your wedding favors.

OK, so now you know what NOT to give. So now it’s time to give you some inexpensive wedding favor ideas on unique wedding favors you can feel good about giving.

Here a list of inexpensive unique wedding favor ideas

1. Small gift bags of gourmet coffee with a silver heart-shaped measuring scoop

2. Book marks in a variety of shapes and finishes

3. Mini bamboo cheese boards and cheese slicers

4. Chrome or brass bottle openers in the shape of the Eiffel Tower, flip-flops, or a variety of other unique shapes suitable for weddings using any number of themes.

5. Miniature picture frames

6. Coasters-glass, bamboo, wooden, ceramic…(not monogrammed).

7. Bottle stoppers shaped like sea horses, Greek architecture, or other unique items.

8. Mints and chocolates ‘housed’ in a fanciful way to go along with your wedding theme.

9. Specialty candles-this is especially nice for fall and winter weddings.

10. A deck of playing cards (also acceptable to personalize with your picture and/or wedding date).

11. Salt and pepper shakers.

12. Tea cups

13. Miniature bottles of infused cooking oils or sauces; often something used in the meal served at the reception.

14. Christmas ornaments-the only date mentioned should be the year.

15. Note pads and pens.

Choices for inexpensive unique wedding favor ideas are out there. It’s up to you to make your choice as unique as you are.