A token of appreciation and a gift to your guests, wedding favours are a way of showing thanks to those who attend your wedding. But they can be more than that, as it’s a small favour to show the people who are so vital to you how much they mean to you, while giving them something to remember your wedding day by. Now, choosing what to have as wedding favours can be challenging, as there is a wide range of choices and approaches to take. In this piece, we will explore various approaches to your wedding favours and aim to guide you through your planning.
What are wedding favours & why are they important to couples?
Wedding favours are small gifts or tokens that couples give to guests as a way of expressing gratitude for attending their wedding. They come in various forms and styles. Some couples may place a favour on every guest's napkin, while others have a cart or station where guests can pack something to take home later. Guests then take these favours home, or enjoy them on your wedding day, depending on the favour.
Edible favours
One of the most common types of wedding favours is an edible gift. Typically, these are placed on the table where guests receive them as they take their seats. Some examples include chocolates, cookies, or other sweet treats. For other couples, these edible favours are outside the box, such as small bottles of homemade sauce or jams, which guests will appreciate not only the thought but also the effort that went into personalising the gift.
Non-edible favours
While edible treats are most common traditionally, more recently, wedding couples are gifting other types of favours that have more longevity for guests to remember the special day. One example is candles. Couples are buying and personalising candles for guests with their wedding colour palette and styling, which will spark memories of your special day every time they light the candle. Favours can be more specific than candles; some couples will incorporate cultural elements into their wedding favours, sharing a token from their country with every guest, thereby deeply integrating their cultural background into the wedding day.
Individualised vs. Shared favours
Once you’ve got a rough idea of what kind of wedding favour you want to give your guests, you can decide how to gift them. Traditionally, it’s a gift placed on the napkin on the reception dining table for each guest. More recently, this has changed, with many weddings having shared favours, such as a lolly cart or a table with an assortment of favours for guests to take home.
At Markovina Estate we have a lolly cart that is avaliable for sure, and lots of different signage and jars that can make your shared treats well presented and ready for your guests to indulge in.
Final Thoughts
There’s no harm in keeping it simple and avoiding overthinking. Many couples are skipping these favours altogether and focusing their planning and budget on delivering the best wedding day possible for their guests. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to have fun in this planning process and dont be afraid to bring creative wedding favours for your guests. If you have any questions about wedding favours, our experienced team at Markovina Estate is here to help. Contact our team for a private viewing of our Kumeu wedding venue and discover how we can bring your wedding dreams to life.
