When you're trying to decide what kind of wedding favors you should give to your guests, one thing you should consider is if they'll keep them. After all, it's such a waste of money if your guests are trashing the favors as soon as they get home. Here are some wedding favor suggestions that will make your guests think twice about throwing them away.
— Additional reporting by Emily Co
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Flip-flops make the perfect favor because they will come in good use during the wedding and after. Ladies can kick off their painful heels and men their tight shoes to dance the night away. Note that sizing can be an issue, and you also need to make sure the area is warm enough for people to take off their footwear.
There's nothing cuter than succulent favors stuffed in a teeny container. Guests can display them in their homes or on office desks. The good thing about mini succulent gifts is they don't take up too much space and add a nice bit of greenery to your surroundings.
You can never have enough koozies, and your guests will use these long after they leave your wedding.
Mini bottles of liquor — such as wine, champagne, whisky, or tequila — can make really cute favors if you package them up right. Warning: your guests might have a bit too much fun making "good use" of these favors.
Spices, like these gourmet Italian seasoning blends ($8) are definitely a favor that will have a spot in every guest's pantry.
These pretty recipe cards ($50 for 26) are perfect for sharing your favorite secret or not-so-secret recipe that everyone always asks you about (and perhaps even one of its ingredients to go along with them).
Let your guests go trick or treating at your wedding and fill their bags up with candy from a candy bar. You can get 50 of these bags from Etsy for $23.
Fluffy marshmallows are always a sweet surprise. You can even get custom-made bride and groom marshmallows ($240 for 50)!
Customize M&M's with words and images to turn them into favors that are uniquely yours.
Jars of honey, jam, or pepper jelly are the perfect thank-you presents for wedding guests. They all have long shelf lives and are such a treat!
Give away herb starter kits ($107 for 12) so your guests will have a never-ending supply for their kitchen.
In lieu of favors, place a card at every table explaining that you chose to donate money to a charity that has a lot of significance for the both of you. This is such a heartwarming and thoughtful gift, but be really careful when selecting the non-profit, lest you offend someone. You can get these on Etsy for $7.
Bestow your favorite soda on attendees.
Macarons are such pretty desserts that all you need to do is put them in a clear box, attach a cute tag or ribbon, and they're good to go!
There's nothing more comforting than pie. Pick a savory or dessert pie based on your preference.
Homemade treats like jam, cookies, or brownies are guaranteed crowd-pleasing favors.
Matches are always handy in a home. Guests can use them to light a candle, fireplace, and more.
People can always do with more candles, and buying personalized candles — like these soy ones ($66 for 12) — or making your own is a nice touch. Try to choose a scent that has significance to you, perhaps the smell of both of your favorite desserts or fruits.
This is a great, light snack that guests can pop into their mouths when they feel like it. Plus, you can customize your own adorable bags.
There's no other favor that will give your guests a thrill like a lottery ticket. Package the lotto tickets up nicely, perhaps in an elegant envelope ($.64 each) or paired with a small snack. Giving them on their own may come off as tacky, because the tickets aren't very visually appealing.
Shower your guests with packets of tea. Pick your favorite blends or even create your own specifically for this special occasion.
You know your guests will be thinking of you every morning as they make their daily cup of joe from the coffee you gave them, packaged up in adorable bags ($16 for 10), of course.
Keep your guests happy and healthy with fruity flavors. Think apples, berries, pears, and more!
Coasters are such a functional household item, and they are easy and affordable to make. You can also buy them custom-made on Etsy ($28 for four).
Give your guests a s'mores kit, complete with chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows, and watch their faces light up. No other treat can bring them back to their childhood days like s'mores can.
Since everyone drinks water, you know the liquid is most definitely going to be consumed when you give these water bottles away. Water is also the perfect favor for hot outdoor weddings.
Regional souvenirs are great when people have to travel far for a destination wedding. They'll save the money of having to buy a souvenir on their own, and they'll be able to savor the memory of your wedding and the destination with the knickknack.
Keep it simple and sweet with a sugar favor like these naturally flavored gourmet sugars ($18 for 65-70).
Soaps are very practical favors ($20 for 15) to give out, and you can always make them look good by choosing different colors or packaging. They are also something you can easily make on your own.
Rounding up your favorite recipes and sharing them with your nearest and dearest is a perfect way to show your love.
Perhaps one of the best things about nuts as favors is the endless amount of love puns you'll be able to dream up.
Lip balm is one of those items you can never get enough of. After all, they are so compact that you can slip one in your pocket, your bag, and your bedside table, so you'll be able to stay moisturized everywhere you go. These personalized lip balms are only $32 for 75.
After a lovely meal, guests will appreciate the help with freshening their breath.
Olive oil is a kitchen essential, and your guests will appreciate the practicality of this favor.
There's nothing more comforting than a cup of hot cocoa. You can make the favor more visually appealing if you mix it with marshmallows and place the mixture in a clear container.
If it's cold out, the ladies will appreciate a simple shawl that they can easily reuse on other occasions.
Let your guests indulge in chips with a small bag of crisps. What's great about this favor is, like a lot of the edible favors, guests can give it away to people who will eat them instead.
Utensils are great favors to give away, because who doesn't need them to eat food with?
Many people give out seeds as wedding favors ($18 for 25 packets) because not only are they affordable, but it's also an eco-friendly gesture. However, keep in mind that not everyone has the space in their home to grow plants or a yard.
Have a love of beer and want to share it with your guests? Give them cute key bottle openers as favors ($36 for 12) and, of course, some beer to go along with them.
Vintage postcards ($9 for 20) are the perfect gift to give your guests, especially if you're doing a destination wedding. Attendees can send them off back home to friends and family.
Even if you're not holding a faraway wedding, you can still make special gifts by creating postcards out of photos of sceneries or objects that mean a lot to the both of you.
Get creative by picking interesting shapes and designs for chocolate favors, like these marble candy boxes filled with cookies-and-cream chocolate pyramids ($47 for 50).
Switch it up from regular favors and give your guests an easy-to-care-for potted plant like succulents or cactus. The prickly plant has a lot of significance because of its long life span.
Guests will be grateful for boards, be it chopping boards or cheeseboards ($15), as favors.
Tote bags ($13) are extremely useful and durable. Even better if the design is pretty.
If your wedding takes place on a cold Winter day, provide your guests with blankets to stay warm.
Matches are a guarenteed gift for good use.
If you're looking to spend a little more cash, get your wedding guests some sneakers to dance around in.
A fun gift for everyone is a printable camera that will capture each and every persons night.
Plant terrariums make a great decoration in any home.
No one will forget the wedding that gifted them their new favorite lipstick!
There's a high chance that most of your guests are coffee drinkers, or at the very least drink tea, and will put a mug to good use.
Thermoses are a great on-the-go gift to have.
After all of that dancing, your attendees will be needing a fan to cool them down.
Whether its jam or a candle, a jar of goods can almost always be used around the house.
Create a comfortable oasis for your company by providing them with blankets.
Everyone needs a bag to throw their belongings in, and an embroidered one adds an extra special touch.
Open bar or not, I bet your guests will make good use of their alcohol gift.
Gift a keepsake item to remember your big day.
If your guests have any bit of a sweet tooth, then this wedding favor will be eaten up in no time.
One of the best wedding favors includes a little love and care, which is why a homemade specialty such as marinara sauce is a gift worth giving.
If you're wedding in a tropical place, then some fans to cool down with will be put to good use.
If your guests are a drinking crowd, then koozies always make for great wedding favors.
Create a keepsake bookmark as a wedding favor for friends and family.
Create a gift box that encapsulates the theme of your wedding.
Provide your wedding attendees with a snack to chew on.
When attending a wedding most of us want to look our best, and toothpicks are great in helping do that!
Gift your guests a favor that goes hand in hand with the wedding theme by giving them light-up bracelets!
Present your guests with memorabilia of your big day with this wedding favor.
Reusable cups make great wedding gifts!
Gifts are always a nice gesture, but if you can't decide on just one then gift a whole bag of them!
A great place to store miscellaneous items: carrying bags make handy wedding favors.
Seeds are inexpensive and loved by many!
Whether or not your friends or family have a green thumb, succulents are fairly easy to take care of.
Champagne, water, chocolate and more! A variety bag usually has an interest that appeals to everyone.
Food that coincides with a wedding's theme makes for a great wedding favor.
A unique and creative wedding favor for adults and kids!
Lollipops will always satisfy a sweet-tooth.
If a persons eyes aren't protected, outdoor weddings can typically mean a lot of squinting. Allow your guests to see on the big day by providing sunglasses!
Give your attendees the gift of a cold beer with a personalized koozie.
An inexpensive way to thank your wedding guests is to gift them all lottery tickets!
Whether or not your friends or family smoke cigars, a cigar box is still a great place to store miscellaneous items.
Pins are a great item that can be kept forever!
Shade your guests from the sun while giving them a beautiful accessory!
Whether you like music, podcasts, or just want to record yourself talking: cassette tapes are an inexpensive and retro gift to give.
As long as you pick a neutral flavor, gum is an almost guaranteed hit!
If your wedding is by the ocean, these knives will come in handy for the coastal attendees.
A s'mores kit is very dependent on the wedding theme you choose. However, if your wedding takes place in the mountains, this can be a great way to appease guests!
A small jar of honey can go a long way in satisfying your guests!
Mason jar glasses can be used for a number of items, which is why they make a great wedding favor!
Air plants are one of the simplest plants to take care of as they don't require any soil. Your friends and family will truly feel like they have a green thumb with these easy plants!
Provide your guests with a cute tea bag before heading into the reception!
Both adult and children attendees will enjoy candy for their favors!
Bedazzled sunglasses are a fun way to encourage pictures and silliness at your wedding!
It's hard to find a person that doesn't love a good cookie!
Soda isn't for everyone, but a decorated soda bottle might be!
If lavender is your thing, try out some lavender candles for you and your guests!
An easy way to personalize your wedding favors is to sign polaroid pictures of you and your partner! Additionally, a magnet for hanging is also a nice touch!
Have a favorite cake? If so, slice it up and create a wedding favor out of it!
A light, delicious, and inexpensive snack!
