Do me a favour

ARE WEDDING FAVOURS STILL A THING?

According to 52% of our awesome Instagram followers, wedding favours are still a thing. But times have changed. Gone are the engraved matchbooks and random knick-knacks that end up in the junk drawer. If you want to say thank you to your wedding guests, here’s how to do it.

Something sweet

You can never go wrong with a foodie favour and appealing to the sweet tooth is a smart way to go. Chocolates, cookies, macarons – all delicious goodies that probably won’t even make it home. Small jars of maple syrup, honey or jam (especially homemade) are also yummy options. If you’re looking to take your sweet favour to the next level, custom labels will do the job. A chocolate bar with a wedding date wrapper, with the names of the newlyweds, will bring a smile to your guests’ faces

Something savoury

A sugary treat isn’t your only foodie option. Go local and source some hot sauce or barbecue sauce from your favourite neighbourhood restaurant or shop. It’s great exposure for a local business. Plus, giving your guests one of your favourite items is more personal than a random favour. Jarred spices, pickles or olive oil are pretty cool ideas, too.

Usable gifts

No, a figurine with your wedding date stamped on it is not a good idea. This is something that used to happen, believe it or not. And then your guests feel guilty about throwing it away, so it simply collects dust somewhere in their home. Instead, gift your people with usable items like bottle openers, mugs or candles.

Alcohol

Boozy gifts are always a hit –bottles of wine, small bottles of spirits, cocktail mix, shot glasses. If you do go this route, try to be aware of any of your guests who don’t consume

Charitable gifts

This continues to be a popular option for couples. Rather than spending a few dollars per guest on a gift, you can take the money and donate it to a charity on behalf of your family simple, hand-written thank-you note is extra thoughtful (it’s also extra time-consuming, so start well before your wedding date).

Something sustainable

Late-night favours

Skip the tabletop goodies and opt for a late-night takeaway. As guests say their goodbyes, have bags of popcorn or fast food boxes waiting to go home with them. That Uber ride back to the house or hotel is much better with an order of fries.