Best Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Actually Love
Wedding favors can be tricky — you want something thoughtful, fun, and memorable, but also practical enough that guests won’t leave it behind on their way out. If you’re stuck trying to find that perfect balance, don’t worry — we’ve rounded up the best wedding favor ideas guaranteed to be a hit with every guest.
A good rule of thumb for wedding favors is that it should be able to fit in someone’s pocket, edible, or useful for the wedding, preferably all 3! At our wedding venue we have seen a lot of great wedding favors for our wedding guests! Here below are some of our favorites!
1. Matches
A classic, compact, and surprisingly charming option. Customize the cover with your names or wedding date and choose colors that match your theme.
2. Seeds
Let your love grow — literally. Seed packets or mini potted plants make sweet, eco-friendly favors that guests can enjoy long after your big day.
3. Anything Sweet (or Let’s Be Honest — Any Food at All)
Cookies, honey jars, macarons, mini pies, popcorn bags — edible favors always disappear by the end of the night. Bonus points if it's a family recipe or local treat!
4. An Open Bar
Technically not a favor… but ask anyone: free-flowing drinks count as a gift. Want to lean in? Add a signature cocktail with custom drink stirrers or cups guests can take home.
5. Something Personal
Think beyond initials — give something that reflects you. Love reading? Hand out your favorite used books. Green thumbs? Mini succulents. Into coffee? Custom blends. Personality beats generic every time.
6. Soap
Beautifully wrapped artisan soaps feel luxurious without breaking the bank. Go for scents that match your season — lavender in spring, citrus in summer, pine in winter.
7. Hangover / Emergency Kits
A little “survival kit” filled with Advil, mints, bandaids, and electrolytes is both hilarious and highly appreciated the morning after.
8. Travel Tags or Luggage Accessories
In conclusion, there’s truly no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the perfect wedding favor — it’s all about reflecting your personality as a couple and giving your guests something they’ll actually enjoy and use. Whether it’s something edible, sentimental, or practical (like those chic travel goodies), the best favors are the ones that leave a lasting impression. We hope this list inspires you to find the perfect little thank-you gift that will make your celebration even more memorable!
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