Each month we tackle an ettiquette question - this month we look at whether favours are a must, or if you should save your money.
depending on how many guests you invite. Little organza bags of love hearts or chocolate coins are a cheap idea too. There’s no reason wedding favours need to be particularly extravagant, after all, they’re just a small token of appreciation for your guests’ attendance. Moreover, giving favours is a great way to get your guests talking, and offers an informal ice-breaker, especially when guests are faced with being seated next to others they don’t know.
But on the other hand, favours can be seen as an unnecessary accessory to a wedding, which detracts from the overall purpose of the day. Many believe that a wedding is simply an aside from what the day is really about, which is celebrating a marriage.The average cost of a wedding is set at £18,244, and this is a figure which continues to rise year on year. High-profile and celebrity weddings covered in the media have leapfrogged the expectations of many brides in terms of what they want from their big day.
Some would argue that giving wedding favours is a totally unnecessary expense. You’re already paying for your guests to attend your big day, through the venue, wedding breakfast, buffet and entertainment, why is it seemingly compulsory to give them a gift on the day too?
By the time the champagne is flowing, wedding favours often end up being a waste of money. Between the day reception and the evening party guests often forget about their gifts and they’re left on the tables, rather gutting when you consider the thought and expense that’s gone into their preparation.
Dependent on the style and theme of your wedding, you can get away without giving favours, particularly if you’re getting wed abroad. A location wedding often sees many of the traditional details like favours, bypassed in favour of a more extravagant setting, so if this is the case then for your big day, then we think it’s perfectly fine to forgo the favours.
Ultimately, only you and your partner can decide whether you will give wedding favours or not. As generous as you would like to be, always keep in mind your budget when deciding (if you do decide to give favours) what your favours will be. And don’t forget to check out our store for plenty of inspiration!