The tradition of giving wedding favours goes back decades.
Couples gave favours as a way to thank their guests for sharing their special day.
While the tokens we give will vary considerably, the thought behind the gesture is still the same.
Brides everywhere choose typically traditional favours.
Bubbles, confectionary, and candles have adorned wedding tables for a long time.
But why not break with tradition? Whether you're looking for that 'wow' factor, or just something a little different, you need to think outside the box when it comes to your favours.
In this post we look at five quirky but fabulous ideas for wedding favours.
Each is guaranteed to add something a little special to your reception: 1.
Customised Wine Bottles Your reception is the perfect time to party, right? Then why not let your guests celebrate in style with personalised wine bottles? Get labels printed in your colour scheme, and add your photo and wedding date.
These can then be stuck on any bottle of your choosing.
You could opt to give miniatures away to every guest, or have one large bottle for the table.
The possibilities really are endless with this idea.
Your family and friends will just love these little keepsakes.
2.
DIY CDs If you and your other half love music, nothing is better than customised CDs.
Fill them with tracks that have a special meaning for the two of you.
Include your first dance and the music you walked down the aisle to.
This way, the CD will always represent you and your wedding day.
You can design a great cover that is in keeping with your wedding theme.
These modern mixtapes are cheap and easy to make.
Perfect for couples on a budget.
3.
Lottery Tickets Make your wedding celebration all the more entertaining by giving your guests a lottery ticket or scratch card.
These can be brought for as little as £1 and are a great alterative favour.
If your reception is the night of the draw, get the best man to read out the winning numbers.
Worried about your guests striking it big? Add in a humours note that says if they win the prize needs to be shared with the bride and groom.
You can also buy really pretty lottery ticket holders, or tie the rolled up ticket with ribbon.
4.
Fortune Cookies Share your wedding day fortune with your guests by giving customised fortune cookies.
This favour idea us relatively cheap and easy to implement, but will be a huge hit with your guests.
You could write a simple 'thank you' note for inside or think outside the box.
You could include funny quotes about weddings, or details about you as a couple.
Maybe include notes like 'never does the washing up' and ask guests to decide whether it refers to the bride or the groom.
5.
Themed Favours If you have a particular wedding theme, really make the most of it with your favours.
You can either get creative and make them yourself, or hunt around online for the perfect ones.
Match them to your colour scheme, or theme.
For a winter wedding, choose snowflake design favours or Christmas themed goodies.
These are really easy to get your hands on and will be a great addition to your reception tables.
You could even theme each table differently, and include favours to suit the guests sat there.
Choosing your favours can be great fun.
Don't stick to tradition; there is too much choice out there to restrict yourself.
Shop around and compare prices if you're worried about costs.
You could even go down the handmade route if you wanted a real unique touch.