Affordable Wedding Favors

Its nice to send your wedding guests home with a little gift,but the cost of wedding favors can add up quickly when multiplied by the number of guests. A friend of mine tried to giver her guests candles, which cost $3 each. That doesnt sound like a lot of money, but she had almost 200 people at her wedding, which means she would have spent nearly $600 on favors alone.

Here are some ideas for affordable wedding favors that will keep you under budget.

Jordan Almonds these little goodies are just candy coated almonds. They are inexpensive and delicious. Order them online and package them in small tins or boxes. Theyre a nice token for your guests to enjoy after the wedding.

Candy Bar Set up a candy bar at your reception. You can include old fashioned loose candy that guests can help themselves to after the wedding. Considering candy is only a few cents per piece, this budget favor will go a long way. Just provide cellophane bags for your guests to carry their treats home in. A very inexpensive option that will serve a lot of people.

Green Wedding Favors:

Seed Packets A gift that guests will enjoy long after the wedding day. Give each guest a packet of seeds. Whether its your favorite flower, plant, or vegetable, the seeds can be a metaphor for your growing love, growing family, etc.

Bulbs flower bulbs are another great gift, perfect for a fall wedding. Your guests can plant the bulbs and enjoy them come spring time.

Tree Saplings An awesome gift for the green bride and groom. Give your guests a tree sapling that they can plant in their yard or any other location they choose. Tree saplings can be had for about $1-$2 a piece and they make a very unique gift.(For more information see the Arbor Day Foundation website: /)

Functional Wedding Favors:

Cookie cutters Cookie cutters make a really cool gift that can be used over and over again. You could use a heart (for love), a pear (for the perfect pair), or letters for your initials. You can usually buy cookie cutters for $1-$2 dollars.

Stationary Give each guest a pack of 5 note cards with envelopes wrapped in ribbon. Find inexpensive cards with a pretty design and then tie them together with some ribbon. Your guests will definitely be able to use these and it wont cost you much money.

When it comes to wedding favors, use your creativity to come up with something that relates to you and your wedding. Try to give your guests something useful or edible. Remember, it doesnt have to be extravagant, its just a simple token of your appreciation for them being a part of your special day.

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