Wedding Favors Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts
By: Maria Romain
When deciding on the type of wedding favors to invest in, it is very important that you consider the theme of your wedding, the number of guests you are inviting, the diversity of the crowd, cost effectiveness, etc. All of these factors should influence your decision on choosing wedding favors and how to present them. Although there are many non-traditional ways that are acceptable concerning wedding etiquette, there are some do’s and don’ts that you must take into account when dealing with wedding favors. Below you will find a reasonable list of protocol as it relates to choosing and presenting wedding favors.
Do’s
• Do coordinate your wedding favors with the overall theme of your wedding.
• Do set a budget for your wedding favors and stick as close to it as possible.
• Do provide a wedding favor for each guest.
• Do incorporate wedding favors into your décor if possible.
• Do order a few extra wedding favors just in case some get damaged during preparation for the wedding.
• Do choose a wedding favor that is unisex.
• Do plan ahead on how you will present the wedding favors to your guests.
• Do select a wedding favor that you would enjoy receiving.
• Do select a wedding favor that is special and that reflects the appreciation of both the bride and groom.
Don’ts
• Don’t choose a wedding favor that goes against the theme of your wedding.
• Don’t be afraid to choose a more economical wedding favor if the one that you really wanted is too expensive for your budget.
• Don’t give a wedding favor for each couple to share.
• Don’t choose a wedding favor that will clash with your décor.
• Don’t order just enough wedding favors for each invited guest.
• Don’t give a wedding favor to a guest if it is damaged in any way.
• Don’t choose a wedding favor that is gender specific.
• Don’t forget to designate a special place to set your wedding favors so that your guests will be sure to receive them.
• Don’t give your guests a wedding favor that you would not like to receive.
• Don’t select a wedding favor that does not express the appreciation of both the bride and groom.
Wedding favors are very special in that they are an unspoken way for the bride and groom to express their gratitude. With this is mind, you must be careful to properly communicate your appreciation. When following the proper protocol, your guests are sure to appreciate the time that you invested in presenting them with a unique wedding favor to remember your special day.
Maria Romain, founder of Academic Success Management, Inc. is a writer for HQ Wedding Favors. An exceptional company that offers the most unique wedding favors that fit any budget. Find more articles on exceptional wedding favor ideas by visiting today.