Bad wedding favors ...

I favor edible or usable non personalized trinkets(unless the couple are very close friends/family).I have been to way too many Italian weddings. Favors range from over the top to downright tasteless. I have received nice pieces of Lenox, which I gladly kept. I have also received Dollar Tree swans filled with Jordan Almonds, which were dropped kicked in the trash can. I am way too polite to leave them behind.

Our guests are receiving welcome bags; a bike charm; a box of maple candy; and a candy buffet.

You know, I am a germ phobe. My maple candy hearts are not individually wrapped. I thought I was the only one who would wear gloves and seal them in plastic before I put them in the box. Funny though, if I shared that with my guests, they would think I went overboard with the germ thing.

I agree that favors is a waste of money. And since we are doing a candy bar at our dessert reception, I decided to get personalize bags and that could be the favors. We also decided to do a donation to March Of Dimes in memory of our daughter. I rather spend money on something that people wont through away after a few months.

I think bottle openers are a great idea. Depending on your theme, you can find some really cute ones.