Favors

We skipped them. A lot of guests don't take them, and they really aren't necessary.

We're doing chocolate covered cherries as our favors. Edible favors are usually most likely to be enjoyed by guests, but even then, be prepared for leftovers. Favors are totally fine to skip, though if you really want to do them, make sure it's something that you don't mind having leftovers of, just in case.

If you are on a budget, they are the first thing to cut. If you must have them, stick to inexpensive edibles.

We did mini hand sanitizers (clearance from Bath & Bodyworks) & chocolate covered toffee (bought from a local bakery). They were a hit- absolutely nothing was left behind!

We also did mini hand sanitizers at each place setting, and they were a big hit — hardly any got left behind (not to mention, they added a pretty pop of color on the tables that doubled as decor)

My husband and I did shot glasses so that way our guests could use them for the night. 90% of our guests were drinkers so it was a good thing we went with that.

My grandma makes cream cheese mints for every family event and the venue only allowed it if it was contained so we helped her make enough to make them favors. If you must do them I would make them edible (or hand sanitizer cause that seems perfect). Guests don't always focus on favors or even take them home so if they don't at least you have something good to eat.

View Quoted Comment These hand sanitizers look great! Where did you buy them?

View Quoted Comment Thanks! i was so happy with how they turned out! They were actually a DIY project because I had a vision of exactly how I wanted them to look. I bought the blue bottles and gold caps separately, purchased the labels from a shop on Etsy, and filled with bulk sanitizer.


This one has taken a bit of a beating after 6 months in my purse, but it still makes me smile when I pull it out to use it:

View Quoted Comment I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this idea... do you remember our can you share where you got the bottles from?

View Quoted Comment I ordered the bottles from a company called Containers and Packaging and the caps came from U.S. Plastic Corp. There were probably more cost effective options, but I had my heart set on the blue ombré bottles and gold caps.

View Quoted Comment Thank you!! That's super helpful. I was sold on what I was doing for favors but now I'm in love with this option. I had always been a no to fans sanitizer but this bottling was what sold it for me.