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MrsO
Master May 2012

Scratch off lottery tickets as wedding favors...

MrsO, on March 31, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Posted in Planning 37

I THINK I caught a glimpse of this on four weddings yesterday in passing and it sparked the idea in my head and I really want to do it. I'm kinda in love with scratch offs. However only when it is with someone else's money lol. It is something that I never buy for myself but I love getting them from...

I THINK I caught a glimpse of this on four weddings yesterday in passing and it sparked the idea in my head and I really want to do it.

I'm kinda in love with scratch offs. However only when it is with someone else's money lol. It is something that I never buy for myself but I love getting them from my dad for Christmas and whatnot. So going along with that, I would personally LOVE getting scratch offs as a wedding favor. I would much rather get those and have fun at the chance of winning some money (on someone else's dime lol) then getting a knick-knack that I'll never use or some pieces of candy.

I've talked to my mom and I think we decided that if we did this the amount we would do would depend on our final guest count. I could package them up nicely and put a label that says "Wishing you riches from the new Mr. and Mrs."

Have anyone seen this done or have done it themselves? or as a guest would you enjoy getting this as a favor?

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  • heavenlyyoyo
    VIP August 2012
    heavenlyyoyo ·
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    I think they are a great idea, people love to walk away with a giift that they can use, (if they win). The losers may not bee too happy, but they are excited at first, lol

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    The anticipation is half the fun!

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  • Rebecca
    VIP October 2012
    Rebecca ·
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    I am doing this. Here is a picture of my envelopes with the stickers. I wont buy the lottery tickets until the week of our wedding.


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  • Andrea
    Dedicated August 2012
    Andrea ·
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    Rebecca, where did you order the sticker for your envelopes?

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  • Rebecca
    VIP October 2012
    Rebecca ·
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    I got my stickers from Etsy. And my envelopes from Ebay.

    http://www.etsy.com/transaction/75003273

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/280792224463?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

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  • Kathleen
    Devoted June 2013
    Kathleen ·
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    What an amazing idea! LOVE it!!!

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  • V
    Super May 2012
    Vicki ·
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    I think is really cool idea..

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  • Kimber
    VIP September 2012
    Kimber ·
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    I'd love it, especially if I won Smiley smile

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  • Ab
    Master October 2011
    Ab ·
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    I wanted to make a lil bouquet of them, or favors, but I thought it would be a bit tacky..so I erred on the side of caution and didn't do it..think about your guests if you think it would be fine, then go for it.

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  • Erin
    Expert October 2012
    Erin ·
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    I think it's a really fun idea. Like Celia said, the anticipation is the best part!

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  • Pan
    Master March 2012
    Pan ·
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    If you don't want to spend the money, why not make DIY ones that just have a cute message instead? http://bridalmusings.com/2012/02/scratch-cards-save-the-date-wedding-buy-or-diy/

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  • Mrs.
    Super October 2011
    Mrs. ·
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    I think as a favor it is cool. I would like it as a guest.

    Our family is big on scratch offs, every birthday and especially christmas we give scratch offs, my mom even decorates her christmas tree with them!

    There is just always the constant joke that if someone wins big, you have to split the jackpot with the person who bought the tickets!

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  • Paola
    Devoted May 2013
    Paola ·
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    I went to a wedding where they did this and I loved it!

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  • MrsO
    Master May 2012
    MrsO ·
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    Pan X, while that is a really cute DIY, I feel that it would be kinda pointless. It would then fall into the category of "Favors that will just get thrown away." I say that knowing that the lottery favors will mostly get thrown away as well, but at least there is a purpose to it and a chance for people to win some cash.

    Mrs. D my dad is like that as well. The rule in our family is anything over 50 bucks, you have to share it with the buyer.

    I'm glad to see so many positive responses to this favor. I'm 99% sure that this is what we will do. Smiley smile

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  • Abby
    Super April 2012
    Abby ·
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    I LOVE THAT IDEA!!!! I wish I had thought of it!!!

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  • Futurewalker
    Dedicated September 2017
    Futurewalker ·
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    This is what we are doing as our wedding favors also. I love this idea rather than something someone won't take home or just throw away.

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  • Madelyn
    Just Said Yes December 2023
    Madelyn ·
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    I love this idea and want to do it for my wedding. However i am having a destination wedding in the keys - Do I buy lottery tickets in Florida or do i Buy them from Virginia where all my guests are from?

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