15 Unique Wedding Favor Ideas Everyone Will Love

In 2017, the average US couple spent more than $30,000 on their dream wedding. When you consider everything that goes into planning the perfect wedding, that figure isn't surprising. Whether you're having a big blowout or a small intimate event, every couple wants their unique wedding to be memorable. 

You also want your wedding party to be a reflection of you, and to incorporate the things you love. Giving guests creative wedding souvenirs is a great way to make sure they remember your event. There are so many party favor ideas that you and your significant other can choose from.

These favors don't have to be expensive either. There are plenty of cheap wedding favors that make the right impression. Below, we're sharing 15 of our favorite wedding favor ideas. Read on to learn more.

1. Jars of Jam

Miniature jars of fruit jam are a great gift for guests to take home after your wedding party. They are a sweet reminder of your special day, and you can create a custom label with your names and wedding date.

If there is a fruit that is emblematic of the state where you are getting married--like blueberries in Maine, for example--that's another fun way to make the favor personal. Otherwise, ti's nice to provide guests with several fruit options so they can choose.

2. Do Not Disturb Sign

If all goes well, your guests will be up late dancing and having a great time at your wedding party. Including a custom "Do Not Disturb" sign as a wedding favor is a great way to ensure they get the rest they need.

Instruct them to hang it on their hotel door when they get back from your wedding -- and sleep in peacefully the next morning.

3. Bottle Openers

Bottle openers are one of those things that you never seem to have when you need them. That's why they make for great wedding souvenirs--they are always appreciated! If you and your significant other are craft beer lovers, it would be fun to give guests a bottle opener from your favorite brewery.

4. Personalized Candy Bar

You always want your guests to leave your wedding with a sweet taste in their mouth. The best way to make sure that happens? Give personalized candy bars as your wedding souvenirs. If you and your spouse-to-be are known for your sweet tooth, this is a great way to share the candy you love with your guests.

Design a wrapper with a photo, your wedding colors, a favorite quote, or your names and wedding date and send your guests home with a special, sweet something.

5. A Donation in Their Name

If you are having a smaller wedding, it may not make sense to order physical wedding souvenirs to give your few guests. For a different and meaningful option, make a donation in their name to a charity that is important to you and your significant other. It's a simple gesture that can make a lasting impression, and your guests won't mind leaving without a physical object.

6. Flip Flops

Having a large wedding party means there will be lots of guests dancing the night away. That makes for a fun celebration. It can also leave guests--especially those wearing high heels--with tired feet. Flip flops that guests can take is a great way to keep them on the dance floor, and it doubles as a great wedding favor.

7. Sunglasses

Most guests don't bring their own sunglasses with them to a wedding, but if you're getting married outside, they may wish that they had. Plastic sunglasses are perfect cheap wedding favors for that occasion. They'll get immediate use, and your guests will have a spare pair of sunglasses lying around in the future.

8. Holiday Ornament

If you are planning a winter wedding, a holiday ornament is a great themed wedding favor. Depending on how big your wedding is and how many you have to order, you can make it as simple or as elaborate as you like.

Rather than giving guests an ornament with your wedding date on it--which they may not put on their tree year after year--think of something that represents you or your wedding. An ornament from the location where you're getting married is a good option.

9. Tote Bags

If you want to give wedding souvenirs that you know your guests will actually use, tote bags are one of the best party favor ideas. You can order bags with a design printed on them. If you want a more interactive wedding favor, you can order simple cloth bags and provide guests with materials to decorate their own.

10. A Mini Succulent

There is something sweetly symbolic about giving guests a plant as a wedding favor. On the other hand, there's nothing nice about giving guests something that will require a lot of maintenance or care.

A succulent is a good middle ground. They are easy to take care of, low-maintenance plants that will still add a nice pop of green to anyone's home.

11. Mini Cocktail Kit

More and more, couples are having signature cocktails served at the bar at their wedding. You can go one step further by giving your guests a DIY mini cocktail kit as your wedding favor. Each kit can be different, or you can keep them all the same.

Include an airplane bottle of liquor, a shot glass, and a recipe for your favorite cocktail.

12. Recipe Card

For couples who are known as being foodies or throwing the best dinner parties, recipe cards are cheap wedding favors that still feel thoughtful and personal. Pick your favorite dish to cook together as a couple, and write out the recipe on decorative cards so that all your guests can recreate the meal in their own kitchens.

13. Drink Koozy

If you're looking for cheap wedding favors that your guests will get a lot of future use out of, consider creating a custom drink koozy. This is one of the best party favor ideas for larger weddings because they can often be ordered in bulk and the more you order, the cheaper they become.

Design a koozy in your wedding colors, and include any text or design that you think will look nice. You should include your wedding date at the very least, so your guests will always remember where they got such a great favor.

14. Lotto Tickets

Now that you have gotten lucky in love, you can help your friends find some luck of their own! Scratch-off lotto tickets may seem like a strange party favor, but they're also really fun. If you're having a very formal wedding they might not fit the vibe, but they are a good option otherwise.

Just remember to tell your guests that if they win big, they owe you a nice thank-you present!

15. Candles

After a wedding, everyone--from the bride and groom to the guests--needs a little relaxation. A simple scented candle reminds your guests how appreciative you are that they attended your wedding because it encourages self-care.

Don't forget to order a few extras, so that you can indulge in the relaxation too.

Want More Wedding Favor Ideas?

Giving your guests a small gift is a thoughtful way to show them that you are grateful for all they've done for you. Any of these wedding favor ideas will send that message.

For more information on how you can wow guests with the favors at your wedding, please contact us at any time.