We’ll let you in on a little secret: wedding favors are a totally made up tradition, that’s not really a tradition- you don’t need them, but you might want them!
If you want to share a special keepsake commemorating your special day, here are some ideas that won’t take much of your time– or your wallet!
What better way to show you appreciate someone? By saying thank you!
Show your family and friends just how special they made you feel by being there to partake in your special day with a simple, but timeless ‘Thank You’ card.
Tip: hire a photo booth with a template of the couple’s names or initials and a ‘thank you’ verse or note
Source: @Photoboothlk – Contact No: 779487648
Let Your Love Grow
Just like you’d want to nurture and let your love grow, symbolize it with a potted plant or flower seed pouch.
Tip: customize the pots/seed pouches as a fun pre-wedding activity with your retinue
Chic little potted plants can be purchased from Bud Let Love Grow.
They even do some cute paintings on the pots if requested!
Instagram: bud.letlovegrow – Contact: 0777370391
A Mixtape
Compile a mixtape in the form of a CD or USB stick of your wedding’s soundtrack for your guests to hold on to forever to remind them of your special night.
Tip: label/decorate the mixtape and attach a thank-you note
Say it with Sugar!
Nothing says ‘we appreciate you’ more than home-made sweet treats crafted with love.
This is an exciting wedding favor that will pique the interest of all your guests, from your youngest nephew to your great-grand aunt!
Tip: get them iced with the happy couple’s name/initials or get them made in different shapes.
Colombo-based baker, Lotsa Dough is guaranteed to make the most beautiful cookies you’ve ever laid eyes on! Hit them up for your pre-wedding needs; be it for your Bachelorette party, or to ask your Bridesmaids if they would do you the honour of being in your retinue.
They even accept orders for weddings/homecomings if the number of cookies per order isn’t too large
Instagram: lotsa_dough – Contact: 0714301290
This photo is from a wedding where the couple and retinue made the cupcakes AND assembled the boxes themselves!
DIY Hot Chocolate sticks
This is another fun pre-wedding activity in which you can involve your whole retinue- the one who finishes wrapping the sticks first gets to lick the spoon!
Tip: decorate each stick with marshmallows, chocolate buttons or chopped peppermint candy canes.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/hot-chocolate-stirrers
Candle Wedding Favors
Not only do candle favors illuminate your decor with romance and elegance, they warm the hearts of every wedding guest when they take them home.
Pick a fragrance from Rekindle’s vast selection that bests suits you and your better half’s taste in aromas; their motto ‘’hand poured with love’’ is completely accurate and can be observed in every candle they make!
Tip: their peppermint bark is divine
Instagram: rekindlefc – Contact: 0777873450
Charity donation
Pick out a few charities and have your guests choose one each, to which you can donate to on that guest’s behalf.
Get Creative
The best wedding favor is something that represents the union of you and your soon-to-be-spouse.
Brainstorm the things you two like and if you can’t decide on one, merge them together to produce a personal and thoughtful favor!
Ex: if both of you love spending time together on the beach, fill a tiny glass bottle with sand from your favourite beach and a scroll with a thank-you note. This can also double as escort cards.
These can be sourced from Pettah
Alternatively, glass jars can be purchased in bulk at only Rs.29 per jar from Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC in Moratuwa 0112635481
For more ideas, head over to the comment section and please feel free to contribute to help out our fellow lovebirds!
Disclaimer: the vendors mentioned in this article are simply recommendations. We do not endorse them, nor will we be held liable for any loss or adversity arising from any transaction with them.
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