Hundreds of years ago, wedding favors were expensive tokens of appreciation given by the wealthy. Wedding guests were delighted to receive presents for attending a posh party so word spread quickly about this new custom. Soon enough people from every financial background offered wedding guests favors to reception attendees. Some of these wedding guests favors were homemade while others were more expensive, just as they are today.

Can you imagine arriving at a wedding reception and not finding wedding guest favors waiting for everyone who attends? The guests would look everywhere to find wedding guest favors. Although wedding guest favors are usually displayed next to each place setting, sometimes they get their own table of honor in a central location at the reception. If none were found, the happy couple may wind up feeling rather foolish when everyone questions why there were no wedding guest favors. Your guests would be quite disappointed to leave the reception without wedding guests favors to remember the event.

Regardless of your budget or wedding theme, there are favors to compliment your special day. Whether you have a small affair on a tight budget or an elaborate gathering in a luxurious location, you can find wedding guest favors to suit the occasion.

Flowers are a part of most wedding ceremonies and receptions. Give out wedding guest favors to match your bouquets. Elegant orchid gel candles make wonderful wedding guest favors to match exotic bouquets. If you use traditional calla lilies, give out tiny treats such as candies or Jordan almonds in calla lily mini pails. Elegant calla lily bottle stoppers in their own planter gift boxes make unique wedding guest favors to match your classic floral arrangements.

Choosing original, awesome attire for the wedding is a top priority for many couples. After all, everyone will be watching the bride and groom so you want to look your best. Dress up your wedding guests favors with shiny satin gown favor bags at each place setting. “Crowning Moments” tiara photo key chains are the crowning glory for your guests to take home after the party is over.

Wedding guest favors can also match the season of your special day. Whether you have a summer, fall, winter or spring ceremony, there are eye-catching wedding guests favors to reflect the season. Use “Shining Sails” silver place card holders at a waterfront summer wedding and give your guests “Castles in the Sand” castle tea lights to take home. For a fall wedding, “Fall in Love” garden glass gel candles are simply breathtaking because they incorporate the incredible colors of autumn. At a winter wedding, your guests will appreciate receiving “Snowfall” exquisite glass photo coasters featuring a photo of the happy couple. In the spring, “Love Grows” plantable flowers are a gift that keeps giving. When everyone plants these cute wedding guest favors they will remember you as each flower blossoms.

Frames are popular wedding guest favors because everyone can use them to display a picture of the newlyweds. Photo frames can also do double duty as place card holders, such as the “Good Wishes” pearlized glass photo frame/place card holder. Your guests are guided to their seats by pretty place card holders they can take home to display your wedding photo.

Personalized wedding guest favors ensure your guests never forget where they got the gift so they remember you for years to come. “Our New Monogram” monogrammed votive candles in sheer organza bags combine romance with personalization, making them fabulous wedding guest favors for any type of reception.

Candles are affordable, enjoyable wedding guest favors everyone enjoys. Tasteful teacups and tea lights miniature porcelain tea light holders are ideal for a classic, elegant wedding reception. Add a Victorian flair to your wedding tea party with “Be Seated” Victorian chair tea light place card holders that become lasting keepsakes after your reception ends.

Wedding guest favors are a traditional way to show your thanks to everyone for sharing your day and celebrating your love.