FAVOURS

For the Kids

If you plan on having some youngsters at your wedding then the chance of them appreciating some lavender scented soap is small. Instead, why not get them an appropriate gift that they will love and cherish – here are just a few options.

• Teddy Bears (pink for the girls and blue for the boys – a cuddly teddy bear is a cute option that is sure to go down well)
• Seed Sticks (ideal for all you eco-warriors out there – a really cool option, not suitable for really small children but potentially suitable for adults also)
• Goody Bags (a selection of sweeties and small toys can be put together for just a few quid – a neat idea that you can tailor to each child dependent on age and likes – they will love it!)
• Bedroom Name Plaques (didn’t you have one when you were small, I know I did – well why not get one for the kids at your wedding – a keepsake and a gift all in one!)

DIY Favours

You don’t of course always need to buy your favours ready-made, although sometimes there is no option. Instead why not put them together yourselves?

Doing your own, allows you to add your own special finishing touches. Sparkle confetti can be placed in the presentation containers of sweets and you can even choose to fill some with lavender, pot-pourri or freeze-dried rose buds for any guests who may be on a diet.

Whilst potentially a little time consuming, it is often cheaper, and more fun to put your own favours together, so why not give it a go!

Distributing the Favours

When it comes to giving out the favours, it is simply a matter of doing so at the Reception via the guest’s tables.

Beforehand, simply ask the venue co-ordinator to also allocate a favour to each guest once the table's have been set up. Of course, one crucial thing to remember is to make that the co-ordinator knows just who is who. Whilst you may know that Sam Brown is your little niece, if the reception venue isn’t aware of this then little Sam could well end up with a vodka miniature and lottery ticket rather than a little pink teddy bear (you bad uncle/auntie you!!).

Hopefully you will think that all our efforts in writing this article have been worth it, and that in doing so we've done you a really big favour (sorry - we couldn’t resist!)