Just when you think your budget is busting at the seams you remember to throw in wedding favors. To some people wedding favors are a special piece of your wedding they’ll remember forever, to others wedding favors are a random thing that gets thrown in a drawer. My junk drawer holds a Cody and Kristy wedding koozie, a Matt and Keilly wine topper, and Jeff and Stephanie tin can of mints. Of course, I’ll randomly use these items, but do I really need a Michael and Chandra personalized wine glass" Do you really have to hand out favors to guests that may end up in a junk drawer" It’s up to you because it’s your wedding, but we have a few things to think about before you make the final decision.

Wedding Favor Madness Wedding favors have been a “must” for centuries. Historically in Europe a small box full of edible sugary snacks was given to each guest as they left the wedding. Weddings have always been considered lucky and the thought was sent down for years that the luck should be passed on to guests. These favors are usually given as a token of your appreciation to guests for attending your big day. Some people choose to go all out, spending a lot of money on each favor while most couples give a small gift placed at each guest’s seat. The problem is that many budgets can’t fit in all these favors. If you have a wedding with 250 guests, a couple of dollars for each favor adds up very quickly. You have no idea who is go...