Something Favorable: Charity as a Wedding Favor

Wedding favors have practically become a required element of wedding day, even though most guests won’t miss or expect them. The real “requirement” is the bride and groom’s expectations, and their desire to express creativity as well as giving something back to say “Thank you” to all those sharing the special day with them.

Guests usually find their favors waiting at place settings when they take their seats for the wedding reception.

The really great thing about wedding favors is that there is nothing saying what you should get, or how much money you should spend. The only hard and fast rule on wedding favors is this: everyone should get the same thing, or very close to it. Flowers might be different colors, for instance, but they should all be the same type and the same number. In other words, don’t use your wedding favors as an excuse to snub your sweetie’s ex or give Aunt Sophie something extravagant if everyone else is receiving travel games.

Another quick tip about the giving of favors: cut costs by doubling up. Couples and families don’t really want to end up with two of whatever you’re sending home, and this will help you cut costs.


Giving From the Heart

Your wedding day is even more certain to bring wonderful gifts, showers of love and praise, and generally happiness than your birthday. Instead of sending everyone home with a wedding favor they may or may not ever use or appreciate, why not give them something that shows you really care?

Charity donations make a wonderful, truly touching wedding gift. By making a donation in each guest’s name to a charity of your choice, you’re not only making a beautiful impact on the world that has granted you wedded happiness but you’re giving your guests something they can treasure – the feeling that they’ve made a difference, to you and to the world.