How to Save on Wedding Favors
May 7, 2026
Favors are a lovely touch, but they add up. Follow these tips for affordable keepsakes.
Favors are optional. You can skip them entirely. Guests will not miss them. If you want favors, keep them cheap. Edible favors are always appreciated. A cookie, a chocolate, or a small bag of coffee is cheap and popular. DIY favors like jam, honey, or soap made in bulk. Use a favor that is also a place card. Write guests' names on the favor. This saves on buying escort cards. Give a donation to charity in honor of your guests. Put a card at each seat explaining the donation. Plantable seed paper favors are cheap and eco-friendly. Buy one favor per couple, not per person. This cuts the cost in half. The best advice is to not overthink it. Guests care about good food, free drinks, and dancing.
