Comments on: Do I have to provide the guests with a wedding favor at my reception? http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/ Great Candy Wedding Favor Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Conners http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2217 Conners Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:08:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2217 nope. My fiance and I decided that so often favors are just wastes of money, so instead we are donating the amount of money we would have spent on favors to our favorite charity and putting a small frame with an explanation on each table that states what the charity is about and how we've donated in their names. We just figured it would mean more...<br><b>References : </b><br> nope. My fiance and I decided that so often favors are just wastes of money, so instead we are donating the amount of money we would have spent on favors to our favorite charity and putting a small frame with an explanation on each table that states what the charity is about and how we’ve donated in their names. We just figured it would mean more…
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]]> By: kill_yr_television http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2216 kill_yr_television Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:46:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2216 If I could, I'd put the following two words in 36 point font: HELL NO!!!!! Favors are a recent invention of The Wedding Industry, and it is a triumph of modern marketing that brides have been convinced it will "look funny" to not have them. If you're Donald Trump and can give each guest a little diamond trinket from Tiffany's, that is elegant. Trying to ape the antics of "The Beautiful People" by giving away silly plastic geegaws is foolish. Save your money for a better band or more comfortable seating. That trash just ends up at Goodwill anyhow. You might want to re-examine your list of things to buy with this in mind: If it's not requried for other parties -- birthday, graduation, holiday -- then you can probably do without it for a wedding too. Champagne works just as well in un-personalized flutes and cake is just as tasty when cut and served with ordinary utinsils. Be guided by Emily Post and Miss Manners, not The Wedding Industry. TWI will tell you that every possible frivolous frippery is "necessary"; if they told it was "optional", you might not buy it.<br><b>References : </b><br> If I could, I’d put the following two words in 36 point font:

HELL NO!!!!!

Favors are a recent invention of The Wedding Industry, and it is a triumph of modern marketing that brides have been convinced it will "look funny" to not have them. If you’re Donald Trump and can give each guest a little diamond trinket from Tiffany’s, that is elegant. Trying to ape the antics of "The Beautiful People" by giving away silly plastic geegaws is foolish. Save your money for a better band or more comfortable seating. That trash just ends up at Goodwill anyhow.

You might want to re-examine your list of things to buy with this in mind: If it’s not requried for other parties — birthday, graduation, holiday — then you can probably do without it for a wedding too. Champagne works just as well in un-personalized flutes and cake is just as tasty when cut and served with ordinary utinsils.

Be guided by Emily Post and Miss Manners, not The Wedding Industry. TWI will tell you that every possible frivolous frippery is "necessary"; if they told it was "optional", you might not buy it.
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]]> By: i ? jonathan http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2215 i ? jonathan Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:24:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2215 you dont HAVE to. usually, its just a polite way of saying thank you for coming. an inexpensive idea of something that they can keep would be like, little matchbooks or something. when you order that many, they come pretty cheap! also, a little bottle of bubbles for each person for them to blow as yall walk out could work. :)<br><b>References : </b><br> you dont HAVE to. usually, its just a polite way of saying thank you for coming. an inexpensive idea of something that they can keep would be like, little matchbooks or something. when you order that many, they come pretty cheap! also, a little bottle of bubbles for each person for them to blow as yall walk out could work. :)
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]]> By: Deliah http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2214 Deliah Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:42:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2214 You don't have to but I would. I am giving out some for mine at my destination wedding.<br><b>References : </b><br> You don’t have to but I would. I am giving out some for mine at my destination wedding.
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]]> By: ilufthemountains http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2213 ilufthemountains Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:28:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2213 Like everybody else has said it's up to you. With that said let me tell you that personally I rarely bother to take home the 'favors'. What on earth do i want with a bell even if it does have the bride/groom/date on it? Unless I'm particualrly close to the couple I really don't want/need a picture of either/both of them. Candy/sweet treats.... they're the best if you feel you must provide something. Contrary to popular belief not every body likes candles or beautifully scripted place cards etc.... If you do have favors then make sure it's something that won't hurt your feelings if they're left behind or found in the trash. Or at least make sure that if it's food stuff that it's something you and hubby really like because there will be a lot left over. I'm sure I'll get thumbs down but you asked for opinions and this just happens to be mine. Maybe I'm jaded since I go to several weddings a year either working as a director, regular guest or as the wife of the pastor. You do what makes you happy. The people are coming to celebrate with you and you'll already be providing them with food and drink. If they really, really need a favor they can take home a napking with your names and date on it.<br><b>References : </b><br> Like everybody else has said it’s up to you. With that said let me tell you that personally I rarely bother to take home the ‘favors’. What on earth do i want with a bell even if it does have the bride/groom/date on it? Unless I’m particualrly close to the couple I really don’t want/need a picture of either/both of them. Candy/sweet treats…. they’re the best if you feel you must provide something. Contrary to popular belief not every body likes candles or beautifully scripted place cards etc…. If you do have favors then make sure it’s something that won’t hurt your feelings if they’re left behind or found in the trash. Or at least make sure that if it’s food stuff that it’s something you and hubby really like because there will be a lot left over.
I’m sure I’ll get thumbs down but you asked for opinions and this just happens to be mine. Maybe I’m jaded since I go to several weddings a year either working as a director, regular guest or as the wife of the pastor.
You do what makes you happy. The people are coming to celebrate with you and you’ll already be providing them with food and drink. If they really, really need a favor they can take home a napking with your names and date on it.
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]]> By: Allison112 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2212 Allison112 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:03:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2212 Certainly, you do not need to feel pressured to do this. However, if money is your concern you can find neat ideas that are very affordable. My wedding is slightly New Orleans themed, so we bought gold Mardi gras beads in bulk. 720 necklaces for $30!!! Plus, we will have gold Hershey's Kisses strewn about on the tables. As long as people get to take something home, the mission is accomplished. Have fun with it if you dcide to do it. If not, don't sweat it! This day is about you and your fiance, not them.<br><b>References : </b><br> Certainly, you do not need to feel pressured to do this. However, if money is your concern you can find neat ideas that are very affordable. My wedding is slightly New Orleans themed, so we bought gold Mardi gras beads in bulk. 720 necklaces for $30!!! Plus, we will have gold Hershey’s Kisses strewn about on the tables. As long as people get to take something home, the mission is accomplished.
Have fun with it if you dcide to do it. If not, don’t sweat it! This day is about you and your fiance, not them.
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]]> By: hsa http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2211 hsa Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:43:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2211 a nice favor are personilized pencils with your name and date. You can go online to http:// www.personalization.com and get 250 very inexpensivley<br><b>References : </b><br> a nice favor are personilized pencils with your name and date. You can go online to http:// http://www.personalization.com and get 250 very inexpensivley
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]]> By: Jasmine808 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2210 Jasmine808 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:59:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2210 No you don't need to have favors. Many guests don't take home favors. If you decide upon getting some, make sure you choose something edible (it'll be less likely to go to waste).<br><b>References : </b><br> No you don’t need to have favors. Many guests don’t take home favors. If you decide upon getting some, make sure you choose something edible (it’ll be less likely to go to waste).
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]]> By: luvnlife http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2209 luvnlife Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:25:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2209 Not necessary, but they make the tables look cute, and its a nice gesture.<br><b>References : </b><br> Not necessary, but they make the tables look cute, and its a nice gesture.
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]]> By: Kim http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 Kim Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:51:59 +0000 http://www.candyweddingfavor.net/394/do-i-have-to-provide-the-guests-with-a-wedding-favor-at-my-reception/#comment-2208 A favor is sort of a little "thank you " as well as a memento of the day for each of your guests. There is no true right or wrong answer as to whether or not to have favors. It is based solely on your budget and how it works with your wedding. I had pens printed with our names and wedding date as favors because we had guest book pages at each place setting for guests to fill out, so the pens were a hit! If you are not interested in favors, there is a site called the "I Do Foundation". Here you can donate money to a worthy cause and instead of a traditional favor, you can let the guests know a donation has been made in lieu of favors. It is a nice twist on favors since you don't need to worry about actual favors and it makes it more important and noted to the guests. But in the end...I don't think the guests will care whether there is a favor or not... the reception and celebration of your marriage is the reason they are there!<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.idofoundation.org/ A favor is sort of a little "thank you " as well as a memento of the day for each of your guests. There is no true right or wrong answer as to whether or not to have favors. It is based solely on your budget and how it works with your wedding. I had pens printed with our names and wedding date as favors because we had guest book pages at each place setting for guests to fill out, so the pens were a hit! If you are not interested in favors, there is a site called the "I Do Foundation". Here you can donate money to a worthy cause and instead of a traditional favor, you can let the guests know a donation has been made in lieu of favors. It is a nice twist on favors since you don’t need to worry about actual favors and it makes it more important and noted to the guests. But in the end…I don’t think the guests will care whether there is a favor or not… the reception and celebration of your marriage is the reason they are there!
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