Wedding Favors and Proper Etiquette
At some point or another in the wedding planning process, every bride fears making etiquette mistakes on her big day.
After all, every girl wants everything to fall into place as planned and to have the perfect wedding.
However, if you are truly aiming to prevent yourself from making an etiquette error, it is a smart move to get well acquainted with current wedding traditions.
One of these traditions in particular involves giving out wedding favors to all your guests.
Now, distributing these items can be tricky, so follow some helpful tips when handling this situation.
Of course, it is important to buy the correct amount.
The classic way that wedding keepsakes are distributed is by putting one at each guest's place setting.
It is up to you, but this can include children's settings as well.
It is usually necessary to have a few extras on hand, in case some break or for the arrival of unexpected guests.
Remember, in this case it is definitely better to have too many than not enough! If you are following a tight budget, you may want to think about giving one favor to each couple rather than to each guest.
This will lower the number needed and allow you to have more money to spend on other things.
If you do decide to give one per couple, you should put the favor between the seats of the couple.
Also, place a card with both their names on it.
That way they will easily and quickly realize that it is meant to be shared.
It is also a smart idea to buy favors that have a "couples" theme.
For example you can give a nice photo frame that has space for two photos.
If you decide to go with this plan, you need to remember that children, single adults, and guests without a date will each receive these favors.
So make sure you think it through before deciding what to offer.
Another neat idea is to incorporate the favors into the overall theme of your reception.
In the center, you can have a fancy display with all the favors on a table.
You can put the favors in gorgeous baskets and decorate the display elaborately.
Then simply place a note on the display to let each guest know that they can help themselves to a favor.
Or what about making them a parting gift? You can place the favors on a table near the exit.
Just put a note that thanks your guests and asks them to take a favor hone with them.
This way they do not have a chance of losing or possibly forgetting them when they're ready to leave.
But keep in mind, with this idea your favor will not be used during the ceremony or the reception.
It will be used as a memorable take home keepsake.
There are many traditions and etiquette rules for a wedding ceremony and reception.
In the end though, the wedding ultimately belongs to you and your groom.
So whatever item you choose and whichever path you take, it should be what is right for you.
After all it is your day!
After all, every girl wants everything to fall into place as planned and to have the perfect wedding.
However, if you are truly aiming to prevent yourself from making an etiquette error, it is a smart move to get well acquainted with current wedding traditions.
One of these traditions in particular involves giving out wedding favors to all your guests.
Now, distributing these items can be tricky, so follow some helpful tips when handling this situation.
Of course, it is important to buy the correct amount.
The classic way that wedding keepsakes are distributed is by putting one at each guest's place setting.
It is up to you, but this can include children's settings as well.
It is usually necessary to have a few extras on hand, in case some break or for the arrival of unexpected guests.
Remember, in this case it is definitely better to have too many than not enough! If you are following a tight budget, you may want to think about giving one favor to each couple rather than to each guest.
This will lower the number needed and allow you to have more money to spend on other things.
If you do decide to give one per couple, you should put the favor between the seats of the couple.
Also, place a card with both their names on it.
That way they will easily and quickly realize that it is meant to be shared.
It is also a smart idea to buy favors that have a "couples" theme.
For example you can give a nice photo frame that has space for two photos.
If you decide to go with this plan, you need to remember that children, single adults, and guests without a date will each receive these favors.
So make sure you think it through before deciding what to offer.
Another neat idea is to incorporate the favors into the overall theme of your reception.
In the center, you can have a fancy display with all the favors on a table.
You can put the favors in gorgeous baskets and decorate the display elaborately.
Then simply place a note on the display to let each guest know that they can help themselves to a favor.
Or what about making them a parting gift? You can place the favors on a table near the exit.
Just put a note that thanks your guests and asks them to take a favor hone with them.
This way they do not have a chance of losing or possibly forgetting them when they're ready to leave.
But keep in mind, with this idea your favor will not be used during the ceremony or the reception.
It will be used as a memorable take home keepsake.
There are many traditions and etiquette rules for a wedding ceremony and reception.
In the end though, the wedding ultimately belongs to you and your groom.
So whatever item you choose and whichever path you take, it should be what is right for you.
After all it is your day!
