How To Select Wedding Party Favors – A 5-Step Guide
Summary: Selecting wedding party favors is easy if you know all the elements that go into it. You need to decide on the theme for your wedding, the number of guests and the interests of the guests. Once this is done, you can visit stores to find suitable gifts that match the budget, theme and interests of your guests.
The tradition of wedding party favors are part of every wedding as they serve the dual purpose of thanking the wedding guests as well as being a reminder to them of an important day in your life. However, the task of selecting these party favors is not exactly simple as there are several factors to be taken into account. Here is a quick guide to how you can get favors for your wedding party by following a few guidelines.
1. Number of guests – The first step to planning your wedding favors is to work out the number of guest that you are expecting. Make a list as this will also give you the idea of the likes and interests of majority of your guests and will help you in selecting a favor that will be appreciated by them.
2. Wedding theme – If you haven’t already done so, then you need to decide on the theme for your wedding as this will help you get wedding favors that match the theme. It would not make any sense to get a formal favor for a beach theme nor would a fun or eclectic themed favor do for a traditional wedding.
3. Budget – Since wedding favors are part of the total wedding expenses, you need to budget what portion of the total budget you can allocate towards buying favors for your guests. Once you decide on the total amount, you can get a rough idea of what you can afford per person.
4. Research – Once you know how much on an average you can spend for each of your guests, you can visit a few wedding or party stores to get an idea of the different types of wedding favors that are available. This will give you an idea of how you can match the interests of your guests with the theme and still stay within your budget. Since you already have a list ready, you can take it along with you to make sure that you have everyone covered. If you do not have the time to go from store to store, then there are also online stores from where you can order your party favors.
5. Purchase – The last step is to of course buy the wedding party favors well in advance rather than having to rush around at the last minute. Even if you are ordering online, place your order several months ahead so that you have enough time to return or exchange favors that do not meet your expectations in terms of quality.
