Do people expect wedding favours?

Question

I am just wondering it everyone expects to recieve a wedding favour when they attend a wedding? I have been to one wedding and there was no wedding favour but it didn't bother me. I am getting married in sep 09 and wondering if i should have them or not. thanks for your opions.

Answer 1

I don't know. I went to a wedding last year where there were no favors. The entire time the people at our table, who we didn't know, were talking about how there were no favors and when the topic was over they would just bring it back again and again. They thought maybe someone forgot them or that the bride and groom were cheap. I think it's become an element of a wedding that people look forward to, not necessarily expect, and when they are missing people notice.  

Answer 2

Yes.  Have favors.  

Answer 3

No, favors are not expected nor needed.  This is another one of those "bridal industry" things that they dreamt up to get couples to spend more money on the wedding.  I have been to weddings since the 1970's (my own), 1980s, 1990s, and now.  Really, I don't remember any favors except starting in about 2000.  I live in a small rural area, no one here does favors.  If they do, it's some mints or Hershey Kisses wrapped in some tulle.  That's it!

So....if you are on a budget (or even if you are not), this is totally optional and not needed nor expected.

Answer 4

thats such a good question! i am also planning to get married next year. we are on a tight budget and serving sandwiches and fruit and stuff so i think it might be weird to spend money on favors. i can tell you this though: tonight i was at walmart and they has 50 little boxes, 50 little ribbons and 50 little cards you can print on for 17.00! all you would need to do would be fill them with either candy or confetti or whatever and set one at each setting. even 500 boxes would only cost you 170.00!!!! thats pretty cheap if you ask me =)  

Answer 5

its nice but not expected.

Answer 6

If it's not a big deal to you, don't do them.  I couldn't care less if I get a favor.

Answer 7

All but one wedding I've been to had favors.  (I've been to over 20.) Last year I went to 8 between May and October! lol)  I don't know if it was because they forgot or couldn't afford it.  I didn't ask. We had them at my wedding.

Answer 8

We decided not to have them.  Instead we donated the money we would have used to a charity.  We placed a small explanation at the entrance to the reception for our guests.  We got comments from guests that they thought it was a great idea.

If you do favors, make sure that they're edible.  No one wants a keychain with your names on it.  Edible favors will be eaten and enjoyed.

Answer 9

No, nowadays, you can do whatever you want for the wedding and reception. My last husband and I did a movie theme and all we had at the reception was candy and popcorn. No favors

Answer 10

Not really, they are just kind of a nice extra. However, I've never been to a wedding where we didn't get something...

Answer 11

no i don't think people expect it. if you didn't have any favors, i bet most people would not even notice. i think it's smart not to have any. it will save you money, and for the most part, guests end up just throwing the favors in the trash.

Answer 12

People do expect them cuz I guess it goes with tradition. I feel like it's just another way to says thanks to ur guest for sharing ur special day.

Answer 13

favours are kinda on dodgy ground to be honest

people DO expect them to be there but seldom do they appreciate or keep them

depends on what your family/guests are like

are they likely to B*!$£h behind your back about the absoloute horror that you didnt have them (lol) or are they just going to be happy to join you in your day to celebrate

people get weird about these kinds of things sadly

i also think if many of your relatives etc are of the older generation they will expect them to be there

depends whether you are making a day for you to be happy and remember or making loads of people keep quiet because of one small item, besides, if people are gonna moan, they will find SOMETHING else to moan about if its not the favours

if you WANT them have them, if you dont, then dont

its that simple

good luck