Matchbooks as favors?

Question

Are matchbooks as wedding favors a good idea? I want it to be something useful and I figure we give everyone a few of them and they'll have them and use them eventually.

Answer 1

I'd say save your money and put it towards the bar or dinner.  Most wedding favors I've ever gotten have either been thrown in a drawer or thrown away.

Answer 2

It would be really cute if they were customized to fit the theme of your wedding. Maybe they can have a nice quote or saying!

Answer 3

Yes it's a cool idea...especially the idea of the favor bar.  I had little bells at my wedding reception...and when someone rang their bell me and my husband had to kiss!

Answer 4

To me, matchbooks seem a cheap idea. I would rather be given no favour than a matchbook! I am doing pick and mix candies in little boxes.  I'm from England.  

Answer 5

Yeah, I think it's a great idea! My mom has this collection of Matchbook's from memorable hotels and weddings that she displays in a fish bowl. It sounds kinda weird but it looks cool and people love going through it and reading all of them. :)

Answer 6

I'm not sure that's something everyone can use.  There might be a lot left behind.  Unless you only put them on the bar area.  When I think wedding match books I think 80's, but I'm sure they have better styles now.  "The Perfect Match" is a cute theme though!

Answer 7

Hi! I'm using personalized matchbooks as part of a "favor bar" with other assorted favors including personalized cigars and small candles, which go good with the matchbooks. I'm also doing candy urns and personalized mini cider bottles and guests can go get what they want (hopefully we won't run out of stuff). Excessive yes, but I saw it in a magazine and it looked so nice! And it's been fun picking the favors so far. :)

Here are the matchbooks I ordered, which were a good price:

http://www.efavormart.com/index.asp?Page...

I got the ivory, but they also sell assorted colors:

http://www.efavormart.com/index.asp?Page...

I wanted match boxes because I thought they were a little nicer, but they're more expensive, and since I'm doing so much already, I went for the less expensive ones. http://www.idealfavors.com/Personalized-...

Good luck!!

Answer 8

yeah i've been to weddings where people gave matchbooks. i don't really know how 'useful' they are though. most people don't smoke nowadays, and they usually have lighters in their house for candles...  

Answer 9

I don't really like them. They seem very 80s. I guess it depends if you live in a state where a lot of people smoke, like Kentucky. I lived there, so I can say that.

Answer 10

I would have no use for matchbooks because I don't smoke and I don't have a fireplace.  I think giving out matchbooks only reinforces people who smoke, and it is a gift for smokers.  I would not want to receive this as a favor at anyone's wedding.  If you want to give something that people will appreciate, give them a pen.  People always say, "Do you have a pen I can borrow for a second?"  Everyone uses pens.   Only smokers use matches, and I cannot stand to be around the smell of cigarette smoke.  It makes me sick.  I think pens are a better idea because we all have to learn to write, and if we don't then we probably should.

Answer 11

I've never used a match from a matchbook in my life.

Answer 12

Maybe if you are also giving out candles, then it would make more sense.  You could also add a little something written on the match like 'Mr and Mrs. so n so- match made in heaven'