GIVE THIS: Caricature The best part about this favor is that guests can opt in or out. If they want a fun souvenir to remember your wed- ding, it’s perfect to frame! If they’re busy dancing, they don’t have to feel bad for not partaking. NOT THAT: Matches While “The perfect match” is a cute quote for these favors, this gift is often left behind. Thanks to lighters, why does a guest need a box of matches with your names and wedding date? GIVE THIS: Hangover Kit Put together small packages including items like Advil, water bottles, saltine crackers, Pepto Bismol, and Vitamin B. While this is only useful to the adults at your reception, they’ll definitely appre- ciate this favor come morning. NOT THAT: Mints If you want your wedding to stand out, forgo the mints. This would be the ump- teenth wedding at which your guests received them as favors, and the ump- teenth wedding where they get left on the table. GIVE THIS: Succulents Succulents are nearly impossible to kill; they just need a bit of water and light – even if it’s fluorescent! Whether your guest has a green thumb or forgets to water his/her plants each day, their suc- culent will continue to thrive, remind- ing them of your wedding. NOT THAT: Seeds Unlike succulents, plants take a lot of work in order to bloom and stay alive. Unless your guests have a green thumb, these favors will most likely end up lost in the garage. GIVE THIS: Late-Night Snack Soft-pretzels from a food truck, hand- cut French fries, or containers of popcorn – whatever you choose, a salty late-night snack is just what your guests will need after dancing the night away. Make sure to have extras – this is a favor your guests will want seconds of! NOT THAT: Coasters Unless your favors are local, hand-paint- ed, or ceramic coasters, your favors will end up forgotten in junk drawers, never to be used. GIVE THIS: Luggage Tags The success of this favor depends on how you personalize it. Instead of put- ting your name, hashtag, or wedding date, put a romantic quote like “And so the adventure begins” or “Veni Vidi Amavi – We came, We saw, We loved” – generic enough for all your guests to love and use! NOT THAT: Bottle Openers Most of your guests already have a col- lection of bottle openers, even though they have a trusty go-to they use every time. A more unique favor will ensure that you don’t waste money on just one of many. GIVE THIS: Cookies A sugar cookie personalized to look like a bride and groom or intertwining hearts is not only cute, but delicious! Another option, let your guests choose their own toppings with a cookie bar! NOT THAT: Jordan Almonds While candied almonds come in pret- ty pastel colors, these 1920s candies should stay at your grandparents’ house. Favors FANTASTIC Ifyoudon’twanttowastemoneyonfavorsthatgetleftbehind, be sure to choose awesome gifts! We have a few suggestions of popular, crowd-pleasing favors your guests are sure to love. Favors are a considerate way to show your appreciation and gratitude for your guests’ presence at your wedding. From the gifts they’ve purchased to the parties and showers they’ve attended to dedicating an entire day to celebrating your marriage, your guests have invested a lot of time and money in your wedding. Gifting a small token is the least you can do to say thank you! B. Frohman Imaging + Design Black Dog Photo, Co. BCR Studios by Brad LOCAL FAVOR CREATORS Favors For You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 148 MK Sweets Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 148 Find more local vendors at TodaysBride.com 130 | TODAY'S BRIDE 3-8 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO" FAVORS