I have 100 guests and a $200 budget for wedding favors. I don't want something tacky that does not reflect my personal style. Is it possible to make or buy elegant favors that will not cost a fortune?
The short answer: Yes. Wedding favors can be deceivingly expensive, but they certainly don't have to be. Here is just one example of a low cost favor that will make you look great without busting your budget.The Custom Candy Bag
There are few things more delightful for your wedding guests than a sweet treat for the ride home. Add a twist with a custom label.
The Cost: Less than $2 per favor
The Plan: 1. Design your custom label on a website like My Own Labels. In many cases, you can add your names, monogram, and wedding date to these beautiful designs at a rate of $35 for 100 labels. Add $4.95 for regular shipping. The site does not appear to charge sales tax, however I will add 8.25% sales tax to keep it realistic. Let's round the cost of the labels up to $50, and we are ready to find bags.
2. My Own Labels, mentioned above, has a variety of cellophane and paper bags, but we want to keep our options open and our purses closed (okay, opened slightly). Check out a party supply store such as Oriental Trading Company. You have a variety of bags to choose from including the Cello Bag Favor with Charm at a rate of $3.99 per dozen (you will need 9 packs). You will also want to purchase either twist ties or pretty ribbon, and white or colored tissue paper for use in Step 4. This Step can be accomplished for $70. Since your guests will not be very happy if you hand them an empty, albeit beautifully decorated bag, let's go candy shopping.
3. Don't feel that you have to buy hoity-toity chocolates that you can't pronounce. Head to Walmart, Costco and the like, and buy bulk packages of Tic Tacks, miniature Snicker bars, miniature Skittles, etc. The best part is that you will be serving candy that people actually like to eat. Forty bucks ($40) should be more than enough to satisfy every sweet tooth. Now it is time to put it all together.
4. This is a great way to spend a lunch break or get in a good gossip session with your gal pals. Place your custom label on the bag. Wrap one serving of candy in tissue paper (2 to 4 pieces depending on your candy selection and size of bag). Add wrapped candy to the bag and close with the twist tie or pretty ribbon. Voila. Class without a ton of cash.
Real Life: Here are my actual favors from my
wedding, made with custom labels from
My Own Labels.
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