The Cost of Favors

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Favors can cost as little as $1 per guest and can climb into the $10-$20 per guest range. Depending on your budget and your priorities, you may choose to make your favor, DIY-style, or pay the extra to have someone else create and package them up for you. A couple wedding(short summer wedding dresses) favor cost tips to keep in mind.

Favors are almost always cheaper when bought in bulk.
If you wish to give more expensive, high-end favors, consider giving one gift per couple by placing the favor between their two dinner plates, and tagging it with the couple's names.
Consider giving out eatable favors and leaving goodie bags for each guest to package up themselves and take home -- saving you the time and energy of tying and packaging it up for them.
Package With Care
You most certainly can judge a favor by its cover. Whether it's eatable or a small take-home, find a way to package your favor in a pretty way. Visit your neighborhood fabric store to find ribbons that match your wedding day colors, and personalize each gift with a favor label. A few packaging ideas:


Pretty brown boxes tied with colorful ribbon
Clear cellophane bags with custom-made monogram stickers
Tiny galvanized tin pails filled with treats
Slim silver canisters topped with a personalized sticker
Hand it Over
Once you've found the perfect favor that reflects you as a couple, and that you know your guests will appreciate, take some time to figure out how you'll give out your wedding favors. Here, a few ideas to ensure your favors won't get left behind.

Place your token of appreciation at each place setting on each guest's napkin.
Set up a table with a framed card that says "Please Take One," "Be Our Guest," or simply "Thank You" for when guests exit the reception.
Instruct the waitstaff to pass the favors on silver trays before the meal or in between courses.
Attach favors to the escort cards; this works especially well for small items or for favors that double as escort cards.
Personally hand out favors to guests as they leave the reception. Keep in mind that this is one of the more hands-on ideas, so be sure you are up for the task.
If you're not up for handing out the favors, but you still want that personal touch, have the coat check attendant, doorman, or even one of your bridal party members do the deed.