For couples not wanting to break their bank on wedding favors that their guests will appreciate, there are several inexpensive options that wont appear cheap to their guests. Search for wedding sites that offer wedding favors and see if theyre discontinuing any of their products. Many times a fantastic price can be found on items no longer being manufactured or favors have been purchased in bulk. Often times the favors are wonderful and more unique than "cookie cutter" type favors, so couples may be getting the bonus of distinction when choosing discontinued favors as well.
Travel Goods - Luggage tags, passport holders, travel alarm clocks, cell phone accessories and miniature photo albums are all practical travel items that could be transformed into memorable wedding favors with a little personalization and can be very affordable. Globetrotting guests would be especially thankful to receive a favor they can use and think of you on all of their future travels.
Potted Plants and Seeds. Guests with a green thumb would especially appreciate a small potted plant to take home or a packet of flower or vegetable seeds (purchase these during the off season for HUGE discounts. The couple could even include a message about watching their love grow over the years for an extra personal touch.
Miniature Photo Frames - small photo frames can be very inexpensive and great deals can be found when purchased in bulk. The extra bonus is that these photo frame favors can also be used as place card holders by inserting seating assignments into the frames. Another great idea is to insert photos of the happy couple or a personalized thank you note into the frames for a very meaningful and personal "thank you".
Lottery Tickets - Paper companies and wedding supply stores now offer cheap custom-made sleeves for scratch-off lottery tickets. Purchasing one lottery ticket for every guest and inserting it into a special sleeve would make a fun and potentially lucrative favor for any guests who win.
Chocolate. Whether the couple is buying a bulk supply of chocolate bars and wrapping them with a custom label or bundling up personalized boxes of individual chocolates to use as favors, these treats will surely be a hit. Find cute and inexpensive favor boxes to hold a truffle, or a personalized label for chocolate bars and you will have a favor that will be a "sweet" send off.
Bath Salts -Pamper guests with an envelope of bath salts in a beautiful color and fragrant scent. The salts can be found in bath and body stores and craft stores or purchased in bulk; the envelopes can be homemade using decorative wrapping paper or custom-created at a printer.
Coaster Favors - Whether purchased plain for personalizing or already decorated with a lovely message or design, drink coasters make simple, cheap favors that every guest can appreciate.
Candle Wedding Favors- There are several ways to create inexpensive wedding favors from candlestea lights can be elegantly spread out around the reception tables with handwritten notes that the guests may take them home at the end of the evening; glass or crystal votive candleholders can be filled with a candle of the couples favorite scent, and heart-shaped candles can stand-alone. Candlelight is an elegant touch to your reception so why not double up on the decor and the favors to save!
In conclusion, with a little money and a lot of creativity, couples can purchase discount wedding favors and dazzle their guests with lovely gifts. The internet has a wealth of great deals on wedding favors for any theme so start your research there to find great online boutiques for unique wedding favors that are sure to dazzle.