Wedding favours are always the source of some debating, some couples love the idea of leaving a little thank you for their guests, while others feel they’ll be forgotten about and the money could be spent elsewhere. If you want to guarantee that nothing is left hanging about on tables at the end of the night, think practical, edible or fun! Food is always a welcome sight whether it’s something guests can take home to enjoy like tea and coffee or chocolate (if it lasts past dinner) or some sweeties to keep them awake in the cab home. Another popular, sentimental idea is to get loved ones involved and treat guests to favours that have been lovingly made by the couple or family members like home made sauces or jams. Going the personal route pays off too – there are some tokens guests will be only too happy to take home and display like a snap from the photo booth or a fun hand-drawn caricature. Check out some popular wedding favours below or view our complete list of wedding favours in Ireland…
1. Get Lucky with Some Scratch Cards
Photo via Pinterest
2. Mints Will Always Come in Handy (And How Cute are the ‘Mint To Be’ Stickers)
Photo by Rachel Orson Photography
3. Treat Everyone to Your Favourite Coffee
Photo by Studio127 Photography via Wedding Chicks
4. … Or Some Take Home Tea
Photo by Bonnallie Brodeur
5. Let Guests Enjoy a Mug of Hot Chocolate on You
Photo by Ashley Dru via Ruffled
6. Or Some Chocolates That Probably Won’t Make It Past Dinner
Chocolate Favours available from Lily O’Brien’s
7. Ensure they have a Keepsake with Some Seeds to Grow at Home
Photo by Corner House Photography via Melissa Hearts Weddings
8. Treat Guests to Nostalgic 99s on the Day
Photo courtesy of Smith’s Ice Cream Vans
Ice Cream Suppliers
Freddie’s Ice Cream | Smith’s Ice Cream Vans | Adare Farm
9. Create a bit of a Buzz with Wonka Bars – The Golden Ticket Wins a Prize
Photo via thewonkyfactory.com
10. Pick up Some Popcorn on the Way Out
Photo by Nikki Mills via Wedding Chicks
11. Treat Guests to Store Cupboard Staples like Honey or Home Made Jam
Photo by Christa Taylor via Style Me Pretty
12. Some Cute Mugs Will Defo Find a Place in the Press at Home
Photo by Adachi Pementel via Style Me Pretty
13. Compile the Soundtrack to Your Big Day so Guests Can Have a Listen Afterwards
Photo by Catherine Rhodes Photography via Wedding Chicks
14. Have a Candy Buffet so Guests Can Grab Some Sweeties for the Way Home
Photo from Julie & Sean’s real wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography
15. Hire a Caricature Artist so Guests Can Take Home Their Own Hilarious Piece of Art
Photo via Story MixMedia
Caricature Artists in Ireland
Ken Coogan Caricatures | Live Caricature Entertainment by Anita Foy | Andrew Goti Caricatures | Caricatures by Niall O’ Loughlin | Caricatures by Mark Heng
16. Leave Out Crisp Sambo Kits – Sure to Be a Big Hit the Morning After (or on the Way Home!)
Photo by Finn Mooney
17. Put the Cash Towards a Fun Photo Booth instead of Individual Favours
Photo from Chris & Anne’s real wedding by Emma Russell Photography
To find Photobooth Suppliers in Ireland click here!
18. Leave Out Something to Toast the Happy Couple With
Photo from Tara & Fionan’s real wedding by DKPHOTO
19. Give Back with Charity Wedding Favours
Photo by Schillings Photography
Purchase Charity Favours from: Make a Wish Ireland | Childhood Cancer Foundation | Self Help Africa
20. Ensure they’re Armed for the Morning After with Fun Hangover Kits
Photo from Alex & Neil’s real wedding
