Wedding Favors Cost

How Much Do Wedding Favors Cost?

Low: 0-$2

Medium: $2-$3

High: $6-$9

Favors are often the most dreaded part of wedding planning, partly because there are so many choices. They are intended to be a sort of "thank you" to wedding guests, and modern couples are getting much more creative in what they pick. The most common favors fall into two categories: edible or keepsake. Cost will vary based on the type of favor, number ordered, presentation and personalization.

Typical costs:

Jordan almonds, a traditional favorite, cost between $6 and $9 per pound for all-white almonds. Drawstring pouches run about $0.19 each but can cost as much as $1.66 each if they are embellished or embroidered. Small white boxes (usually "truffle" boxes) cost roughly $0.37 - $0.99 each. Ribbon printed with the couple's names and/or wedding date cost between $0.90 and $2.53 per yard.
Many couples choose to personalize their favors. For example, mints in a tin decorated with a personalized label cost roughly $1.85 to $2.75 each, while chocolate bars with personalized labels run between $1.75 and $2.50 each.
Candles are popular choices for non-edible, keepsake favors. Votive candles in holders cost about $1.15 - $2.50 each.
Potpourri sachets cost between $1.50 - $1.95.each
One of the newest trends in favors is a customized CD with songs played during the wedding and/or reception, or favorites of the couple. CDs cost between $0.10 and $0.40 each. Labels and CD cases or envelopes cost roughly $0.30-$0.35 each. You'll also have to factor in the time and software cost to burn the music onto the CDs.

Related articles: Bridal Registry, Bridesmaid Gift, Groomsman Gift

Discounts:

Buying in bulk, particularly with edible items, will typically save you money. Savings will vary based on what you order.

Shopping for wedding favors:

To get ideas of the types of favors available, try FavorIdeas.com[1] or American Bridal, which compiles annual lists of most popular favors. The website of style maven Martha Stewart also provides ideas for and photos of edible and keepsake favors.
There are almost as many websites to shop for favors and supplies as there are ideas for favors! Bliss Weddings[2] , Ultimate Wedding Stores and Exclusively Weddings[3] are good starting points.

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Amount: $2.15 per person

Posted by: Panacea in not telling, Other.	Posted: January 15th, 2014 05:01AM
Number of Guests: 135	Type: Wedding?

My maid of honour passed away from cancer. So, instead of doing favours, I printed out cards stating that we donated the money instead to her charity of choice (the Humane Society). I thought it was a nice gesture and wedding favours are usually such crap anyway - unless they're food I just chuck'em. The donation was $300 - I multiplied 135 x 2 (270), then rounded it up.