20 Summer Wedding Favors of 2023 Guests Will Use and Enjoy (2024)

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Summer is the perfect time to let those cooking juices flow and a small bottle of olive oil can help kick start that process. Choose from six different label options or customize your own to make a special batch for your guests to leave with from your wedding.

Summer weddings can be hot and to keep guests cool and collected you might want to opt for a hand fan. These simple and chic fans can be personalized with the couple’s name and reused all summer long whether at future weddings or a beach trip.

Your wedding guests can continue the celebration at home with these decorative bottle openers. Personalize these wedding favors with your names and wedding date so that every time your guests go for a bottle of their favorite beer they remember the fabulous time they had at your wedding.

There’s no better way to celebrate a special occasion than with a shot. While they might be fragile, shot glasses last a while so you can be confident that your guests will get plenty of use out of them for years to come. Cheers!

If you’re planning to have your wedding on the beach this summer, you can’t go wrong with sunglasses for favors. Not only will your guests have some cool new shades, but also a party favor they can actually put to good use. Colors include black/white or hot pink/black.

Pair this wine cork stopper alongside your shot class for the ultimate favor duo. The presentation on top of a pop-up "thank you" card calls for those Instagrammable photos and is a unique way to express gratitude to your guests for celebrating that special day.

End the night on a sweet note with a personalized piece of chocolate, the most delicious edible wedding favor. Choose between gold and silver foil and add names onto the wrapper to provide a special flair. Don’t wait too long to eat it, especially in the summer!

While sunscreen should be worn during every season, it’s especially important during the summer, especially if you are serving a summer wedding menu theme. The carabiner easily attaches to a backpack, purse, or beach bag so your guests can always have it with them.

To end the night on a high note, let your guests leave with little to-go popcorn bags. Easily DIY your wedding favor with these lightweight and disposable zip pouch bags by filling them with your favorite popcorn flavor (traditional, caramel, cheddar, etc.), and you’re all set. They are available in gold foil, silver foil, rose gold foil, and craft brown.

Nothing screams summer more than a can cooler. Leave your guests with a personalized wedding koozie that even includes the state you were married in. With over 50 colors to choose from, you can pick a shade that best suits your wedding aesthetic or let your guests pick their favorite color.

This isn’t your traditional wedding favor, but your guests can put these plants in their apartments or homes to help improve air quality and decrease stress. Plus, with decorative personalized tags like "You had me at aloe," guests will leave your wedding with a smile.

After celebrating your special day, it’ll come time to wash off the makeup, sweat, and happy tears. Give the gift of a sugar scrub made from California’s freshest ingredients. Each scrub comes in a tiny mason jar and is available in five fragrances (lavender, vanilla, sweet orange, etc.).

Drawstring bags are the perfect wedding favor for those people who came from out of town for your wedding. Toss in some other local products from your destination so your favor can double as a beautiful and useful welcome bag.

These honey sticks are almost as sweet as your wedding will be. With the option to have them assembled, this wedding favor is hassle-free and ideal for your guests' cup of tea or yogurt the following morning.

Handmade wooden coasters are a fan favorite and ideal for those hot summer days when you don’t want to leave behind those dreaded watermarks. Made from environmentally-friendly wood and non-toxic paint, design these coasters to match your special day with a variety of colors and text options.

For those family and friends coming from out of town to your wedding, a luggage tag is a perfect favor to send them away with. Whether you want to include a meaningful quote or a monogram, luggage tags are a useful and simple gift that guests will appreciate.

Forget the controversy over plastic straws and get stainless steel straws instead. Not only will guests be able to reuse them at home, but with each sip, they’ll be reminded of your special day with a personalized engraving of the newlyweds.

Small, sweet, and useful, these personalized matchbooks will be a fun reminder of the special day. You’ll assemble these yourself with self-adhesive photo labels. Sold in sets of 50, each matchbox includes 18 wooden stick matches.

Looking for a great way to send your guests home with a classic summer treat? This s’mores wedding favor kit will end your big day on a sweet note. Each kit includes 24 clear cellophane bags, round personalized labels, and twine or ribbon in your choice of color. The actual s’mores ingredients are not included, so you’ll need to purchase chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers as well before assembling.

Nothing says summer quite like an old-fashioned mason jar. These mason jar wedding favors are a great keepsake for your guests. You can customize the front and back of the mug with the date, names, and initials. A minimum order of 24 is required and there is a $35 setup fee to add personalization.

FAQ

• Are wedding favors required?

  While wedding favors certainly aren't a requirement, they are definitely appreciated by guests. It's a simple yet thoughtful way to say thank you to your loved ones for coming out to celebrate your love and this special moment in life. A wedding favor can be as simple as a postcard or a box of personalized matches.

• What is a normal amount to spend on wedding favors?

  While the amount you spend on favors depends on your personal wedding budget, most couples opt for a simple and affordable option—think $2 to $3 each. When it comes to favors, it truly is the thought that counts more than the cost.

• How far in advance should you buy wedding favors?

  As with any pre-wedding order, you want to give yourself ample time for delivery and organization, especially if it's a summer wedding favor that requires some DIY participation—such as the Prepping Parties Wedding Popcorn Bags. A good rule of thumb is to order your favors at least a month in advance of your wedding date.

• Where should you put wedding favors for your guests?

  If you’re having dinner with assigned seats and plan to give a favor to each guest, place the wedding favor at each place setting or as part of the centerpiece. For wedding favors that are for a couple or family, like the S'mores Wedding Favor Kits, set up a table with favors and label each one with the recipients’ names.

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