When wedding expenses grow, how can we cut costs to make the budget more manageable? One place that people look is at the bonbonnieres or wedding favours. They can be an added expense that some people don’t really even remember to take home at the end of the night.
Some families see this etiquette as a mandatory thing. If this is the case there are some great cost saving ways of still doing your favours but not spending an arm and a leg to do so:
- Think edible! Chocolates, Jelly Beans, M&Ms and so much more. Michaels Crafts & places such as Creative Packaging in Burnaby have some great little baggies and you can often buy smaller items such as these candies, in bulk and in your colour scheme.
- Think of cutting down, certain items don’t need one per person, you can do one per couple and almost cut the amount of items you need in half. Those little silver frames, wedding stoppers, photo coasters, etc can all be handed out to each couple rather than each person.
- Give to charity in lieu of favours. More and more couples are deciding to go this route. Choose your favourite charity (TFD loves organizations such as the Union Gospel Misson) and make donation per person attending your marriage. When you do your place cards or send your invitations, you can leave a small note that says in lieu you donated to your particular charity.
- Think of things you can make yourself: Jams, cookies, caramel apples, fans, cd’s of your favourite songs. Things that provide a nicer personal touch leave a lasting impression. I loved an idea I saw online, “Make your own S’mores” DIY Favours. This couple filled each bag with 2 graham crackers, a single serving of Hersey’s Chocolate and a large marshmallow. What a great idea!
There are a lot of things you can do to save some money to fit more into your budget. Think outside of the box and find some fun ways to incorporate your theme.
~Shae
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