10 edible wedding favor ideas your guests will love
Have you decided on your wedding favors? "Wedding favors are a way of saying thank you to your guests and an age-old tradition initially common amongst European aristocrats," explains Fen from luxury London cake maker and patisserie Monannie Cakes. "The first wedding favor was known as a bonbonniere; a small trinket box made of crystal, porcelain or precious stones usually containing sugar cubes. At the time, sugar cubes symbolised wealth and royalty."
Our vote is always for edible wedding favors as delicious treats are sure to be appreciated and not left behind at the end of the night, which is a common occurrence if you don't consider what your guests will actually enjoy. So what should you choose? Monannie Cakes shares her top edible (and drinkable) treats your guests are sure to love.
"I like to think of a wedding as an experience, with each element lending its best to tell a beautiful, bespoke story," explains Fen. "A wedding favor will therefore work best if it is meaningful. Consider a flavor that is special to you both. Was there a flavor you had at your proposal, your first date, a special holiday, something celebrating your culture or wedding destination? Think about how you can use that as a foundation for your favors."
1. Salted caramels
Everyone loves salted caramels right? Packaged in a sweet little tin, they are absolutely delicious and sure to go down well with guests.
2. Artisan cordial wedding favors
Celebrate the seasons with natural handmade cordials in cute little bottles. What could be sweeter?
3. Heart cookie wedding favors
Cookies aren't just for kids, oh no! Ice pretty cookies to suit your wedding theme or color palette, or even model them on your beloved pet.
4. Handmade jam wedding favors
Jam makes a fantastic wedding favor as it's simple to make in bulk and looks super cute in mini jars with ribbon and a calligraphed label.
5. Buttery brioche wedding favors
A handmade brioche bun is the perfect breakfast treat for the morning after the wedding (or late night snack to soak up the alcohol!).
6. Handmade nougat wedding favors
Chewy, nutty and sweet.. what's not to love about this French treat?
7. Fruit liqueur wedding favours
A beautifully packaged liqueur is a lovely way to showcase local produce, and is sure to be appreciated whether it's handmade or shop-brought. However, do think of an alcohol-free alternative for your tee-total guests.
8. Herbal tea tin wedding favors
From well-loved herbal teas like chamomile and peppermint, to floral favorites like hibiscus and the whole gauntlet of fruity infusions, a little travel tin of tea is a lovely simple wedding favor and there's so much to choose from!
9. Extra virgin olive oil wedding favours
Everyone uses olive oil right? Treat your guests to a high quality single estate oil, particularly appropriate if your wedding venue is anywhere near an olive grove.
10. Local honey wedding favors
Supporting local producers is always a good idea so look around for local beekeepers who will share their liquid gold to decant into cute jars.
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All favours by Monannie Cakes | Photography: Cristina Ilao Photograohy | Hannah Duffy Photography | Eva Tarnok Photography
