What are some Irish wedding favour ideas?

Short answer

Irish wedding favours often include lucky charms, shamrock-themed gifts, or small bottles of Irish whiskey. You could also give personalised favours with a Celtic knot design, or a tiny horseshoe for luck. These ideas work well for a UK wedding with Irish heritage.

For a touch of Irish luck, you can give each guest a small horseshoe, which is a traditional Irish symbol of good fortune. You might attach a little tag with your names and wedding date. Another classic is a shamrock, either as a seed packet for guests to grow their own, or as a pressed leaf in a glass charm.

If you want something warmer, miniature bottles of Irish whiskey or Irish cream liqueur make popular favours, especially for evening guests. You could pair them with a short note about the meaning behind the gift. For a non-alcoholic option, consider a small tin of Irish tea or a bar of Irish chocolate.

Celtic knot designs work well on personalised favours, such as keyrings, bookmarks, or coasters. You could also give a tiny pouch of lavender with a Celtic blessing printed on the card. If you are having a humanist or civil ceremony, remember that favours are not part of the legal ceremony, so you are free to choose anything you like. Check with your venue if you plan to hand out favours during the meal, as some venues have rules about table settings.