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What wedding favors do people actually like?

Answered by the UK Wedding Websites editorial team · Updated 2026-10-12 · For guests

Short answer

People actually like wedding favours they can eat, drink, or use again. Edible treats, mini bottles, seeds, and practical items like bottle openers or candles are consistently appreciated. Favours that are personal, useful, and not branded with your names too heavily tend to be the most popular.

Guests genuinely appreciate favours that are consumable or functional. Edible favours are almost always a hit, especially if they are delicious and easy to take home. Think individually wrapped chocolates, biscuits, fudge, or a small jar of honey. Drinks are also popular, such as miniature bottles of wine, beer, or a flavoured syrup for cocktails. Non-food favours that people use regularly include candles, matches, lip balm, or small hand creams. Practical items like bottle openers, keyrings, or luggage tags are useful, but try to keep the design subtle so people will actually use them later. Seeds and small plants are loved by many, especially if guests can plant them at home and remember your day as they grow. The key is to avoid favours that are purely decorative or that have your names and date plastered all over them in a way that makes them feel like advertising. A simple thank you note, handwritten or printed, adds a warm touch. If you are unsure, ask your wedding party or close friends what they would genuinely like to receive.

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