Let's Talk About Wedding Favours!

So, you’re planning your wedding and naturally you want to make sure that everything is absolutely perfect. From the venue, to the flowers, to the food, to the cake. Every detail will be carefully researched and considered, and hopefully you’ll be having fun along the way!

Your wedding planning list will be your best friend as you navigate your way through all the potential options, so take your time and enjoy the process.

There is one area that is often overlooked or a bit of an afterthought and that’s the wedding favours. Do you need them? How much will they cost? What type of favours do you go for? 

Let’s face it, wedding favours are not an essential part of your wedding decor but I firmly believe that if you want a luxury aesthetic, favours do add that extra touch so choosing the right favours are an important step in your planning.

Before we dive into why as a Luxury Essex Wedding Cake Designer I think they’re a great idea, let’s take a peek into the history: 

Traditionally, favours were gifted by the wealthy French upper class folk who could afford to spoil their guests with little boxes (called bonbonnieres). These were made from elaborate mediums such as gold, crystal or porcelain. Fancy right! These little luxuries were filled with sugary treats at a time when sugar was considered expensive, further emphasising their wealth. 

Fast-forward to more recent times and couples now give gifts to their guests as a token of their gratitude for sharing in their special day. 

Some choose non-edible gifts such as mini bottles of drink or personalised trinkets, but here is why I believe the right edible favours add an extra special touch that makes a huge difference:

1. Making your guests feel extra special

Hopefully the guests you invite to your wedding are your nearest and dearest and people who you love to spend time with, so spoiling them with a beautifully presented handcrafted gift to take home with them (or eat straight away!) will not only look incredible as part of the wedding decor, it will make them feel really appreciated. 

2. Representing YOU and your style

Edible favours are completely unique to you! A luxurious personal touch that will reflect your style and will also compliment your main cake elevating your overall aesthetic.

Things like iced cookies and macarons, personalised with your names or sentimental wording like ‘I do’ or ‘Bride & Groom/Bride & Bride’ are a popular option but I like to step things up a notch and incorporate at least one of the elements from the main cake to carry the luxury element through. Maybe a ruffle here, a flower there, or a textural element that really ties everything in and shows that you have really thought about the tiniest detail.

3. A cost effective option

Luxury Wedding Favours may be small but boy are they mighty when it comes to their impact! Believe it or not, each scrumptious morsel actually takes quite some time to create and therefore may be more expensive than your average non-edible favour. This means that they’re not for everyone but let’s be honest, you’re reading this because you’re not looking for average, you’re looking for tailor made luxury for your wedding and you appreciate the value of spending a little more to ensure quality and style. 

This doesn’t have to mean you blow your budget though! If you can afford it and you want favours for all of your day guests, then that’s great, but if you don’t, one of my top tips is to have them made just for your top table guests. It’s a really cost effective way of allocating that little bit extra for the people who matter the most. I promise you won’t regret it!

4. They are very versatile

Edible favours can be so versatile making them perfect for any wedding theme or style. You can customise the packaging or add a personalised tag to create the perfect place settings so your guests know where they’re sitting. 

5. The perfect flavour accompaniment to your wedding cake

Imagine a beautiful display of decadent bite sized treats that create a real feast for the eyes! Choose flavours that complement your main cake or go for completely different flavour profiles to provide even more variety. Either way, I guarantee your guests will be longing to tuck in and savour every mouthful!

In conclusion, if you're looking for ways to truly elevate your day without breaking your budget, I highly recommend considering luxury edible wedding favours for the win! The perfect, expertly designed and curated option that your guests will remember for years to come.

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