It has long been tradition to give guests small gifts as tokens of appreciation for showing up at the ceremony and as a return in exchange for the wedding gifts given to the couple. Wedding favors can be homemade, store purchased and/or food. Lots of people give out little homemade wedding favors that add a personal touch and give guests a keepsake to remember the wedding by.

Some common homemade wedding favors are paper boxes filled with candies, soaps and candles, and scented satchels of potpourri. You can set up a mini workshop with some friends a few weeks before the wedding and work on the favors assembly line style. A simple favor is the paper box. You can purchase or make homemade paper that is thick and sturdy for the box. Cut the paper into the shape of a box that is laid out flat with flaps (you can open up similar box shaped package from a store as a model) and make creases with a knife or pen to fold along. Then glue or stitch together with brightly colored sting. Place a small amount of tissue paper inside to keep the candy separate from the glue and paper.

If you find that your wedding plans are starting to get out of hand you can always place an order online or at a store for party favors. These trinkets can last longer than homemade ones and will save you time and effort. Many common types of store purchased favors are candle, picture frames or holders, spoons, corkscrews, other types of kitchen utensils, bookmarks and candies. You may be able to get a good deal on the cost of these favors if you plan on purchasing large lots of them.

Whatever you decide to give guests as a mark of the memorable event be sure to know that it will have a special place in each persons heart.