Some people take all the fun out of weddings. They think of this event as just a ritual to get through with as much money intact as possible. So they opt for the easiest decorations, the cheapest food, and the least original wedding favors. This article is for those who think of a wedding in a different way. If you want your wedding day to be a real event, something that everyone who attends will truly remember and find special, then we encourage you to offer completely unique wedding favors. These wedding favors that have been provided with some forethought will cause your friends and family to look back on your special day with the same fondness that you do.

“Unique wedding favors?” What exactly makes these special gifts unique? And what gifts make for the best favors? First of all, a guest must find the wedding favors practical and memorable. But you need to go a step beyond that. You want unique wedding favors. This means you need to do something a bit out of step with what others have done. As an example, many of the people you know have probably offered cookies, candies and other edible treats for their wedding guests. But you, in the pursuit of uniqueness, might try something slightly different. Howe about offering candies in a special collectible box, with the couple’s name on it? Or maybe you can offer something such as heart-shaped pancake or cookie cutters, or even special packages of cookie dough (Yes, you can find them online). These kinds of unique wedding favors are sure to be remembered and cherished-and used!

All of this leads us to an important question: Where do you find the perfect idea for the perfectly unique wedding favors? Obviously you can consult with a wedding planner, who probably has lots of ideas. But a more affordable option might be to do a search on “wedding favors” online. You also don’t want to neglect to consult with your married friends and family members. They often have some of the most creative ideas. Remember, though, that the idea here is to find wedding favors that are unique. So if all 20 of your friends said they gave the same gifts, it’s probably not a good candidate for unique wedding favors. But hopefully out of your 20 friends, you’ll hear one idea that sparks an idea in your head, that you can customize for your own wedding and your own guests.

And don’t be afraid to trust your own judgment. Pull out paper and pen and brainstorm. Think of what your theme is and jot down some ideas pertaining to that theme. Jot down common interests you and your partner have and jot down some ideas that might coordinate well with those interests. You should be able to find some wedding favors that will correspond with your common interests or with the wedding theme or with both.

And don’t worry so much about the cost. Most wedding favors, whether traditional or unique, won’t run more than $3 to $5 per guest. There really isn’t that much difference in cost between a boring gift and one that is completely original. So relax and do the wedding favors up right. You and your friends and family will remember this part of the wedding for the rest of your lives.