Ideas for Low Cost Wedding Favors

With the economy being down and jobs being cut, brides and grooms are searching for ways to cut costs for their wedding. Some are choosing to have cocktails and snacks instead of the usual reception. Others are deciding to have a reception at a family or friends house.

There are ways to trim some of the cost of your wedding without it looking cheap. You can use low-cost ideas for wedding favors that will allow your guests to believe you spent tons of cash.

Chocolates

Chocolates are always a great party favor. When using chocolates as a low-cost party favor, the key is not the chocolates themselves but how you present them. You can go to either a craft store or order online designer takeout cartons. If you feel like you want to have some elegance, you can also tie ribbons to the favor. This will give you guests the appearance of class also supplying them with a well-liked treat

Small soap favors

If you're into doing your own arts and crafts, try your hand at home made soap favors. All you need is a base soap mold and a bulk load of soap flakes. Note your soap flakes with added fragrance into the molds and let them cool. Once cooled, use your creativeness to wrap your soap and give it a distinct look.

Bake away

Nothing tastes better than homemade desserts. Cookies, brownies, pies and cakes are a favorite of everyone. Translate this into a great wedding favor by using cellophane bags and ribbon. Have someone, preferably a family member who has decent baking skills, really put their foot down a few days before the wedding and bake batches of cookies or brownies. When you're wedding party is waiting for their entrée, have the bags placed directly in front of them. It'd be a nice snack along with filling them up before the main meal.

It also gives them something to take home from the wedding. You will save a ton of money by not hiring a caterer or being able to cut back on your catering costs.

Use these tips to help reduce wedding costs. These cheap favors are generally pleasing to all. They will not only lighten the load of your pocket, they will also put forth a nice touch of class for those attending your wedding and/or reception. Make sure you put a few things aside for yourself as a keepsake of your big day.