80 Unusual Wedding Favours Your Guests Won't Have Received Before
Surprise your guests with a wedding favour that's a little bit different! We've rounded up 80 of the most unusual wedding favours around to inspire you
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From personalised teabags to temporary tattoos and shot glasses that are guaranteed to get the party started, we’ve come up with 80 unusual wedding favours that are sure to go down a treat with your wedding guests.
If you want to give your guests unique wedding favours, then why not think outside the box and give them something that’s a little bit different?
The best ones are fun, a bit different and reflect you as a couple – whether that’s something playful, practical or just a little treat to say thanks for coming.
Whether it's mini bottles, quirky keepsakes or edible treats with a twist, this is all about giving people something they’ll actually want to take home and unusual wedding favours are a great way to surprise your guests with something a little more memorable than the standard sugared almonds.
But while it's lovely to give your guests a little something, the cost of a wedding can quickly mount up. That's why it's worth knowing that some of the nicest touches are completely free, like handwritten notes or a QR code for your wedding playlist left at each place setting for guests to enjoy afterwards.
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80 Unusual Wedding Favours To Shop Now
These alternative wedding favours include something different for every couple and suit a range of different budgets. So, whether you're happy to splurge or are on the look out for some wedding budget friendly, low cost creative wedding favours, or personalised wedding favours, we've got the perfect pick for you in our round-up below!
- Unusual Wedding Favours Guests Actually Want
- Sustainable Wedding Favours
- Charity Donation Wedding Favours
- Edible Wedding Favours
- Everything You Need To Know About Unusual Wedding Favours
- What Are Unique Wedding Favour Ideas?
- Should Wedding Favours Be Personalised?
- What Wedding Favours Do Guests Actually Keep?
Unusual Wedding Favours Guests Actually Want
Forget the traditional bags of sugared almonds, the best unique wedding favours are the fun little things guests actually take home, like mini cocktails, snack boxes, or personalised treats.
1. Customised Wedding Favour Matches – Etsy
Elevate the gift of matches with these vibrant, personalised boxes from Hannah Art Gift Shop store at Etsy. You can buy anywhere between 5 to 1000 boxes and choose from 30 different designs.
Expert take: If you’re having candles on the tables, you could even ask your guests to light them. This wouldn’t be suitable for children – but we have fun wedding favours for kids to help with that!
2. Personalised Antique Teaspoons – Etsy
These gorgeous antique spoons would look great on the tables of a garden tea-party reception, and they make a sweet gift for guests to treasure in years to come. If you’re using as part of your cutlery (which we think is a fabulous idea), just make sure guests are aware they can take these home as their favours!
Expert take: Choose from either gold, silver or antique copper spoons, with or without tassels and tags to suit your theme.
3. Personalised Chopstick Wedding Favours – Etsy
How about adding these gorgeous engraved chopstick wedding favours to your cutlery sets? They are crafted from high quality bamboo so your guests will be able to use them time and time again, and you can choose from a number of different fonts.
Expert take: There's a minimum order of 30 pairs – if you're having fewer guests than that, they make a great engagement gift too.
4. Mini Rose Quartz Hearts – Natural History Museum Shop
Planning a celestial wedding? Or perhaps you’re a spiritual pair and love the idea of giving crystal favours. These rose-quartz hearts will make a magical finishing touch and are sure to bring good energy to your big day.
Expert take: Rose quartz is said to be the ultimate crystal of love, making these pink beauties totally wedding appropriate.
5. Origami Crane Wedding Favours – Etsy
These elegant, floral origami cranes will look so sophisticated placed on your wedding tables and make a fun wedding favour for guests to take home. Dab hand at paper crafts? DIY your own with this beautiful origami paper.
Expert take: If your wedding reception will be one big party you might want to make sure these favours get kept somewhere safe in case they get damaged.
6. White Wedding Favour Flip Flops – Wedding Flip Flops
Give your guests the gift of comfort on your wedding day with these bridal-inspired flip-flops. Not only are they subtle and neutral enough to work with any wedding theme, but they’ll also keep everyone on the dancefloor all night long!
Expert take: These are also great for destination weddings; fill buckets with flip flops for guests to wear when they walk to your beach ceremony.
7. Wooden Puzzle Piece Keyring – Etsy
These custom puzzle pieces are a sweet way of thanking your guests for being a part of your celebration. You can choose to have a hole drilled in the corner – they'd make a lovely keyring or hanging decoration.
Expert take: These puzzle pieces are on the smaller side so you can only customise them with a date, not a longer message. They can easily be tied to card though, if you did want to pen a few words to each guest.
8. Matchbox Games – Nest
With 15 different brain-teasing designs to pick from, you’ll keep your guests entertained during any quieter moments of dinner (and little ones’ hands busy during the speeches!) with these bestselling matchbox puzzles from Nest.
Expert take: You can choose to have the same game for every favour but we recommend going for a mix so they can be passed around each table.
9. Custom Portrait Temporary Tattoos – Etsy
Who needs the pain of the real thing? Temporary tattoos are a great alternative wedding favour – these ones feature a custom portrait of you both with your name and wedding date. Your guests will absolutely adore you.
Expert take: These cool wedding favours would suit a relaxed and fun celebration. They make for some awesome photo opportunities too – just make sure you have a damp sponge on hand for easy application.
10. Personalised Sunglasses – Etsy
We love the idea of giving your guests fun colourful sunglasses as a wedding favour. Whether it's a destination getaway or a night in the city, they look awesome in wedding photos.
"These are such a fun favour idea," says Rima. "Your guests will love posing with them – who doesn't love a good pair of wedding sunglasses? But they'd also be great in a hen party bag too!"
Expert take: The design on these sunglasses does make them a little tricky to see out of but that won't be a problem if you're just posing for a few pictures.
11. Hangover Kits – Etsy
If you're anticipating a few sore heads the next day, create your own hangover kits with these cute bags! Fill them with things like chocolate, paracetamol, mints and an eye mask. In fact, we have a complete guide on how to make your very own hangover kit.
Expert take: These bags come in multiple sizes so you can pick one to fit your budget. Remember it is better to go for a smaller sack than have empty space.
12. Lottery Tickets & Holders – Wedding in a Teacup
Feeling lucky? If you are, then share your luck with your guests by giving them a lottery ticket. This is both a fun wedding favour and a low cost unusual wedding favour idea that could lead to some big wins! Pop the tickets in these romantic ‘lucky in love’ ticket holders from Wedding in a Teacup. There’s also a scratchcard version if you want to go for a slightly cheaper option.
Expert take: If you go for the scratch card option, pop a penny into each of the holders so your guests aren't fumbling around for loose change.
13. Ticket Shape Wedding Sparkler Cards – Not On The High Street
For the most amazing wedding photos come evening, leave sparklers on the tables (away from little hands) for your guests to enjoy. These sparkler covers add a bit of extra fun and can be personalised with your names and wedding date.
Expert take: The sparklers themselves only cost pennies when you bulk buy.
14. Wedding Luggage Tag Favours – Etsy
If you're having a destination or travel themed wedding, these white, embossed, leather-look luggage tags are ideal. They'll come printed with each of your guests' names inside so you can use them as place cards, too. We love that they come in 9 different colour options.
Expert take: They're super chic and very high quality-looking for the price. They aren't made from real leather which makes them vegan friendly.
15. Personalised Christmas Ivory Crackers – Made By Clare
If you’re getting married in winter and are looking for Christmas wedding ideas to add a festive touch to your tables, then why not hand out Christmas crackers as wedding favours? These crackers come with your guests’ names handwritten in either black, gold, silver, sage green or burgundy red. The ivory design is ideal for a winter wedding. Discover more Christmas wedding favours here.
Expert take: They double as place cards, so you’ll save on those. They are filled with the traditional paper crown, joke and an optional chocolate coin – and while it's predictable, it's a classic that we all love!
16. Wedding Festival Wristbands – Wedfest
If you’re planning a ‘wedfest’ (a festival themed wedding), then make your friends and family feel like VIPs by handing out wristbands. We love these ‘Our Wedding Day’ ones from Not On The High Street. For more ideas, take a look at our ultimate festival wedding guide.
Expert take: These wristbands look super realistic and they're so fun! They'll have to be cut-off to be removed, but this only makes them feel even more like the real-deal.
17. Mini Leather Journals – Etsy
Kind of niche – but if you love a good book, are planning a literary themed wedding or either one of you is a writer, these adorable, 30-page mini leather journals will make an adorable memento from your day.
Expert take: The fun-size journals are no bigger than a credit card – perfect for slipping into pockets and handbags and scribbling down reminders while on the go. We bet these come in more useful than one would imagine!
18. Name Badges – Wedding in a Teacup
If you want to make sure your wedding favour isn’t left on the table then a name badge will be perfect as every guest will love to wear one! We adore these pretty pastel badges from Wedding in a Teacup that easily double as a place card. There’s a choice of colour and font, and a lovely rustic Kraft paper badge too that works so well for a barn wedding.
Expert take: If you have guests that don't know each other well, these name badges will be very helpful. As they're handmade they might be all slightly different, but we think this adds to their charm.
19. Wooden Laser Cut Place Names – Etsy
These personalised place names come in rustic wood are laser-cut with each guests' name so they can take them home and put them on display – the perfect desk accessory!
"These personalised wedding favours are SO chic," says Rima. "And they'll save you money as they'll double up as a wedding place card."
Expert take: They can be painted in gold, rose gold, copper or silver. Make sure you have every name spelt correctly before sending off to order.
20. Adult Colouring Books – Etsy
No longer an activity reserved for kids, you’ll now find a fantastic range of adult colouring books that we guarantee will have everyone hooked once they start scribbling. This botanical-themed colouring book from Etsy will make a great table activity for a garden celebration.
Expert take: If you have any downtime on the day – particularly between the speeches and the food – these are a great way to entertain your guests. You might not even need one book per guest – save money by popping a few on each table.
21. Personalised Bamboo Hand Fan – Not On The High Street
Having a summer or sunny destination wedding? Etsy has a range of personalised fan designs that guests will be very grateful of in the hot weather. Include your names, wedding date, venue, wedding party details – or just a message of thanks!
Expert take: These fans are super lightweight so will be easy for your guests to carry around on the day and take home as a memento.
22. Customised Bottle Openers – Etsy
A cute personalised bottle opener will be a fun wedding favour that your guests will use again and again. The leafy design feels very chic but there are forty designs to choose from.
Expert take: Bottle openers are a classic gift – this may not be the most unusual wedding favour in our edit but your guests are guaranteed to appreciate it.
23. VW Camper Photo Booth – Buttercup Bus Vintage Campers
Buttercup Bus Vintage Campers provides mobile photo booths throughout London, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. Grab your partner and get your pose on, then leave a silly picture of the two of you on everyone’s seat. Guests can use some fab photo booth props and return the favour with a thoughtful, fun keepsake for themselves.
Expert take: The photos are printed instantly so your guests can take them home. Make sure everyone takes enough snaps so you can add them to your wedding photo album as well.
24. Coffee Stencil – Sophia Victoria Joy
Go all fancy with your favours and present guests with a coffee stencil so they can take their hot beverage to the next level. These wedding themed stencils from Sophia Victoria Joy can be personalised with both your names or your guests’ names.
Expert take: Make sure you place a little pot of chocolate or coffee powder on each wedding table so your guests can use the stencils on the day.
25. Scrabble Pieces Place Cards – Etsy
Give a romantic nod to this board game favourite by handing out Scrabble pieces that spell out a cute message and combining them with these amazing Scrabble place cards. They're simple but very effective.
Expert take: If you're ordering more than 25, you can get a bulk discount price. But even without the saving, these come in at less than £1.40 per favour. See more cheap wedding favours here.
26. Personalised Photo Message Bottle – Edge Inspired
If your wedding has a nautical or travel theme, then a message in a bottle favour is an easy way to follow this. You could make them yourselves, but if you have a bit more budget, we highly recommend these photo messages in a bottle with a picture of you both and a message on the back.
Expert take: This will be a bit more expensive per wedding favour so we suggest this idea for an intimate celebration with fewer guests. They're quite fragile – be careful when transporting.
27. Mini Board Games – Baker Ross
If your wedding guests have travelled from far and wide to be at your special day, then a retro game like Snakes and Ladders or Scrabble will keep them entertained on the journey back. Buy the games in a travel-size format to make them favour appropriate. This 4-in-a-row game is 95p a favour! Discover more wedding games for your reception.
Expert take: There are so many games to choose from that you might have a hard time choosing! We recommend putting a few types of each on every table.
28. Luxury Shower Gel Minis – Arran Sense of Scotland
If you know that many of your guests are staying overnight for your wedding, these fabulously fragranced shower gel minis from Arran Sense of Scotland will come in useful. We imagine the mineral freshness of the Machrie scent will provide a much-needed wake-up after the night before, too…
Expert take: Arran Sense of Scotland’s heavenly scents are unisex, and the minis come in boxes of four for £10, making these just £2.50 each. Great value!
29. Sparkly Wedding Table Scatter Tokens – Etsy
We doubt any of your guests will have ever received a custom scatter token before! These are such an incredible keepsake and brighten up your wedding tables.
Expert take: You can choose from silver, gold, rose gold or natural wood finishes to work with your table.
30. Wooden Maracas – Gifts By Connect
These wooden maracas are the perfect way to kick off the celebrations – giving a whole new meaning to the words: “make some noise for the newlyweds!”
Expert take: Each maracas comes with a printed card tag and grosgrain ribbon.
31. Wedding Favour Tissues – Etsy
Your guests will be thankful for these cute tissue packs when the speeches roll around. Each pack contains three luxury white tissues and can be personalised with your names and wedding date.
Expert take: You could choose to save these for the tables, but guests might also appreciate them for the ceremony, so why not leave a pack on each ceremony seat instead?
32. Personalised Golf Balls – Zazzle
If you’re a golf-loving couple or have a sporty crew joining you for your wedding day, these personalised golf balls will go down a treat. Better yet, if you’re marrying at a venue with a renowned golf course, they’ll be able to test them out over the weekend. (We’ve got a great selection of sporting wedding venues for inspiration here).
Expert take: Even if your guests don’t typically play golf, we can bet these will make a lovely keepsake for them to have at home.
33. Personalised Pens – Sticky Art UK
Personalised pens sound a bit random until you realise people actually keep them. Add your names, the wedding date, or an inside joke and suddenly it’s the one favour that ends up in handbags, desk drawers, and glove boxes for years.
Expert take: On their own these bottle wedding favours might look rather simple but once you've popped a few stems inside, they'll come to life and really elevate your wedding tables.
Sustainable Wedding Favours
Eco-friendly wedding favours are the ones that don’t get tossed in the bin the next morning – think packets of seeds for the garden, reusable picture frames, or coasters guests will use again and again.
34. Mini Vase Wedding Favour – Sprinkle More Joy
Add your guests' initials to these beautiful mini vases and they'll act like a place setting they can keep! They'll be the perfect way to add a floral touch to your wedding day. "I've never seen anything like this before at a wedding," says Zoe Burke, wedding expert and Editor of Hitched. "You could fill them with sweets, or add a simple flower. A lovely keepsake!"
Expert take: On their own these bottle wedding favours might look rather simple but once you've popped a few stems inside, they'll come to life and really elevate your wedding tables.
35. Happy Tears Handkerchiefs – Gigi & Olive
If you’re having a small wedding, or you can afford to splash out a bit extra on your wedding favours, Gigi & Olive wins the prize for prettiest keepsake with these embroidered linen handkerchiefs.
Expert take: With 19 different colours to choose from for the embroidery – from navy and Barbie pink to gold and olive green – there’s bound to be a hue that suits your wedding theme. As well as favours, these would also make a cute wedding thank you gift.
36. Botanical Copper Frame Wedding Favour – Etsy
If you're having dried flower décor at your wedding, keep the theme with these delicate copper frame floral wedding favours. They'll look lovely placed on the table as well as hanging up in your guests' homes.
Expert take: The flowers included in these copper frames will be mixed which gives a beautiful rustic feel, however, if you want favours with all the same type of flower there may be some availability to do so.
37. Flower Seed Packets – Wedding in a Teacup
Your guests will adore these packets of seeds from Wedding in a Teacup that grow into beautiful Forget Me Nots. The packets have a charming rustic design and your guests will be reminded of your wedding when their flowers start to grow.
"I love a wedding favour, but I love an eco-friendly wedding favour even more," says Zoe. "These favours are plastic-free and have a purpose beyond your wedding day, making them one of my favourite picks!"
Expert take: These wedding favour packets are light and easy to transport. Your guests can simply pop them inside their pocket or bag and take them home.
38. Personalised Ceramic Shot Glasses – Etsy
For the couple who likes to party, your adult guests will love raising a toast to you with these handcrafted shot glasses from HKA Ceramics. The ceramic glasses are available in a wide array of colours and can be personalised. Each one holds a double shot (that’s what we like to hear).
Expert take: At £14 each, these aren’t cheap but they do make a lovely keepsake gift for an intimate wedding. Make sure you have some (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) spirits – or your own personalised cocktail – to go with these on the day!
39. Bistro Tiled Monogram Coasters – Anthropologie
These tiled monogrammed coasters from Anthropologie make a practical and stylish keepsake – just leave one at everyone’s place setting to take home at the end of the night. A brilliantly understated but generous gift.
Expert take: If you’re looking for complementing gifts for members of the wedding party, Anthropologie has a wide range of products in this chic tile print.
40. Mini Dried Flower Bouquet Magnet – Etsy
For an elegant garden wedding that’s filled with pretty foliage and rustic details, these mini dried-flower bouquet magnets are the perfect pairing for your tables – not to mention the cutest addition to your guests’ fridges!
Expert take: You can actually purchase these with or without the magnet if you’d just prefer to gift the mini bouquet. Each one can be personalised with a hand-written brown paper tag, too.
41. Personalised Succulents – Etsy
For a unique keepsake of your wedding day, choose one of these exotic succulents from Etsy. They’re simple enough for even the least green-fingered to grow and come in these cute ceramic pots. Each pot can be personalised with custom labels, tags or a mini-thank you.
Expert take: A pop of green will add a fresh touch to your wedding tables so these are both favours and decoration for the day. Give them a quick spritz before giving to guests so they are looking their best.
42. Wedding Candle – Etsy
These custom printed candles from Etsy hold 1oz of wax which makes them ideal candle wedding favours. Each candle can be personalised with your names and wedding date, and they're available in a variety of scents.
Expert take: Take the candles out of their boxes before placing them at each guests' table setting so they know it's a gift for them to take home!
43. Bottle Opener Wedding Favour Magnets – LMD Designs
For music-loving couples or 1950s-style receptions, we love these themed bottle openers, which are magnetic, in the shape of an old vinyl and can be personalised.
Expert take: At £66 for 30, we think these are great value for money. Each one comes individually wrapped in cellophane on its own backing card.
44. Personalised Drinks Coasters – Not On The High Street
If you like a good tipple then a drinks coaster personalised with your names, wedding date or humorous quote is a perfect favour idea. These ones are made from marble for a luxurious finish.
Expert take: To make the most out of this wedding favour, we recommend taking some time to pick a special message – take a look at these funny love and marriage quotes for inspiration.
45. Personalised Notebooks – Etsy
A notebook is one of life’s essentials, and these personalised ones are so adorable. There's lots of different designs to choose from, but we think this one would be ideal for a spring wedding. Discover more ways to personalise your wedding here.
Expert take: One review stated that these look a lot more expensive in real life – the perfect item to place on your wedding tablescape.
46. Personalised Wine Cork Stopper – Etsy
For an eco-friendly wedding favour, consider these 100% natural wine stoppers, made from wood and cork. They’re reusable, recyclable and super stylish. It’ll remind every guest of your day when they pop open a bottle.
Expert take: If your wedding guests don't drink, these can be popped inside their bag instead as wine corks are considered a symbol of good luck.
47. Organic Mini Handmade Soap – Banks-Lyon Botanical
These cute soaps in gorgeous scents make a perfect finishing touch to your wedding tables. You’ll get sent a random selection of scents, including honey and oatmeal, cocoa and shea butter, and almond oil.
Expert take: Even before these wedding favours are opened, they'll emit a gorgeous scent that will fill your wedding venue. All the soaps are vegan-friendly, too.
48. Miniature Watering Can – Weddingstar
These cute watering cans add a touch of rustic charm to a summer wedding. You can fill them with fresh flowers, foliage, napkins or even cutlery. Go one step further and add a personalised sticker so they can double as place names.
Expert take: These mini watering cans certainly tick the box of unusual wedding favour! They might not fit into every theme, but they'd suit a garden wedding venue perfectly.
Charity Donation Wedding Favours
In lieu of traditional wedding favours, a donation to a charity can be a meaningful and heartfelt gesture – one that celebrates love, generosity, and a shared purpose beyond the day itself.
49. Bumblebee Pin Badge – Cancer Research UK
If you or your partner have been affected by cancer then why not choose bumblebee pin badges from Cancer Research UK as wedding favours. They’re small, meaningful, and something guests can keep close to their hearts.
Expert take: Priced at £2 each, these bumblebee pin badges are pretty affordable, but bulk buy and you could save up to 30%.
50. Donation Cards – Mind
Instead of traditional wedding favours, you could make a donation to Mind if mental health is something that’s affected you or your partner. This small donation card on each table is enough to let guests know that you've contributed to the cause.
Expert take: Donation cards are available as either marriage or partnership – just add your chosen donation at checkout when you're buying them!
51. Plantable Seed Bombs – British Heart Foundation
Guests can scatter these plantable seed bombs from British Heart Foundation and watch them turn into wildflowers long after the wedding’s over. It’s a simple, feel-good favour that doesn’t end up forgotten in a drawer.
Expert take: Each seed ball contains wildflower seeds including daisy, corn poppy and myosotis so they're best planted in the spring.
52. Wedding Favour Cards – Dogs Trust
If you and your partner are big dog people, a donation to Dogs Trust makes a lovely alternative to traditional wedding favours. A small note for guests is all you need – thoughtful, personal, and for a genuinely good cause.
Expert take: Dogs Trust have inclusivity in mind with their special donation cards. There are cards for same sex marriages, opposite sex marriages and a gender-neutral alternative.
53. Wooden Forget-Me-Not Flower Pin Badge – Alzheimer's Society
Guests can wear this pretty wooden flower pins in support of Alzheimer's Society, which supports people affected by dementia and funds vital research. If you’re remembering a loved one, it’s a lovely way to have family and friends honour them with you on the day.
Expert take: It's worth remembering that guests wearing delicate fabrics like silk may not want to pin badges onto their clothing!
54. Seed Sticks – Barnardo's
There’s nothing prettier than a wildflower meadow, and guests can plant these seed sticks from Barnardo's at home to grow their own. A lovely favour that also supports the work of a charity helping children and young people across the UK.
Expert take: If you want to make the seed sticks a little more dressed up for your wedding table, tie them with twine, add a small instruction tag, or tuck them into a place setting so they double up as décor.
Edible Wedding Favours
When it's miniature bottles of olive oil, homemade jam, chocolates or a really delicious jar of sweeties, edible wedding favours work because they don’t get left on the table or thrown away the next day. And they give your guests something to nibble on while everyone takes their seats!
55. Personalised Photo Wedding Favour Sweets – Foo Digital
Your guests will be smiling from ear to ear if you go for these personalised photo printed sweets as wedding favours. They are really thoughtful and we bet they won't have seen (or eaten) anything like it before! "These delightful favours are almost too pretty to eat – note I said almost," says Rima Barakeh, Deputy Editor of Hitched. "They'd also make a lovely unusual wedding gift idea."
Expert take: As the images are printed onto a square marshmallow, for best results, use portrait photos. Be mindful that these marshmallows are not suitable for vegetarians.
56. Bespoke Macaron Wedding Favour – The English Rose Bakery
You can't beat a sweet treat so your guests are sure to adore these bespoke macarons. They've been given a gorgeous wedding-ready finish in pretty pink and rose gold – all you have to do is choose two flavours from pistachio, salted caramel, vanilla, lemon, rose, raspberry, chocolate, hazelnut and chocolate orange...
Expert take: There are so many flavours that you might have a hard time picking them – we say opt for one fruit and one chocolate per box. See more macaron wedding favour ideas here.
57. Fortune Cookie Wedding Favour – Bunting & Barrow
Fortune cookie wedding favours are a highly affordable option and such a great way to break the ice when your wedding guests sit down. It’s a favour, table game and table decoration all in one! These cheap wedding favours come in at just over £1 each.
Expert take: You can pick the colour of the fortune cookie wrapper to fit in with your theme. If you want to write a custom message inside each cookie it might take a little longer but it'll be totally worth it when your guests open them up.
58. Vegan Classic American Pancake Mix – The Little Pancake Company
We absolutely love this idea. Treat your guests to a top breakfast by giving out these packs of pancake mix from The Little Pancake Company. We like the sound of the banana and chocolate mix as well!
Expert take: This is a very different wedding favour but is the perfect nod to you and your partner's personalities if you are budding bakers.
59. Personalised Rock Candy – Etsy
Give a subtle nod to the seaside at a coastal wedding by gifting everyone a slice of rock. Individually packaged with biodegradable and compostable plastic free wrappers, these low cost favours look great scattered on your tables as a sweet treat.
Expert take: These sweets are vegan so will be suitable for all. They are quite small, so you might want to give two or three to each guest.
60. Miniature Olive Oils – Etsy
Mini bottles of condiments, balsamic vinegar or infused olive oil make great take-home treats. Every guest will appreciate one of these fine Greek olive oil favours, which is infused with either rosemary, chilli or garlic.
Expert take: If you're heading off on a Greek honeymoon, these would be a lovely nod to that. But make sure your guests don't open these at the table – you don't want any oil leaking out on their way home!
61. Mini Shopper With Chocolate Truffles – Fortnum & Mason
Sometimes the classics are classic for a reason, and one such gift is chocolate. To elevate your sweet offering, however, why not gift these mini shoppers from Fortnum & Mason filled with the brand’s signature Grey Tea Caramel chocolate truffles?
Expert take: These ultra-light, floral chocolates will work brilliantly as petit fours with tea and coffee after the meal.
62. Popcorn Boxes – Etsy
Give your guests little boxes of this much-loved treat for them to take away. If you're planning to have vintage décor, these personalised popcorn boxes would fit right in. Choose from cream. blush, pink or magenta.
Expert take: No popcorn is included in the price of these wedding favours, but you can bulk buy this treat cheaply from any supermarket. Fill the boxes up last minute to ensure your popcorn tastes fresh.
63. Personalised Chocolate Favours – Cocoapod Chocolates
Offer your wedding guests a sweet treat with these chocolate initial wedding favours from Cocoapod Chocolates. Choose between milk or dark chocolate - both are utterly delicious. You can be certain these will all find a home by the end of the night.
Expert take: If your wedding is in the height of summer these wedding favours might not last long, but we don't think they will anyway – they look so delicious! No one can resist a chocolate wedding favour.
64. Pick ‘n’ Mix Bags – Amazon
If one of you has a seriously sweet tooth, fill jars with your favourite treats, and let your guests go wild packing cute foiled paper bags with a sugary assortment. You could even add an old-school touch by hiring a vintage cart for guests to choose their own pick ‘n’ mix. See wedding sweet table ideas here.
Expert take: These bags only come with rose gold foil but it's a stylish colourway that will fit into most wedding themes and venues.
65. Grow Your Own Chilli Kit – Beecycle
If you’ve got something on your menu that has a bit of a fiery kick to it, why not give out chilli-growing kits as wedding favours? They're small in size so will nestle into your table decorations perfectly and the hessian bag will add a rustic touch.
Expert take: If you're not sure that chillis are for everyone, Beecycle has loads of kits to choose from, including strawberries, basil, cherry tomatoes and more.
66. Personalised Alcoholic Lollipops – Suck It And Say
These alcoholic lollipops from Suck It And Say are a cute and delicious favour idea for your guests and they can be personalised to include your names. There’s over 22 flavours to choose from including rhubarb gin, strawberry champagne, and raspberry mojito.
Expert take: This fun wedding favour idea is a brilliant alternative to chocolate if you're more of a sweetie lover.
67. Jam Pots with Personalised Guest Name Tags – Etsy
Whether it's homemade or shop-bought, jam is a perfect favour idea for a quintessentially English style wedding – particularly if you are having afternoon tea in place of a traditional wedding breakfast. We adore these little fabric-covered jam pots from Susanne Oddy Design. You can pick from Tiptree marmalade, strawberry or blackcurrant jam, or salted caramel spread.
Expert take: The personalised tags double up as place cards, too. Make sure you have enough space in the fridge to store them if you are buying them weeks in advance.
68. Personalised Tea Packet Favours – Wedding in a Teacup
Everyone loves a good brew. We adore these ‘Love is Brewing’ personalised teabags from Wedding in a Teacup that you can fill with loose leaf tea or a luxury tea bag. You could mix things up a bit by putting in unusual flavours, such as English rose tea or toffee apple.
Expert take: You can choose from a crisp white or a brown Kraft envelope to fit into your wedding theme. One review commented that to elevate this wedding favour, they included heart biscuit favours as well.
69. Mulled Wine & Cider Spices – The Spice Kitchen
Leave little mulled wine and cider spices on your tables as a thoughtful favour idea. If you want to go DIY, source the spices yourself and pour them into little jars. Finish by attaching a pretty bow and a personalised label.
Expert take: Naturally, these wedding favours are best suited for a Christmas themed or winter wedding. They'll make your wedding venue smell glorious!
70. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Krispy Kreme
Unleash your inner Homer Simpson and give your guests a delicious doughnut. Pop them in individual boxes for a special touch – Krispy Kreme sells individual boxes that would make amazing favours.
Expert take: Check whether these Krispy Kreme doughnuts are available for delivery or collection – we recommend ordering them straight to your wedding venue if you are able to.
71. Love Cake Pops – Etsy
If you're feeling creative, these treats on a stick can be made at home, or you can buy ones made by the pros to fit your theme. We love these amazing cake pops from Aunty Banty's Bakery – they'd look fabulous with a classic pink colour scheme.
Expert take: These will make a pretty (and delicious) addition to your wedding dessert table. They aren't vegan, but they do have an eggless chocolate flavour.
72. Personalised Mints – Etsy
You and your partner might not be the only ones puckering up on your wedding day. Make sure everyone's breath stays fresh with these cute personalised mints. With an adorable tag labelled 'mint to be', who could resist!
Expert take: The tube isn't made from real glass but it is very realistic! It means they'll be no risk of them falling off tables and smashing, plus it keeps the cost per favour down.
73. Wedding Crisp Packet – Not On The High Street
When hungry guests are waiting for food to be served, a packet of crisps on the table wouldn't go amiss! These personalised packets from Not On The High Street are delivered empty, so fill them with your favourite flavour crisps.
Expert take: Seal the crisp packets right before the reception starts and keep them stored somewhere cool and dry, otherwise they’ll go soft or lose their crunch before guests even get to them.
74. Coffee Bean Wedding Favour Pouch – Pure Creation Gifts
A couple of coffee addicts? Give your guests their own coffee pouch filled with your favourite beans. It’s a small, thoughtful favour that smells amazing on the table and gives everyone a proper excuse for a good coffee the next morning.
Expert take: Go for whole beans rather than pre-ground coffee, and pick a medium roast that most people will actually enjoy rather than something too niche or intense!
75. Personalised Mini Toblerones – Your Surprise
Expert take: Order them slightly earlier than you think you need to so you’ve got time to check spelling and packaging before the big day.
76. Personalised Scottish Tablet Hearts – Not On The High Street
Getting hitched in the Highlands? Some delicious personalised Scottish tablet hearts are the perfect way to thank your guests for coming.
Expert take: There are plenty of colours to choose from for the ribbons so pick one that matches your table decorations for a harmonious look.
77. Personalised Wedding Cookies – Sweet Like
Elegant and tasty, these white fondant-topped vanilla shortbread cookies can be finished with your names or wedding date. Each one is individually wrapped in cellophane to keep them fresh, and they come in different shapes so you can match them to your style.
Expert take: Keep the design simple on fondant cookies, it photographs better and the details don’t get lost on the white surface. If you’re offering different shapes, stick to one flavour so the display looks cohesive and you don’t end up with half-finished trays.
78. Sweet Tins – Ays Wedding Shop
Guests might need a sugar-fix while you're off having photographs, so these mini sweet tins from Ays Wedding Shop are a handy little touch. Filled with your choice of sweets and finished with glossy “LOVE MAKES LIFE SWEET” stickers, they can be personalised with your names and date.
Expert take: Consider ordering a few extra tins for the bridal party or groomsmen – they always disappear faster than you think once the dancing starts.
79. Personalised Miniature Shots – House Of Allum Events
Get the party started early with these miniature shot bottles. Fill them with your favourite spirits, personalise them with names and the date, and place them on the tables so guests can toast before the dance floor even opens.
Expert take: Pick a couple of crowd-pleasing options rather than anything too niche. Vodka, limoncello, rum, or a simple fruit liqueur like strawberry or elderflower all go down well.
80. Handmade Pretzels – Martin's Pretzel Bakery
For couples with a savoury tooth, what about giving your guests some handmade pretzels? Every one is twisted by hand for that rustic, one-of-a-kind look. They're made with just flour, water, yeast and salt so they’re vegan-friendly, and they’ve got a handy 6-month shelf life too
Expert take: If you’re using them on tables, lay them out just before guests arrive so they keep their fresh-baked look rather than feeling like they’ve been sitting out all day.
Everything You Need To Know About Unusual Wedding Favours
Unusual wedding favours are all about ditching the predictable and choosing something guests actually want to take home – or eat, use, or plant on the way out. From edible treats and mini bottles to pretty keepsakes and meaningful charity donations, let your imagination run wild (and ditch the sugared almonds once and for all!)
What Are Unique Wedding Favour Ideas?
Wedding favours are small gifts or tokens of appreciation often given by the couple to their guests, as a thank-you for attending the wedding. Today, wedding favour ideas can be practically anything you want them to be, and traditionally they are left on the tables at each guest's place setting.
Should Favours Be Personalised?
Wedding favours don’t have to be personalised, but they usually land better when they are. Even something simple like a name, date, or short message makes them feel tied to your day rather than just something picked off a shelf.
Cost-wise, having your wedding favours personalised can mount up so keep this in mind if you have a tight wedding budget.
What Favours Do Guests Actually Keep?
The favours guests actually keep are usually the practical or edible ones. Late-night snacks, sweets, seed packets, even small useful keepsakes like bottle openers or matches tend to go down well.
If it’s just decorative, chances are it’ll still be on the table when the wedding music starts.
On a tight budget? Check out these cheap wedding favours - you'll be amazed at what you can get for less than £1!
