How to calculate the number of wedding favors and keep everyone happy

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Evelyn Carpenter

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Small details make a difference, so don't miss the opportunity to thank your guests with a gift, which can be anything from a DIY gift to a more expensive object. The important thing is to make a gesture to those people who will accompany you on your big day and who will be happy to take a souvenir home with them. How many should you order? There is no formula.First of all, there are several factors that will help you to clear this question. First of all: to evaluate if the souvenir will be given to each of the guests, or per couple or family group.

If it is to all

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If you decide to give a souvenir to each person, except the children, then the advice is to calculate 10% extra Souvenirs to give individually can be original key rings, engraved pens, packets with seeds, handmade soaps or pots with succulents, among other ideas. However, order a larger number in case of unforeseen events.

If by family

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On the other hand, if you plan to invest a little more money in the gift, since you will have a ceremony with few guests, then consider giving the souvenir per couple or family group residing under the same roof.

It could be a pack of wine in a wooden box, an antique, a crystal figurine or a hanging indoor plant. Do you prefer to economize on this item? If so, you will still find ideal souvenirs to give to your family, for example, fridge magnets or jars with homemade jam.

In mixed format

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There are brides and grooms who maintain the tradition of giving out wedding bands, but also other types of souvenirs. Therefore, as you see fit, you can combine giving the wedding band to all the guests, while the souvenir, by family group or by couple. Or vice versa. And if you are thinking of giving a hangover kit, since you are getting married when you are getting married, you can give the wedding band to all the guests.If you can have a party at night, one suggestion is to order a certain number just for your friends and family who will surely stay until the end of the party. It won't be difficult to identify that group of friends and family who will benefit from the kit.

What about the children?

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If you will include children among your guests, then you will have to make a separate list, as the souvenir for them cannot be the same as for the adults. However, make sure you calculate well so that in the middle of the celebration there are not more children than gifts. Children's gifts can be bubble shooters, cuddly toys, bags with sweets or colouring books with pencil cases. To theIn fact, they will love to receive the same gift as the older ones.

Keepsakes for absent guests

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Whether it's because the pandemic has forced you to reduce seating capacity, because certain people won't be able to travel, or because they won't be able to attend as a precaution (for example, an elderly person with an underlying illness), the fact is that there will be more than one person important to you who won't be able to join you for the wedding.

Therefore, a nice gesture would be to reserve souvenirs for them to give them personally when possible. If they like the idea, then they will only have to add to the initial calculation those people, relatives or dear friends who for various reasons will not be at the celebration.

Aspects to consider

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Finally, before ordering the souvenirs, there are a few points that should be emphasized.

  • 1. Don't buy souvenirs until the guest list is completely finalized.
  • 2. Define whether you will give souvenirs per person or per couple/family group.
  • 3. Add the absent guests to those who will be given remembrance.
  • 4. If there will be children in your marriage, count them separately.
  • 5. If you want a hangover kit for the party animals, count them separately.
  • 6. Whatever type it is, always acquire extra souvenirs in case an adult or child joins you at the last minute.
  • 7. Take care of the presentation of the gifts and personalize them with a label that incorporates your initials, the date of the wedding and/or a short phrase of thanks.
  • 8. Consider when is the best time to hand out your souvenirs, depending on the case. A pack of bottles, for example, that your guests will have nowhere to leave, will be better delivered at the end. Not so the taped ones that will not get in the way and that you can give to your guests after the ceremony.

Since the goal is not to waste resources, follow these tips to calculate well how many souvenirs you should have. Also, start early to choose your souvenirs, especially if you want to give more than one and personalized.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.