19 Best Wedding Gift Favors

Planning a wedding involves juggling countless details, from venue selection to decor choices. One essential aspect that often gets overlooked is wedding favors—the small yet meaningful gifts you give your guests as a token of appreciation. While traditional favors like monogrammed keychains or drink koozies are common, many couples want to offer something thoughtful, unique, and practical—a gift that won’t be tossed away or forgotten.

If you’re searching for the perfect wedding favors, you’ve come to the right place! We've curated a list of 19 best wedding gift favors that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. From luxury scented candles and gourmet treats to personalized keepsakes and nature-inspired favors, these ideas cater to all wedding themes and styles.

1. Personalized Candles – A Fragrant Memory of Your Special Day

Few things create a cozy and intimate ambiance quite like candles. A beautifully crafted, hand-poured scented soy candle makes an exceptional wedding favor. Choose personalized candles that reflect your wedding theme, location, or even a scent that captures your love story.

For example, if you're hosting a beach wedding, opt for a refreshing oceanic scent like the Summer Break Soy Candle with notes of sea foam, crushed seashells, and driftwood.

Hosting a garden or rustic wedding? The Halfling Meadow Soy Candle with citrus, pine, vanilla, and spices is a delightful pick.

Candles are versatile, customizable, and practical, ensuring your guests will enjoy and remember your special day every time they light their candle.

2. Succulents – A Living Wedding Favor

Succulents symbolize enduring love and resilience, making them a beautiful and meaningful wedding favor. These low-maintenance plants thrive in nearly any environment, making them perfect for guests of all gardening skill levels.

Present them in mini pots customized with your wedding date, or add a handwritten tag with a message like, “Let love grow.” If you have leftover succulents, consider planting them in your garden as a lasting memory of your wedding day.

3. Mini Champagne Bottles – Cheers to Love!

Nothing says celebration quite like champagne. Mini bottles of bubbly make festive and elegant wedding favors. Customize the labels with your names and wedding date, or add a fun message like “Pop, fizz, clink – thank you for celebrating with us!”

For a personal touch, pair the bottles with custom champagne flutes or golden straws to elevate the favor.

4. Gourmet Chocolates – A Decadent Treat

Chocolates are always a crowd-pleaser. Opt for gourmet, handcrafted chocolates beautifully packaged in elegant boxes or personalized wrappers. Consider flavors that reflect your wedding theme:

  • Classic romance – Dark chocolate with raspberry

  • Tropical weddings – White chocolate with coconut

  • Winter weddings – Hot chocolate truffles with marshmallow filling

For an extra touch, pair chocolates with personalized coffee or tea for a delightful gift set.

5. Seed Packets – Love That Grows

Symbolizing new beginnings and growth, seed packets are a thoughtful and eco-friendly wedding favor. Choose wildflowers, herbs, or vegetables based on your wedding theme. Popular options include:

  • Lavender seeds for relaxation and tranquility

  • Sunflowers for happiness and longevity

  • Basil or mint seeds for a fresh and flavorful reminder of your day

Print custom packets with messages like “Watch our love grow” or “Plant these seeds and think of us.”

6. Miniature Jars of Honey – A Sweet Token of Love

Mini honey jars are adorable, practical, and symbolic of a sweet marriage. Choose local, organic honey and customize the labels with your wedding date or a cute saying like “Meant to bee.”

Pair honey jars with wooden honey dippers for a charming and practical touch.

7. Personalized Tea Bags – A Cozy Wedding Favor

Tea lovers will appreciate receiving customized tea bags as a wedding favor. Select flavors that match the season, such as:

  • Spring weddings – Jasmine green tea or chamomile

  • Summer weddings – Fruity iced tea blends

  • Fall weddings – Chai spiced tea

  • Winter weddings – Peppermint or vanilla rooibos

For an extra special touch, consider gifting guests a tea-themed candle, such as the Afternoon Tea Soy Candle, infused with the comforting aroma of Earl Grey tea and lemon cake.

8. Customized Lip Balm – A Practical Keepsake

A personalized lip balm is a functional and affordable favor that guests will actually use. Choose organic, nourishing formulas with flavors like vanilla, coconut, or peppermint.

Customize the labels with your names, wedding date, or a meaningful quote to make them extra special.

9. Personalized Mason Jars – A Rustic Touch

Mason jars are versatile wedding favors that guests can use long after your special day. Fill them with:

  • Candy or trail mix for a sweet treat

  • Hot cocoa mix for winter weddings

  • Loose-leaf tea or coffee for a cozy gift

Engrave or customize the jars with your initials, wedding date, or a heartfelt message.

10. Mini Bottles of Olive Oil – A Taste of Love

Miniature bottles of high-quality olive oil make a sophisticated and symbolic wedding favor. The olive branch represents peace, unity, and abundance, making this a meaningful gift for your guests.

Choose infused olive oils like garlic, basil, or lemon for a gourmet touch.

11. Hand Fans – Perfect for Summer Weddings

For outdoor or summer weddings, hand fans are both practical and stylish wedding favors. Opt for bamboo, lace, or paper fans in your wedding colors, and personalize them with your names or a thank-you message.

Guests will appreciate these fans on a warm wedding day, and they make charming photo props too!

12. Personalized Shot Glasses – A Fun and Functional Favor

If you're hosting a lively wedding celebration, custom shot glasses make a fantastic favor. They are both fun and functional, ensuring your guests have a keepsake they can use long after the wedding. Customize them with:

  • Your names and wedding date

  • A fun quote like “Take a shot, we tied the knot”

  • Your wedding location or hashtag

Pair these shot glasses with mini bottles of liquor, or include a cocktail recipe card for an added personal touch.

13. Mini Maple Syrup Bottles – A Sweet Gesture

Perfect for fall or rustic weddings, mini bottles of pure maple syrup make a charming and delicious favor. They work especially well for weddings in New England or Canada, where maple syrup is a regional specialty.

Customize the bottles with labels that say “Love is sweet” or “Pour some love on your breakfast”. Pair them with mini pancake mix bags for a breakfast-themed gift!

14. Luxury Scented Candles – A Thoughtful, Aromatic Keepsake

For an elegant, timeless wedding favor, nothing beats a luxury scented candle. Choose a scent that reflects your wedding’s ambiance, or one that holds special meaning to you as a couple.

Consider gifting the Moonlit Garden Soy Candle, featuring night-blooming jasmine, lilies, and musk—perfect for a romantic evening.

For winter weddings, the Winter Cabin Soy Candle with cedarwood, fresh mint, and amber adds a cozy and inviting touch.

Pack them in customized gift boxes or tie them with ribbons in your wedding colors for a beautiful presentation.

15. Mini Notebooks – A Favor for the Thoughtful Guest

Mini notebooks are a great favor for guests who love to write, journal, or doodle. Opt for eco-friendly or leather-bound notebooks customized with your:

  • Names and wedding date

  • A romantic quote like “Love stories begin with a single page”

  • A personalized message of thanks

These also make excellent favors for destination weddings, where guests may want to jot down travel memories.

16. Artisan Soap Bars – A Luxe, Practical Favor

Handmade artisan soap bars are both practical and luxurious, offering guests a spa-like experience at home. Choose from scents like lavender, rose, citrus, or eucalyptus, and opt for packaging that matches your wedding theme.

Customize the labels with your initials and wedding date, or a message like “From our shower to yours” for a clever twist.

17. Customized Coasters – A Keepsake for Every Home

Coasters make useful and stylish wedding favors. Choose from wood, marble, cork, or resin coasters, and personalize them with:

  • Your wedding logo or monogram

  • A fun quote like “Drink up, love is pouring”

  • An engraved illustration of your wedding venue

Guests will appreciate this functional keepsake that will remind them of your special day.

18. Personalized Bottle Openers – A Handy Favor

A customized bottle opener is a practical and compact gift that your guests will actually use. These work especially well for beer-loving couples or brewery weddings. Engrave them with:

  • Your names and wedding date

  • A fun message like “The perfect match”

  • Your wedding location or a meaningful symbol

Attach them to mini drink kits for an extra thoughtful touch.

19. Wedding-Themed Cookies – A Sweet, Edible Treat

Beautifully decorated sugar cookies make a delicious and Instagram-worthy wedding favor. Customize them with:

  • Your monogram or initials

  • Designs that reflect your wedding theme (e.g., floral, beach, or rustic)

  • Personalized packaging with a sweet note

Consider including a cookie recipe card so guests can recreate the treat at home!

Final Thoughts

Selecting the right wedding favors is all about thoughtfulness and personalization. Whether you choose luxury scented candles, gourmet treats, or practical keepsakes, these favors will make your guests feel appreciated and leave them with lasting memories of your big day.

For beautifully crafted memory candles that your guests will cherish, explore Aarka Origins’ collection. Each candle is hand-poured, eco-friendly, and infused with unique scents, making them the perfect elegant wedding favor.

Which favor are you most excited to gift your guests? Let us know in the comments!

 

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