"This Opinion is No Flattery! The Real Responses to 'Gift Returns That Truly Made Us Happy'"

2018.11.21 published

What was the wedding favor that truly made you happy?

Choosing wedding favors can be incredibly challenging, don't you think?

Even if you want to give something stylish and practical like dinnerware,

it’s common to see conflicting opinions online, such as “Dinnerware is heavy and unnecessary” or “It’s lame.”

Of course, not everyone thinks this way, and there are people who appreciate anything given to them. However,

selecting something that pleases everyone is a daunting task.

It can be hard to know what to trust, what criteria to use to make a decision,

and I’ve heard that many people end up in a negative spiral, feeling lost the more they think about it.

In light of this, we asked our followers on marry's Instagram, “Please tell us about the wedding favors you received that truly made you happy,”

and we received a lot of responses!

All of these opinions come from anonymous volunteers, so

they are honest, sincere, and genuine opinions!

Surely, this will serve as a reference for choosing your wedding favors, so please check it out!＊

We’ve categorized the responses for you♩

Opinions on "Tiffany Dinnerware and Glassware"＊

＜＜Response 1＞＞

I was really happy with the wedding favor I received, which was a pair of Tiffany glasses. I wouldn’t normally buy something like this for myself, so I was delighted to receive them as a pair!

You can never have too many glasses, so it was nice to receive glasses in Tiffany Blue, which matched our wedding theme.

＜＜Response 2＞＞

I was happy to receive Tiffany’s 5th Avenue plates! I would never buy Tiffany plates for myself, and they were just so cute! 💓

＜＜Response 3＞＞

The Tiffany mug set I received was the most exciting favor ever! The rarity of it being a gift only and, of course, Tiffany Blue is a forever dream for girls.

＜＜Response 4＞＞

I was so happy to receive a pair of Tiffany glasses! Anyone would be thrilled to receive them! It might be tough to give such a gift due to the price, though. 😭😭

Opinions from those who mentioned "Dinnerware from Other Brands"

＜＜Response 1＞＞

The wedding favors I was happy to receive were Wedgewood plates and Disney plates (both of which I personally like).

＜＜Response 2＞＞

I got a pair of thermo mugs! They’re super useful during this time! 👏 No water droplets! 👌

＜＜Response 3＞＞

The thin, lightweight pair of glasses! They’re really simple, but simple and easy-to-use dinnerware is the most usable and best wedding favor I’ve received ( ´◡` )

＜＜Response 4＞＞

I was delighted to receive a ceramic airtight container set! I thought it would be a bit heavy to carry home, but since they are practical, I find them very useful.

＜＜Response 5＞＞

I received In the Mood tea cups, which were featured on marry before, at a friend's wedding. I was thrilled because I had been interested in that wedding favor for a long time.

Friends shared with each other the kind of tea cups we got, and the ladies had calligraphy while the guys had their nicknames in Hiragana, which made everyone excited about the packaging box as well.

I was happy with the wedding favor that reflected my friend's passion.

@mas428_wed

Opinions from those who mentioned "Catalog Gifts"

＜＜Response 1＞＞

Catalog gifts were definitely the best! Since we were newlyweds, we didn’t want to buy unnecessary items, but it was so convenient to be able to request useful items. 😊

＜＜Response 2＞＞

The wedding favor I was happy to receive was definitely the catalog gift!!! I love being able to choose for myself. 👍

＜＜Response 3＞＞

For whatever reason, I was happiest to choose something from the catalog. 😌😌

＜＜Response 4＞＞

Catalog gift for afternoon tea 💓

＜＜Response 5＞＞

I love choosing gifts from the catalog at home because it’s exciting, but I’m even happier if it’s something chic from places like Afternoon Tea or Dean & DeLuca!

Opinions from those who mentioned "Imabari Towels"

＜＜Response 1＞＞

Imabari towels. They’re practical, not heavy to carry, and you can have as many as you want without any issue.

＜＜Response 2＞＞

I think Imabari towels are delightful. I definitely use them, and I usually only buy cheap ones for myself. (laugh)

I believe practical items or those that are thoughtfully chosen will make people happier than imposing one's own tastes on others!

＜＜Response 3＞＞

Fluffy Imabari towels are lovely and durable, so I’m always happy to receive them! The lightweight factor is also a plus!

Opinions from those who mentioned "Food Items"

＜＜Response 1＞＞

The wedding favor I was happy to receive was "Manuka Honey." When I saw this included, I thought it was really tasteful. (Manuka honey is a type of honey that's rich in vitamins and minerals and is currently quite popular.)

＜＜Response 2＞＞

I am delighted by items like soy sauce, bonito flakes, tea, and soups.

If it’s a perishable item, I might realize it’s expired and end up throwing it away, and I often can’t finish sweet items unless I’m at my parents' house.

So, something with a longer shelf life and that is usable would be appreciated—so I’d like to choose such items if I ever get married!

＜＜Response 3＞＞

I love food from the local region of the bride and groom! 💓

＜＜Response 4＞＞

Red and White Tai Soup

＜＜Response 5＞＞

As a big rice lover, I was happiest to receive rice! 🍙💓 (laugh) Since it arrived by mail later, there was no burden of carrying heavy items like plates or catalog gifts, which I thought was considerate! ☺️💕

Opinions on Other Wedding Favors

＜＜Response 1＞＞

Makeup brushes! I was thrilled since makeup brushes are something I use daily!

＜＜Response 2＞＞

I was happy to receive a local sweet that reflected the character of the person’s hometown as a wedding gift.

＜＜Response 3＞＞

I’m writing to you for the first time! A wedding favor that made me happy… it wasn’t for me, but my husband recently attended a wedding and received a shoe keeper, which he was delighted with!

It’s something he wanted but kept putting off, and I thought it was a great gift!!

Let's Choose Wonderful Wedding Favors!＊

We shared opinions from marry’s followers regarding "wedding favors that truly made you happy."＊

Thank you to everyone who responded!

It was impressive to see how many people mentioned "Tiffany" as a preferred brand!

Also, Imabari towels are definitely a reliable gift option.

May you choose wedding favors that you’re satisfied with and that will delight a large majority of people! ♡