"Trust the General Consensus When You Have No Preferences! What Defines Treats That Delight Guests?"

2018.10.06 published

【Must-read】How to Choose a Wedding Favors＊

Have you all decided on your wedding favors yet?

"I've decided on that sweet from that brand."

"I definitely want the classic Baumkuchen."

Brides who already have a certain direction in mind are in a good place, but

there are some who might think:

"I don't really have any particular attachment to the wedding favors..."

"I'm not that familiar with sweet shops, so anything delicious should be fine."

I believe there are brides who don't particularly care about their wedding favors.

However, in such cases, choosing the favors can be incredibly difficult, right...?

When you think anything is fine and have no criteria for judgment, you can't decide what is good or bad...!

Therefore, in this article, I want to provide some guidance for those who don't have strong preferences for their wedding favors,

explaining "how to choose wedding favors that generally please guests, along with key points."＊

① Opt for Individually Packaged Items Instead of Slices

Classic wedding favors like Baumkuchen and pound cake are well-known.

While they are indeed delicious and not something you would typically buy for yourself,

wedding favors are not meant for one guest to consume entirely.

Usually, they are taken home to be shared with family or brought to the workplace to share, so there is also an element of a souvenir involved.＊

Thus, favors that are individually packaged and can be distributed immediately after opening the box are more appreciated than those requiring effort like slicing with a knife.♩

② Choose Items with a Long Shelf Life

Items with a long shelf life are also an important criterion when selecting wedding favors.＊

Of course, if guests can eat them right away or the next day, then short-life Japanese sweets or fresh confections would be okay,

but not everyone is in that situation.

They might not feel like eating sweets or may be too busy with other commitments to find time to enjoy them...

If you don't have a particular item in mind, it’s best to choose wedding favors that last at least 10 days or more.＊

If there’s over a month until the expiration date, guests can enjoy the favors at their leisure, increasing their satisfaction.♩

③ Select from Well-Known Brands

Next, it's recommended to choose sweets from well-known brands or shops rather than products specifically made for weddings.＊

If the sweet has high recognition and popularity, there’s a better chance guests will say, "Oh, this is from that brand!" or "I’ve been curious about this!"♡

People tend to feel more nostalgic and connected to things they recognize, even if slightly, rather than completely unfamiliar items.

Therefore, selecting popular items that are hard to obtain or those frequently seen on social media is advisable.♩

④ Local Products

Finally, when in doubt over wedding favors, it's a good idea to give a local product.＊

For example, traditional local specialties like "Oiri" from Kagawa or sweets from shops exclusive to that area are much appreciated.♩

Guests will sense "they value their hometown," which significantly boosts their positive impression of the bride and groom.♩

Take a moment to look into famous sweets made in your hometown or the area where you currently live.＊

This is what people generally refer to as "good wedding favors."＊

When choosing something, if you have specific preferences like "this is what I want!" or "I wouldn't want anything else," it can be decided quickly.

However, if you think, "I could go with anything," having many options like wedding favors can lead to confusion and indecision.

In such cases, referring to "general consensus" from those around you might make it easier to decide.

Keeping in mind that "most people think this way" should help you choose wedding favors that are likely to be well-received.＊