"Gift Choices Not to Give: 4 Unwanted Favors Guests Dread Receiving"

2016.12.11 published

What are the wedding favors that guests are [not happy to receive]?

Wedding favors are given to guests as a token of gratitude for attending the wedding. For guests who have taken the time and spent money to come, it’s ideal to give favors that make them feel, “I’m happy to receive this!” ♡

However, what makes a favorable gift varies from person to person. So, what about the items that guests might not be happy to receive? This time, we’ve summarized the [wedding favors that many people think are not pleasant] to receive. Of course, there will be some who think otherwise, so use this as a reference ♡

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Items that many guests are [not happy to receive] as wedding favors① Half-heartedly sized or inconvenient dishware

One of the items that guests are not happy to receive is “dishware of awkward size.” For example, plates that are too small for fish, beer glasses that are too big for everyday use, small plates that are too large for soy sauce but too small to be side plates, or dishes that are overly designed and hard to use.

When giving dishware, it’s good to think not only about design and brand but also to imagine, “How would I use this?” and to choose items that have multiple practical uses ♡

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Items that many guests are [not happy to receive] as wedding favors② Heavy or large items

A classic item that is often not well received as a wedding favor is “heavy or large items.” Examples include large, sturdy earthenware pots or blankets. The reasons include the difficulty of carrying them home, the lack of storage space if not used, and the trouble of disposing of them.

When giving heavy or large items, it is advisable to carefully consider whether the recipient needs it. Additionally, using delivery (shipping) for wedding favors can help alleviate the burden of carrying them home ♩

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Items that many guests are [not happy to receive] as wedding favors③ Items with the couple's names, photos, or wedding date printed on them

Items like clocks, glasses, or vases with the couple's names or wedding date are often considered “difficult to use” by many. It’s important that wedding favors are memorable, but it seems that guests often find them hard to use…

Conversely, items with the guest's name tend to be well-received. If you include the guest’s name, choosing something that serves as a memorable keepsake for them can be a great idea ♡

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Items that many guests are [not happy to receive] as wedding favors④ Sets of small plates with more than five pieces

Sets of small plates are also among the items that many people are not pleased to receive. Unique patterns or shapes can be especially inconvenient and unpopular! Moreover, friends living alone or newlyweds might think, “I don’t need eight small plates,” while relatives or colleagues with families often already have plenty of small plates.

When giving small plates, it’s good to choose practical shapes and designs, and ideally, tailor the number to the size of the recipient's family ♩

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What’s pleasing to receive varies from person to person. However, it might be safer to avoid items that many are unhappy with!

How did you find the items that many people are not happy to receive? While what makes someone happy varies from person to person, there will surely be some who think, “I’m so happy!” about certain items ◎ However, it’s best to avoid gifts that many people might think are “not pleasant” as much as possible!

An important thing when choosing wedding favors is to imagine whether the items will make your guests happy or be something they will be pleased to use. Let’s select wedding favors that will bring joy to the guests based on their perspectives and situations ♡

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