Choosing Reliable Favors Over Special Ones! Tips for Selecting Gifts That Delight Your Guests

Tips for Choosing Wedding Favors That Will Be Used and Appreciated

Choosing wedding favors is fun but can be quite challenging.

You want to give something that everyone will appreciate, but there are various factors to consider, such as preferences against traditional items, the ideal of finding something stylish, and the reality of budget constraints.

With all these different factors intertwined, making a decision can be quite difficult, don’t you think?

In this article, we will introduce key points to consider when selecting wedding favors that will be used and appreciated as much as possible.

① Smaller Plates Are More Appreciated

When thinking of wedding favor plates, people often think of large plates.

However, consider your everyday dining table. Don’t you find that large plates are surprisingly not used that often in daily life?

For example, during dinner, each person typically uses one larger plate, but small bowls or side dishes are often used by each person two or three times.

...This means that rather than giving a larger plate (which might be used for serving tonkatsu or hamburgers) that only appears once per meal, giving smaller plates for side dishes or serving dishes increases the chances they will actually be used and appreciated.

While receiving a wide, luxurious plate with a broad rim does provide a sense of gift-giving,

such items tend to be heavy and difficult to wash (they might not fit in the dishwasher), making them feel too special for everyday use.

Although it’s nice to receive a special plate, for a "useful gift," it would be better to go for smaller serving sizes or dessert plates where practicality is key (having a slight depth for daily use is a bonus).

② Mugs Over Teacups

When considering drinkware as wedding favors, mugs are more practical than a tea cup and saucer set.

Furthermore, glasses may be even more appreciated than mugs.

Reflecting on your own life, don’t you drink from a mug for tea or coffee more often than from a teacup? And even more than that, you probably drink water or tea more frequently.

There are also sentiments like, "I’d prefer a simple glass cup over a mug because I use glass cups the most, and they tend to break and go missing."

③ Sweets That Don't Have to Be Eaten All at Once

When choosing sweets as wedding favors, it might be better to select items that don’t have to be consumed all at once after opening the box.

Specifically, cookies that are individually wrapped and easy to eat anytime are more convenient than Baumkuchen, which tastes best when eaten soon after opening.

Cookies can be shared or stored, making them slightly more convenient.

Of course, Baumkuchen is delicious and a wonderful gift, but if you're feeling uncertain, opting for individually wrapped items may be a safer choice.

④ Plain Over patterned

Whether selecting tableware or miscellaneous goods, if the couple doesn’t have specific preferences, choosing simple, plain items may have a higher chance of being appreciated over patterned ones.

Especially items with branded designs might be exciting at first, but personal likes and dislikes can vary, and they may be less practical depending on the occasion.

⑤ Towels as a Reliable Choice

If you’re struggling with wedding favor selection, dependable "insurance" options include towels.

High-quality branded towels, like Imabari towels often used in hotels, are expensive to buy but are known for their comfort, thereby elevating daily life, making them a welcomed gift for anyone.

Plus, they're lightweight, reducing the stress of carrying them home.

Larger items, like bath towels, are often more appreciated than hand towels.

Opt for Safe Choices When Unsure

We’ve introduced some key points for choosing wedding favors without risk.

For those who are absolutely set on their choice, that's great, but for brides who find themselves saying, "I don’t have any strong preferences, but I just don’t know what to choose," this might be a helpful reference.