The Man Registry

Picture this: you’re a guest at a wedding and the couple just said, “I do,” so you’re walking to the reception hall, ready to take your pre-determined seat. You sit down, look around, and enjoy your surroundings. The table you’re sitting at is beautifully decorated and there’s a small favor nestled between your plate and napkin. You pick it up, check it out, and quickly eat its contents, hoping it’ll tide you over while you wait for dinner to be served. The night rolls along, and by the time the reception is over and you’re back home, the wedding favor the newlyweds created just for you is a distant memory.

A favor is defined as a small gift or souvenir and is something to treasure, but I’m sure we’ve all walked away from a wedding with melting M&Ms, a bubble wand, or a few pastel-colored mints held together by tulle. It’s not to say that those are bad favors, but personally, those aren’t things I’ll treasure forever; they’ll likely end up in the trash or in my stomach.

Figuring out the nique wedding favor dilemma can be so daunting that the entire idea sometimes gets pushed further and further down on the to-do list until it’s non-existent. But coming up with chic, and practical wedding favors doesn’t have to be the bane of a bride’s existence! There are tons of fun favors out there waiting to land on wedding reception tables.

Cookie Cutter Favors: Fall Leaf, Cut Out For Each Other, A Star is Born, Palm Tree

Picking a useful favor, like a cookie cutter favor, will not only be used time and time again, but guests will remember who gave it to them every time they bite into a delicious, fun-shaped cookie. Go for a leaf shape for a fall wedding, a heart for a more romantic setting, the palm tree for a destination wedding, and then when the time comes for a baby shower, pick a star for your new little one.

Kitchen favors: Sterling Heart Bottle Stopper, A Slice of Love, Whisked Away

And favors aren’t just for the ladies—what man doesn’t like pizza? Pick a practical pizza cutter favor to slice through an ooey-gooey cheesy slice of pizza and you’ll please just about anyone. Or maybe you’re having a more sophisticated soirée? Supply guests with a wine stopper favor and a bottle of wine for thanking them for being part of your special day. Have a lot of bakers on hand? Send them home with a mini whisk as a favor.

The Perfect Pair Timer, Love Beyond Measure Favor, Two Peas in a Pod Salt and Pepper Shaker Favor, Scoop of Love Ice Cream Scoop Favor

These days, practical keepsake wedding favors are popping up everywhere and are just as cute as they are useful. Wouldn’t it be nice to leave a wedding with an adorable kitchen timer, measuring tape, salt and pepper shaker, or a unique ice cream scoop as a favor?

If finding unique wedding favors is sitting at the end of your to-do list, consider moving it up a few notches and taking a peek at all the fun gifts out there. Chances are you’ll find something you and your guests will love.