How Much Do Wedding Favors Really Cost?

According to Brides, not everyone thinks wedding favors are fully necessary. If you are choosing to forgo favors, you can save a few hundred dollars on your wedding budget that can be allocated elsewhere. But, according to event planner Summer Newman (via Brides), favors are a way of telling your guests you appreciate them for celebrating your big day and that they are an important part of the wedding.

If you agree with Newman, you will be looking at spending an average of $241 for favors. This number is just an estimate though, as it changes drastically depending on your location, how many guests you have, and the type of favors you choose. According to The Knot, couples should budget about $3 per guest on simple favors, but can spend less than $1 per guest if they find the right item.

The Knot recommends matchbooks, bottle openers, or sunglasses if you're looking for cute favors that won't break your budget. If you want to gift something edible, they recommend picking up some fudge from a local bake shop and wrapping it up yourself in cellophane.