Whats the Etiquette on Wedding Favors?
Q: Is is proper to give each couple ONE favor or should it be a favor for each guest? We’ve been told both have been done. We’re leaning on one per guest. Thanks. A: You’ve absolutely got the right idea to be leaning towards one favor per person. This indeed is the ‘proper’ and most gracious way to handle the issue of favors. While it is true that some couples give only one favor per couple, this is the exception rather than the norm and it is not recommended. Must Shower Guests Be Wedding Guests Too? Q: The bride has chosen to have a VERY small and intimate ceremony/ reception, inviting 50-75 guests total…would it be appropriate to have a bridal shower inviting friends and relatives who haven’t been invited to the ceremony/ reception? Please respond ASAP – the wedding is two months away! Thank you, Barb A: It is highly improper to invite guests to the shower who will not be invited to attend the wedding. Put simply, this is a huge “no-no” and should never be done. The rules of etiqu