Do I Need to Spend Money on Party Favours?

Let's talk about the little gifts guests actually want.

Ahh, party favours—the tiny detail that somehow sparks big opinions.

Some couples love the idea of a take-home token. Others wonder:
“Do we really need to spend money on favours… or will they just get left on the tables with half-empty espresso martinis?”

Spoiler: You don’t have to have favours.
(And if you do, they should feel worth it—not like an afterthought.)

Let’s break it down.

First: Why Do People Do Party Favours Anyway?

• To say a sweet thank-you to guests for being part of the celebration.

• To add another layer of detail that ties into your styling or theme.

• Because tradition says so. (But hey, we’re not here for traditions that don’t make sense.)

So... Do You Need Them?

Short answer:
👉 No, absolutely not.

Your guests are already getting an amazing experience:
- A beautiful ceremony
- Drinks, food, and dancing
- The gift of witnessing your love story unfold

That’s more than enough.
No one will leave saying, “Ugh, there weren’t personalised macarons at the exit.”

But If You Want to Do Favours, Here’s How to Make Them Count:

1. Make them edible.
   If in doubt: chocolate, truffles, custom cookies, or even mini bottles of limoncello.
   If it’s delicious, it won’t be left behind.

2. Make them useful.
   Think engraved bottle openers, personalised luggage tags, linen napkins guests can take home.

3. Make them personal.
   Handwritten notes thanking each guest? Swoon.
   A donation to a cause you both care about? Heartwarming.

4. Make them part of the moment.
   Flower crowns during cocktail hour. Velvet fans at a garden ceremony. Sparkler sticks for the final song.
   If they’re part of the experience, they feel special.

MFPC Tip: Think "Story Extension," Not "Extra Stuff."

Party favours are most magical when they extend your story—not when they feel like last-minute, filler gifts.

Ask yourself:
Does this favour add to the memory we're creating?
If yes, go for it. If not, save your money for an extra round of espresso martinis (trust us, your guests will notice that).

Final Thought:

Party favours are a lovely optional extra—not a wedding essential.
The real gift you’re giving your guests?
A night they’ll never want to leave.

And if you do want to send them home with something?
Let’s make it thoughtful, beautiful, and a little unexpected—just like everything else we curate at MFPC Weddings.