Souvenirs have always been part of wedding traditions. It is customary for a couple to prepare favors for their guests so that they may have a remembrance from the ceremony. The items that will be given away can be bought from wedding shops or over the Internet. However, some of these souvenirs are quite high-priced even when bought at wholesale. Couples who have a tight budget should be aware that there are inexpensive wedding favors available from many sellers around the country. These items can even be made by the couple themselves to add a touch of personality to every souvenir.

The cheapest give-away is usually attributed to food items. Cookies and candies can be bought at a low price from some pastry shops. To customize the products, they can be wrapped in various foils or paper with markings related to the wedding itself. Some couples can even give away small wine bottles as inexpensive wedding favors. The bottles are cheaply bought at stores. Ribbons and other materials may be added to it so that it fits with the wedding theme. Bottled water is also commonly used as wedding souvenirs. They are also customized with text on its cover.

Useful items are also selected as inexpensive wedding favors. One of these is the bookmark. These items can be in different shapes and sizes and use cheap materials. Many sellers allow text to be etched on its surface for a more personal feel. Another useful item is the matchbox. It can be easily customized depending on the couple’s requests. The color of the box can be changed to match the motif of the wedding. Even if the cover of the matchbox needs photo printing, it will still be cheaper compared to other souvenirs. Some sellers even agree to have the matchsticks colored but it would cost a bit higher as with ordinary matchboxes.

A major misconception about theme weddings is that they are not for the budget conscious. However, theme weddings also have inexpensive wedding favors. For example, an Asian theme wedding can have fans as souvenirs. The fans can match the motif and have special markings and designs on its surface. Summer weddings, meanwhile, have seashells as cheap souvenirs. Using a felt point pen, information such as the wedding date or the names of the bride and groom can be included. A quick search over the Internet will give couples an idea on what items are available for theme weddings.

There are, of course, generic items that can be given away and do not require any theme whatsoever. An example of these is candles. These inexpensive wedding favors are available from wedding shops or even in utility stores across the region. The candles can have a color that would match the wedding motif or have additional accessories such as ribbons or holders. It will still cost less as compared with other souvenir items. For a more extravagant feeling, couples can have customized poker chips for their souvenirs. These items will definitely be displayed by the guests in special regions of their house.

Key chains are also gaining popularity as souvenirs. Since these inexpensive wedding favors can be bought almost anywhere, couples have them in mind when planning for the giveaways. The key chains need not be in the color motif because these items are usually in silver or gold coating. The couple could just stick text to it to make it more special. Paperweights with etched markings are also popular souvenirs. It is very useful for guests either as office tool or as a table display. Some wedding shops can even engrave the couple’s photo on the surface although it would be rather expensive compared to ordinary paperweights.

Planning is essential in choosing the perfect wedding giveaway. Inexpensive wedding favors are abundant and it is up to the couple to be more creative in customizing each item. Guests would love to have a beautiful memory of the couple’s wedding day and this can be achieved by a carefully-selected souvenir. Seeing the joy on the guests’ faces will tell the success of a wedding ceremony. And, the couple will feel more blessed if they see that everyone is having a great time and truly enjoyed their souvenirs.