Country Wedding Favors
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Country wedding favors are the perfect rustic accent to a western wedding or a casual country affair. With many options to choose from in all price ranges, it is easy to find just the right favor to thank your guests for being part of your country wedding.
Defining Country
Before choosing wedding favors in a country or western theme, it is important to decide just how "country" you want your wedding to be. There are hundreds of unique wedding favors available, but not all of them will match the tone and formality of your event.
- Country Western: A country western wedding theme may include cowboys, horses, ranches, and riding. This type of event has a strong country style that can easily be reflected in heavily themed western wedding favors.
- Bluegrass Country: An event with a bluegrass theme has a mountain country feel that is softer than a country western wedding. Favors can reflect that theme but should be more subtle.
- Casual Country: A simple, casual country wedding may take place at a barn or rustic garden and appropriate wedding favors will also have a rustic country touch without being obviously themed.
By understanding what type of country theme you are planning for your wedding, you can choose the favors that are most suitable for your event.
Ideas for Country Wedding Favors
While simple favors such as miniature chocolate bars and candies can easily be personalized with a country-themed label, there are many other specialized wedding favors perfect for a country theme, such as…
- Apple or pumpkin shaped or scented candles
- Lucky horseshoe charms, key chains, or ornaments
- Miniature terra cotta pots and seeds or seedlings
- Mini cowboy boot vases or shaped candles
- Mini cowboy hats filled with candy
- Country animal figurines, such as horses, cows, chickens, or sheep
- Small bottles of wine or cider
- Miniature cactus plants
- Personalized bandanas in the wedding colors
- Small cowbells engraved with the couple’s names and wedding date
- Personalized CD wedding favors with romantic country music
- Themed edible favors such as jerky, small bottles of barbeque sauce, or trail mix
- Themed cookie cutters in buffalo, horse, cactus, or cowboy hat shapes
- Small dream catchers in the wedding colors
- Wedding bubbles in boot-shaped bottles
- Miniature southwestern themed rugs for coasters or mouse pads
- Chunks of turquoise or other native stones with symbolic meanings
Where to Buy Favors
Many wedding supply stores and country retailers may have a selection of country wedding favors available, but better deals and wider selections can often be found online at retailers such as:
The cost of favors varies from less than $1 to more than $5 each depending on the style, size, quality, and quantity ordered. When ordering favors, be sure to investigate a company’s return policy, shipping charges, and delivery dates.
Favor Presentation
Choosing a wedding favor is only half of finding just the right gift for your guests. No matter what favor you select, a proper presentation can add another layer of country charm to the token.
Instead of plain wedding favor boxes, opt for small, personalized burlap or canvas drawstring wedding favor bags to give your favor a country flair. Other options include miniature galvanized pails, small terra cotta pots, boxes shaped like rustic watering cans, or simple boxes personalized with a custom “brand” monogram with the couple’s initials and wedding date.
When giving favors to the guests, most couples opt to have the favors at each place setting at the wedding reception. For more country flair, pile the favors in a small wagon or barrel decorated with coordinating flowers and accents. Placing the favors near the entrance or guest book are the most popular choices.
If you're planning a rustic celebration or a western wedding, consider coordinating country wedding favors to add whimsical charm to your event and thank your guests for being a part of your very special day.
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