Edible Wedding Favors

While the focus of every wedding is on the bride and groom, one also needs to make sure that all wedding guests are properly attended to and that their presence at the wedding is appreciated. While one naturally thinks of wedding favors, the next time a friend or relative is getting married, you could suggest a different kind of favors – edible wedding favors! These sweet and simple treats are well-appreciated by guests of all ages, fit in to almost every budget and are guaranteed to be eaten.
Let us take a look at some of the things you need to consider before you choose your edible favors.

1. You should choose sweets with flavors that are rich enough and also reflect what the traditional seasonal favorite is. Apple tarts, for example, are all time favorites and are sure to be a hit with all your guests.
2. Next, you need to be careful about where you would like to distribute them. Being edible gifts, you might want to try a slightly different way of distributing them.  Consider placing them at the bar so that as people head for drinks, they can also get whatever wedding favor they like.
3. The candy apple is again a crowd favorite though it is often overlooked in favor of more expensive chocolates and candies. Candy apple is a seasonal favorite and you could provide a choice of both the traditional as well as new varieties of candy apple. For example, you can find chocolate covered candy apple or candy apples with sugar crystals or nuts. Use your imagination and create your own versions of it so that all your guests will have something that they like.
4. Chocolates are an obvious option. They are not only inexpensive but they are easy to shape and mold thus making it very convenient to have customized chocolates. You can request for chocolate shaped in to different kinds of images so that both the young and old are happy. Chocolates come in different varieties – plain milk, dark, caramel or with rice crisp. You can even customize chocolates to a flavor that you want.
5. Baked goods also are a good choice for wedding favors. Seasonal favorites are pumpkin pie and apple pie. However, since you will be serving them as favors, they have to be sized appropriately. Make them hand-sized so that your guests will be able to hold them and eat them comfortably. Another variation is fruit bites. You can make these also as small pastries that can be eaten without too much fuss.

With all these gifts, you should make sure that you explore all possible types and varieties. Since most weddings will have a theme, you might want to choose a favor that fits in well with the theme. Or else, you could go by the season in which the wedding is held to make your selection of edible wedding favors. Finally, whatever the gift you choose, you could add a special touch by including special thank you messages from the bride and groom or put images of the bride and groom on the packaging.