Favors, a Donation, or both?

Guests who are attending your event in many cases are going to a large expense to do so. From the gift to attire, transportation and sometimes overnight accommodations. Gifting a favor to every guest is a thoughtful way of demonstrating your appreciation as long as it is done correctly. It is becoming more common for hosts to make a donation to a charity of their choice and alert guests that this has been established in lieu of a favor. Personally I'm a fan of this - it is a chance to give back and also create an awareness. For hosts who feel a donation is not enough can opt to give a favor instead or in addition. A tip for selecting a favor - make it something useful. We have all come home with an item that may be pretty but may not be very useful. Consider giving food as a favor (also known as a Departure Gift) or something practical like an engraved corkscrew or personalized bottle of champagne. For other ideas or advice please contact me!