The right edible wedding favor can end your wedding reception on a sweet note. In addition to being something that's appreciated more than the average tchotchke, edible treats can also be environmentally friendly, in addition to being one of the most inexpensive wedding favors. Edible wedding favors can suit any theme, from traditional to whimsical, and can be personalized for the couple.
From chocolates to cocoa, truffles to tea, this list offers some of the tastiest wedding favor ideas found online.
1. Gra-TEA-Tude Tea Boxes
These single-serving boxes, in a soft sage green with a cherry blossom motif, include one gourmet bag of tea. Perfect for a Asian- or cherry blossom-themed wedding or shower, the clever Gra-TEA-Tude tea boxes from CharmingWeddings.com are truly a unique wedding favor option. These favors do involve some simple assembly.
2. River Stones Wedding Candy
Also offered by CharmingWeddings.com, this beautiful River Stones candy would be well-suited to a nature-themed wedding (or any eco-conscious couple!). The site also offers pretty miniature galvanized pails that would be a perfect container. River Stones candy is sold only in bulk, so it is more suited to a wedding reception than a smaller gathering.
3. Personalized Mint Tins
Nothing keeps the romance going like fresh breath, which makes these personalized mint tins from Beau-Coup.com an especially thoughtful wedding favor. These wedding favors are available in dozens of design and color combinations. Check out the adorable Silhouette Bird, the hip Burst Monogram and the elegant Wedding Filigree designs!
4. Wedding Cake Cookies
The slightly higher cost of these personalized wedding cake-shaped cookies from Beau-Coup.com may make these a better choice for wedding shower favors, but they are gorgeous nonetheless! The two cookie sizes and nearly endless combinations of base and accent colors make this wedding favor truly customizable -- not to mention tasty!
5. "Love is Sweet" Sugar Cookie Mix
Not the cheapest of favors, but unique and sure to be remembered, these thoughtfully designed bags of sugar cookie mix are a very sweet wedding favor. AmericanBridal.com offers these in over 25 design motifs and colors, and an optional whisk can be added to make the wedding favors stand out even more. Muffin mixes are also available!
6. Mini Classic Gumball Dispensers
Remind your guests that you and your new spouse are stuck on one another with these tiny gumball dispensers that really work! Pre-filled with classic Dubble Bubble gumballs, these dispensers from AmericanBridal.com would fit right in at a whimsical wedding.
7. Bride and Groom Themed Dipped Strawberries
These luscious, hand-dipped strawberries, painstakingly decorated in a bride and groom theme, are a decadent choice for a wedding favor. Offered in six-pound increments from RedRidingHoodEdibles.com, the strawberries are covered in rich Belgian chocolate and are shipped overnight for freshness.
8. Personalized Honey Favors
For the couple who was "meant to bee," these sweet, miniature jars of honey from FavorFavor.com are a perfect wedding favor. The jars can be customized in a variety of design themes and can feature the bride's and groom's names. Definitely not your ordinary wedding favor!
9. Custom Fortune Cookies
Personalize these fortune cookies with a special message for your guests, and watch the smiles that follow! FancyFortuneCookies.com's cookies come in the traditional style or in a variety of bright colors and unusual flavors, as well as chocolate-dipped or decorated designs. The individually wrapped cookies are a cost-effective and fun wedding favor.
10. Miniature Bottles of Wine
WeddingWineFavors.com offers a wide variety of wines in miniature (187mL) bottles with a customized label. With brands ranging from Barefoot to Freixenet, Korbel to Turning Leaf, these wine wedding favors are surprisingly affordable and are something that many guests will enjoy. Note that, while customers can browse brand and label options online, orders must be placed by phone with proof of legal age required.