Tis’ the season for giving and what a perfect time to talk about gifts for the guests at your wedding. These treasured loved ones have come to honor the beginning of your new life together. This gesture is a small token of appreciation for their coming to celebrate with you. If gift giving is not your ‘love language’ have no fear – we are breaking down the top 4 types of guest gifts for your wedding!
1 – Something they can eat or drink – personalized koozies are great but offering something guests can enjoy eating or drinking on the way home from your wedding or in the days following your big celebration are a sweet choice. My favorites: mini champagne bottles, hot cocoa mix, olive oil, snacks to go (for midnight munchies after all that dancing), doughnuts, mini maple syrup bottles, macarons, cupcake boxes.
2 – Something local – this is especially memorable if you have a large number of guests coming from out of town, a little something to show the beauty and character of Knoxville and a way to support local businesses. My favorites: gourmet chocolate from Knoxville Chocolate company, cupcakes from Magpies Cakes, Two Birds Hot Sauce
3 – Something useful – Everyone loves something they can use. My favorites: tea towels, handmade soap, a copper mug, wine glass, cookie cutters
4 – A symbol of growth – What better way to celebrate the beginning of your new life together than with something that’s alive!? My favorites: packets of seeds, small mason jars so that guests can take home the flower decorations from their table, or potted succulents.
Need more inspiration based on your personalities and the theme of your wedding? Your wedding planner is an excellent resource – if you don’t have one yet contact me! I have attended and photographed so many beautiful weddings and would be happy to brainstorm with you.
Until Next Time,
Sarah Keenan, Westland Farms Studio
