Wedding favors are like a sweet goodbye hug – a thank you for celebrating with us and being part of our story.

Alright, let’s get real for a sec. I used to be in the camp of “Wedding favors? Meh, not a big deal.” But boy, that changed once I walked down the aisle myself. I honestly thought they were just extras. But then it hit me – these little things can mean a lot. We wanted our guests to feel the love and the gratitude – like a warm fuzzy hug that they could take home.

I mean, think about it. These are the folks who cleared their schedules, put on their party shoes, and showed up with their happy faces to celebrate with us. It hit me right in the heart – their presence was the best gift we could ask for. And giving them a little piece of the day? It felt like a no-brainer, a way to say, “Hey, thanks for making our day awesome!”

At our wedding, we gifted cute mini wine bottles with custom labels. Friends loved them, some remain as keepsakes—just as special to them as to us on our big day!

Now, my guess is, that you my friend, might be sailing a different ship than I was, because hey, you’re here checking out wedding favor ideas, right? You’ve already got the whole “let’s give out favors” thing locked down, now you are looking for what to give out as favor that is unique and that your guests will love.

And here’s where I step in – I’m a calligrapher, so I can whip up some seriously pretty stuff for your big day. But here’s the kicker: I can also make your favors the stars of the show. Picture this – unique, personalized favors created right there at your wedding, in front of your guests. It’s like a two-for-one deal – not only do they get awesome favors, but they also get a dash of entertainment with it!

In the pictures above you can see me engraving champagne glasses for a wedding at a Napa winery. While the couple posed for pics and guests enjoyed happy hour and
hors d’oeuvres, I was busy engraving their favors on the spot. The guest could choose to have a word or a name engraved, making the wedding favor really personal.

But wait, that’s just the start! I can personalize loads of stuff. Love whiskey? We can jazz up whiskey glasses. Perfume lover? Customized fragrance bottles! If you’re into travel vibes, how about fancy luggage tags for your guests? We can make ’em shiny with heat foil. It’s all about what you want – I’m here to make it happen!

My suggestion… think about things that your friends know you for, or things that you have enjoyed doing while dating, or the story of how you two met! It’s all about your story and how this gift will bring it to life!

Some ideas that I personally love to get your brain going are:

I can personalize any of these items in different ways depending on your preference. I can do pretty writing, gold foiling (perfect for leather items), engraving, painting, there are so many possibilities!!!

Whatever you choose, I’m absolutely sure your guests will be over the moon about their favors and will hold onto those memories with a big grin, so just have fun while planning this!

If this sounds like a cool idea for your wedding, or any event, I’m all ears and ready to chat! Let’s team up to figure out the best favor for you. I’m right here in San Francisco but cover the whole Bay Area, Napa, Silicon Valley, and I’m even up for travel if needed. Let’s make your event awesome together!