8 Wedding Favors for Foodies

I'm brainstorming for a couple having a beautiful, Southern fall wedding in Alabama and wanted to share! They are both foodies too, so I'm dedicating this post to one of the types of favors that guests most appreciate - food! Read on for fun wedding food favor ideas!

(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 1: Grits and Bear It

photo: Martha Stewart

Well, y'all, I love this foodie + Southern favor idea. Placing a special recipe along with them makes it extra special. Get bags below at Bliss Weddings Market.

(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 2: I Need S'More

From Atlanta based Etsy-r Miss Pickles, I love these s'more favor hang tags that guests young and old will enjoy... I imagine your guests going home after a night of dancing at your bash and popping their s'more kit in the microwave for a late night snack!

(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 3: Personalized Wedding Favor Cookbooks

photo: Lulu.com

Ok... this one technically isn't edible, but creating a mini cookbook based on either one of your cultures, your favorite foods, or a tie in with the theme of the big day is such a fun, and personalized idea. It may inspire cooks and novice chefs alike to get in the kitchen! So fun paired with a mini cooking utensil like a whisk, or simply tied with a pretty ribbon. Look to Mimeo.com or even a local printer for printing. Or if you're able to do luxe favors (or a fun welcome bag stuffer), larger hardbound books on lulu.com, which also has booklet sized offerings as well. Getting special family recipes to include is so special, too!

(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 4: Hot Stuff

Aside from all the fun 'hot stuff' references, hot sauce is a condiment that's wedding worthy! Cute custom labels or tags tied with ribbon around the bottle's neck complete the look. Top photo, Pain is Good, mini sauce from Hotnbottled.com, next photo with custom labels from George's Barbecue Sauce, last photo, Alabama based W.D. Richards Signature BBQ Sauce.

(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 5: Jammin' On

photo via OnceWed.com

Perfectly styled graphics and fabric make this pot 'o jam irresistible! Bonus points for locally sourced versions.

(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 6: Hello, Cupcake.

The couple I'm speaking with also loves cupcakes! While they're going the cupcake route for the cake, tying this into the favors could be fun. I love the idea of printed recipe cards with a favorite recipe tied to measuring spoons... and better yet, with custom packaged heart shaped candy sprinkles for them to make their very own love-cakes at home.

From T-B, L-R: Beau Coup Cupcake Mix Kit, Heart shaped measuring spoon photo by Mimi and Karl, Pink toned plastic spoons from Catching Fireflies, and cupcake magnets from Amazon.com.

(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 7: Hey Honey

photo: the knot

Again, with these jars like with the the jam in #5, it's the styling that really makes it pop. Why not use locally sourced honey? Check Honey Locator to find one in your area.


(Southern) Foodie Favor Idea 8: Tea Towels...the best for last!
No matter your guests' tastes... flour sack tea towels with personalization to tie into your wedding are going to be used an appreciated by all. Some suggestions for personalization include having them monogrammed, cross-stitched, or stamped with fabric-safe paint. You may also find a local screenprinter that will work with you, too.

Sources: Blank Flour Sack Tea Towels, Tree Initial Carved Stamp, Modern Trees Stamp

Have fun with your favors... they're truly a token to help thank your guests, and the more creative and useful they are, the better! What fun foodie favor ideas do you have? I'd love to hear them!