Wedding favors are an important part of any wedding.  They give guests a memento to remember your wedding by, and they show your appreciation for their attendance and gifts.  But wedding favors don’t have to break the bank.

Favors are usually sold in quantities.  In most cases, the more you buy, the less your cost per favor.  So if you want to save money, it’s best to buy one kind of favor for all of your guests.  Here are some ideas for lovely yet inexpensive favors:

* Keychains - These make wonderful wedding favors.  They’re inexpensive, they can be found in an infinite number of colors and themes, and everyone uses them.  Whether your wedding theme is whimsical or ultra-romantic, you can find a keychain favor that fits perfectly with it.

* Bookmarks - Those little gold and silver bookmarks that clip onto the top of a page make elegant favors.  They look expensive, but they are actually very reasonably priced.  If you are the crafty type, you could also make your own custom bookmarks.  All you’ll need is some card stock paper, embellishments, a laminator, and your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind bookmark favor.

* Picture frames - Wallet-sized picture frames are a great wedding favor choice.  Guests can use them to display your wedding photo or one of their own pictures.  You can find very nice, festive frame favors at low prices online and in stores.

* Candles and candleholders - Candles make practical yet romantic wedding favors.  You can often find candles with their own holders at reasonable prices, or you could buy the candles and holders separately.

* Candy - Filling small tins, pails, or boxes with festive candy makes a thoughtful and inexpensive gift for your guests.  Nuts, candy kisses, or mints are some of the things you could fill them with.  Adding some pretty ribbon or tulle will make these favors extra special.

* Placecards or placecard holders that double as favors - It doesn’t get much more economical than finding a dual purpose for your favors.  There are placecards and placecard holders available that double as picture frames, for example.  These provide a clever way to save money.  You could also use postcards related to your wedding theme as placecards, writing your guests’ names on the back of them.

* Coaster sets - You can find coaster sets in a variety of themes online or at a wedding supply store.  These are very useful for your guests, and they are often inexpensive.