The Best Wedding Favor Ideas for Each Season

Give your guests the perfect send-off with one of these seasonal favorites.
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Maggie Seaver
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Maggie Seaver
Wedding Planning Expert
  • Maggie Seaver is an Associate Digital Editor at RealSimple.com.
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  • Maggie was an editor at The Knot from 2015 to 2019.

Whether you're tying the knot in the height of summer, the depths of winter or some time in between, it's always a good a idea to send your guests home with a little something more than a hug and a "thank-you." The sky's the limit when it comes to wedding favors, but that thought can almost make your decision more overwhelming—we totally get it. No matter which route you take, always consider the time of year, your wedding location and what you think your guests will actually use and enjoy. Gift your guests a treat they can munch on immediately (like candy apples or ice cream cones for the road) or something they'll savor for a while (think: potted herbs or a cozy hat). Here, our top five favor ideas by season.

Spring

1. Honey

wedding favor ideas spring
CASSIDY CARSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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2. Pressed Floral Coaster

wedding favor ideas spring
Dana Fernandez Photography

From: A Floral-Inspired Barn Wedding at Chandelier Grove in Tomball, Texas

3. Mini Succulents

wedding favor ideas spring
Adam Kennedy

From: A Lush Garden Wedding at Nicollet Island Inn in Minneapolis, Minnesota

4. Seeds

wedding favor ideas spring
Erin L. Taylor

From: A Colorful DIY Wedding at the Historic Rice Mill in Charleston, South Carolina

Summer

5. Infused Olive Oil

wedding favor ideas summer
THE GROVERS

6. Flip-Flops

wedding favor ideas summer
Boucher Visuals

From: A Rustic Chic Summer Wedding at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont

7. Barbeque Sauce

wedding favor ideas summer
James Anderson Photography

From: A Romantic, Bohemian Wedding at Bedford Golf and Tennis Club in Bedford, New York

8. Koozies

wedding favor ideas summer
Mon Petit Studios

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Fall

9. Apple Butter

wedding favor ideas fall
JASMINE STAR PHOTOGRAPHY

10. Cider Doughnuts

wedding favor ideas fall
PHILIP FLICKS

11. Homemade Pickles

wedding favor ideas fall
Angela King Photography

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12. Bite-Size Pies

wedding favor ideas fall
Heather Waraksa Photography

From: An Elegant, Bohemian Wedding at a Private Residence in Greenwich, Connecticut

Winter

13. Maple Syrup

wedding favor ideas winter
McKay Imaging

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14. Pashminas

wedding favor ideas winter

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15. Ornaments

wedding favor ideas winter
ANA & JEROME

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16. DIY S'mores Kit

wedding favor ideas winter
STEPHANIE TUDIN PHOTO

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