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Updated Jul 16, 202410 Charleston Wedding Favors Inspired by This Colorful South Carolina City
Send your guests off with some extra Southern charm.
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Whether you're tying the knot in Charleston or want your guests to leave with a reminder of the vibrant southern city, we've compiled a list of Charleston wedding favors to consider for your big day.
We know shopping for wedding favors in Charleston can feel overwhelming which is why we did the work so you don't have to. From buttermilk biscuits to vibrant magnets, read on for our complete list of Charleston wedding favor ideas. The Knot Vendor Marketplace also houses a list of local vendors you can employ to create and deliver your favors.
1. Rainbow Row Magnets
Rainbow Row has been a Charleston staple since the 1740s and for good reason. Whether you bring your wedding party to this iconic street to snap some photos or plan on incorporating these vibrant colors into your celebration, your guests will appreciate these Rainbow Row magnets. Although you can purchase these from a South Carolina wedding favor vendor, there are many small shops on Etsy (including this one) that sell them, too.
2. Personalized Charleston Canvas Tote Bags
When it comes to Charleston-themed wedding favors, Charleston canvas tote bags are a solid idea. Your guests can use them when exploring the city or one of the more than five beaches in the area (if you're having a destination wedding) or at home to remind them of this city that means so much to you. To enhance this already chic bag, personalize them with your surname and wedding date.
3. Charleston's Southern Pecan Pralines
It wouldn't be a Charleston wedding without pecan pralines. That said, purchase these Charleston pralines wedding favors made with pecans, vanilla, sugar, milk and butter in bulk from Charleston's Specialty Foods. We recommend placing a couple in customized favor bags for each guest so it's easier to distribute them—trust us, you'll be glad you did.
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4. Holy City Candles
Send your guests off from your Charleston or Charleston-inspired wedding with these "Holy City" candles from Charleston Marsh Designs. Regardless of whether or not you host a religious wedding, your guests will enjoy this scent with notes of frankincense, myrrh, bergamot and amber. Complete this gift by pairing it with a personalized matchbox.
5. Carriage Ride Gift Card
Since carriage rides are popular in Charleston, gifting your guests a voucher for a free carriage ride ensures they have the opportunity to explore the city (if they haven't already). Encourage your wedding attendees to take photos during their rides and send them to you for scrapbooking purposes. It's a surefire way to know who attended your wedding and you'll have another souvenir to remember your special day.
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6. Buttermilk Biscuits
Although buttermilk biscuits may not be the first thing you think of when brainstorming Charleston wedding favors, it's unlikely that your guests will be sad after receiving a roll of dough or a batch of pre-made biscuits to take home. If you opt for the premade biscuits, your guests will have a chance to have a themed late-night snack—we like that idea.
7. Pineapple Fountain Stickers
Charleston's pineapple fountain in Waterfront Park has drawn thousands of tourists and locals since its establishment in 1990. If your destination wedding itinerary doesn't include a visit to this nearly 25-year-old fountain, these stickers give your guests a taste of what they can look forward to on their next visit. Etsy is home to many small shops that create these pineapple fountain stickers—some of which you can personalize with your surname and wedding date.
8. Mini Lowcountry Honey Jars
Thank your guests for being so sweet with miniature jars of honey. When you purchase this honey from Charleston Specialty Foods, you'll receive the sweet stuff from the bees surrounding Charleston's local hives. Offering this natural and unfiltered treat allows your guests to get a taste of the Holy City—even if you decide to celebrate at home.
9. Seashell Bracelets
It's no secret that Charleston is home to some of the best beaches in the country. From Folly Beach to Isle of Palms Beach, gift your guests with seashell bracelets reminiscent of these coastal areas. Whether you make them or buy them from a crafting vendor is up to you—either way, they're a great way to shell-abrate.
10. Palmetto Roses
It's difficult to think of Charleston wedding favor ideas and not conjure up Palmetto Roses. Hand your guests a rose with a tag containing your wedding date. For an even bigger wedding favor, give your guests bouquets of these small, white flowers. Provide them with instructions on how to care for their new flowers, so they'll be reminded of your wedding day for as long as possible.
