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Updated Oct 14, 2024Our Editor's Top Picks for Winter Wedding Favors
Celebrate this magical time of year with these festive favors.
Photos, from clockwise: Personalization Mall, SayItWithStyleDesign, KordickFamilyFarm, RozaliaCrafts
Freshly fallen snow, cozy fireplaces and holiday lights…there's plenty to love about a winter wedding. If you're planning to exchange vows during the colder months, you'll likely need winter wedding favors to complement your theme. Want to add seasonal touches to your big day? Use our editor-curated list of winter wedding favor ideas for inspiration. From hot drinks and festive ornaments to cuddly accessories that'll keep your loved ones warm, we've searched high and low to find the best winter wedding souvenirs on the market. And, if you want to shop locally, you can visit The Knot Vendor Marketplace for even more ideas. The Favors & Gifts category is an excellent place to source unique take-home gifts in your area, including personalized keepsakes, edible treats and more.
1. Hot Chocolate Favors
Photo: RozaliaCrafts
We're kicking things off with one of this editor's favorite wedding favors for a winter wedding: hot chocolate. These glass tubes are filled with cocoa granules (white or milk chocolate) and marshmallows and are sealed with cork stoppers. Each one can be decorated with a personalized kraft tag tied with jute rope for a textured finish. Trust us when we say guests will not leave these behind.
2. Snowflake Matchboxes
Photo: Zazzle
You've found your match in your spouse—now help each guest find theirs! These snowflake matchboxes are a simple (but cute) winter wedding favor idea. They feature your wedding details on an icy blue background for the perfect winter wonderland theme party favors. (Psst, they're available to buy in bulk, making them pretty affordable wedding favors too.)
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3. Frosted Shot Glasses
Shot glasses make great winter wedding favors for guests over 21. These come with a frosted finish that's right on theme for the cold season and can be personalized with your wedding details. Choose a festive design like deer antlers or add a fun phrase like "Eat, drink, marry" for a playful touch.
4. Cozy Lounge Socks
Photo: Walmart
Make sure your guests don't get cold feet with these novelty lounge socks as winter-themed party favors. They're available to bulk buy in women's and men's sizes, so you won't need to worry about the fit. Leave a pair on each place setting or add them to welcome bags with other small take-home gifts.
5. Personalized Candles
Photo: Personalization Mall
Winter is arguably the coziest season, and nothing feels more comforting than lighting a candle. This vanilla-scented flame will help guests set a relaxing mood at home—perfect for recovering from a late night of partying. It comes in a glass mason jar that can be personalized with your initials, names and wedding date on the lid.
6. Mulling Spices
Photo: KordickFamilyFarm
Treat your loved ones to a soothing, comforting sip with an aromatic spice sachet. Each bag is filled with cinnamon sticks, black tea, dried oranges, allspice, cloves, star anise, peppercorns and bay leaves. Guests can use these winter wedding souvenirs to make hot cider or mulled wine when they get home.
7. Cute Holiday Magnets
Photo: Zazzle
Magnets are a classic wedding favor in any season, and these are just perfect for the holidays. They read "'Tis the season to be married" with your names surrounded by holly leaves. Cute and festive, these winter wedding keepsakes are a sweet way to showcase your magnetic love.
8. Heart-Shaped Tea Bags
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Who doesn't love a hot cup of tea on a cold winter day? Give your guests a cuppa (and some love) with these adorable heart-shaped tea bags. They feature attached labels that read "The perfect blend" for a sentimental tribute to you and your spouse. Winter wedding favors don't get much cuter than this.
9. Festive Seed Packets
Photo: MV Creative Maison
If you're searching for an eco-friendly wedding favor idea for your winter wedding, try these personalized seed packets. The recycled paper hearts are filled with non-GMO wildflower seeds, while the cards are decorated with festive poinsettias, berries and pine cones. Guests will be excited to plant these in their garden once spring rolls around.
10. Cozy Plaid Blankets
Photo: Amazon
Looking for rustic wedding favors that fit your cozy winter aesthetic? These plaid blankets are right on theme. They're made from soft flannel fleece and come in packs of 24, so you can easily order one for every guest. Choose from four different designs (we love the classic red pattern) or grab an assortment of each to mix and match.
11. Snowflake Wine Stoppers
Ensure there'll be snow on the big day with these cute snowflake wine stoppers. They're a thematic and useful winter wedding favor your guests certainly won't forget on the table. Best of all, they come preassembled in a stylish gift box with a thank-you tag. How convenient is that?
12. Cute Coffee Favors
Photo: Zazzle
When it comes to choosing winter wedding favors, you can never have too many hot beverage options. These sealed packets of coffee beans are premeasured to make one pot of coffee and are guaranteed to be popular with guests. They come with labels featuring a gingerbread house that's right on theme for the festive season. Just be aware that some assembly is required.
13. Personalized M&Ms
Photo: M&Ms
Candy is always a good party favor idea, especially for a winter wedding. These mini packets feature a snowflake cutout and are filled with personalized M&Ms. Choose from 20 colors and decorate them with custom messages, clip art or even photos for a unique finish.
14. Mini Christmas Candles
Photo: Uncommon Goods
How adorable are these holiday-themed candles? They're made from natural soy and beeswax and come in a dozen designs—one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. From festive trees and snowflakes to Santa's sleigh and gifts, these winter wedding favors are almost too adorable to give away. They're scented with cinnamon spice, so they smell pretty good too.
15. Wooden Snowflake Coasters
Photo: Marktek DECO
Coasters are practical gifts that guests can use over and over again. This natural wood design is intricately cut to look like a snowflake, making it a fitting winter wedding favor idea. Guests can use theirs to serve their favorite hot drinks during the holidays or as festive decor on their coffee table.
16. Bulk Candy Canes
Photo: Amazon
Tuck a candy cane into every napkin ring for table decor that doubles as edible wedding favors. Guests of all ages will be thrilled to see these minty treats in their spot when they sit down. They're available to bulk buy in sets of 80, 240 or 500, so there'll definitely be enough to go round.
17. Mini Wedding Bells
Kissing bells or jingle bells—no matter what you call them, these winter wedding favors will make a cute addition to each place setting. When guests ring them, it means you and your now-spouse have to kiss. Finish them off with thank-you tags and ribbons for a more personal touch.
18. Cute Favor Boxes
Photo: Zazzle
Hosting your wedding at a mountain chalet or ski resort? These winter wedding favor boxes will make a cool addition to your nuptials. Each one features a cartoonish sketch of a couple on a ski lift and can be personalized with your names and wedding date. Fill them with sweet treats, cozy accessories or anything else that fits the theme.
19. Plaid Drawstring Bags
Photo: Amazon
If you're looking for winter or Christmas wedding favors you can assemble yourself, these plaid drawstring bags are a great place to start. They're made from cotton and come in sets of 24 with snowflake gift tags for writing thank-you notes. What you put in them is entirely up to you, so don't be afraid to get creative (think: candy, bottle openers, matches or playing cards.)
20. Personalized Bookmarks
Photo: Zazzle
These personalized mini bookmarks are a lovely way to treat your guests without going over budget. They feature a seasonal pattern of winter flowers and berries on one side, and your custom message on the other. Now, guests will think of you when they're getting cozy with their favorite holiday read.
21. Miniature Mason Jars
We love these mini mason jars for winter-themed weddings. Practical yet Pinterest-worthy, they're ideal for serving small shots of hot cider or wine during the reception. You can personalize them with a range of designs and your wedding details for a unique finish. Bonus: Guests can reuse them to stash sweets, trinkets or even loose change.
22. Bottle Opener Coasters
Photo: My Wedding Favors
A winter wedding favor that can be used in two ways? Sign us up! These clever gifts work as both coasters and bottle openers, allowing guests to crack open drinks and spare their surfaces in one fell swoop. They're printed with a message that reads "Eat, drink and be merry" to bring some seasonal silliness to the table.
23. Festive Soaps
Photo: ButtercupGoods
Scented soaps are a great party favor for any kind of celebration, including winter weddings. These are shaped like snowflakes and are lightly scented with gingerbread and cinnamon—perfect for the festive season. Have them wrapped in cellophane and tied with custom tags for cute Christmas favors that guests can take home with them.
24. Hershey's Kisses
Photo: Zazzle
Everyone loves chocolate as a party favor. Hershey's Kisses are an obvious candy choice for a wedding and these are specifically decked out for your winter nuptials. They're wrapped in colored foil and labeled with your names and wedding date surrounded by pine tree branches. Our advice? Buy in bulk! Guests will be grabbing these by the handful.
25. Custom Wooden Spoons
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There's just something about the holiday season that makes us want to indulge in homebaking. Tap into these wholesome vibes by giving each of your guests a personalized wooden spoon. Aside from being a creative winter wedding favor idea, it's a practical gift they can use to whip up their favorite baked goods. Put your own stamp on them by adding your names, along with a punny phrase like "The perfect mix" or "recipe for love."
26. Playing Cards
Photo: Zazzle
A pack of playing cards is always a good wedding favor and these just got a festive upgrade. They're decorated with an illustration of two deer standing in the snow, framed by a piece of winter greenery. Use Zazzle's editing tool to add your names and wedding date or leave as is for a simpler finish.
27. Hand Warmers
Photo: Walmart
Not all winter wonderland favor ideas have to be whimsical or charming—they can be downright practical too. These hand warmers are a thoughtful gift that guests will appreciate when temperatures drop, especially if you're celebrating outdoors. Slip them into favor bags with other small gifts to help them stay warm all day and night.
28. Christmas Tree Ornaments
Photo: SayItWithStyleDesign
We couldn't complete our list without including Christmas ornament wedding favors. These flat wooden baubles are etched with a festive message with your names and wedding details underneath. Order them in bulk to ensure everyone gets something pretty to hang on their tree.
