Who doesn’t love a good wedding favor at the end of the night? Many couples take this opportunity to showcase their personality and creativity. If you have a wedding theme, try to tie that into your favor. It’s one final chance to wow your guests and thank them for attending your wedding celebration. The options are endless, but in New Orleans, we have some excellent choices with local flair.
Hubig’s Pie
Let’s be honest: how many events do you leave wanting a little midnight snack? Give your guests what they want with a delicious Hubig’s Pie. If you’re not familiar with the brand, they make tasty, fruit-filled hand pies, which are the perfect snack at the end of a wedding. The company was forced to stop production in 2012 after a fire destroyed their factory, but they are coming back strong in 2020. The Parlor at the Pontchartrain supports them, and so should you!
Koozie
Make your wedding favor double as a useful item at the party. Fill some baskets with koozies at the bars, and your friends and family will help themselves throughout the event to keep their drinks cool. It’s a gift they will appreciate at the wedding, and they will think of your special day in New Orleans every time they use it at home.
Second Line Hanky
This is a must if you’re going to ask your guests to partake in a traditional second line during the wedding. Second lines are extra special at The Parlor because you can parade down St. Charles Avenue in the heart of the Garden District! Have your wedding planner or wedding party hand these out to everyone as the brass band queues up your wedding attendees. If it’s a destination wedding, ask your MC to give a brief explanation of the second line tradition as the crowd gets into formation.
Hot sauce is a staple in so many New Orleans dishes. Want to make this wedding favor extra special? Attach your favorite Creole or Cajun recipe that uses Tabasco to the bottle. If you have assigned seating at the wedding reception, put a number on the bottle so they double as place setting markers. To tie Tabasco into your theme, ask your event venue to place some bottles around the food stations or tables for guests to try with their meal.
Alexa Pulitzer Mardi Gras (Stadium) Cup
Go cups are essential in New Orleans. One thing destination wedding attendees love about a New Orleans party is the novelty of being able to imbibe while walking around the city. Almost every restaurant or bar in town has them. Your wedding attendees can bring their last cocktail with them on the road on the way out! We love the ones Alexa Pulitzer makes because they look elegant, are perfect for a formal event, but they still offer that fun New Orleans laissez-faire flair.
Our team at The Parlor loves when couples add an extra personalized touch to their favor by incorporating the wedding logo, last name or date of the wedding. All of the items above can easily have these options added. No matter what special gift you decide to give your guests, they will appreciate the token of gratitude.