Souvenirs : What to give to avoid wasting money

Souvenirs that I managed to keep

Back in our old house, I had this small bedside table full of Souvenirs from debuts, weddings, baptisms that I went to. When we moved, I threw them at the trash without a thought. They were so dirty that I couldn't bear putting them in my new room.

Full of dirt and bended

Yes this will happen to your souvenirs too. That pretty candle that you chose very carefully will most probably wind up in a sad corner of your guest’s home forgotten, which is why its high time for you to rethink the souvenir for your wedding or debut.

Its time to think about souvenirs that are NOT dust collectors.

One idea is that you give them edible souvenirs. In my wedding I gave away small boxes of Kisses Chocolates. Guests ate the chocolates and they can also reuse the box to put their small stuff at home. Some people give away Cupcakes or Cookies. This will ensure that your guests enjoy the souvenirs and not have it rot in their houses. 

Gold Box with Kisses inside

Souvenirs from Bizu

Souvenirs from Bizu

 Ok you might say that the point of the souvenir is that when they look at it they will remember your big day, but if you think about it, almost all your guests will bring either a camera or a video camera which will be what they look at if they want to remember the day. Figurines, candles are unfortunately again, dust collectors. Think about it, do you or do most of your friends really keep the souvenirs and store them properly?

Another popular idea is a Photobooth. Filipinos in particular love pictures. Take pictures in the booth with your friends, they will love it. Also these photo booths have a lot of props: Big Glasses, Colorful Wigs, Big Hats etc.

Photoholic for instance have more than 50 props provided. Print outs per shot is available and they will upload the shots in their multiply account for you to reprint if you wish or for you to share in your facebook.

Here are some:

Check the website and see for yourself . They can also create a personalized backdrop for you.

And again rethink your souvenir options. Souvenirs still cost money. Do not waste your hard earned cash in something that will most probably just end up in the trash.