Looking for some cool wedding souvenirs or party favours for your next celebratory event? Giving out party or wedding favours is a tradition which is here to stay, as the gift will be the only memento your guests will have of the special occasion.

Regardless of your budget and whatever the occasion, wedding souvenir shops supply both traditional wedding favours and quirky mementos for your guests. Be it an anniversary, a birthday, bridal shower, Christmas, Holy Communion, Confirmation, engagement or a wedding you're celebrating, you can find cool memento gifts for each occasion.

Some wedding souvenir ideas to consider

• Barware
• Scented candles
• Ceramic or crystal ornaments
• Bath items: towels/soaps
• Keychains
• Magnets
• Tea light holders
• Honey/Jam
• Essential oils
• Coasters
• Bookmarks
• Bottle stoppers
• Flasks
• Plants/ seeds/ roses
• Mini liqueurs
• Bottle openers
• Snow globes
• Salt and pepper shakers
• Cutlery/ kitchen utensils
• Candy treats/ edible items

How do you choose the best wedding souvenir? What do you need to consider?

In this time and age, the vast selection of wedding and party favours makes it hard to choose the best keepsake gift for your guests. Here are some factors which will help you make up your mind:

• Season: A fan or sunglasses would be great gift ideas for a summer wedding, while personalised baubles are great options for a Christmas wedding.
• Theme: Do you have a rustic or beach-themed wedding? Consider keeping your keepsake aligned with your chosen theme and colours.
• DIY: Making wedding favours yourself may sound intriguing. But do you have the time and patience to create handmade or homemade wedding favours? How time-consuming will it be?
• Use: Do you prefer a practical memento or a keepsake which you can hang on your wall?
• Price: How many wedding favours do you need to order? Will they be cheaper if you order them in bulk?
• Lifespan: A wine stopper wedding favour can be used till the end of time, but a honey jar will only last a couple of days or weeks if it's opened.
• Donation: Do you prefer giving a donation to a charity association instead? It's a noble gesture which your guests will still appreciate.
• Customisation: Do you prefer customising the wedding favour, the packaging or both?

Useful tips to keep in mind when choosing wedding favours

• Choose items your guests will actually keep and use.
• Buy meaningful gifts which express your tastes and personalities.
• Order samples before ordering favours in bulk to make sure they're to your liking.
• If the wedding souvenir isn't personalised, do add a thank you note with the gift.
• Are there eco-friendly alternatives?
• Order extra favours just in case any break or you decide to invite more guests.
• Decide on the time you're going to give them out; if they're useful during the wedding make sure you give them out at the beginning of the event.
• Don't leave it until the last minute, especially if you're adding your own finishing touches to the souvenirs.
• Creative wedding souvenirs don't need to be expensive. Whatever you choose, make sure they are affordable.
• Find a presentable gift box for your wedding favours. First impressions count!

Apart from wedding memento gifts, souvenir suppliers may also provide wedding accessories, decor items, cake toppers, confetti, and other wedding-related items.

Visit one of the wedding favour shops in Malta and Gozo to tick off more boxes from your wedding checklist. Just keep in mind that they don't need to be expensive. It's the thought that counts after all.

Why not contact one of the local wedding organisers to help you plan the rest of the wedding?