Wedding Favours — How Many to Prepare, Ideas & Budget
Wedding favours are the keepsakes hosts give guests to thank them for coming. It seems minor, but getting the quantity wrong or choosing poorly wastes both budget and goodwill. This guide covers calculating the quantity, popular ideas with price ranges, and tips to choose well.
How many favours to prepare
Base it on your expected attendance (not the number invited), then add 10–20% in case you run out or guests bring extra people.
| Expected attendance | Prepare (~15% buffer) |
|---|---|
| ~100 | ~115 |
| ~150 | ~170 |
| ~200 | ~230 |
| ~300 | ~345 |
If you give per family/couple rather than per person, the quantity — and the budget — drops. Decide this before ordering, since it affects both the count and the total.
Popular favour ideas + price ranges
Choose items that are useful and keepable — they please guests more than purely decorative pieces. Prices below are common ranges, varying by design, material and order size.
| Idea | Range/piece | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Soap / scented candle, nicely packed | ~20–80 THB | General, budget-friendly |
| Mini plant / seed packet | ~30–90 THB | Eco-minded couples |
| Packed treats (cookies/tea/honey) | ~30–120 THB | Genuinely used, well liked |
| Small household item (keyring/magnet/bottle opener) | ~20–100 THB | Long-lasting use |
| Custom / personalised item | ~80–250+ THB | Premium, extra-special |
How to choose within budget
- Set a per-piece budget first, then multiply by guests for the total (easier to control)
- Choose useful over decorative
- Larger orders often lower the per-piece price — compare a few suppliers
- Watch for added packing, label and shipping costs
- Allow production time, especially for personalised or custom items
When to order
Order ~2–3 months ahead (matching the 2–3 month stage in the Thai Wedding Checklist) to allow for production, packing and fixes — more for custom items. Base the quantity on your RSVP count for accuracy (see Invitations & Guest Count).
Plan your whole wedding in one app
Control favour quantity and budget with Wedly
Favours tie to two things — the guest count and the budget. In Wedly you can see your guest count and RSVP status to estimate how many to order, then log the favour cost against your budget and see the impact on the total instantly — no guessing how many, or whether you're over budget.
Summary
Good favours come down to the right quantity (based on the real guest count + 10–20% buffer), useful items, and a controlled per-piece budget. Order 2–3 months ahead against your RSVP count, and you'll get keepsakes guests love without blowing the budget.
Frequently asked questions
How many favours should we prepare?
Base it on your expected attendance, then add about 10 to 20 percent in case you run out or guests bring extra people. If you give per family or per couple, you can reduce the quantity.
How much does a favour cost each?
Commonly from tens to a few hundred baht each, depending on the design and material. Premium items cost more. Set a per-piece budget first, then multiply by guests to see the total.
How far ahead should we order favours?
Order about 2 to 3 months ahead to allow for production, packing and fixing any issues. Custom or personalised items need more lead time.
What kind of favours are popular?
Useful, keepable items — soap, scented candles, mini plants, small household items, or nicely packed treats — tend to please guests more than purely decorative pieces.
Ready to start planning your wedding?