Favors...... need opinions

If you are talking about a dessert sweets table, then I wouldn't worry about bags, because they probably won't take them home. Especially if you have a drinking crowd. If you are talking about a candy sweets table, then I would get bags....but this type of sweets table is mainly popular with children (in my experience). I just know that the weddings I've been to that had sweets table, the atmosphere really affected how people reacted. For instance, I attended a dry wedding that had a sweets table, which was a big hit...because to there wasn't much other entertainment. BUT I've also attended a wedding, that had alcohol, and a sweets table, and hardly anyone touched the sweets table because they were busy drinking & dancing. Anyways, just take into consideration your crowd, atmosphere, and what type of sweets will be served. Providing some cheap bags / containers have a better chance of preventing too many leftovers, either way.

So we actually opted to do something very similar… we are having the traditional 3-tier cake, but we are also having a cookie table (I'm from Pittsburgh where this is a huge ordeal, lol), which doubles as our favors. Our venue is baking enough cookies to serve each guest 2-3 cookies per piece. They are also going to be providing bags for guests to take theirs home if they wish. I would definitely have some bags available, even if you feel like most guests will end up leaving theirs behind

It depends on your guests. I bake for mine a lot and they absolutely take the extra goodies home. I’m pretty sure my guests would bring their own boxes if I didn’t have any!
Do your guests have a sweet tooth?

If you’re going to do the dessert table either way, I would just get the bags. Even if people don’t use them, you’re only out a few dollars.

I had a candy buffet table and surprisingly not that many people went for it even though I had all brand name candy. I think it's also cause I had a ton of food for reception.

We're having cake and donuts as dessert and our sweets will be separate and intended as favors (cookies and homemade caramels!), so we'll be providing bags. I'm going to stamp them to say 'Love is sweet' or something cute like that.

I got 100 bakery bags (the cute ones with the window and fold down top) on Amazon for like $20, if you want something fancier that won't break the bank.

My friend did candy centerpieces and people took the whole jar home 🤣
I feel like this is a know your crowd thing. My family wouldn't take as many sweets home but my fiance's family stockpiles sweets like it's the apocalypse.

Where I'm from there's always a cookie table (made by family members) with bags to take some home in.

I'll also have lindor truffles on each of the tables with the decorations. Plus a favor... But none of that is necessary.

It is definitely up to you! Favors are not expected, but it sounds like it would be an expensive touch to the reception.

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My FW is also from Pittsburgh. I had never heard of something like this but she has convinced me and we have compromised on brownies, lemon bars, and assorted cookies/cookie bars along with our cupcakes. She keeps saying we need to have something so guests can take things home, but I'm not a big sweets eater so I thought it was too much. Now I think I may need to add something to our shopping list. lol

I think if you can find inexpensive bags to put the treats in, it might be appreciated. Some guests may like to take something home to nibble on while unwinding from your big day, or may want a treat but don't have room at the moment. Any guests that may have opted for a sitter might also consider grabbing a small treat for the kids.

I think it depends on your guest. Some people might just drink and take the goodies for later while the ones that just love sweet might eat some there and also take some for later. I think you can’t go wrong with the bags.

I would give them the option at least especially since little goodie bags don't cost much. I know that kids especially wanna get in there. Maybe it will leave you with less left overs to have to take care of (eat)

I think having goodie bags just in case would be great!

I think goodie bags are a great idea. I ordered white paper ones on amazon and dipped the tops in fabric dye to make a watercolor effect. You could do something like that?

Goodie bags for the win! lol I already bought them but I felt like it was a waste to put out there. I will put them out though!

Keep the bags, some will love to take the sweets home!

I used to be a wedding photographer. I've seen this a few times. People usually eat the treats right there. And usually the kids pig out on them because moms and dads are not watching them. I'd maybe wrap three kisses in a bit of mesh with a ribbon and put it on each place setting or something like that. That way, each person gets one for sure and kids are less likely to be allowed to gorge on someone else's treats and your dime!