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Help! Table favors - are matches outdated?

Laura, on January 27, 2018 at 9:41 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 32

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Hi WeddingWire community! I need help deciding on a table favor. So far, we've already booked a photo booth and have personalized treat bags to place next to my cookie table. However, a few people have been asking me what we're doing for table favors. I really love the idea of a "perfect match" match book (my parents had one - so it's sort of sentimental for me). Is this too outdated though? My FH thinks no one uses them anymore and they're from the 50s. I included a screenshot of one I really like and of our treat bags (our Etsy vendor did such a good job!) Thanks everyone!

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Forestwed · on January 27, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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Save the money. The cookie table and treat bags are enough. A lot of people don’t do table favors anymore since most favors are edible nowadays.
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Amanda · on January 27, 2018 at 10:04 AM
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I think it's super cute! I don't think they are necessary.
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Dedicated April 2018
Christine · on January 27, 2018 at 10:24 AM
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I don't think they are necessary either. I think the photo booth and treat bags are good enough.
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Savvy May 2018
Laura · on January 27, 2018 at 10:24 AM
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True. Thank you!
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Savvy May 2018
Laura · on January 27, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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Thank you!! Maybe we'll put the money saved toward the honeymoon.
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Jillian · on January 27, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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It’s very cute but I would never use it. If it made it home it’d get stuck in a drawer somewhere and never seen again. I would stick with what you already have.
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Nikki · on January 27, 2018 at 11:29 AM
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Unpopular opinion but I would take them if they were available. They may be "outdated" but I always keep a box or two of matches around. That being said favors aren't necessary and you could save your money.
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Ashlee · on January 27, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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They are cute but I agree with your hubby no one really uses matches anymore.

We we actually decided to forgo the favor table.
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Megan · on January 27, 2018 at 11:49 AM
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They are cute! It does really depend though on your budget. It sounds like you have already treated them to other things so I wouldn't worry about it and save the money. It's up to you!
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Mcskipper · on January 27, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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They’re definitely not necessary (you’re giving plenty) but I do think they’re cute.

Also...,i still use matches 😱
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Mcskipper · on January 27, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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Like, I think matches are a practical item and of all the things you could put your name and date on, this is the best
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Kelly · on January 27, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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I think the photo booth and treat bags are enough but I also don't think matches are outdated if you have your heart set on them. They're more useful than a lot of favors I've seen since they can be used for candles and such for people who don't smoke.
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Laura · on January 27, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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I would be a little surprised to see them since matches aren't commonly used anymore. But they're cute and I would take one. Unlike something more permanent such as a shot glass or a picture frame, this is something that I don't think people would mind having another couple's monogram on. They're definitely not necessary, but if you like them and want to get them, I say go for it!
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Teresa · on January 27, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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I agree with you, I still have matches and would take them if offered. It's always good to keep matches around for emergency purposes.
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earias · on January 27, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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Agree with this. Matches are handy to have around the house. I would take them.
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AQuixoticBride · on January 27, 2018 at 2:41 PM
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Who doesn't use matches? You need to light candles sometimes, or a grill, the fire pit, and that stupid long lighter will inevitably be out when you need it. Maybe I'm nuts, but I would take some matches over cookies any day (but I don't really eat sugar). They can't be that expensive, if they're sentimental to you, I say do it.
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Beginner March 2018
Christine · on January 27, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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You can save the money since it sounds like you have done enough already. Matches are nice, I would take them and use them :-)
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Bride2B · on January 27, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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Probably not necessary, but definitely useful! Now that i'm thinking about it, matches are probably one of the few favors I would use down the road. I keep them in a drawer and are the kind of thing that always comes in hand and you wish you had more of!
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Josh & Justine · on January 27, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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Same here! I would definitely take matches over cookies. We still use matches all the time, and we don’t really eat sweets.
Those treat bags are cute, though, and I’m sure they’ll be a hit either way!
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