wedding favour - tacky or not?

I think thats a cute idea! I know other people have done that. Imagine if someone acutally wins something, that'll be an added bonus. I disagree with the nay sayers.

Lotto tickets are always a hit with guests, go for it!

I've heard of a few other people doing this actually--and if I was a guest that got a scratch off ticket I would be pumped!

Very cool idea. Could you add candies, or something else to the bag too so the tickets aren't the only thing standing out by itself? : )

I think it's all in the packaging. If you google "lottery ticket favors" or "scratch ticket favors" or put those into the search bar to your right on WW, you'll see some cute ways to present them!

Honestly I think there are just people who are snobs about the lottery in general and scoff at it, and there are people who think it's fun. Whatever, I say go for it!

Hey, maybe somebody will win a prize.

Personally, as a guest, I would prefer that to a candle or knick-knack or something! And I think that Kris is right, its all about presentation.... make it look cute, and it'll be cute!

LOL you can totaly have a card attached that says 'We are getting lucky tonight hope you do to'

Thanks everyone for the awesome feedback! and jennifer, love the tagline! haha!

I also don't think it is tacky and I am a "grown-up". lolol I am a recent bride and a MOB whose daughter was just married. One of our recent brides did it. Mrs. O had a lovely presentation and even put in a coin to scratch it off. Her wedding was very elegant.

Here is a link to Mrs. O's. They were lovely.

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/wedding-favors-please-share/a4ad2f295c3bdced.html

I agree, it's fun! Present it well and it'll go over fine! I think older generations can be out of touch with how weddings are done these days. It's almost an anything-goes world!

Shannah....."Older generation"....LMAO : )

Considering I have done two weddings in two years, and have been posting here since October 2010, I do believe I am on top of all things wedding. LMAO

Shannah....."Older generation"....LMAO : )

Considering I have done two weddings in two years, and have been posting here since October 2010, I do believe I am on top of all things wedding. LMAO

Yup, we did scratch off lottery tickets for our favors. Our guests really enjoyed it.

We decided to do $2 scratch off Bingo cards. They actually required a bit of time to scratch them off and complete the 4 games on the cards. So not only did they give our guests a chance to win, but they also kept them busy for more than just 5 seconds of scratching. The kids at the wedding especially loved them (The parents were fine with them doing them). The big winner at our wedding was someone who won $20.

We packaged them in small jewelry boxes tied up with ribbon with a label that said "Wishing you riches from the new Mr. and Mrs." We also included a 2012 penny and a couple Dove chocolates (for the people who didn't win... my mom insisted) in the box. They were placed at the place seatings on the table. It gave people something to do as they waited for their table to be called for our buffet as well.

Wow MrsO, they're gorgeous! thanks for the great packaging idea, too! and i like the idea of getting a more elaborate game because, like you said, it'll keep the guests busier longer!

I am doing it for my wedding. Had stickers made up that say wishing u riches from the new mr & mrs. We also ordered 2012 minted pennies to be the lucky penny. It really depends on your crowd, it is common for us to give scratch tickets and lotto tickets for bdays so it won't seem out of place, however if nobody in your guest list gambles itd be awkward

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Oh Carole, I know YOU are on top of things, but I think some parents/grandparents are not! Lol.

I hated the idea UNTIL I read everyone's responses. Do them up cute and youre set!

I think it's cool. Wouldn't it be awesome if someone won at your wedding.

I think it is a great idea. And as a guest I would love getting them as a favor rather than certain other things LOL