Top 8 Inexpensive Wedding Favors for Outdoors and Beach Celebrations

August 30, 2018 Carolyn

Many inexpensive wedding favors are overlooked because they seem too simple. On the other hand, sometimes we think that a specific item must be expensive and therefore we don’t even consider it as a potential option.

Here’s a short list of low-cost wedding party gifts:

Flip flops
Sunglasses
Reusable bottles (tumblers, cups, insulated bottles, etc)
Hand fans
Paper umbrellas
Cooler bags and tote bag
Compact and travel curiosities!
(It’s a surprise 🙂

This is only a tiny part of what’s available on the market. Most importantly, these gifts are not only aesthetical but also practical.

We all remember receiving plain and useless gifts that we eventually got rid off or “accidentally” forgot at the wedding dinner table…

Well, to avoid spending money on such products it’s always important to ask ourselves “Would I keep this if I was the one receiving it?” If the answer is “Yes” then you’re on the right path.

Surprisingly, some of these can cost as low as $1.79 while most expensive items are around $17.

It’s essential to understand that buying in bulk and at the right time usually equals saving lots of money when it comes to most wedding-related expenses.

Click here to learn more on how to save money on your wedding supplies.

Heartwarming Personalizations

People love gifts that can be reused once they are back home or when traveling to new places. It’s impressive how an object can become a powerful reminder of those we love.

Most peoples feel even more compelled to use it when the gift is homemade or customized with their name or with a sweet message from the newlyweds.

Let’s have a look at the previously listed ideas and see how they can be turned into awesome favors for the guests.

♥ Top 24 Inexpensive Personalized Wedding Favors

1. Flip Flops

We’d all want to have a pair of flip-flops on hand. Especially when we are standing with our feet almost completely buried under the soft sand.

Your guests will be forever grateful for providing them with an alternative to their high heels and fine leather shoes!

Pick a model with an embossed sole that says «Just Married» or «Best Day Ever» to make an otherwise plain sandal look custom made for your wedding day.

Beach sandals are also easy to personalize using heat transfer vinyl. This way you can choose to have your monogram or guests names printed on them.

There are many craft blogger websites explaining all the steps to make your own flip-flop printed version. If you don’t have the time or patience you can request the merchant to do this for you.

This is where I go to buy personalized items for father’s day, birthdays, showers and more.

2. Sunglasses and Reusable Bottles

Definitely a must-have on any beach under a blazing sun!

I love practical gifts that make peoples life much easier and enjoyable.

I think these personalized sunglasses can easily be paired with your welcome cocktail drink or with a reusable tumbler or stainless water bottle.

Shades and bottles can be personalized by the vendor with many different designs or with specific names.

A perfect gift that your guests will get to enjoy right away!

3. Beach Towels

What’s special about a beach towel?

Nothing. Except for this one.

It has a round shape with a 59” circumference and elegant design make this beach essential an ideal wedding guest favor. I love the nice tassel fringe detail that gives this towel an exquisite look.

Want to add your personal touch to it? The merchant can embroider with the recipient’s initial using a thread that matches your wedding theme color.

4. Hand Fan

We all know summer days can be humid and way too hot under the sun. On days without wind, it’s just unbearable!

If like most people you’re celebrating your wedding day during summer, hand fans are becoming a must for your guests.

These come in many different styles and can be personalized in many ways.

The main benefit of doing it yourself is that you can personalize it with a picture, a message or a design of your liking. It also tends to be cheaper.

For a tropical looking fan style, pick a paddle fan. It’s essentially a paper made hand fan that comes in different colors to better match your theme’s. It’s the most affordable option if you need many of them.

Folding bamboo rib hand fan styles are also an exotic looking item that can easily be folded and stored in a small purse.

5. Paper Umbrellas

I like these as they make a very fashionable gift while being pretty cheap.

Plus they will provide your guests with a most welcome shade on your hot summer day wedding. Vibrant color parasols are a useful accessory to make beautiful wedding ambiance pictures.

The exotic mix of bamboo boning and paper add a romantic touch to any wedding celebration.

6. Insulated Bags and Coolers

Talking about practical gifts (which I love), fill these with your favorite brew and give them as favors. It’s not only a nice thoughtful present but also something they will be able to reuse after the wedding.

Personalize the bags and coolers with initials or your guest names with vibrant color thread and a handwritten style lettering. By the way, you don’t need to have a special talent for embroidery.

You see simply need to ask the seller to do this for you.

7. Compact Cups

The following items are perfect for any nature and adventure related wedding theme like vineyard, travel, and lakeside themes.

Guests will enjoy receiving this collapsible cup for its quality and also its practical side. It’s an affordable item that you can personalize with initial or even with their name to make it a really thoughtful present.

It’s a small size stainless steel cup that you can carry in a purse, a backpack, luggage or even in your pocket.

Bonus Idea: Travel Wine Glasses

Another fun and convenient drink accessory is this demountable wine glass.

It’s a must for wine lovers who’d like to savor their preferred wine on a picnic day, by the campfire or on mountain trails with a spectacular view!

It comes with optional personalization and with a compact hard travel case.

Outdoor and Beach Inexpensive Wedding Favors

We all like practical and pretty objects and love when they are inexpensive and good quality.

If you’ve been reading this far, you know by now that finding great gifts for guests doesn’t have to be a painful experience that leaves you discouraged and broke.

On the contrary, finding wedding party favors that will please everyone is possible, cost-effective and fun.

Whether you want something chic or casual, there are many great favor ideas that you are can tap into to make one of a kind gifts.

Moreover, champagne and wine glasses are elegant and affordable products that this merchant can customize with refined etched designs, vibrant color personal texts, and inspiring quotes.

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