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I think it sounds like a great and really cute idea! I also like the baskets that you are putting together - they sound very personal to you both!
I would like getting a matchbook, honestly! It's such a small thing that you can keep for awhile as a memento, and if you ever get tired of it, you can just use up the matches!
I actually think matchbooks are good favors, a lot of people seem to like them. They're especially good if they tie in with your send off, and it sounds like you have a lot of personal touches added in with the favors already.
I think that's great! I think items that are meant to be keepsakes that go in peoples' homes with the couple's names/initials/dates would not be a great idea, but a matchbook which will be used and discarded is perfect - and very useful since they can be used for the sparklers!
I like little things like that. It gives me something small to keep in my memory box without having to take up lost of space. However my favorite thing I got from someone was a huggie with their names and the date on it. I thought it was so unique, useful, and soooo that couple.
No, its fine! Some people consider initials and monograms tacky when they are on something to be displayed in your home. (like a votive holder, or butter knife), but its your party!
I think it's fine. I know I wouldn't use a picture frame or candle holder with someone else's name and wedding date at home, but matchsticks are useful, disposable, and totally okay to put this on.
People are always gonna have negative opinions on something, I say do it! I'm having our monogram with our name printed on our favors...
That is more than enough, between the jam and the fans and the matchbooks...Plus, it makes sense bc of your sparkler send-off...If you JUST gave out matchbooks for no particular reason, I might think it was a little odd but with the good reasoning behind it and the other favors, you are being more than generous!
I definitely say that because the matchbooks match the send off they are a great touch!! and i love the fact that you're using your favorite jams and dad's wine as favors!! personal touches rock!!
I think what you're doing for your guests is more than enough. If I were I guest at your wedding I'd be really appreciative. Also, who wouldn't want an extra box of matches in their home? I know I'm always looking around the house for matches to light up my aroma candles. :)
I definitely think it works - especially with the jam and the fans! I agree with everyone else - since it's something that is meant to be disposable and isn't meant to be displayed in your home or anything, I think it's a great idea!
I like it too. Infact, I like everything you're giving your guests. Quite generous.
I think this sounds like a great idea. I think what people are saying as far as the personalized favors go is it's like... what am I going to do with a frame or 1 coaster with a couple's engraved names and wedding date on it? Match books serve a purpose, especially with the sparklers that night so I think they are 100% appropriate and people can use the rest of them at home. I also think the other favors (jam, wine, etc) are neat and personal to you both too!
Bella
Since you're doing sparklers, it really makes sense! I think it's only weird to have stuff with the couples name on it when it comes to everyday items, like a coffee mug, or a picture frame.
If you just gave them matchbooks and nothing else I would say just skip it and save the money. But when I read you are doing sparklers I thought it was a super cool idea. And the matchbooks tie it all together. Just be careful that no kids get a hold of the matches and sparklers, that is if you are having kids at your wedding. And you are also giving jam! So no, matchbooks are definitely not tacky in your situation.
Go for it....it's something they can use...and they are getting yummy goodies as well.
I think it is nice because they are going to USE it that night!
I hate taking things home with the couples names on it and really when would I use a matchbook at home - but seen as they will use it that night - i like the idea!
I think the matchbook idea is an exception to the rule of having names on favors because it is something they can actually use, rather than just some item that sits there and does nothing.
@future wolf: It took me a minute to figure out that by huggie, you did not mean a diaper. I was like "what the??????"
HAHAHAHA Wow. TGIF!!
I love, love, love personalization. Its your day so of course there's gonna be stuff with your names on it. I think its a fab idea!! Go with it!!
I love matchbooks for some reason. If we go to a restaurant or someplace that has them I always pick one up as a momento and then use them to light candles, etc. I think it's a cute idea. I was thinking about doing them as well and just sticking them in an oversized cocktail glass by the bar. Take 'em if you want 'em....type of thing.
Go for it! Matches are practical and can be carried anywhere. And they'll fit in with your bags perfectly. Definitely, definitely go for it!
Goodness, that's ALOT of stuff! I think the matchbooks are cute, especially since you're giving out sparklers. Plus it's a little thing that people will think of you when they see it. Everyone always needs matches!
Meh, why spend the money? Plain matchbooks would work just as well.
Aw, thanks you guys!! Totally makes sense that items meant for home display can be tacky with someone else's name and wedding date on them... glad to hear that most people won't think I'm some kind of bridezilla egomaniac for putting the names on the matches hahah -- just thought they were cute!
It's funny though -- we did personalized cocktail napkins too. We thought putting names on those would be a little boring, so we put quotes from Midsummer Night's Dream, which was sort of a subtle inspiration for the evening-in-the-garden wedding.
I get how personalization can be annoying... thank you all! :)
I actually think since you are giving people a reason to use the matches it will not be a bad wedding favor. I know there are people who collect their family and friends' wedding keepsakes. I say if it makes you happy do what makes the day extra special for you.
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We are planning to give out matchbooks with our first names & the date on them. Is that really horrible??! I just read a post about people's least favorite favors, and LOTS of people said anything with the couple's initials/names/date was the worst... :(
We are including them in the favor bag b/c sparklers also be in there, and we wanted to give people a way to light them. We are also giving them two jars of homemade jam (one blackberry, one fig), a bottle of my Dad's homemade wine, a sandalwood fan that will be on their ceremony chair, and we MIGHT be hiring a silhouette artist.
What do you guys think??!!