Here’s the deal… guests love favors. But you don’t want to make it difficult to bring favors back home when traveling!

In today’s blog post, we’re talking about what to choose as a destination wedding favor.

What can you bring on a plane? What item won’t create a ruckus at customs? And what can you easily pack in your carry-on without causing a fuss? We’ll tell you!

Read on to reveal the best tips when picking a favor that your guests will be bringing back with them on the trip. We’ll also share the 5 best destination wedding favors for 2024.

Let’s gooooo!

When you’re giving favors at your wedding, whether near or far, keep in mind your guests will need to bring it back home with them. Most favors are easy to travel with whether in a vehicle or when you toss it into a purse and bring it home. But destination wedding favors are a bit different: you need to bring them in a carry-on, through customs, through security, or check them in your luggage. It can be tough to choose what makes the best favors for destination weddings, but much easier when you heed this advice.

What Favors Are Good For Travel?

Look for items that are:

Flat!

Choose flat, easy-to-pack items that don’t take up a lot of room and won’t get ruined by stuffing into a bag.

Non-Liquid

Liquids aren’t just messy, they’re inconvenient and often difficult to bring through security. So, while that bottle of authentic olive oil from Greece makes a nice parting gift, perhaps you should choose something different for this event.

Not Edible

Unless guests will enjoy the favor at the wedding itself – like candy, a specialty dessert, or some type of cookie – avoid edible favors they need to pack and bring back home with them.

No Metal

Avoid anything made of metal such as bottle openers and picture frames. They’re simply not worth the trouble of the metal detector going off before boarding.

I hope this list helps you narrow it down! And if you need some suggestions on what to give as favors for a destination wedding, here are some top picks that will never let you down!

1. Luggage Tag Favors

Give your guests the most practical destination favor ever: a luggage tag! These beautiful tags are handmade with love by LetterandLeather. They’re my top pick for destination weddings, period.

2. Can Cooler

Folds flat! Fits into your carry-on bag with ease. Practical. Affordable! Available in bulk. By You’re That Girl Designs.

3. Sunglasses

Does it get any better than a pair of packable, personalized sunglasses favors? They make a lovely addition to your destination wedding and great take-home favors! By ModParty.

4. Travel-Sized Candle Tin

Before you worry, YES! You CAN bring candles on a plane! According to the TSA, you’re allowed to pack candles (in both carry-ons or checked baggage) as long as it is a solid candle. This travel-sized candle makes an ideal go-to for destination wedding favors because it is the perfect size, smells amazing, and has personalization on top. You can even have it customized with your destination on top! Plus, who doesn’t love a candle?! By AriaBellaCandles.

5. Personalized Wedding Tote Bag

Ah, last but not least, the most packable destination wedding favor there ever was: a tote bag! You can always use another tote bag and this is the cutest favor to give your guests, complete with the wedding location on the bag. By PartyToThePeopleCo.

Wondering where to get yours? Here are those links in a shortlist format to make shopping easy. These are all available in large quantities, too!

• Luggage Tags
• Can Coolers
• Sunglasses
• Travel Candle
• Tote Bag

Make sure your favors arrive on time! Wondering when to order? Read: Here’s When to Order Wedding Favors, Based on Experts.

Hope it helps!

xo
Emma