The ins and outs of wedding favors

When mired in the process of wedding planning, it's easy to forget a step or two (or why certain things are important in the first place). Between floral arrangements, catering, music and cocktail hour, many people wonder where wedding favors fit into the picture.

"Giving your guests wedding favors is a tradition that dates back to the 16th century when five almonds were given to symbolize the five hopes of the new couple: wealth, health, longevity, happiness and fertility," The Charlotte Observer explains. "Today, modern brides strive for unique wedding favors to reflect the couple’s style."

Lest a guest go home empty-handed, the news source points out that you can choose from edible wedding favors, do-it-yourself wedding favors, eco-friendly wedding favors, photo booth favors, charity donations and much, much more.

Depending on your individual tastes, you may want to go for something with a cause or with a knock-out sense of style, but if you're really stuck on choices, remember that everyone will love mini wedding brownie favor pops and personalized wedding cake cookies.