If you’re looking to show your guests appreciation and add another personal element to your day, Vermont wedding favors are the perfect touch. Keep in mind, you don’t need to give your guests favors. But, if you do want to offer a small gesture, we love the idea of choosing something that will remind guests of their time in Vermont.
We’ve curated a few of our favorite Vermont wedding favor ideas that showcase the talent and flavors of the Green Mountain State, and will be pretty universally appealing for guests! Plus, by shopping from any of these makers, you’re supporting local businesses.
Maple Syrup – A Classic Vermont Wedding Favor
There’s a reason maple syrup is a popular, timeless wedding favor in Vermont: it’s delicious! Runamok Maple has amazing options from their barrel aged maple syrup, to their infused flavors. This is a true taste of Vermont for your guests to enjoy back home.
Live Portrait Sketches
Add a truly unique element to your wedding reception…live charcoal sketches! Vermont artist Joseph Loccisano will sketch your guests, creating timeless art in real time. Guests will enjoy watching the process and will treasure their one-of-a-kind wedding favor!
Gourmet Cotton Candy Favors (or Live Spinning!)
This one is pure fun! Crazy Cotton Candy Lady offers gourmet cotton candy, with over 70 flavors to choose from. Your guests will be delighted by this unexpected, nostalgic treat and amazed by the grown-up flavors! She also offers live, on site spinning which adds a fun element of entertainment to your evening!
Lip Balms
Make sure your guests are ready for those kisses with these all-natural lip balms from Farmer’s Body! Available in several yummy flavors, these all-natural lip balms are a useful and indulgent wedding favor.
Vermont Flannel Custom Beer Hug
Gift wedding guests with a little piece of Vermont they can use every time they crack open their favorite beverage! These adorable Vermont Flannel beer hugs are available in a variety of colors so you can tailor it to your wedding’s color scheme. You can also add a custom label with your wedding details!
Granola Favors
Treat your guests to a yummy morning-after treat with granola from True North Granola. You can select one flavor of granola or a variety of flavors and purchase them separately, by the piece, or packaged in simply elegant, sheer gauze bags.
Wedding Welcome Bags – an Alternative to Traditional Wedding Favors
Wedding welcome bags are a fun way to greet your guests and thank them for traveling to celebrate your special day. They can be given in addition to, or in lieu of traditional wedding favors! Shelburne Gift Company works with couples to design, create and deliver custom curated welcome bags for weddings.
Finding Your Perfect Vermont Wedding Favor
We hope these ideas inspire your own perfect Vermont wedding favor selection. No matter what you choose, wedding favors are an opportunity to thank you community and give them a keepsake from their time in Vermont!