Unique destination-inspired wedding favours guests will appreciate
While some may believe a destination wedding is going the untraditional route, there are plenty of opportunities to incorporate traditional elements in your big day – and in more ways than one. The traditional wedding favour is a great way to not only show who you are as a couple but also share a small token of your appreciation to your guests for making the trip to share in your special day. Getting married in a Sunwing destination means you won’t be short on inspiration and in each sunny paradise, you can find one-of-a-kind items that your guests will love and that make your wedding even more uniquely you. To help you get started, we’ve shared a few ideas for unique wedding favours that capture the spirit of our most sought-after destinations.
Mexico: Mini-piñatas with traditional papel picado
Mini-piñatas are a fun and colourful wedding favour for guests of all ages. Perfect for crafty couples who enjoy a little DIY, your guests can enjoy some child-like wonder and have a blast breaking them open to discover the surprise inside. While traditionally piñatas are filled with candy, to elevate a classic for your special day and ensure your gift can weather the heat, consider filling them with papel picado. These bright and beautifully crafted tissue paper banners with intricate designs are considered a Mexican folk art and commonly seen at Mexican celebrations. When designing your own, you can use a guide or template or you can customize each one to be personal to you, featuring the date, your names or a simple “gracias”.
Costa Rica: Personal carretas
Surprise your guests with something completely unique and show your support for local Costa Rican culture. Once used by farmers to transport goods like sugarcane and coffee beans, the traditional oxcart or carreta is painted with bright colours and intricate designs and is often referred to as a symbol of national identity. Gift your guests a work of art in their own miniature carreta as a reflection of the country’s local history and their time in destination celebrating with you. Mini-carretas can be as small as the palm of your hand and easily transported home, so speak with your destination wedding consultant or the dedicated resort staff to find out how you can leave your guests with a beautifully unique wedding-day takeaway.
Cuba: Personalized baseballs
Baseball is beloved around the world and couples with a passion for the sport can throw guests a curveball when they marry in Cuba. Personalized baseballs are a great way to incorporate Cuba’s national sport and give your guests something that lasts long past your special day. Whether you bring them from home or pick them up in destination, you can have the baseballs customized with your names, the date of your wedding day or anything that has significance to you and your partner. You can even customize each gift with a note or photo that means something between you and your guest, a meaningful reminder of your friendship. After the big day, your family and friends can engage in a game of catch on the beach before taking them home to use for years to come.
Dominican Republic: Larimar stones and experiences
A gem exclusive to the volcanic mountains of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, larimar is a rare and valuable stone with meaning and a host of healing properties. This beautiful blue gemstone depicts the depth of the ocean, is meant to enlighten and heal in a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual way and embodies peace and tranquility. A keepsake made of larimar will last a lifetime and encourage your guests to take a moment to breathe anytime they see it. Larimar can be incorporated into your reception décor sat on top of menu cards at each plate setting. Alternatively, many all inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic have larimar-infused spas or spa treatments that your guests can enjoy for ultimate relaxation.
For more ideas on how you can incorporate unique, one-of-a-kind destination wedding favours into your big day, or need support with coordination in destination, speak with one of our expert Sunwing Weddings destination wedding consultants who will support you every step of the day.
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