In short: a good wedding favour is small, personal and easy to take home. Allow between €3 and €20 per guest, depending on the idea. The safe bet for a wedding in Provence: a Salernes terracotta tomette engraved with the couple’s names and the date, which serves as a place card and then as a keepsake, from €18.90 each, with a quote for ten pieces or more.
For a wedding in Provence, whether in Marseille, Aix, Toulon, Nice or the Var, a favour can reflect a place, a flavour or a material you love. The most useful approach is to choose an idea that suits your celebration and your overall budget. Here are ten original wedding favour ideas, to personalise as you wish, along with the points to check before ordering.
1. A personalised tomette or decorative tile
The couple’s names and wedding date turn a small decorative object into a keepsake of the day. You can choose the same design for every guest, or reserve a special creation for your witnesses. Placed on the plate, the tomette serves as a place card, and then each guest takes it home. At MyTomette, our customisable terracotta blanks are traditionally made in Salernes, then laser-engraved in the Var. Explore our personalised wedding gift designs.
Two wedding gifts to personalise
Choose a layout with both names and the date, or an illustrated couple to represent the newlyweds. These designs come as a tomette or a tile. Proofread the inscriptions before ordering, and allow time for preparation and delivery.
2. Soap with packaging that reflects you
A bar of soap lends itself to simple presentation: a paper band, your names and a few words of thanks. Check with the maker where it is made, its ingredients and the chosen fragrance. An unscented soap may also suit your intention; the choice depends on your guests and your celebration.
3. A lavender or lavandin sachet
A scented sachet can bring back memories of a stay in the South of France. Lavender and lavandin each have their own characteristics: ask the grower what they offer, rather than choosing on the colour of the packaging alone. A small fabric tie and a label are enough to link it to your wedding.
4. A small jar of honey
Choose the honey for its flavour and origin, then work on the presentation with the producer. The label can carry the same message for everyone: “Thank you for sharing this day”. Think about how sturdy the packaging is and the total weight, especially if guests are travelling home by train or plane.
5. A small bottle of olive oil
An oil chosen from a producer can extend the memory of the meal. Compare flavours, bottle sizes and storage conditions. If you want a specific appellation, check the one stated on the product. Your wedding label should complement the producer’s information without covering it.
6. Calissons or berlingot sweets
Sweets make a good gift to share or to enjoy on the journey home. Choose a box or bag suited to the quantity, with the information supplied by the confectioner. You can add a handwritten card: the memory also lies in the care taken over a few words.
7. A personalised wooden keyring
Initials, a date or a simple drawing may be enough. Ask the maker about the type and origin of the wood and the engraving options. Look at the attachment and the thickness too: the gift should suit the everyday use you have in mind, beyond how it looks in a photograph.
8. A ceramic place card
A piece bearing the guest’s name can be used on the table, then taken home. This idea requires a reliable guest list and careful proofreading of every name. Before ordering a batch, have the maker confirm the format, the individual personalisation and the preparation schedule.
9. A packet of seeds
For a gift to grow, choose seeds suited to the place where they will be sown. A label can pick up the colours of your stationery, but keep the supplier’s sowing advice. It is a good idea for loved ones who enjoy gardening, rather than an automatic choice for everyone.
10. An illustrated card with a note
An original illustration of the wedding venue, the village or a favourite landscape can be given on its own or with another gift. Choose artwork whose image you have the right to use. A few personal lines on the back give the card a special place in the memory of the day.
What budget per guest?
| Idea | Indicative budget per guest |
|---|---|
| Lavender sachet, seeds, illustrated card | €3 to €6 |
| Soap, honey, sweets | €5 to €10 |
| Olive oil, engraved keyring | €8 to €15 |
| Personalised tomette or tile, ceramic place card | €18.90 each, volume pricing on quote from 10 pieces |
First set a budget that covers the object, personalisation, packaging and delivery. Then decide whether the favour is for each person, each couple or only certain loved ones. This distinction changes the number of pieces to prepare and lets you devote more care to the presentation.
How should you present them on the tables?
A ribbon in your colours, a small card or a name placed beside the plate create a harmonious whole. Keep suitable packaging so that everyone can easily take their gift home. A shared gesture, well presented, can mean as much as a different composition for each guest.
Planning your personalisation schedule
Confirm the names, the date and the quantities before production begins. For a standard MyTomette order, the stated preparation time is 3 working days, excluding delivery. A batch for an event needs a confirmed schedule: contact the workshop with the quantity, the design and your preferred delivery date, ideally six weeks before the wedding.
Frequently asked questions about wedding favours
Should you give a favour to each guest or one per couple?
Both work. One favour per couple halves the budget and allows a more carefully finished piece. One per person is simpler for the seating plan and the place cards.
How much does a personalised tomette cost per guest?
€18.90 each for a hexagonal tomette, personalisation included. For a batch of ten pieces or more, the workshop draws up a quote with volume pricing and a production schedule.
What favour should you give at a wedding in Marseille, Aix, Toulon or Nice?
Something that evokes Provence without falling into cliché: a Salernes terracotta tomette, or honey or olive oil from a Var producer. Guests who have travelled from afar go home with a piece of the region where you married.
When should you order wedding favours?
As soon as the guest list is settled, usually six to eight weeks before the date. That leaves time to proofread the names, receive a sample and prepare the table presentation.
Looking instead for a gift for the couple? A personalised wedding gift for the newlyweds can keep their date on display at home, separately from the small favours given to guests. And for the newlyweds themselves, read our original wedding gift ideas.