I am getting married next year and we want everything to be as cheap as possible but still very elegant. We think there are ways to save tons of money but most people don't choose to do some research!

So, here is my idea...rather than give a traditional type favor that will collect dust, we thought of printing out a 4X6 or 5X7 black and white picture of us from walmart (so it's only 19 cents a piece, a little more for a bigger size) and then writing a thank you note on the back. we also think we'll do a centerpiece giveaway at each table.

does anyone think this idea is really bad?? let me kno please!! and if you have ideas, i would LOVE to hear them!!
Thanks for the answers! But I'm not sure why everyone is assuming this is my thank-you card?? A typical wedding favour has some sort of tag on it that says "thank you being apart of our special day". I understand that I need to send a thank you card after the wedding, I'm not THAT cheap. But thanks for everyones opinions!

Personally, I am not crazy about pictures unless they are of my child. I could look at his pictrues all day (he's a baby). But if I got a picture at a wedding, it might end up left behind or tossed in a box or drawer. Think about the majority of your guests. Are the the type that like pictures? Do they have collages around their house? Will they ever look at them?

There are tons of favor ideas that are pretty cheap. Look around and see if you like anything else better. Favors are also optional.

For centerpieces, look at http://www.99centwholesale.com I got some bud vases and flowers there VERY cheap. I got a box of 18 vases for 11.80. Their inventory changes all the time, so you can periodically check back.

For favors, you could get votive cups or something like that, printed very cheaply at http://www.discountmugs.com

My centerpieces were cakes. Its edible and It did not go to waste (cheaper than a tiered cake too).

We went to Michaels every Sunday with the 40% off coupon and bought stuff all week long.

www.winkflash.com had cheaper wallet prints then that. I got some printed for our thank you cards.

Edible favors are great too they usually dont go to waste. Or you can do the donation thing.

it is a cute idea...just make sure that if you write on the back that you can't see the writing through the front. write lightly otherwise it will look bad if they want to frame it or put it out somewhere.

1. I hope you also send an addtional thank-you note that is personal addressing the gift after the wedding.
2. Please frame them- it's not elegant if it's just a loose pictures- we all know a reprint cost 10 cents and it will get smash in people pockets and purses.

i love receiving pictures at weddings, i think it is a great idea.

i think that's a great idea!
maybe stick some thin magnetic strips on the back so ppl can put them on the fridge.
it's creative and inexpensive but not hokey looking!

i like the centerpiece idea too.

Love it. You could give centerpieces to the person whose birthday is the closet.

I like that more for your wedding thank you cards then a favor. But it is one way of saving money.Check out orientaltrading.com for cheap favors if you change your mind. Good luck

We are having actual wedding favors but another thing we are doing is setting disposable cameras on each table$2.99 a piece) and writing on the card stand to pelase make sure everyone is in at least one candid picture and once they are developed we are sending the pictures of them along with their thank you cards.