The sayings here run from a plain "Thank you for coming!" to puns like "Meant to Bee" and "A Match Made in Heaven," and the right one depends on what guests are carrying home, since they glance at the tag for a second or two.
Before ordering anything, print a single tag at actual size and hold it against the favor.
1. Meant to Bee
Honey and "Meant to Bee" are a natural pair, and the pun works because the jar does the explaining. A label with the couple’s names and the date is all the design it needs.
A wooden dipper tucked beside the jar is a small extra that makes the favor feel like a set.
If the pun feels too cute for your crowd, set it in a plain serif and let the honey carry the humor.
2. Love Is Sweet
Pairing "love is sweet" with a single wrapped chocolate is about as easy as favors get. The phrase reads as a thank-you, so no extra wording is needed.
Print the saying on a small card along with your names and wedding day, so guests have something to slip into a pocket.
Skip a long message. A short saying and a treat are enough, and the whole batch can be assembled in a single evening.
3. Thanks for Popping By!
Popcorn is a favor guests will eat on the spot, which suits anyone who worries about leftovers going home unused. "Thanks for popping by" is the phrase that makes it work.
Small boxes printed with your names, set out beside a sign, let guests help themselves. Pink boxes look cheerful against greenery, and a sign in the same style keeps the table tidy.
Fill the boxes close to the event so the popcorn stays crisp.
4. Love Is Brewing
Tea and coffee favors need a line that sounds warm, and "let love brew" does that in 3 words.
Burlap bags suit the rustic feel, and a tag tied on with twine is easy to print at home.
Fill each bag with loose tea or ground coffee, then pile the bags in a copper bowl or basket so guests can grab one on the way out.
I would choose tea if you want a milder, more giftable option.
5. A Match Made in Heaven
Matchbooks suit couples who like a little nostalgia, and "a match made in heaven" is the line that fits them best. Custom ones carry the phrase on the cover, so the pun needs no explanation.
Order them with your names and wedding date, then stack a box on a table for guests to take as they leave. They are small and light, which keeps shipping and display simple.
Keep the cover design plain, since the saying itself is what guests came away with.
6. Cheers to Love
Wine corks tied to cards that say "Cheers to love!" turn a leftover into a keepsake. Save corks from bottles you have emptied, or ask a local restaurant whether it can spare a bag.
Attach each cork to a printed card, then pile them in a wicker basket. A small framed sign reading "favors, please take one" tells guests what to do without anyone needing to announce it.
Add a single flower in a vase nearby to make the table look intentional.
7. Simple Gold Foil Thank You
Gold foil on a deep green box is a two-color design, and that restraint is why it looks expensive. "Thank you" in cursive says everything a favor needs to say, so no names or date are required.
Choose a textured stock rather than a smooth one; the foil catches the light against the grain. White ribbon keeps the whole thing crisp.
Fill the boxes with whatever treat suits your budget.
8. A Toast to Forever
Ribbons are the cheapest way to turn glassware into a favor. Printed with "A toast to forever," they tie around the stem of a flute and make a pair of glasses look like part of the day’s story.
Pick one ribbon width and tie every bow the same way, so the table reads as planned. A second ribbon reading "Just married" suits a head table.
Prosecco costs less than champagne and looks the same in the glass.
9. Sweeter Tomorrow Favor Saying
A card reading "A little something for a sweeter tomorrow" works because it makes the gift sound like a promise. Guests read it as a kind line, then open the bag to find the treat.
Tuck a printed card into each woven basket and wrap the treat in white tulle. A sprig of baby’s breath adds a soft finish for very little money.
Print the cards at home on heavy paper, and cut them in one sitting.
10. Thank You for Coming
"Thank you for coming!" is plain on purpose, and on a honey jar it reads as warm rather than generic. Circular labels let you add a first name, which makes each jar feel personal.
A pink velvet bow gives the jar color without extra wording, and a wooden honey dipper tied on with it makes a tidy set.
Stack the jars on a white platter or cake stand so guests can see them from across the room.
Choosing the Right Wording
Keep the message to 5–12 words and the whole tag under 20, counting everything you print on it, since crowded small tags are hard to read.
Put the pun or message at the top, then set "With love, [Name] & [Name], [Date]" below it; that layout rarely fails.
A tag needs only a line of thanks, and a short "thank you" in cursive says everything a favor needs to say, so names and a date are optional extras.
Test the wording at actual size before ordering.
Print one tag on plain paper, hold it at arm’s length, and see if you can read it in a second or two. If you can’t, cut a word.
Materials and Attachment Methods
Paper choice sets the mood before anyone reads a word, so match it to the venue.
- Kraft paper gives a warm, rustic look and pairs well with twine and a sprig of greenery. It suits outdoor and farm weddings.
- Smooth matte white or cream card: clean and formal, and it takes color and fine type well.
- Textured linen cardstock feels tactile and a little upscale, and it costs less than specialty printing methods. This is my pick for most budgets.
- Seed paper can be planted after the wedding, and guests tend to remember that long after the day.
For attachment, twine goes with kraft and ribbon goes with card. Pick one and use it on every favor so the table looks consistent.
Personalization Tips
A tag with your first names and the day printed on it stops reading as generic thanks, and guests are more likely to keep it.
Set the names in the same font as your invitation suite, and reuse one or two of its colors so the tag looks like part of the same set.
3 layouts work well:
- "[Name] & [Name] [Wedding Date]," then "Thank you for celebrating with us."
- "With love from [Name] & [Name]," then "Married [Date]."
- "[Monogram] [Date]," then "We are so glad you came."
Hang tags are also often cheaper than printing directly on a favor, and a short line about your personality gives guests a reason to tuck the tag into a scrapbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a short and sweet wedding quote?
"Love is sweet" is a good pick, and it works best paired with a single wrapped chocolate.
A short line like that already works as a thank-you on its own, so adding more words only dilutes it. Another example from other pages is "Two Souls, One Heart."
What are some good sayings for wedding soap favors?
Phrases about cleanliness or love fit soap best. Soap tags work best with a message of 5–12 words, plus both names and the month and year in smaller type.
Print one tag on plain paper first and check that you can read it at arm’s length in a second or two.
What are the top wedding favors?
Edible and useful favors tied to a short saying do well. Honey jars with "Meant to Bee," popcorn boxes with "Thanks for popping by," and tea or coffee bags with "let love brew" all let the wording explain the gift.
Guests eat or use them, so nothing goes home to sit in a drawer.
How long should a wedding favor saying be?
Plan on 5–12 words for the message itself, and count every printed word on the tag so the total stays below 20.
Crowding a small tag with text makes it harder to read, so cut words before you shrink the type. If a test print can’t be read in a second or two, cut a word.
