For the modern bride, edible wedding favors can range from almonds, candy canes, to cupcakes. Whether homemade or ordered in a store, cupcakes are always appreciated. If you are considering having cupcakes to be your wedding favors, here are some ideas on how to prepare and what you need to know about giving away cupcakes as wedding favors.
Why use cupcakes?
- They are an instant gratification wedding favors that your guests will immediately appreciate.
- They can be used alternatively as table centerpieces. You can decorate the tables by arranging them beautifully on the center of the table by elevating them and using another layer or another platform. A delicious twist from the usual floral centerpiece.
- You can save hundreds of dollars on your wedding cake by using cupcakes as your wedding cake. You can even have satellite cakes all throughout your reception venue all made from cupcakes.
- Instead of the usual place cards, use cupcakes instead for the guests to find their seat in a sweet way.
How do I make my cupcakes special?
- Use non-traditional chiffon cakes such as rum butter or carrot as the cake flavor.
- Use toppings to decorate and add a little bit more of yummy-ness in your cupcake.
- Use chocolate fudge for an ultra-sweet cupcake favor.
- Use M&M candies to make it a colorful and fun cupcake.
- Use whole nuts or crushed nuts to provide additional flavor and a different added texture for your cupcake.
- Use candy sprinkles to get your young guests excited, and make your older guests feel young again.
Remember that cupcakes are never out of style. No matter what your theme is, or the season you’ll have your wedding, cupcakes will always be suitable to give as favors. They are one of those classics that people of all ages can enjoy.
For an extra special treat, you can bake your own cupcakes with your special recipe. This can save on cost as well. If you are into baking, you can bake these instead of a wedding cake. It will take the same effort, and maybe the same cost, but unlike baking your wedding cake, where you’d have to have a separate centerpiece or a separate wedding favor, you can bake cupcakes instead and make it your wedding cake, your centerpiece, and your wedding favor all in one. This can save you three times as much. With you time, talent and ingenuity, you can turn a regular afternoon snack into a celebrated wedding favor.
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