Non-edible wedding favors have come a long way. In fact, so have edible wedding favors. It used to be that wedding favors were little piles of sugared almonds presented in a pretty fashion or maybe a matchbook printed with the couple's names and wedding date. These were normally part of the place setting for the formal meal. These days, however, wedding favors are inventive, creative and interesting, both in content and presentation. If you are looking for ideas for non-edible wedding favors, here you go:

1. Personalized Shot Glasses

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There are lots of places from where to purchase personalized non-edible wedding favors. The message is up to you.

2. Flower Seeds

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Something big and showy like sunflowers would be good. The planter would then be reminded of your lovely day every time they saw the flowers.

3. Hangover Kit

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You can show your sense of humor in your favors.

4. Succulent

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This is such a cute idea. Label them individually as place markers or make a large showy display of them.

5. Matches

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I think match favors may have fallen out of favor (groan) but it's a personal decision about whether you think they are suitable or not.

6. Thank You Favors

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If budgets are tight, a heartfelt thank you is acceptable.

7. "for Richer, for Poorer"

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A fun idea and you may be responsible for sending your guests home a little richer than when they arrived.

8. Sparklers

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If you want to have some sparkler fun later in the evening provide extra sparklers so the guest can still take their favors home.

9. Beach Wedding Favors

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Guests can use sand from the beach but you'll need to provide the shells and stuff.

10. Bamboo Plants

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Bamboo is a lucky plant and easy to grow and maintain.

11. Soap Favors

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The ones pictured are great for a beach wedding but you can dress the soap according to your own them.

12. Alcohol Wedding Favors

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Choose a popular alcohol and your favorite drinking quote.

13. Blankets

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An interesting idea for a winter wedding.

14. Magnets

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Magnets come in all forms and you can even make your own if you want to go down the DIY non-edible wedding favors route.

15. Flip Flops

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Super fun ideas come from thinking outside the box.

16. Hand Sanitizer

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Not so sure about hand sanitizer but have a think about other things that come as miniatures that you might use instead.

17. Personalized Beer Coozie

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This would sure please the men in the wedding party - I think too many wedding favors are geared to women.

18. Small Mason Jar Candle & a Book of Matches

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This is one time when matchbook/box favors would work well.

19. Wine Bottle Stoppers

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This becomes a real keepsake when you add the photo or personalized message.

20. Wish Bracelet

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Make your own or buy from Etsy.

21. Mini Bubbly

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A number of champagne houses make miniature bottles of their fizzy stuff.

22. Birdseed Hearts

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It would be a shame to hang these out for the birds!

22. Coasters

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If you choose coasters for wedding favors there are so many options. Just like ...

23. Candles

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... there are so many options and ways to give candles too.

24. Favorite Charity

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Spread your happiness far and wide by giving your favors allocation in the budget to your favorite charity and tell your guests about it in a fun way.

25. Personalized Lip Balms

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A unisex wedding favor appreciated by all.

26. Engraved Stones

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If you can't afford for the stones to be engraved, there are lots of craft projects to transform them. You can also use the stones as the place names, killing two jobs with one stone (groan!)