As your wedding guests are taking the time out of their busy schedules to fly in, drive in, or even boat in (for any folks coming by cruise line!) favors are the perfect way to give thanks for them being there to celebrate you! And though any type of favor will be a sweet memento of your special day, for a wedding in the beautiful islands of Hawai’i you definitely don’t want your guests to miss out on favors that are made locally and highlight the culture of Hawai’i.
So whether you’re a local couple with only guests born and raised in Hawai’i, or a couple having the destination wedding of their dreams in the islands, having wedding favors that show off Hawai’i FLAVORS is a wonderful way to say “Mahalo” to all of your guests!
These are just 7 ideas for favors that you could have at your Hawai’i wedding!
Cookies
Specifically cookies from Honolulu Cookie Company! Easily recognized by its pineapple shaped cookies and containers, the Honolulu Cookie Company has a large assortment of cookies that couples can order in individual or family size tins as their wedding favors! Though the delicious shortbread cookies may be devoured by your guests before the night is over, as the pineapple themed packaging is something that they can keep, this favor is the perfect combo of a truly delicious yet reusable Hawai’i themed treat!
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Macadamia Nuts
Did you know that most of the world’s cultivated macadamia nuts are grown right here in Hawai’i? Isn’t that just NUTS! And located on the Big Island, the Mauna Loa company produces not just your typical buttery macadamia nut but also has a wide variety of flavors from Hawaiian Sea Salt to even chocolate covered macadamia nuts! These favors make for the perfect snack, especially for out of town guests who have a long flight back home.
Chocolates
You can’t go wrong with chocolates, especially chocolates from Big Island Candies! Though they make cookies and other baked goods as well, this local company’s chocolate creations truly represent the sentiment that love is SWEET!
kona Coffee
Give your guests coffee that they can’t just order at Starbucks! 100% Kona Coffee shows off the unique coffee flavor of Hawaii and can be found in many Hawai’i grocery stores. The Hawaii Coffee Company is one of the local businesses that brew this delicious blend. Guests can take home individual bags of coffee grounds and will be able to wake up with a nice cup of joe after a long night of celebrating and dancing!
Soap
A favor that can be used for many days after your wedding day is soap! There are quite a few different kinds of soaps made locally in Hawaii. Kope Soap is a company that reuses coffee grounds by turning them into artisan soap bars! As everyone seems to be focused on doing a better job at washing their hands, this is a great favor that smells wonderful while also fighting germs!
Candles
Speaking of smelling wonderful, candles that are locally poured in Hawai’i with the scents of the islands is a favor that will be a great reminder to your guests of your special day while also filling their home up with the local aromas of Hawai’i. Jules + Gem Hawaii are one of the companies that make these sweet smelling candles, with scents such as Puakenikeni (jasmine, neroli and gardenia) and Guava Nectar (guava, mango, citrus).
Hawaii Related
If you’re not certain on the local item that you want as your favor, but do know that you want a favor that includes Hawai’i, our final idea is checking out websites such as Etsy to see all the ways that you can customize an item to include accents of Hawai’i. That way though the item may not be local to the islands, it would still be related to the location of your wedding!
We hope these 7 favor ideas help you with finding the perfect favor for your Hawai’i wedding!
XOXOXO
Happy Planning!
(A Perfect Day)