You want to thank your guests for coming to your wedding, but you might not have a big budget after dealing with so many other expenses. Even if you don’t have much money to spend, you can still shower your friends with gifts!

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DIY Itinerary

Throwing a wedding in a place unfamiliar to your guests? Play the part of a travel agent. Give your guests a guide to the places nearby: museums, great places to eat, where to go for nightlife. For added pizzazz, print the recommended itinerary on nice paper that coordinates with your wedding colors or invitations. Need a more personal touch? Do your own calligraphy on the itineraries. You’ll only need to pay for the paper and ink - plus maybe a cute clipboard and ribbon to tie it all together.

To-Go Drinks

Remember that signature wedding cocktail you gave a cutesy name? You and your husband-to-be might have spent a few nights planning what delicious libations to serve at your celebration. Give your guests a taste of the fun by sending the drink recipes home with them. Bonus points if your signature cocktail involves infused liquor: you can send home little bottles of the infusion with the rest of the recipe attached. Keep everything airplane-sized for extra cuteness (and extra cheapness!)

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Make a Donation

Instead of sending home favors that might not get used, use your money to do some good in the world and let your guests know you did so in their honor. Think about giving donations instead of handing out favors. Personalize your donation by giving to a local charity. Choose a cause that is special to you both, then tell your guests about your gift with a simple printed card. You won’t have any unexpected costs with this option, so it’s easy to give yourself a budget for guest favors and stick to it.