How Many Wedding Favors Do I Need?

Not sure how many personalized favors to order? Your ideal quantity depends on your guest count, how the item will be used, and where it will be displayed.

Use the guidelines below as a simple starting point for planning your order.

Personalized Matchboxes & Matchbooks

Individual wedding favors: Plan for approximately 1 matchbox or matchbook per guest.
One per couple: Plan for approximately 1 per couple, plus a few extras.
Favor tables, cigar bars, and other displays: Quantity will depend on how you plan to display them and whether you'd like each guest to take one home.

Personalized Cocktail Napkins

Bar & cocktails: Plan for approximately 2–3 cocktail napkins per guest.
Cake & dessert: Plan for approximately 1–2 napkins per guest.
Hors d'oeuvres: Plan for approximately 1–2 napkins per guest.
Multiple uses: If personalized napkins will be used throughout cocktail hour, appetizers, and dessert, you may want approximately 4–5 per guest total.

Personalized Frosted Cups

As a take-home favor: Plan for approximately 1 cup per guest.
As reception drinkware: Start with approximately 1 cup per guest and consider adding extras based on how drinks will be served.
Extras: Consider adding a small quantity for unexpected guests, keepsakes, or replacements during the celebration.

Personalized Coasters

Reception place settings: Plan for approximately 1 coaster per guest.
Favor or table displays: Consider approximately 1–2 coasters per guest, depending on how they will be used.
Bar or cocktail areas: Your quantity may vary depending on your guest count and beverage service.

Should I Order Extras?

Adding a few extras can be helpful for unexpected guests, keepsakes, photography, or replacements during your celebration.

A common starting point is to add approximately 5–10% to your estimated quantity when appropriate.

Quick Quantity Guide

Guest Count	Matchbooks or Matchboxes	Cocktail Napkins	Frosted Cups	Coasters
50 Guests	50	200–250	50	50–100
100 Guests	100	400–500	100	100–200
150 Guests	150	600–750	150	150–300
200 Guests	200	800–1,000	200	200–400

Tip: Before ordering, consider how each product will actually be used during your celebration. A favor placed at every seat requires a different quantity than an item displayed at a bar, dessert table, or central favor station.