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Every detail at a wedding tells a story: some details reflect your love, some nod to the future, and some provide a heartfelt thank you to the guests who came to celebrate. Whether your wedding is modern, traditional, or somewhere in between, personalized wedding favors are a meaningful way to close out the celebration.

Are you planning a wedding and wondering, are wedding favors necessary? The answer is a resounding yes! Trends may come and go, but showing appreciation will always be in style (especially when it comes in the form of something sweet, personal, and memorable).

Are Favors Necessary at a Wedding? The Experts Weigh In

If you’re on the fence about whether wedding favors are really necessary, you’re not the only one. But according to top wedding industry sources, guests still look forward to that final thoughtful wedding touch. The Knot reported edible personalized wedding favors are among the most popular, as they’re affordable and provide a take-home treat for guests. Brides magazine agrees, noting that edible favors rank among the most-loved guest takeaways. Who doesn’t love leaving with a sweet treat after the end of a long night of fun?

At Fresh Flours, we specialize in wedding favors for guests that are as meaningful as they are delicious.

Over the past eight years, we’ve created countless custom favors for weddings of all styles and sizes. According to the most recent WeddingPro Real Weddings Survey, the average couple now hosts five events around their wedding (think: engagement party, bachelor/bachelorette weekend, rehearsal dinner, and wedding shower favors). And yes, we’ve made favors for them all!

Personalized Wedding Favors for Guests That Make Your Day Even Sweeter

Personalized wedding favors are more than just a tradition. They are a thoughtful way to leave guests with a lasting impression of your special day.

Out of all the favor options out there (we’ve seen scented candles, mini succulents, bottle koozies—you name it), edible wedding favors are always a hit. We know budgets matter, and favors don’t always make the first cut. But if you can include them, a thoughtfully packaged treat is the kind of detail guests will still be talking about long after the celebration ends. Trust us, the feedback we hear proves it!

Why? Because they’re the perfect mix of meaningful and practical! Guests get a sweet send-off they’ll actually enjoy (or save for later), and you get to share your appreciation for their attendance at your celebration.

Unique Wedding Favor Ideas for Your Big Day

At Fresh Flours, we believe the final touch of your big day should be just as special as the rest.

We create personalized wedding favors that are deliciously unforgettable. Each treat is baked from scratch and beautifully packaged to match your wedding’s colors, theme, and style. From ribbon to tag, every detail is thoughtfully customized and coordinated.

Here are some of our most-loved edible wedding favors:

Signature Sable Cookies

Our signature sable cookies are our most popular treat by far! These rich, buttery sugar cookies are scrumptious yet straightforward with just a hint of sea salt to balance the sweetness. They’re made with minimal allergens, making them a crowd-friendly choice for your wedding.

Try them in the classic or indulgent chocolate flavor. Both versions are decadently rich, subtly salted, and very satisfying. As far as personalized wedding favors for guests go, these are an easy choice! Our sable sugar can be matched to your theme, with colors ranging from the whole rainbow to custom blends tailored to your preference.

A Mix of Homemade Favorites

Beyond our famous sables, we also offer a variety of homemade treats your guests will love. We have craveable blondies with pecans, coconut, and milk chocolate; thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies; sweet or savory biscotti; and soft, cinnamon-spiced oatmeal raisin cookies.

We also make gooey s’mores bars, fruit-filled mini pies, and buttery jammies with a burst of strawberry, blueberry, peach, or apple. Looking for something satisfyingly snackable? Try our salty and sweet s’mores crunchy munch!

Gluten-Free Cookie Wedding Favors

No gluten? No problem. We offer several gluten-free cookie wedding favors that taste just as amazing as the rest. From almond flour chocolate chip cookies to salty-sweet peanut butter pretzel cookies (with the option to add chocolate chunks), there’s something for everyone. And don’t miss our rich, crumbly dark chocolate peanut butter chip cookies that are a crowd favorite and irresistible.

Custom Packaging and Presentation

Now it’s time to add a personal touch to your wedding favors. From favor pouches to gift boxes and eco-friendly bags, we have plenty of packaging styles to choose from. Want to coordinate the ribbon with your table linens? Or design packaging that fits your event style? We’ve done it all.

Complete the look with ribbons in a range of colors and textures to bring your vision to life. We also love including wedding favor tags that match your wedding monogram, logo, or invitation. All of our graphic design is done in-house, which means your favors can be as simple or intricate as you’d like.

Make it a Moment

When it comes to presentation, couples love getting creative. Some incorporate the treats into their dessert tables, while others ask us to arrange them on tiered stands that double as part of the decor. Many couples choose a mix of treats to offer variety and make the display feel full, abundant, and festive. One bride even asked us to make her a cookie wedding cake! We’ve also set up favors on dedicated tables beneath beautiful floral arrangements, making it easy for guests to take a sweet parting gift on their way out.

The Final Touch Your Guests Will Remember — Edible Wedding Favors from Fresh Flours

Back to your original question: Are wedding favors necessary? We hope you’re now convinced they are! Especially when they’re delicious, personalized, and designed to make your big day even more special. Wedding favors aren’t just a thank-you for your guests; they leave a sweet, lasting impression to close out the celebration.

We love hearing from couples who say their guests couldn’t stop raving about our treats. Many even come back to us for their baby showers and future milestones!

Ready to create custom wedding favors as you tie the knot? We make the process seamless—from design to delivery—so all you have to do is enjoy the moment. Send us a message to order your personalized wedding favors today!

The countdown to forever is on! One of the most exciting milestones on your journey to the altar is your wedding shower, and one of the most fun parts about planning it is choosing a theme that reflects your style. From the décor to the favors, getting creative adds a personal touch your guests will remember. And what better way to make your celebration even sweeter than with personalized (and delicious!) bridal shower cookies?

(Not quite at the wedding shower stage yet? Don’t worry, we have your engagement party favors covered too!)

To help you get inspired, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite wedding shower themes, along with wedding shower cookie ideas to match.

Whether you’re looking for dessert table highlights or thank-you favors, delicious cookies for wedding shower celebrations are the perfect way to treat your guests to something memorable. Now, it’s time for you to start planning and for us to start baking!

Why Wedding Shower Cookies Make the Perfect Favors

Custom cookies for bridal shower celebrations are a fun and thoughtful way to thank your guests for being part of your special day. These sweet treats make ideal party favors: easy to display, impossible to resist, and perfect for guests to take home (if they don’t finish them in the car first!).

Wedding shower cookie favors are not only adorable and delectable, but they’re also a budget-friendly option that doesn’t sacrifice impact. Portable, easy to personalize, and available in a variety of flavors, cookies for a bridal shower are the way to go!

Fun Wedding Shower Themes (and the Sweet Treats to Match!)

Now for the exciting part: choosing a theme for your wedding shower!

No matter which theme you choose—whether it’s classic and timeless or fun and unexpected—we create custom bridal shower cookies that match your vision perfectly.

Here are some of our favorite theme ideas, along with Fresh Flours’ personalized cookie inspiration to go with them:

“Something Blue Before I Say I Do” Theme

Blue cookie pile

We all know the Old English wedding saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” The color blue is believed to block bad energy and represent love, purity, and fidelity—all things that encourage a happy marriage. One of our clients requested wedding shower cookies with this theme, so we incorporated blue edible sugar crystals on delectable sable cookies. We then individually wrapped them, complete with a blue ribbon, a custom tag with blue text, and a blue floral design.

Blue cookie package

Vintage Tea Party Theme

Vintage tea party setup

You can’t go wrong with a vintage tea party theme that’s classic, chic, and elegant! Celebrate the bride-to-be with a cup of tea and bridal shower cookies to enjoy (of course, if you’re British, they’re called biscuits instead of cookies!). We collect vintage tea cups, so this theme is one of our personal favorites to get creative with. A great option for Bridgerton-fans is to incorporate elements of the show into your wedding shower. No matter what you decide, we’ll make custom cookies for you that are fit for a queen!

Madeline-style cookies

Destination Theme

Grab your passport because we’re traveling to your favorite destination with your wedding shower! Where will you take your guests? Maybe the whimsical streets of Paris or the big city lights of New York City? If you’re having a destination wedding, this is a wonderful opportunity to incorporate that into your shower. One of our clients had their wedding on the Amalfi Coast of Italy and wanted her cookies for wedding shower guests to align with this destination theme. Each wedding shower favor was individually wrapped with one blue and one yellow sable cookie and a custom label with blue text and lemons. La dolce vita!

Garden Party Theme

If you love florals, you’re in luck because this year, it’s all about the floral trend for wedding showers! Garden party themes and outdoor showers are perfect in late spring or early summer. Enjoy the fresh air, stunning blooms, and yummy cookies for bridal shower guests to savor. When we create garden party-themed custom cookies, we always choose bright colors for the sable cookies, with delicate floral designs for the labels and packaging.

Beachy or Coastal Theme

Transport your guests to paradise with a beach or coastal theme! While both evoke a sense of relaxation and ocean-inspired charm, each has its own unique feel. A coastal theme leans into moody greys, soft blues, and weathered wood tones, while a beachy vibe brings in bright colors, crisp whites, and tropical flair. One of our favorite past wedding showers took place right on the water, where the bride’s mother wanted to add coastal wine charms to each mini gable box filled with sable cookies. It was a thoughtful detail (and a big hit with the guests)!

Delight Your Guests with Personalized Bridal Shower Cookies

Ready to sweeten your celebration? Our personalized bridal shower cookies are the perfect way to thank your guests and tie your theme together beautifully.

With all of our orders, personalization is done on the packaging, not directly on the baked goods (with the exception of sugar color on our sable cookies). This makes it easy to customize favors that match the vibe of your celebration, as we always coordinate the tag, ribbon, and sugar color to your wedding shower theme.

Want to tie the ribbon color to your tablecloths? Incorporate your shower invitation design into the tag? Display your favors in a beautiful cookie tower as part of your decor? We can do all of that and more! Since we handle all of our own graphic design in-house, your packaging is completely custom. We also love brainstorming new wedding shower cookie ideas with our clients to make every detail feel personal and thoughtful. While most of our clients choose individually wrapped cookies as favors to thank guests as they leave, we can also create cookie platters for everyone to enjoy during the party. Whatever works best for your celebration, we’ll make it happen!

Excited to bring your vision to life? Contact us and let’s create custom cookies that match your wedding shower theme flawlessly.

While a simple “thank you” goes a long way, personalized thank you gifts take it even further. When someone has gone above and beyond to help or support you, a unique and thoughtful personalized thank you gift is a meaningful way to show your appreciation.

Having people to thank is a beautiful thing. It means they made your life better, whether through their time, advice, support, or a kind gesture. Now it’s your chance to return the favor.

At Fresh Flours, we believe showing gratitude is very sweet–literally! That’s why our delicious cookies and baked goods make the perfect thank you gifts for colleagues, friends, and family alike. Keep reading for all the decadent details!

When Should I Send Thank You Gifts?

The short answer? Anytime! Whether it’s a small act of kindness or a major milestone, unexpected thank you gifts can truly make a recipient feel special.

Take one of our local store clients, for example. They wanted to surprise and delight their customers on World Kindness Day, so we created custom bags of fresh-baked sable cookies with rainbow sugar. Each bag was finished with a tag that read, “Sprinkle Some Kindness.” How sweet is that?!

Here are some common scenarios when personalized thank you gifts make the perfect gesture:

Thanking guests at your wedding, baby shower, engagement party, birthday celebration, and more.
Sending small thank you gifts to your family, realtors, and loan officers for helping you buy a new home.
Showing appreciation to a superstar teachers who have made a difference in your child’s life.
Giving personalized thank you gifts for coworkers who helped you with a project at work.
Sending customer appreciation gifts to show you value client business.

Of course, these are just a few ideas—there are countless moments when a personalized thank you gift can make someone’s day.

Giving Back with Small Thank You Gifts

Beyond milestones and celebrations, there are moments when a small gift can bring comfort, encouragement, and joy, especially in difficult times. During COVID, we had the privilege of helping people express gratitude when it mattered most. It was a busy time for us in the kitchen, baking up sweet treats to spread some much-needed happiness.

One of our clients wanted to send food platters to a local hospital and asked to include our cookies. Instead of letting them purchase the cookies, we donated large platters of baked goods to healthcare workers at the height of the pandemic. The gratitude we received from the hospital staff warmed our hearts (hopefully as much as the cookies brightened that moment in their day!).

Looking for inspiration? Here are a few thoughtful ways our customers have used Fresh Flours treats to show appreciation:

A thank you gift sent to an animal surgical center for taking excellent care of a beloved pet
A customer sending treats to a senior care home to thank the staff for caring for their mother
A business owner sending personalized cookies to clients affected by severe flooding in Texas.

A small personalized thank you gift can make a big impact, especially when it comes with a heartfelt note. Whether it’s a simple box of cookies or a beautifully wrapped platter of assorted treats, a thoughtful gesture from Fresh Flours can brighten someone’s day in ways you wouldn’t imagine.

The Best Customized Thank You Gift Ideas

The most meaningful thank you gift ideas for friends, family, and colleagues feel personal and show that you’ve put real thought into the gesture. At Fresh Flours, we specialize in creating delicious treats with personalized packaging that make your gratitude even sweeter.

No two orders are exactly alike, even when they’re for similar events!
The gift on the left was for a new home and inside the gift box are boxes in the shape of a house filled with chocolate chip cookies. The gift on the right was for a new pet and inside our fabulous s’more’s crunchy munch in half pound bags.

Ready to Give a Sweet Thank You?

Show your appreciation with thank you gifts that are as thoughtful they are delicious. Whether you’re thanking a friend, family member, coworker, or client, we’ll help you create personalized treats that make a lasting impression. From our classic sable cookies with sugar in all colors of the rainbow to our baked goods, such as mini pies and s’mores bars, you’ll find something everyone can enjoy.

Contact us today to learn more about our customized favors and how we can bring your thoughtful sentiments to life. The possibilities are truly endless!

Move over traditional wedding cakes, cookie wedding cakes are having their moment! Imagine a cookie wedding cake with your all-time favorite cookies stacked up to perfection. Celebrate your lasting love as you treat yourself to a cookie (or two) and head to the dance floor.

The idea of a cookie cake wedding cake might be totally new to you—that’s why we’re here! At Fresh Flours, we’re ready to make your sweetest dreams come true. Let’s talk about what makes a wedding cookie cake special and why you should consider one for your big day. So, What Exactly Is a Cookie Cake Wedding Cake?

In the same way that a traditional wedding cake has tiered layers, a cookie wedding cake has tiers of cookies. The cookie tower can include one type of cookie or a range of flavors arranged on each level of the “cake.”

Why Couples Are Choosing a Cookie Tower for Their Reception

More couples are foregoing the traditional and embracing originality by choosing wedding cookie cakes. According to The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study, today’s couples want to break from the traditional mold and get creative with how they celebrate.

Opting for a cookie tower follows the latest wedding trends, such as incorporating individual servings, grazing tables, unique presentations, and more authenticity into your celebration.

Wedding cake cookies align perfectly with all these trends, offering your guests a unique alternative to the traditional slice of cake on a plate!

Speaking of authenticity, did you know some wedding cakes aren’t even real? Yes, many “dummy cakes” are made entirely of faux layers just for photos, or they only have a single real layer at the bottom to cut and serve. But with a cookie cake wedding cake, we can assure you every layer is edible and real! Each cookie brings both mouthwatering flavor and an authentic touch that your guests will love.

Here are some of the top reasons couples are opting for a cookie wedding cake:

Variety for Your Guests

Instead of having one cake with one flavor, you can mix and match a range of textures, colors, and flavors to offer more variety for different tastes.

Most couples we’ve worked with choose a few crowd favorites like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookies but then add something unexpected and seasonal like s’mores bars or apple pie minis.

We also have gluten-free options available for your guests who need them. They’ll be thrilled to know they can actually have dessert at your wedding instead of having to skip it. No matter which flavors you choose, you’ll have an amazing assortment that works for you and your guests’ tastes and preferences!

Cost-Effective Alternative to Cake

Here’s the thing: wedding cakes can be very costly! According to Brides magazine, they typically run around $2.50 to $8 per slice in the U.S., but with more labor-intensive designs and specialty ingredients, the price can easily reach $12 per slice. Alternatively, a cookie tower can be a much more affordable dessert option.

We base our pricing on the baked goods you choose, from less expensive cookies like our sables to desserts that require more time and labor, such as mini pastries. We work closely with each couple to create a dessert option that aligns with their budget and vision.

Ability to Customize Individual Cookies

Can you customize each individual slice of cake? No, but you can with cookies! Choose whatever your heart desires with endless customization options. Do you want each tier to have a different flavor? How about matching the crystal sugar to your wedding colors? It’s all possible with our personalized wedding cake cookies!

One of our clients requested sable cookies in gold and silver for a primarily white wedding that perfectly complemented their color scheme. We also made a cookie tower for another client with five levels of favors. Each level had a different theme and sweet treat inside, individually wrapped for their guests. Personalizing your wedding cake cookies will always leave a lasting impression!

Grab-and-Go Convenience

The other wonderful thing about cookie wedding cakes is that individual cookies make this dessert conveniently portable. Your guests don’t have to sit down during a long cake-cutting process and wait to be served their slice of cake. As one of our brides wrote in her review: “The best part was that guests could grab a cookie and go right back to dancing the night away!” which was exactly what she wanted.

Have Your Wedding Cookie Cake and Eat It Too

The best part about having a cookie wedding cake is there are no rules! Each tower is as unique as the couple’s vision.

Want to add a mini cake on top of your cookie tower? You got it. We created a mini 4-inch cake for one client for the top tier complete with a custom cake topper that read “One Day Away,” with cookies filling all the lower tiers. (They used it at their rehearsal dinner!).
Another couple chose to personalize theirs with childhood favorites including chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin wedding cake cookies.

With a custom cookie cake wedding cake, it’s all about embracing creativity and making a statement that will wow your friends and family. And most importantly, if it makes you and your partner happy, that’s what matters most on your big day. Want to take your wedding cake moment to a whole new level? Contact us for more information on how we can create your dream wedding cookie tower!

It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is officially here! Now is the time to pause, reflect, and let your clients know just how much their partnership means to you. And what better way to do that than with thoughtful, personalized holiday gifts for clients?

At Fresh Flours, we’re always coming up with creative holiday gift ideas for clients and adding your company’s personal touch with endless customization options. Imagine the look on your clients’ faces when they open a beautifully customized box of delicious treats, crafted just for them.

It’s not just about saying “thank you” – it’s about creating a memorable moment that reflects the value you place on your relationship. Many companies have guidelines or limits on holiday gifts, but most companies allow sweet treats, especially ours!

So, if your to-do list includes finding the perfect corporate holiday gifts for clients, keep reading. Here’s what we’re baking, wrapping, and gifting for the holidays!

Our Best-Selling Personalized Client Holiday Gifts

Client holiday gifts are a thoughtful way to give thanks beyond just a card, email, or phone call. Gift-giving is a fantastic opportunity to keep clients engaged and have your company at the top of their minds. It’s all about going that extra mile to make them feel special.

With Fresh Flours, holiday gifts become a thoughtful gesture with maximum impact and minimal effort – we handle everything from sourcing and creating to personalizing each gift, so you can show your gratitude without the stress of coordination.

For unique holiday gifts for clients, we can:

Add your organization’s logo to gift boxes, basket boxes, or individually wrapped treats, making every gift a thoughtful, branded gesture of appreciation. Individually wrapped treats are also a wonderful addition to any corporate holiday party.
Personalize your selection to fit within a specific company holiday theme, from the choice of treats to the colors and presentation.
Deliver these gifts to you or ship directly to your clients’ offices with a heartfelt note as a thank-you for their business over the past year.
Incorporate your holiday gifts for clients into decadent holiday party dessert tables, tiered displays, or beautifully wrapped platters that include one or many of our assorted treats.

Our colorful sables with customizable sugar colors, crave-worthy s’mores crunchy munch, thin, crispy chocolate chip cookies, or fruit-bursting pie minis are just some of our best-sellers for client holiday gifts.

Looking for ideas? Here are some examples:

Spread Cheer with Custom Holiday Gift Boxes for Clients

When you’re looking to go beyond individual treats, our large holiday gift boxes for clients offer an elevated gifting experience. Each box is designed to surprise and delight, packed with a thoughtful selection of our custom-baked treats alongside other gourmet goodies and fun snacks from our favorite vendors. We have a range of options to create custom gift boxes that suit any budget.

The festive season comes alive with sparkles, bright hues, and winter wonderland vibes, and we love creating color combinations that perfectly fit your vision and brand. Popular holiday color combinations include red and green, red and white, gold and silver, or blue and white.

Choose from several “Happy Holidays” or “Happy Hanukkah” tags, or, for a personalized touch opt for a custom tag or note created by our designer, which can be used throughout the year. You can add your company logo to the tag with your organization’s colors or go with holiday-themed colors—whichever you like. Our graphic designer can bring virtually any idea to life! We’ll also match the colors you choose for your tags across other elements, such as the cookies, ribbons, and packaging. Customized ribbon is always a nice touch, but the minimums can be high.

Get Inspired with These Corporate Holiday Gifts for Clients

Some of the best holiday gifts for clients are the most out-of-the-box ones! We loved the idea one of our clients, The Peninsula Hotels, requested for the holiday season: adorable gingerbread men with a “P” on them. We had a cookie cutter made to add the letter “P” on the gingerbread man’s buttons. It’s the small details that make all the difference!

Another client requested personalized gifts featuring their logo, offered in $100 and $200 assortments (we can create gift boxes to fit any budget!). It’s always exciting to mix and match our delicious baked goods with other gourmet products. We created the ultimate holiday bundle of cheer, filled with festive treats that were a massive hit with their clients!

Bring Your Holiday Gift Ideas for Clients to Life with Fresh Flours

Anything is possible with a little creativity—we’re here to turn your ideas into memorable gifts your clients will savor!

If your company has a yearly holiday theme, we can bring it to life with unique touches that reflect your vision, year after year. With Fresh Flours, the options for holiday gifts for clients are truly endless!

And if you’d like to avoid the holiday rush, consider sending your gifts after the New Year. This way, you miss the peak shipping season! Plus, with many offices receiving an influx of gifts over the holidays, sending yours as a New Year’s surprise ensures your gesture stands out from the rest.

P.S. Did you hear the news? We’re so excited to announce we won “Best Curated Gifts for Private & Corporate Events 2024” from The Perfect Gift Awards by LUXLife Magazine! The nomination and win mean so much to us. Here’s to a magical upcoming holiday season with our award-winning curated gifts!

It’s officially one of our favorite seasons of the year – engagement season! Whether you’ve been waiting for your partner to pop the question or it’s a total surprise, you deserve to soak in and celebrate every moment.

As you start to plan your engagement party, you might be thinking about your theme, décor, and other ways to make the first celebration of this next chapter a memorable one for family and friends. But have you thought about your engagement party favors?

Our party favors for engagement party guests are the sweetest ending to your new beginning.

Keep reading for the ultimate guide to personalized engagement party favors that truly WOW your guests and their tastebuds.

Why Do You Give Favors at an Engagement Party?

If you’re wondering if engagement party favors for guests are a good idea, we say absolutely! While not required, edible favors can be a meaningful way to thank guests for not only attending your engagement party but for the love and support they’ve shown.

Keeping Up with the Latest Trends in Engagement Favors

We aren’t the only fans of personalized engagement favors! Two of the top wedding trends shared in Weddingpro 2024 Wedding Trend Report (The Knot and WeddingWire) are “personalized” and “mini”. It’s no wonder our mini treats with personalized packaging are among our most requested choices for engagement parties (we’re always on trend!).

Incorporating Your Personal Style into Each Engagement Party Favor

At Fresh Flours, we’re always looking for ways to combine flavors and create unique favors that align with the engagement theme. Offering a custom process from start to finish allows our clients to infuse their own personal style. So, how will you customize your favors? We can’t wait to see what you choose!

engagement party favors to match tablecloth

Chic Packaging

Speaking of packaging, you’ll fall in love at first sight with our chic and modern packaging options for engagement party favors. We’re on top of the latest trends and always offer unique suggestions that can be adapted to reflect each couple’s style. It’s important to us and our clients (as well as the planet!) to use sustainable, eco-friendly packaging whenever possible. Our stand-up compostable pouches come in a variety of colors and materials.

Our compostable black rice paper pouch makes a statement, don’t you think?

Custom Labels and Tags

The next step is to personalize those party favors for the engagement party festivities! Add the finishing touch to our delicious treats with custom labels and tags to go along with your event. Incorporate your engagement themes, colors, and initials to make a lasting impression. It’s time to get creative! One of our couples matched their tag colors with the napkins from their table settings where each favor was placed. Another client brought a Philadelphia Eagles theme to life with their engagement party favors after proposing at the stadium.

Presentation is Key

When envisioning the perfect engagement favor, it all comes down to the presentation (and the taste, of course!). While the packaging will be perfect, don’t forget to arrange your favors in a visually appealing way at your event. From platters and tiered plates to dessert tables and place settings, the favors can serve not only as a thank you gift but a WOW visual during the event.

Best-Selling Engagement Party Favor Ideas

Ready for the fun part? It’s time to plan your celebration and enchant your guests with some of our best-selling engagement party favor ideas!

Cheers to Love

Pop the bubbly with personalized mini champagne bottles and flutes on the tags for celebratory favors. Give your favors that extra special touch by adding your names, hashtag, or engagement date.

Sweet and Savory

Looking for the perfect combination of sweet and savory? Our custom snack mixes, like our fabulous s’mores crunchy munch, are excellent choices to satisfy your guests’ cravings. A groom we worked with gave us a recipe for his favorite snack mix which we creatively called “Nick’s Mix.” It was a total hit at their engagement party! The idea is to have fun with your engagement party favors and do something that will keep your guests talking long after they’ve said their goodbyes.

Shimmering Sugars

Our sable sugar cookies come in a variety of colors, and we carry more than 80 colors of ribbon to complement both the engagement party favor and the packaging.

Sweetest Engagement Party Favors for Guests

Cherish priceless memories and celebrate this next chapter of your life with personalized engagement party favors that wow your guests! From the treat itself to the thoughtful packaging, we’ll help make every element feel uniquely you.

At Fresh Flours, we’ve created thousands of custom party favors for engagement parties, bridal showers, weddings, and many more celebrations. From delicious treats to innovative designs, each of our personalized favors make your event that much more special.

Contact us to learn more about our process and create custom engagement party favors that align with your personal style!

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, travel simply isn’t what it used to be. In fact, it’s a bit of a nightmare. Travelers are experiencing longer lines, delays, and more frequent cancellations than ever before.

Imagine your wedding guests dealing with all of this additional stress just to make it to your big day. Not to mention the costly investment in attending your wedding. Especially for out-of-town guests, your event starts from the moment they arrive. That’s why we believe there’s no better way to say welcome to our wedding than with beautifully designed (and also delicious) wedding welcome boxes or gift bags.

Should You Give Your Guests Destination Wedding Welcome Bags?

A little gift packs a big punch – especially after a long and expensive day of travel (whether by car, plane, or train!). Guests will appreciate the thought you put into their wedding welcome bag, especially when it’s the perfect balance of fun and practical. With a smaller, more intimate wedding, welcome gifts can be even more personalized and impactful.

Here’s why we strongly believe in including wedding welcome boxes or gifts in your wedding plans:

They’re Useful

Welcome bags are a fantastic way to kick off the big weekend. They usually provide your guests with a schedule of events and local recommendations as well as some items they might need for the days ahead.

For example, if you have a destination wedding at the beach, consider filling the bag with mini sunscreens, a folding fan, a few travel-sized bottles of water, and maybe even some travel-sized bottles of aloe vera (no one wants an itchy burn to complement their wedding attire!).

They’re Inexpensive

One of the biggest advantages of welcome wedding gifts is that they leave a lasting impression without breaking the bank.

There’s no need to splurge on elaborate or big-ticket items here. Going for a few of your favorite snacks and/or a small personalized gift can really go a long way. Remember: bigger isn’t always better- especially when it comes to destination wedding welcome bags!

They Add a Personal Touch

There’s an undeniably memorable touch that you can achieve with personalized welcome bags. Since they’re highly customizable, you’re in control. You can personalize the bags themselves, as well as everything inside, around your wedding’s theme, colors, and overall aesthetic. It’s the perfect way to get creative and add a personal touch that will wow your guests.

Welcome Bag Ideas For Weddings Near and Far

Wondering what to put inside wedding welcome bags? Look no further! We’ve got this down to a science here at Fresh Flours, so you can fill your wedding welcome bags with everything your guests will love and nothing they’ll want to leave at the hotel.

Think Useful

When it comes to figuring out what to put inside wedding welcome bags, the most important thing to keep in mind is utility. You’ll want to include things your guests can use to enhance their weekend. Think lightweight and useful. Travel-sized hangover kits, hair-ties and band-aids, and water bottles are some of the most practical things to include in your destination wedding welcome bags. Don’t forgot the weekend itinerary and a small thank you note as well!

Fill Them With Flavor

Custom cookies and other sweet treats make the perfect addition to your wedding welcome boxes. Who wouldn’t want to snack on some homemade goodies upon arrival or after a long night of partying (if they even last that long)?

Go Local

When it comes to packing snacks, going local is always the best option. It’s a great way to support small, local businesses while giving your guests a (literal) taste of the area they traveled all this way to enjoy.

At Fresh Flours, we pack our wedding welcome bags with all sorts of signature Long Island goodies. We use vendors like North Fork Potato Chips or Pop This NY to add an element of savory (salty and crunchy) contrast to our (sweet) custom cookies.

Get Seasonal

Depending on when your wedding is taking place, you have a fun opportunity to play up the seasonal theme with your wedding welcome boxes and even your wedding favors. Seasonal treats are some of our best-sellers and let your guests know you really went the extra mile to tie everything together.

There’s No Better Way to Say Welcome to Our Wedding Than With Wedding Welcome Gifts from Fresh Flours

We hope you now have plenty of welcome bag ideas for weddings.

Ready to get the party started? We have the best wedding welcome boxes for your guests.

Get in touch here to chat about your wedding and how we can bring your dream wedding welcome gifts to life!

We get it: planning a wedding can be stressful. With so many moving parts, it’s no wonder couples enlist the help of event planners, parents, and even wedding party members to ensure things don’t slip through the cracks.

But there’s an important checklist item that’s been a hot topic lately (so don’t let it fall to the bottom of your wedding to-do list!). You guessed it – wedding guest favors!

Did you know that 56% of couples send their guests off after the big day ends with personalized favors?

Out of all the options out there, custom cookies in personalized packaging make the best wedding guest favors. Why? Keep reading to find out.

The Benefits of Incorporating Wedding Guest Favors into Your Big Day

A Way to Say Thanks

When it comes to planning your wedding, it’s definitely all about you. However, don’t forget that your guests are also investing time and money to come to celebrate your special day.

According to a recent poll, the average wedding guest will spend up to $3,000 for each wedding they attend in 2022. Think about it: your guests are spending on travel, accommodations, attire, and of course, a gift. Plus, thanks to inflation, the cost of everything has increased. Even if you’re not having a destination wedding, your guests will likely still feel the inflationary squeeze.

Sending your guests off with personalized wedding guest favors is a fantastic way to show that you appreciate them for making the effort to attend your wedding. (The experts say that the best way to show you care about your guests is with custom baked goods, but more on that later!)

Minimal Cost, Maximum Impact

According to The Knot, couples spend an average of $266 per wedding guest. When you’re on a wedding budget, every bit counts. You want to execute a beautiful event without breaking the bank to do so. When chosen wisely, your wedding guest favors are an ideal way to elevate your event at a minimal cost. Be wary of any buy-in-bulk, chotchke-type favors, though. Just as they’re low cost, they typically look low-quality and low-effort to your guests as well. (And often won’t even leave the venue as many guests won’t take them – talk about a waste!)

Luckily, we have the perfect solution for you – wedding favors cookies that are cost-effective, memorable, and delicious.

Add a Personal Touch

Every wedding is different. Some boast long guest lists with extravagant themes and decor. Others are small, intimate, and rustic. No matter the type of wedding, personalized wedding guest favors will make sure each of your attendees feels special.

We might be a little biased, but we think custom wedding cookies are by far the #1 choice for wedding favors. Here’s why.

Why Custom Wedding Cookies Make The Best Wedding Guest Favors

Now that we’ve covered all the reasons to say yes to wedding event favors, it’s time to review why custom-made cookies are the best choice for your event. While there are many options for wedding guest favors, cookies are cute and practical. After all, does anyone really want another chotchke with your name on it? All the experts agree, you can never go wrong with cookies!

So, ditch the items that’ll end up in the bottom of a closet or even worse, left on the table at the end of the night, and go for something your guests will actually enjoy: custom-made cookies!

Here’s some of the top reasons to choose the best best baked goods for your wedding guest favors in 2023!

They leave a lasting impression. Your guests will be impressed with not only the flavor but the intentional and artful design that ties in seamlessly with your wedding aesthetic. Plus, who doesn’t love baked goods that look and taste incredible?!
They’re meaningful. Working with a professional that specializes in wedding guest favors ensures that everything from the flavors to the decoration and packaging is highly customizable. When you choose to order custom cookies from Fresh Flours, you end up with custom wedding cookies that actually mean something to you and your partner.
They’re customizable. One of the main advantages of personalized wedding cookies is your ability to tailor them to your specific event. Anything from the flavor to the sugar accent to the packaging can have your signature touch. Your guests will appreciate the highly thoughtful gift and will be talking about it for weeks to come.
They’re budget-friendly. Custom cookies will cost you around $5 – $7.00 per guest, and mini favors only cost about $3 per guest. Either way, using baked goods is a fantastic way to cut some costs while still delivering something delicious and memorable for each guest.
They’re trendy. The experts agree – there’s undoubtedly an edible favor trend, and you’re going to want to jump on it.
They’re delicious! Who would turn down custom wedding cookies at the end of a long night of partying?! Especially when they’re from an award-winning Long Island bakery.

Favors To Savor

We get asked all the time if you should plan to give favors for your guests at your various wedding events, and our answer is always yes. Personalized wedding favors are an absolute must. And who doesn’t love baked goods and cookies?

Fortunately, you’re in the right spot. Ditch the headache and the stress of wedding planning and allow us to handle flavor-packed favors for your next event delivered directly to your venue.

Get in touch with us here to order custom cookies or to learn more about your customization options!

The unofficial start of summer is right around the corner (hello, Memorial Day weekend!), and we can’t wait to start whipping up our favorite summer dessert recipes! If you plan to host any New York City or Long Island events this summer, we’ve curated the perfect round-up of summer party favors that will keep your guests raving long after the sun sets.

Most Popular Summer Dessert Party Favor: Pie Minis

Pie minis are one of our most popular party favors for weddings and wedding showers, and with just one flavor-bursting bite, you’ll immediately see why. Our pie minis come in blueberry, strawberry, and apple, three of our favorite fruits that we hand-pick each week at local long island farmers’ markets throughout the summer.

These are also perfect for those seeking a summer dessert, gluten-free style, as our pie minis can be made with regular or gluten-free flour. (If you’re looking for other gluten-free desserts and gluten-free cookies, check out our full menu here.)

Our Favorite Ingredient for Summer Desserts: Berries! We can’t help but go BERRY crazy with our summer dessert recipes (and our clients can’t get enough either!). These treats below will be your jam!

Raspberry and Blueberry Jammies

Our Jammies are bubbling with raspberries or blueberries and finished off with a delicious crumb topping that features the slightest hint of cinnamon.

Mini Blueberry Coconut Pound Cakes

Fresh Blueberry Coconut Pound Cakes are another summer party favor favorite. (Especially for those guests who manage to save one or two for breakfast with their coffee!)

Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

We weren’t kidding when we said our summer flavors are berry delicious. If cookies are more your style, you’ll be summer lovin’ these Dried Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re the perfect additions to your event dessert table, kids birthday parties, corporate gifts, or afternoon wedding showers. From a flavor standpoint, they’re reminiscent of a creamsicle – only with strawberry and not orange!

The Best Summer Dessert: S’mores (Bars or Puppy Chow)

Though we tend to discourage chocolate during the summer months, s’mores are such a classic summer treat. We just had to find a way to incorporate them into our party favors!
Your guests won’t be able to resist chowing down on our S’mores Puppy Chow or biting into our S’mores Bars. Both can be beautifully packaged without any drips or messy stains.

More Summer Party Favor Musts: Custom Cookies and Personalized Packaging

From Memorial Day to Labor Day with July 4th in between, we cannot forget about our signature summer party favors in a patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme. In fact, we can customize all of our packaging, tags, ribbons, and even the sugar colors on our sable sugar cookies, to match the look and feel of your Long Island events this summer. Get inspired by some of our signature custom cookie platters and summer favors below!

The Secret to Flavorful Summer Dessert Recipes

We always love baking with seasonal ingredients. A summer in New York filled with Long Island events like wedding showers and birthday parties or NYC corporate events calls for weekly trips to local farmers markets (or weekend trips to local farms out East!). Summer in New York is prime time for berries of every color and shape. Stone fruits such as peaches, plums, and apricots are also in season, but not as easily found locally.

Though most produce is available year-round in your local grocery stores, if you have not eaten a fresh berry or peach right from a farm or orchard, you are really missing out! And they make all the difference in your summer desserts.

A typical take home stash from my favorite farmstand

Are you planning your summer bash? Contact us to find out more about our summer party favors and best summer desserts!

It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year, Thanksgiving! As you brew your morning cup of coffee and kick those feet up to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, there’s no sweeter start than an apple muffin.

So, how do you make those perfectly delicious, moist muffins everyone loves? The key to baking apple desserts or muffins is in the apples themselves.

What are the best baking apples?

Not all apples are created equal. The best types of baking apples hold their shape when baked in the oven.

At Fresh Flours, we love getting our baking apples like Granny Smith, Winesap, and Cortland when we visit Long Island or Hudson Valley Apple Orchards each fall or weekly from our local farmer’s market.

If you are pressed for time, stop in your local grocer to browse their selection. Most grocery stores have a pretty good variety this time of year.

Season after season, we’ve been creating and perfecting this apple muffin recipe. Check out the recipe, and following along with us through our full video below!

A Quick Reference:

Apples can vary in size, and therefore can be a bit tricky to measure out. Here’s a great reference whenever you’re using baking apples:

One large apple = 2 cups of sliced apples, 1.5 cups finely chopped, ¾ cup of sauce
One medium apple = 1 1/2 cups of sliced apples, 1 cup finely chopped, ¾ cup of sauce

We normally recommend sticking with large or medium-size apples for baking.

Tart vs. Sweet

Apple flavors fall somewhere on the scale from tart to sweet. We personally love using a balance of flavors in our apple baking recipes. Some of our favorites include:

Empire
Cortland
Honeycrisp
Winesap
Jonagold
Mutsu
Braeburn
Granny Smith

The New York Apple Association is a great reference for bakers and apple lovers everywhere, and one we’ve been following for more than 20 years. One of our all-time favorite apple baking recipes is The Official New York State Apple Muffin (and it’s about to be one of yours too!).

The Official New York State Apple Muffin Recipe

Are you ready to warm the hearts of your Thanksgiving guests with warm apple muffins? Try out the recipe below, and tag us on Instagram with your creation!
*This recipe was originally published in 2000, New York State Apple Association, Inc.

Ingredients:

Topping –
½ cup walnuts
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons melted butter
Combine above and set aside.

Muffins –
2 cups flour
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups of apples, coarsely chopped
½ cup raisins
½ cup walnuts
3 eggs, slightly beaten
½ cup butter melted
4 ounces cream cheese cut into small pieces
½ teaspoon vanilla
Combine flour, sugar, salt, spices, and baking soda, and set aside.

Preparation Instructions:

Wash your hands
Preheat the oven 375
Line muffin tin with liners
Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time to the apple mixture.
Stir until just combined.
Do not over-mix.
Portion batter into muffin papers, sprinkle with topping. Bake 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen delicious apple muffins

Looking to make these apple muffins gluten free? Try replacing the flour with Cup4Cup or a gluten-free equivalent flour replacement!