In short: The best wedding favours are personal, useful and actually get kept – instead of disappearing into a drawer after two days. A ski-boot shot glass with a mini ski and the couple's engraved names is exactly that: it stands in as a place card at the table and then travels home as a keepsake. Here's how to turn it into a personalised wedding favour guests will remember – including engraving options and a budget trick.
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Soap bars, seed packets, mini bottles of schnapps – most wedding favours end up unused in a corner. Yet the 2026 trend clearly points the other way: away from the awkward filler gift, towards something personal that guests actually hold onto. Personalised wedding favours hit exactly that nerve. In this guide we'll show you one idea that pulls double duty – as a keepsake and as a place card – and how to turn it into a genuine one-off with the couple's names on it.
A personalised wedding favour is a small gift for wedding guests that's individually customised – for example with the couple's names, the wedding date or the name of each guest. Personalisation turns a mass-produced item into a personal keepsake that guests are far more likely to keep and use. Engraved or labelled objects with everyday use are especially popular.
Why personalised wedding favours go down better
Because they carry a name – and nobody throws away anything with their name on it. An engraved object signals thought and effort, even when it's inexpensive. Three reasons personalisation pays off:
- Emotional value beats material value: a glass engraved with "Lena & Tom, 12.07." means more to a guest than a nicer but anonymous trinket.
- It actually gets used: a drinking glass ends up in the cupboard and comes back out at every party – each time with a memory of your wedding attached.
- It fits any theme: whether it's a rustic mountain wedding or a modern celebration, a simple engraved glass fits right in.
If you'd rather not source everything separately: the Party Bundle pairs glasses, bindings and mini skis, scaled to your group size.
The idea: a ski-boot glass with a mini ski as a keepsake
Our favourite personalised wedding favour is a glass shaped like a ski boot, mounted on a small wooden ski. It doesn't just look unusual – it does several jobs at once: it's a conversation starter, a place card and a take-home keepsake, all in one object.
- As a welcome-drink centrepiece: filled with prosecco or an alcohol-free spritz, it greets guests – the first "where can I get one of those?" moment.
- As a drinking glass at the table: every guest keeps their own glass with them all evening.
- As a keepsake for home: at the end of the night it gets packed up – a memento that comes back out at every future toast.
The gondola with 4 Miniski in action at a party. One – @apresallstars
Personalising: engraving on request or DIY
There are two routes to a personal touch – depending on guest count, budget and how crafty you're feeling:
- Engraving on request: we laser the couple's names and the date directly into the mini skis. This is available from a minimum order of 100 pieces – smaller quantities are possible for a small-batch surcharge. Just get in touch and we'll sort out the design and process together.
- DIY lettering: for smaller weddings, letter the mini skis yourself – with a fine wood-burning pen, a waterproof paint marker or small hanging tags. It looks handmade and is especially budget-friendly.
- A combination of both: the couple's name engraved (uniform across all glasses), each guest's name added by hand – so every glass carries both names and doubles as a place card.
Because engraving puts the names permanently into the wood, the glass becomes a genuine one-off – not an anonymous giveaway, but a keepsake with a date and a story attached.
The budget trick: favour and place card in one
The smartest move saves you a whole line item on your budget: let the wedding favour double as the place card. Instead of separate table cards, you set each guest's engraved glass down at their seat – name on it, done. It marks the seating plan, works as a drinking glass, and gets taken home at the end. One object, three jobs.
For the details on how to turn the glass into a proper place card and letter it, see our guide to DIY wedding place cards. And if you're wondering how it all fits into a coherent overall look, our overview of the mountain wedding with an après-ski theme can help.
If you'd rather not source everything separately: the Party Bundle pairs glasses, bindings and mini skis, scaled to your group size.
Wedding favour or gift for the couple?
A quick distinction, because the two get mixed up often: a wedding favour is the small token the couple hands out to their guests – that's what this guide is about. If you're looking for a gift for the couple instead, our overview of wedding gift ideas has you covered. Both can easily match the same look if the wedding has a theme.
Wrapping: the last 10 percent
A lovely wedding favour deserves a lovely handover. A little extra effort lifts the impression even further:
- A tag with a message: "So glad you're here!" or "A keepsake from our day" tied onto the mini ski.
- A natural look: a piece of bakers' twine, a sprig of eucalyptus or a pine cone turns the glass into a small decorative piece.
- Arranged as a group: all the glasses lined up together on a wooden tray at the welcome table look like a mini bar – and every guest hunts out the one with their name on it.
That's how a drinking glass becomes a thoughtful wedding favour that feels personal, gets used, and reminds guests of your day for years to come.
The glasses are dishwasher-safe and have their own glass shape — the set with binding outlasts far more evenings than any plastic cup.
Sayings for the wedding favour tag
A short line on the tag gives the glass its own story. A few ideas to borrow – add your own names and date if you like:
- "So glad you raised a glass with us."
- "A little toast to love – and to you."
- "Take a piece of our day home with you."
- "For the next round: thinking of us."
- "Cheers! Thanks for being here."
- "To many more mountains we'll climb together."
If you'd like it more personal, write a custom line for close guests – that way even the small tag becomes a keepsake.
FAQ – Common questions about personalised wedding favours
What are good personalised wedding favours?
Good favours are objects with everyday use that are individually personalised – for example engraved glasses with the couple's names and the date. They feel personal, actually get used, and stay behind as a keepsake. A ski-boot glass with a mini ski combines usefulness, decoration and memory in one object.
Can the glasses be engraved with names?
Yes. On request, we laser the couple's names and the date directly into the mini skis. This is available from a minimum order of 100 pieces, with smaller quantities possible for a small-batch surcharge. Alternatively, you can letter the mini skis yourself with a wood-burning pen or paint marker.
How much do personalised wedding favours cost per guest?
That depends on the product and the engraving. A ski-boot glass set falls in the low single-digit to low double-digit price range per piece. Because the glass also doubles as a place card, you save on separate table cards – which offsets the cost.
How many wedding favours do I need?
As a rule of thumb, one per adult guest, plus a few spares for last-minute confirmations. If the favour also serves as the place card, you can simply match the quantity to your seating plan.
What's the difference between a wedding favour and a gift for the couple?
A wedding favour is handed out by the couple to their guests as a small thank-you. A gift for the couple, on the other hand, is brought by guests. This guide covers wedding favours; you'll find ideas for gifts for the couple in our gift overview.
Do the glasses only suit a winter wedding?
No. The ski-boot glass works year-round – in winter as a chalet-style touch, in summer as a tongue-in-cheek "après-ski in July". As a simple engraved glass with names on it, it also fits celebrations without a strong theme.