When planning your big wedding ceremony and reception, consider these great ideas for edible wedding favors from yumsugar. Let Branches Catering help make your Jersey Shore wedding memorable for both the bride and groom and the guests as well with these simple tips to add a personal touch to the table.

By: Katie Sweeney

The days of the useless tchotchke wedding favor are over. Modern brides are opting to give guests something they can enjoy and in many cases, something they can eat! If you’ve got plenty of time, consider giving a homemade treat. Cookies, truffles, chocolate-covered nuts, and savory crackers are delicious options. However, busy brides can offer an edible gift that’s personal, but not homemade. Here are 10 scrumptious ideas.

1. Honey. A small jar of local artisan honey will last a long time. Guests can use it (and remember your wedding) weeks after the ceremony.
2. Spice rub. Do you and your husband-to-be love barbecue? Select a favorite spice rub and make your own labels. It’s a great favor for Summer weddings because guests can use it immediately.
3. Pickles. Pickled vegetables, like jalapeños or carrots, are also great options.

Keep reading for the rest of my suggestions!

1. Herb pot. Select your preferred herb (parsley, rosemary, thyme, basil, etc.) and plant in a miniature pot. Guests can transfer it to a larger vessel as it grows.


Try honey as a great edible wedding favor!

2. Jam. Jam comes in countless flavors, so choose one that goes with the theme of your wedding. Getting married in the Caribbean? Give pineapple jam. A mountain wedding brings to mind blackberry jam, while a country-theme calls for strawberry.
3. Olive oil. Although a small bottle of olive oil is on the pricier side of favors, if you’re hosting an intimate wedding with a smaller guest list, it’s an incredibly useful gift.
4. Maple syrup. The ideal gift for the couple that loves breakfast.
5. A perfect piece of fruit. A single apple, peach, or pear is a simple gift, but one that will be appreciated.
6. Tea. Offer a variety of tea bag flavors and let guests pick their favorite.
7. Dark chocolate bars. Who doesn’t love a good chunk of chocolate?

By: Katie Sweeney

Branches has added a new feature to our website that lists couples who have upcoming beach wedding ceremonies and the information for their upcoming nuptials. Couples can now let their guests know to check the Branches website for more information about where and when their beach ceremony will be taking place. Couples and guests can check the homepage of branchescatering.com or can check here.

Here at Branches Catering we think being green is more than just recycling. We’ve taken our green movement to the next level by not only composting food discards, but also providing more organically grown foods and using LED lighting. Take a look at our Green Cuisine program below for more information on how we stay green! If you’d like to host a corporate event, bar/bat mitzvah or wedding at this Jersey Shore catering hall please contact us.