Wedding Favor Ideas Guests Actually Keep
Most wedding favors end up in a junk drawer by Monday. A custom photo card or personalized deck ends up on a nightstand.
Upload any photo — your kid, your pet, your whole team — pick a pro template, and we print and ship a real, holdable card in 2–3 days.
Sugared almonds, tea-light candles, tiny bottles of bubbles: sweet in the moment, forgotten by the exit. You spent months on every other detail, then handed out something disposable at the door.
Snapshot prints your engagement photo, wedding-date monogram, or a hand-drawn illustration onto a real 2.5x3.5in trading card on premium 16pt stock, each one arriving in a magnetic display case. Or make a full custom deck of cards guests can shuffle at the reception and take home to play with.
Here is how to turn a favor into a keepsake, table by table.
We print custom photo cards and full decks every day and have seen firsthand which favors guests keep.
Free to design, instant preview. Ships in 2-3 days.
From Photo to Favor in Three Steps
You do not need a designer. The online builder does the layout for you.
Upload your photo
Start with an engagement portrait, a candid, or a graphic monogram. Add names, your wedding date, and a hashtag if you have one.
Pick your format
Choose single display cards for place settings or a full deck of playing cards for the tables. Preview both online before you commit.
Order and receive
We print on premium stock in the USA and ship in 2 to 3 days, so your favors arrive with time to spare before the big day.
Order a single sample first to see the stock and color in person, then scale up to your full count.
Why a Custom Card Beats the Usual Favor
The best wedding favors are personal, useful, and built to last. A photo card or deck is all three.
It survives the drive home
Printed on premium 16pt stock and protected in a magnetic display case, your card looks as sharp on an anniversary as it did on the head table. No melting, no wilting, no expiration date.
It is unmistakably yours
Your engagement portrait, your wedding date, your color palette, your monogram. Every guest walks away holding a piece of the day rather than a generic trinket that could have come from any wedding.
A deck keeps the party going
A custom deck of cards is a favor guests actually use. Poker at the after-party, gin rummy on the honeymoon flight, a game night months later that quietly brings the wedding back.
Budget-friendly at guest-list scale
Additional cards run about $2 each, and bulk pricing drops toward $0.90 per card for large orders, so a memorable favor stays within a real wedding budget.
Wedding Favor Quick Facts
- First card
- $17.99, includes display case
- Additional cards
- ~$2 each
- Bulk pricing
- toward $0.90/card
- Card size
- 2.5x3.5in (63x88mm)
- Stock
- Premium 16pt, made in USA
- Shipping
- Free US shipping, ships 2-3 days
Ways Couples Use Snapshot as a Favor
There is no single right format. Match the card to your day and your guest list.
Photo trading card at each place setting
Set an engagement-photo card on every plate as a place card and take-home gift in one. Add the guest's name and table number to the back and it doubles as your seating plan.
A custom deck per table
Drop one personalized deck on each table for guests to play with during dinner lulls, then let a lucky guest take it home. Fewer units to order, big visual impact.
Photo booth trading cards
Turn favorite reception snapshots into a stack of cards and mail them afterward as a thank-you, so the favor lands as a happy surprise a week after the wedding.
Why Couples Choose a Card
Couples consistently reach for photo cards and custom decks when they want a favor that does not get tossed. The pattern is simple: guests hold onto something with a face and a date on it far longer than a generic trinket, and a deck they can play with keeps the wedding present long after the last dance.
Wedding Favor Pricing
Simple, honest pricing that scales with your guest list.
Your first card is $17.99 and includes a magnetic display case plus free US shipping. Additional cards are about $2 each, up to 18 per box. Large orders reach bulk team pricing near $0.90 per card. Prefer a statement piece? The MEGA poster card (11x15.4in) is $49.99.
A favor guests keep for years, at a per-card cost lower than most catered desserts.
Box Options
Simple, collectible pricing. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
The Rookie Box
Perfect for those unforgettable moments
$17.99 - $49.99
MEGA Card
Their moment, bigger than ever
$49.99
Create for free • Ships in 2-3 days • Made in Des Moines, IA, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do custom card wedding favors cost?
Your first card is $17.99 with a magnetic display case and free US shipping. Additional cards are about $2 each up to 18 per box, and large orders reach bulk pricing near $0.90 per card. A MEGA poster card is $49.99.
Can I order one favor per guest?
Yes. Order as many cards as you have guests. Cards come up to 18 per box, and per-card cost drops for larger quantities, so a full guest list stays affordable.
How far ahead should I order?
We print in the USA and ship in 2 to 3 days, but order a sample a couple of weeks early so you can approve the stock and color, then place the full order with comfortable margin before the wedding.
Can each card show a different photo or name?
You design each card in the online builder, so you can personalize names, table numbers, or photos card by card. Many couples put a shared engagement photo on the front and the guest's name on the back.
Playing card deck or single display cards, which is the better favor?
Single display cards work as place cards plus keepsakes at every seat. A custom deck is a fun per-table favor that guests actually play with. Both print on premium stock; choose based on budget and guest count.
Are the cards made in the USA?
Yes. Every card is printed on premium 16pt stock and shipped from the USA, typically within 2 to 3 days.
Free to design, instant preview. Ships in 2-3 days.
Design a Favor Your Guests Will Keep
Upload your engagement photo and see a custom card or deck come together in minutes. Order a sample, approve it, then scale to your full guest list.
No credit card required | Instant preview | Pro-quality designs
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