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Glassine Bags for Wedding Favors and Gifting
A favor only works if a guest actually keeps it, and packaging is most of what decides that. A handful of candy dropped in a plain paper sack gets left on the table; the same candy in a glassine bag tied with a ribbon in the wedding colors tends to go home in a purse.
Glassine earns its place at weddings for a simple reason: it is naturally translucent, so guests can see the candy or treat inside without unwrapping it, and it takes color, ribbon, and a small printed monogram beautifully without looking mass-produced.
Why glassine works for favors
The paper is lightweight, holds a soft color tint well, and closes with nothing more than a twist-tie or a length of ribbon — which means favors can be assembled by hand, in bulk, the week of the event, without any special equipment.
Picking a color and size
Most couples pick a size in the 2×3 in to 4×6 in range depending on what is going inside, and a color that either matches the event palette exactly or plays a neutral kraft or natural tone against colorful ribbon and stationery.
Planning quantities and timing
Order for your final headcount plus a 5–10% buffer for last-minute additions and breakage during assembly, and place the order at least three to four weeks out so there is time for a mockup, approval, and standard production before the event.
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