Not sure what to write on your wedding favour tags? Keep it short, warm and personal: a simple thank-you, your names or initials, and the date is all a tag needs. A line like "Thank you for sharing our sweetest day" or "Love is sweet, thank you for celebrating with us" fits on even the smallest tag and suits almost every guest. Below you'll find a wording bank for every style, from sweet and classic to playful honey puns and faith-friendly blessings, plus tips on laying out names and dates so your door gifts look polished.
What to include on a wedding favour tag
Most favour tags and jar labels are only a few centimetres wide, so every word counts. A good tag usually has three parts:
- A short message. One line of thanks or a sweet phrase, ideally under eight words.
- Your names or initials. "Wei Ling & Daniel" or simply "W & D" if space is tight.
- The date (optional). It turns the favour into a keepsake. Write it in a short format like 12.12 or 12 Dec so it doesn't crowd the design.
If you only have room for one thing, choose the thank-you. Guests remember how the gift made them feel more than the details printed on it.
Sweet and classic thank-you messages
These timeless lines work for church weddings, hotel banquets and garden receptions alike.
- "Thank you for sharing our special day"
- "With love and gratitude"
- "From our hearts to yours"
- "Thank you for being part of our story"
- "Thank you for celebrating with us"
- "Our day was sweeter because you were here"
- "With love, always"
Honey-themed and playful favour tag ideas
Giving honey as a door gift? A little wordplay makes guests smile, and it ties the tag to the gift inside.
- "Meant to bee"
- "Love is sweet"
- "Sweet beginnings"
- "Spread the love"
- "From our hive to yours"
- "Thanks for bee-ing here"
- "Life is sweet when we're together"
- "Officially hitched, and sweetly grateful"
- "A sweet treat from the newlyweds"
Playful lines suit relaxed celebrations, ROM lunches and younger crowds. For a formal banquet with many older relatives, you might pair a pun with a classic thank-you, for example "Love is sweet. Thank you for joining us".
Faith-friendly and heartfelt blessings
If faith is at the heart of your wedding, your favour tag is a lovely place to reflect it.
- "Thank you for your prayers and blessings"
- "Blessed to share this day with you"
- "Two hearts, one love, many blessings"
- "Thank you for your love, prayers and support"
- "Grateful for you, today and always"
For a church wedding, a short verse reference works well on a tag, as long as it stays readable. If you'd like a line in another language for elders, ask a family member to check the wording and spelling before it goes to print.
Short wording for tiny tags and jar labels
When the label is smaller than a coin, two or three words are plenty:
- "Thank you"
- "With love"
- "Sweet thanks"
- "Just married"
- "Love, W & D"
- "Happily ever after"
How to personalise names and dates
- Decide on order and format. Agree as a couple whose name goes first and stick to it on the tag, invitation and signage.
- Use initials for small labels. Full names in a tiny font are hard to read. Initials in a larger, clear font look cleaner.
- Pick a readable font. Script fonts are pretty, but check that names are still easy to read at actual size before you print.
- Match your wedding palette. Use one or two colours from your invitation or flowers so your door gifts feel part of the theme.
- Proofread twice. Ask someone who isn't involved in the planning to check spelling and dates. It's surprisingly easy to miss a typo after weeks of looking at the same design.
Want your own artwork or photo on the label? A fully personalised design like our Customisable Design lets you add your names, date and message. If you prefer a ready-made look, wedding designs such as We're Hitched already carry a sweet message, so you only need a simple tag with your names.
Matching the message to your celebration
ROM or solemnisation
Intimate ceremonies suit personal lines such as "Thank you for witnessing our vows". Our guide to ROM door gift ideas has more ideas for smaller guest lists.
Wedding banquet or reception
With hundreds of guests, keep it universal and easy to read, such as "Thank you for celebrating with us" with your initials.
Garden, beach or destination wedding
Relaxed settings are perfect for playful wording like "Spread the love" or "Sweet beginnings".
Practical tips before you print
- Print a test tag. Check the size, colours and spelling on the real paper before printing the full batch.
- Order a few extra. Allow about 5 to 10% more tags and favours for plus-ones, helpers and last-minute guests.
- Finalise wording early. If you're marrying in December or early next year, settle your message now so personalised favours are ready in good time.
- Think about humidity. Singapore's weather can soften thin paper, so choose a sturdy card stock for tags on outdoor tables.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write on a wedding favour tag?
A short thank-you, your names or initials, and optionally the wedding date. For example: "Thank you for sharing our day, W & D, 12.12".
Should wedding favour tags include the date?
It's optional. Including the date turns the favour into a keepsake, but if space is tight, your names and a thank-you matter more.
How long should a favour tag message be?
Aim for under eight words. Short lines are easier to read and look neater on small tags and jar labels.
Are honey favours suitable for every guest?
Mini jars of natural, halal-certified honey suit most guests. The one exception is babies under 12 months, who shouldn't be given honey, as HealthHub advises, so families with infants can enjoy it as a treat for the grown-ups.
Found the perfect words? Browse our wedding door gifts to find a design that carries your message beautifully, or see more inspiration in our guide to wedding gift ideas in Singapore. Congratulations, and here's to a sweet beginning!