the guests' little souvenirs

Favors favors favors. Favors are fun... sometimes useful... but totally unnecessary. You come. We get married. We all celebrate. We feed you. Thanks for coming. See you later! :oP You don't need a souvenir! But I still really like favors, just for kicks. However, they cost money! And WHATEVER you get... someone will love it and someone will complain about it. Lovely. :] So right now... I'm on the fence about them. Perhaps after we settle down a few more items and see where the budget stands. {sigh}

Despite how much I seem to complain about the budget, it's really just a big game to me. Most of the time. :oP  But aren't favors FUN?! Here are some place setting/seat finding/favor things that would be fun to have if money was no object. :)

Can we cancel the caterer and have a BBQ instead so we can use these? How cute is that?! Esp those little red "fire hot coals" candy!  Or the candle!  (Source)

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Both very... New-York-stroll-in-the-park? :)  (Source)

For a bridal shower maybe? Especially if there was a baking theme or the bride to be likes to bake. (Source)

I don't know about this being a favor since it's all girly looking and... pink. How many guys will leave them behind? Uh, most. Especially those who don't have girlfriends or other random girls snatching them up. BUT. They're useful (small, can be kept in purse for emergencies men never think they'll encounter, yeah?) and cute. (Source)

Do you think favors are necessary?  Or more for the bride (or groom) wanting to give away cute things?  Would you miss them if there weren't any?  What was the best favor you received?