Even when you think you're allowing yourself enough time you can end up running out and feel you are down to the last minute on many of these details for your wedding. This creates stress, and when you add to that the need for wedding party gifts for your guests, you can end up in a real bind.

In this article we want to take a look at a few ideas on how you can still give your guests nice wedding souvenirs, even if you are shopping at the very last minute.

One problem with waiting until the last minute is you eliminate most opportunities to personalize your wedding party favors. Many of these type of gifts would normally include the names of the bride and groom as well as the date of the wedding.

Now you can usually figure that personalizing your favors is going to take at least a couple of weeks. You have to calculate lead time that allows for shipping as well. So what do you do, if you still would like to provide a gift for your guests.

One idea that has bailed out many a wedding party is to give flowers. You may have a floral centerpiece arranged for the tables at the reception. You can contact the florist and have them add an additional flower for each guest that will be attending the wedding.

Because they are a symbol of love and tie in so well with the theme of most weddings flowers are one gift that never disappoints. You will be able to match those with the centerpiece so it appears that you have planned this in advance even though it may be last minute.

Another idea that is popular, and yet simple, is to use candy. Candy is a gift that is very quick and easy to put together and you can put them into bags and have them ready in a very short amount of time.

You can control your costs by buying in bulk and then adding them to the bags. Hard candy, individually wrapped candies, or miniature chocolate bars all work well.

This is two last minute wedding party favor ideas that can get you out of the tight spot that you may be in and are are always sure to please. So even if you are down to the last minute do not feel you need to neglect this important tradition.