Shot Glass Wedding Favors Buying Guide

Shot glasses are one of the most requested wedding favors we sell, and it's easy to see why. They're small enough to set at every place setting, sturdy enough to survive the trip home in a purse or jacket pocket, and useful long after the wedding is over. Most of our shot glass designs can be personalized with your names, wedding date, or a short message, and orders typically ship within a few business days.

Not sure where to start? Popular styles include the We Tied The Knot Shot Glass, the Personalized Mini Mason Jar Shot Glass, and the Cheers Square Shot Glass.

Browse Wedding Favors by Type

Wine Wedding FavorsA step up in size for guests who prefer wine to a shot.	Wine Bottle StoppersA practical favor for guests who host their own dinners.
Bottle OpenersAnother compact, everyday-useful favor idea.	Mason JarsA rustic-themed drinkware alternative to a shot glass.
Wedding KooziesA casual, budget-friendly favor for outdoor weddings.	Personalized GlasswareMore engraved glass styles beyond the shot glass.
Salt & Pepper ShakersA kitchen-table favor for guests who don't drink.	Wedding BubblesA send-off favor to pair alongside a drinkware favor.

How to Choose a Shot Glass Favor

Personalization: most of our shot glasses can be printed or engraved with your names and wedding date. Engraved glass tends to read as more formal, while printed designs offer more color and pattern options.

Shape: square shot glasses hold a printed design more cleanly, while classic round glasses feel more traditional and stack more easily for storage before the wedding.

Theme: we carry seasonal designs (winter, fall, tropical) alongside classic "Tie the Knot" and monogram styles. Matching the glass to your wedding's season or theme helps it feel intentional rather than generic.

Quantity: order a few extra beyond your final headcount. Favors get lost or double-taken more often than centerpieces, and reordering a small design run later usually costs more per unit than adding a few to the original order.

How Much Should You Spend on Wedding Favors

Under $2 per guest: most single printed shot glasses in a standard design.

$2 to $4 per guest: engraved or fully custom designs, and mini mason jar styles.

$4+ per guest: shot glasses paired with a second small favor, like a bottle opener or bubbles.

For the full breakdown of what couples typically spend on favors overall, see Breaking Down the Cost of Wedding Favors: What Our Data Tells Us.

Who Are You Shopping For?

A cocktail-hour or reception favor: shot glasses work best set at each place or handed out during toasts, since guests are already holding a drink.

A bachelorette or engagement party favor: the same designs work well for pre-wedding events at a smaller order size.

Guests who don't drink: pair the shot glass order with a non-drinkware favor like salt and pepper shakers so every guest at the table has a favor to take home.

Not sure who on your list gets a favor at all? Who Should You Give Wedding Favors To? covers the etiquette question we get asked most.

Most shot glass favors ship within a few business days, but personalized and engraved orders need extra production time. Order at least 4-6 weeks out from the wedding date to leave room for a design proof and any reprints.