As I’m always on the lookout for something quirky, I thought I’d feature some fun gifts and favors that are sure to delight groomsmen, wedding guests, and bridesmaids.

The “Most Valuable Groomsmen” Wedding Team Bat is sure to be a hit (ha ha) with the menfolk. This isn’t some cheesy mini-bat but rather a pro-sized, ready-to-use baseball bat engraved with a thank you message. Also available for ringbearers.

If your wedding is on a 110 in the shade kind of day, you may want to pass out these sandalwood fans at the ceremony rather than waiting for the reception.

Bridesmaids unhappy with your choice of dresses? Let them take out their frustrations on these bridesmaid dress cookies. They’ll feel tons better after biting into a few bodices.

I’ve been to a goodly number of weddings in my time, attending as a guest or as a member of the bridal party. As a result, I could easily have acquired a number of useless and tacky knickknacks that would sit buried and unloved in my junk drawer.

Luckily, I have always had the good sense to leave little bells, ceramic baskets of faux flowers, and the like on the tables at the reception, where they belong. Sure, it sounds harsh, but I think that many people keep wedding and other favors long after the event out of guilt rather than sentiment. Eventually, those baubles end up in landfills.

Anyway, the mini-diatribe I just launched was simply my way of explaining why I love Favor Ideas‘ curved, brushed metal 2″ by 3″ picture frame. At the ceremony, they can be used as place card holders. Guests can then take them home and use the frame to display a treasured photo. Plus, each is only $.99!

I suppose some guests won’t have any immediate need for a picture frame, but a newlywed couple might consider including a sized-to-fit photo of some kind in their thank you cards. Hint hint.

And, as for me, I happen to have a big folder of pictures just waiting to be framed so I’m hoping they have these (or something like them) at the next wedding I attend.