Boubonnieres: To care or not to care?

Party favours, or boubonnieres as we call them in Montreal, are normally given out to guests at the end of a wedding, as a souvenir of the special day.  Some people give candles, some cheese knives, and others go really far and have specially labelled bottles of wine produced.  Some start at a dollar, and others can cost up to a hundred.  So, what's the appropriate amount to spend on boubonnieres and what should they be?

When I think of all the favours I've received from weddings, I honestly can't remember many.  Many have been tossed out, many are tucked away in my storage room nestled snuggly in hidden boxes, and some have even been eaten (don't worry, they were chocolate!)

There is no right answer, as it really depends on your budget and how significant you believe they are.  If you can afford it, wine bottles can be a really great souvenir, but beware if you having a reception in a hotel, at least in Montreal, of them having the appropriate liquor licence.  Believe me, we actually encountered this at a very well-established placed and were quite surprised.

If it's not in your budget, or you don't really care, anything small and appropriate is fine, even if you know it'll never really be used.  The point is to be a little token, not a grand gesture, of your thanks. Besides, the guest is there for the wedding and maybe the open bar,  but definitely NOT for the gift!