Many Brides and  Grooms find it unappealing to spend time packaging up little favors or may not  even like the idea of giving something someone may or may not take. A new trend  in favors is making a charitable donation. Instead of having a box on the place  setting a tag with wording such as “In Lieu of favors we have made a donation  to  ….” is placed on the table as a large card or as an individual tag at each  setting.