Emma Radebaugh
Planning a wedding on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice wedding favors. Even though wedding favors aren’t strictly necessary, they bring a nice sentiment to your big day. With a bit of creativity and some crafty skills, you can create beautiful wedding favors that your guests will love and remember. Here’s a roundup of affordable DIY wedding favor ideas for the frugal bride to help you get started.
Personalized Mini Succulents
Succulents are cheap, trendy, and easy to care for, making them an excellent wedding favor. Purchase small succulents in bulk and place them in mini pots. Next, decorate each pot with a personalized tag or a ribbon that matches your wedding theme. If you have some extra time, consider painting each pot with a cute design.
Present the Succulents as Table Decor
Many people wonder where to place wedding favors for their guests. You can opt for a collection or basket near the entrance for people to grab on their way out, or you can place gifts at each place setting. Succulents lend themselves to the latter, making for cute table decor that your guests will be delighted to find and take home.
Homemade Sweet Treats
Everyone loves a sweet treat. Bake a batch of your favorite cookies, brownies, fudge, or whatever your signature recipe is, and package the treats in clear cellophane bags. Finish with a custom sticker or tag. These delicious favors are sure to impress and delight your guests.
Helpful Tip
You don’t have to be a master baker for this gift. If baking isn’t your forte, consider making chocolate-covered pretzels or dipped strawberries instead.
Fabric Sachets
For a charming and practical favor, sew small fabric sachets filled with dried lavender or other fragrant herbs. You might think that this craft takes too much time, but that’s actually one of the common misconceptions about sewing. All this project requires is some pretty fabric and a sewing machine. Stitch two rectangular fabric squares together, leaving one side open to fill with the fragrant stuffing. Once filled, sew the sachet shut or tie it with a cute ribbon. This sweet-smelling gift is also practical; your guests can leave the sachets under their pillows or in drawers for fresh scents.
Bath Salts
Treat your guests to a relaxing spa experience with homemade bath salts. Mix Epsom salt with your favorite essential oils and some skin-safe coloring if you wish. Then, fill small glass jars with the mixture and decorate with ribbons and labels. That’s all for this cute and luxurious wedding favor!
Each of these affordable DIY wedding favor ideas offers a unique and personalized way for frugal brides like yourself to thank guests without breaking the bank. We hope you found the inspiration you were looking for!
