Getting married soon or know someone who is? The dress, the cake, the flowers, the honeymoon, all of that is figured out and perfect. What about your guests, though? We often leave things like special favors as an afterthought to be figured out at the last minute, but the truth is, this is what will be left as a reminder of your big day. That and the photos, of course. Make sure you leave a lasting impression with friends and family who come to share your wedding day. With these crafty ideas, you are sure to find something awesome to make for favors. Perfect for brides on a budget, these ideas are cheap but thoughtful. Check out these 31 super DIY wedding favors you can start making this weekend.
Let’s face it, planning a wedding is just ridiculously expensive, every way around. You can shortcut a bit with DIY wedding decor and homemade invitations, but still, it all adds up. Then, once you have your whole ceremoney planned, you realize you want to give the guests something memorable from your special occasion. Where on earth will you find the money for this special wedding favor you need for tens or even hundreds of friends and family? Well, we say make these DIY wedding favors instead of even thinking about buying anything premade. Sure, it is easy to pick up a box of something, but will anyone remember where it came from, if they even bother to keep it? Probably not. Giving a thoughtful handmade wedding favor adds just the special touch people appreciate and remember. After they have come to share your special day with you, your guests deserve something above the ordinary. You can save money making these cool wedding favor ideas, too.
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2. DIY Knotted Fabric Wrapped Favor Boxes
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Learn how to make these chic knotted fabric wrapped favor boxes that you can give away on your wedding. If your planning for a vintage themed wedding this might just be the best favor for you since the knots look like some old fashioned hair dress and also since you are getting married the knotted fabric could actually mean “tying the knot”. Check out Minted for the step-by- step tutorial now.
4. DIY Mason Jar Cake
Mason Jars are one good thing to use for cute little gift, or in this case wedding favors. Instead of the normal cute figurines inside a glass jar why not hype it up and put something sweet in there like cake?? This would symbolize the sweetness of your marriage! Go ahead and check out A Little Sweet Life for the step-by-step tutorial on how you can make one sweet treat for your wedding favor!
5. Honey Test Tube Favors
Marriage is a sacred ritual we do to show or love to our life partners. And what better way to celebrate a wedding than to get yourself this really cool idea for your wedding favor, Honey Test Tubes! This could symbolize that your love for each other is as sweet as honey! Check out the step-by-step tutorial from The Beauty Dojo and make yourself some of that Honey Test Tubes for your wedding favors.
10. Golden Nugget Photo Holder
If you are planning to get a photo booth for your wedding, a golden nugget photo holder might just be the best wedding favors you can give to your guests. You can have each of your guests strike a pose on the photo booth so that they would have a photo to put on the Golden nugget photo holder. That’s one great way for them to always remember your wedding! Check out A Charming Project to learn how to create your own Golden Nugget Photo Holder!
11. DIY Mint To Be Sugar Scrub
In this nest tutorial that we have you will learn to create a Mint Sugar Scrub. This would be a great wedding favor so you can let people know how “Mint to be” you guys are. You can check out Love Vividly for the step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own “Mint to be” Sugar Scrub it also has a list of all the ingredients and material that you will be needing!
18. DIY Mulling Spice Favors
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19. DIY Whiskey Bottle Favors
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20. Succulent Wedding Favor
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