Picking out the perfect wedding favors is one of my favorite parts of planning a celebration—it’s the little detail that guests remember long after the last dance. If you’re looking for inspiration to wow your loved ones, here are some creative, thoughtful, and downright gorgeous ideas straight from my workshop (and a few from my own wedding day dreams).
1. Mini Potted Succulents
I absolutely adore gifting mini succulents—they’re cute, require almost no care, and double as living table decor. I once arranged them in tiny clay pots with handwritten name tags for a friend’s wedding, and guests still send me photos of their thriving plants!
Possibly handy products:
- Mini Succulent Plants Set: Brighten up tables with easy-care mini succulents. Perfect for lasting wedding memories.
- Small Clay Pots for Succulents: Enhance table decor with charming clay pots ideal for mini succulents. Add rustic charm!
- Handwritten Name Tags for Plants: Personalize your gifts with elegant, handwritten name tags. Perfect for special occasions.
2. Personalized Seed Packets
Handing out seed packets with a sweet note like ‘Let Love Grow’ feels so hopeful and personal. My crafty trick: I use kraft paper envelopes and stamp each packet with the couple’s initials for a homespun touch.
A few helpful options:
- Kraft Paper Envelopes: Get these elegant kraft paper envelopes to create a rustic and personalized wedding favor charm.
- Rubber Alphabet Stamp Set: Use this alphabet stamp set to personalize your seed packets with the couple’s initials easily.
- Twine String Roll: Add a natural, decorative touch to your seed packets with this versatile twine string.
3. Hand-Poured Candles in Tin
Nothing beats the cozy glow of a hand-poured candle—I love making them in little tins with natural scents like lavender or cedar. The last time I gave these away, guests used them for months and told me every time they lit one up, it brought them right back to the celebration.
Some handy options:
- Natural Scented Candle Making Kit: Create soothing, hand-poured candles with this complete kit, perfect for crafting personalized wedding favors.
- Lavender Essential Oil for Candle Making: Enhance your candles with natural lavender oil, infusing a calming aroma into every hand-poured tin.
- Tin Candle Containers with Lids: Securely store your hand-poured candles in stylish tins, making them ideal wedding favors to cherish.
4. Custom Cookie Favors
I once baked custom sugar cookies and decorated them with edible flowers and initials—so pretty no one wanted to eat them (but they definitely did!). Wrap each cookie in clear cellophane and tie with a piece of twine for that rustic-chic look.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Edible Flower Decorations: Enhance your cookies with natural edible flowers for a stunning, eco-friendly decoration.
- Clear Cellophane Bags: Seal your beautiful cookies in clear bags for freshness and elegance.
- Twine for Gift Wrapping: Add a rustic touch to your cookie favors with durable and chic twine.
5. Mini Honey Jars
Tiny honey jars with wooden dippers are not only adorable but also a sweet treat for guests to take home. I once dressed them up with a sprig of dried lavender and a kraft label, and they absolutely flew off the favor table.
Try these:
- Small Glass Honey Jars: Elevate your wedding favors with charming small glass honey jars for a sweet touch.
- Mini Wooden Honey Dippers: Enhance your honey jars with mini wooden dippers, adding rustic charm to your wedding favors.
- Kraft Paper Labels: Personalize your favors with kraft labels, perfect for adding a rustic, personal touch.
6. Personalized Wooden Keychains
I love crafting wooden keychains with initials or a little heart symbol—each one is unique and feels like a keepsake. Using woodburning tools for that personalized touch gives them a lovely, handmade vibe that guests appreciate.
You might like:
- Woodburning Tool Kit: Unleash creativity with this woodburning tool kit, perfect for personalizing keychains for guests.
- Blank Wooden Keychain Set: Start crafting memorable keepsakes with these blank wooden keychains, ready for customization.
- Engraving Stencil Set: Enhance your designs with an engraving stencil set, creating beautiful patterns on keychains easily.
7. Mini Bottles with Custom Labels
Tiny bottles of olive oil, maple syrup, or even your favorite spirit (with a custom label!) always get a smile. I once designed watercolor labels for a couple’s favorite local liqueur, and guests still talk about it as the most ‘them’ favor ever.
A few suggestions:
- Set of Small Glass Bottles with Cork Stoppers: Create personalized favors with these glass bottles, perfect for olive oil or syrups. Customize now!
- Printable Watercolor Label Stickers: Add a personal touch to your wedding favors with customizable watercolor label stickers. Try them today!
- Miniature Olive Oil Wedding Favor Set: Delight guests with mini olive oil bottles, perfect for unique and memorable wedding favors.
8. DIY Bath Salt Tubes
For a home-spa vibe, I mix up batches of scented bath salts and package them in slim glass tubes. A little label and a dried flower stem tucked under the twine make them feel ultra-special—I always keep a few extra for myself!
A few choices to try:
- Slim Glass Test Tubes with Cork Stoppers: Craft stunning bath salt favors with these elegant glass tubes topped with cork stoppers.
- Scented Bath Salt Mix: Create a spa-like atmosphere with aromatic bath salts, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Natural Twine for Crafting: Enhance your favors with rustic charm using durable and eco-friendly natural twine.
9. Pressed Flower Bookmarks
One of my favorite surprises? Pressed flower bookmarks—they’re flat, easy to mail, and a sweet nod to book lovers. I like to laminate real flowers for each one so no two are alike, and guests love using them long after the big day.
Explore these options:
- Laminating Pouches: Protect your pressed flower bookmarks with durable laminating pouches for a long-lasting finish.
- Dried Pressed Flowers: Elevate your bookmarks with a variety of vibrant dried and pressed flowers for unique designs.
- Paper Cutter: Ensure clean edges on your bookmarks with a reliable paper cutter, perfect for craft projects.
10. Handmade Soap Bars
Nothing says thoughtful like a small batch soap bar wrapped in pretty paper. I’ve made everything from citrus to rosemary blends, and guests always rave about how luxurious they feel.
Products that could assist:
- Organic Soap Making Kit: Create personalized soaps with a touch of nature. Perfect for adding charm to wedding favors.
- Craft Wrapping Paper for Soap: Enhance your soap bars with elegant wrapping paper, ideal for making thoughtful wedding gifts.
- Dried Citrus Slices for Crafting: Add a rustic, aromatic finish to your soap favors with natural dried citrus slices.
11. Tiny Terrariums
If you want a wow factor, try gifting mini glass terrariums with moss and crystals inside—I made these once for a woodland-themed wedding, and guests were entranced! Each one becomes a tiny world of its own.
A few relevant products:
- Mini Glass Geometric Terrarium: Enhance your décor with a stunning mini glass terrarium, perfect for a unique wedding favor.
- Assorted Natural Moss Pack: Add a touch of nature with a vibrant moss mix, ideal for crafting charming terrariums.
- Crystal Gemstones Set: Delight guests with dazzling crystal gemstones, a magical addition to your mini terrariums.
12. Personalized Cork Coasters
I once laser-etched cork coasters with the couple’s initials and wedding date, and they looked so chic on every table. Plus, guests actually use them at home—practical and pretty is my favorite combo!
Check if these fit your needs:
- Laser Engraving Machine: Create stunning personalized coasters with ease using this versatile laser engraving machine.
- Bulk Cork Coasters: Stock up on eco-friendly cork coasters—perfect for personalizing and gifting at your wedding.
- Wood Burning Pen: Add a personal touch to coasters with this easy-to-use wood burning pen kit.
13. Miniature Art Prints
For artsy couples, I love creating small art prints or watercolor postcards as favors. I once painted a series of tiny wildflower bouquets—guests tucked them into frames or pinboards as a sweet memory.
Some ideas to consider:
- Watercolor Paper Set: Enhance your creations with quality watercolor paper, perfect for vibrant and durable art prints.
- Miniature Picture Frames: Display your art prints elegantly with versatile miniature frames, adding charm to any decor.
- Watercolor Paint Set: Create beautiful watercolor artworks with a vibrant and diverse paint set for endless creativity.
14. Gourmet Popcorn Bags
A fun and tasty idea: fill kraft bags with gourmet popcorn—think caramel, cheddar, or spicy blends. I always add a custom sticker and a ribbon for an elevated snack that’s a hit every time.
Consider these options:
- Kraft Paper Bags: Use these eco-friendly kraft bags for stylish and practical popcorn packaging at your wedding.
- Customizable Stickers: Add personalized stickers to your popcorn bags for a unique and memorable touch.
- Colorful Satin Ribbons: Enhance your gourmet popcorn bags with elegant satin ribbons, adding a luxurious flair.
15. Personalized Matchbooks
Old-school but so charming, matchbooks stamped with your special date or a favorite quote are always a conversation starter. I still have a collection from weddings I’ve attended, and each one sparks a little smile.
A few things you might like:
- Custom Engraved Matchboxes: Elevate your wedding with custom engraved matchboxes, a thoughtful and memorable gift for guests.
- Personalized Wedding Favor Matches: Add charm to your celebration with personalized matches, perfect for sparking unforgettable conversations.
- Elegant Wedding Matchbooks: Surprise your guests with elegant matchbooks, customized to commemorate your special day stylishly.
16. Mini Macrame Keyrings
For a boho twist, I make mini macrame keyrings in the wedding colors—guests clip them to bags or keys, and they’re super quick to make in batches. My last group workshop loved this idea and made it their signature favor.
Items that may come in handy:
- Macrame Cord for Crafts: Create stunning mini keyrings effortlessly with this versatile macrame cord. Perfect for any wedding palette.
- Keychain Rings with Lobster Clasps: Easily attach boho-style keyrings to bags or keys using these durable keychain rings and clasps.
- DIY Macrame Kit: Kickstart your creative journey with this all-inclusive macrame kit—perfect for beginners and workshops.
17. Custom Luggage Tags
If you’re a travel-loving couple, personalized luggage tags are both practical and playful. I once crafted some from vegan leather with a stamped map design, and guests used them on their next adventures.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Vegan Leather Luggage Tags: Add a personal touch to travel essentials with stylish vegan leather tags for your guests.
- Custom Map Design Luggage Tags: Inspire wanderlust with personalized map design tags, perfect for any jet-setting couple.
- Stamped Leather Travel Tags: Gift durable and chic stamped leather tags to remind guests of your adventurous spirit.
18. Miniature Herb Bouquets
A fresh take: bundle sprigs of rosemary, thyme, and lavender with a simple ribbon for fragrant mini bouquets. I gave these out at a garden-themed party, and the tables smelled absolutely dreamy.
These products might help:
- Burlap Ribbon Spool: Enhance your bouquets with charming burlap ribbon, perfect for rustic or garden-themed weddings.
- Dried Lavender Bunch: Add a touch of elegance and fragrance to your favors with dried lavender bunches.
- Mini Pruning Shears: Keep your herbs fresh and tidy with handy mini pruning shears for easy trimming.
19. Tiny Jars of Homemade Jam
I once spent a weekend making homemade berry jam for favors—tiny jars with gingham fabric lids are always a hit. Guests love the handmade touch (and I loved sneaking a few spoonfuls myself).
May just do the trick:
- Small Glass Jars with Gingham Fabric Lids: Create a charming touch with these jars, perfect for your homemade jam gifts.
- Berry Jam Making Kit: Make delicious homemade berry jam with ease using this comprehensive kit.
- Decorative Twine for Crafting: Add a rustic finishing touch to your favors with this versatile crafting twine.
20. Surprise Message Crackers
For something truly unexpected, I make wedding crackers (like holiday poppers) filled with jokes, confetti, and a thank-you note. They make a fun noise when opened and give everyone a giggle—plus, it’s a favor and an icebreaker all in one!
You might give these a try:
- Wedding Popper Supplies: Add fun with colorful confetti poppers, perfect for lively wedding celebrations and joyful surprises.
- Personalized Thank You Notes: Show gratitude with custom thank you notes, a heartfelt touch for your wedding guests.
- Wedding Joke Cards: Break the ice with wedding-themed joke cards, ensuring laughter and connection among guests.
