5 Simple DIY Wedding Favors

by Tamara Sanders on January 24th, 2012

We all want to give our guests something nice to remember our wedding day with. Something that says “Us” but that everyone will enjoy or get some use out of. Some of us struggle to come up with an idea that will bring a smile to the faces of our friends and family, something that they look at and think of the special day they shared with us. This being the case and bearing in mind we all have a budget to keep to; I have pulled together 5 simple ideas for our do-it-yourself brides.
1. A Candy/Trail Mix /Goodie Bar

A quick and easy idea is a candy bar.

Materials Needed:
The candy (you can get the candies in any color palette)
Ornamental jars/containers
Scoops
Bags/boxes to take the candy home in (decorated with your initials and wedding date)
A table and a table cloth

That’s it. Honestly it is that simple. The time it takes to set up depends on the variety and your décor for the table. The best part is that you can make it any kind of “bar” you want, trail mix, nut, etc.
2.Flower Bulbs

Okay, so I LOVE this idea. Who doesn’t like to plant something and watch it grow?

Materials Needed:
Flower bulbs of your choice (you could also do this one with a packet of flower or vegetable seeds, a tree seedling, or a small succulent plant)
A small pot
A growing medium
A box or a bag to put them in (decorated with your initials and wedding date)

My favorite thing about this one is it is only limited by your creativity.



3. Wine Glass Charms

Are you a super chic bride to be, do you like to entertain?
Why not add a bit of your partying personality to your wedding
day by making some super cute wine glass charms for your
guests?

Materials Needed:
Metal memory wire in the metal tone of your choice (1 inch
earring hoops work perfect)
Beads and charms of your choice (you can also make your
own charms with the beads)
Wire cutters
Wire pliers
Directions:
String seed beads in the same color as the wire on to the wire hoops leaving enough room to attach the charm in the middle
Use your pliers to turn the ends of the wire in making a loop and securing your beads

If you bought the charms pre made you can add them as you are adding the seed beads to the wire (in the middle though)

If you make the charms from other beads (many different ideas can be found)
I chose a really cute grape charm as an example but you can add almost anything you can make (just be sure it is proportionate).
Take a 4 inch length of wire folded in half.
String 21 purple seed beads on the wire
Take the middle bead (11th) and twist the wire twice
Grasp the top of the wire in one hand the bottom of the wire in your other hand and twist until the beads resemble grapes
Wrap one end of the wire around the hoop in the middle of the beads
Take the excess wire and wrap it around your pliers making a tendril like on a grape vine

House the finished charms, on tissue paper, in a pretty box in your wedding colors topped with a bow.
4. Bird Houses

If you have a bird theme going on or you just like birds and their homes you could paint up these adorable bird houses and pass them out at your wedding. These are also great for a spring or outdoorsy wedding.
5. Baked Goodies

You can put a cupcake in almost anything. But they are super cute in jars. If you make amazing pumpkin bread, bake mini loaves and pass them out. Whatever your favorite treat to make is, choosing the right way to pass them out is the key. Consider small antique styled tins, prettily wrapped boxes, clear bags with a nice label and ribbon attached or something that says you!

This is definitely your opportunity to have fun with your wedding and really get creative! Show your wedding guests who you and your man really are and do something that leaves them with fond thoughts of you after the wedding!


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