With all the stress from wedding planning, the last thing you probably want to add to your list is DIYing wedding favors. We're not going to lie, it definitely will be work, but the amount of money it will save you is completely worth the extra time and effort. If you want to recruit some help, one idea is to invite your bridal party for a fun (and busy) day of Champagne and crafts. Or why not ask your soon-to-be spouse to pitch in?
Regardless of who comes to your aid, we've rounded up easy DIY ideas that won't require a ton of resources or cash to make. Plus, your guests will love the thought over store-bought goods. Get inspired by the 23 wedding favors ahead!
You can choose to pot the succulents yourself, but if you decide to buy them potted and ready to go, add your own personal touch by sticking in a thank you or care instructions.
Allow your guests to go home and relax in a hot soak with jarred bath salts. Add a bow in your wedding colors along with a personalized note.
Add your favorite blend to mini burlap bags and seal them with special thank yous.
There's nothing more comforting than a cup of hot cocoa. You can make the favor more visually appealing if you include different flavors and place the mixture in a clear jar you can get for cheap in bulk from specialtybottle.com, or you can create these cute hot chocolate spoons.
If your wedding is held at a restaurant, continue the theme with mini recipe kits complete with steps to make your favorite dish and an assortment of spices they'll need.
Stuff candy into vending-machine capsules for cute favors. You can get them for the price of $6 for 20 pieces on some bulk sites.
Share your favorite local coffee with guests by buying the beans in bulk and putting them in cute packaging like these little boxes ($4 for 24).
This might be a good treat for receptions held at night. Guests will get to bring home a quintessential late-night snack, and writing a sweet note like "S'more love" adds the perfect tie-in to your wedding.
If your reception is alcohol-filled, like this destination wedding in Tulum, Mexico, let your guests continue the fun by sending them home with mini bottles of their own.
Mini boxes of confetti don't only look adorable, but they also make for a colorful sendoff at the end of the night. It doesn't get any easier than adding confetti to foldable boxes.
Send guests off with DIY cocktail kits. Stuff a mason jar with a mini bottle of alcohol, a packet of mix, and anything else you think would be fun to add.
Glitter is one of those fun items you can never get enough of. Bottle your wedding colors in mini glass bottles for a fun sendoff.
Buy small burlap sacks and fill them up with items like Advil, hangover prevention pills, and snacks. Everyone will appreciate it the next morning.
Bags of sunflower seeds are especially great for rustic-themed weddings, and they're so easy to put together. Buy them in bulk and package them with some cellophane wrap. These favors can also double as guest seating cards.
Provide your guests with everything they'll need for their travels, including information about the area and some additional goodies they'll appreciate.
Add a handful of dried lavender buds into little cloth bags. You can buy the dried lavender online in bulk from places like Amazon, eBay, Curious Country Creations, or craft stores in their dried-flowers sections.
Upcycle old flowers into DIY potpourri for your guests. It's easy to make and you can personalize the scents with your favorites.
Package colored candied almonds into a fabric of your choice and seal it with matching ribbon and one of your wedding flowers. Attach a personalized gift tag if you want to add a "thank you."
Just because you buy favors in bulk doesn't mean you can't DIY personal touches. If you're having a city-themed wedding, for example, set up a table of local goods and add gift tags that are specific to your wedding.
Using bird seed as a favor is a fun way to incorporate the tradition into your wedding, and it's a practical favor that your guests will use.
Hosting your wedding at a foreign destination? Welcome your guests with local snacks, maps, and other items you think they'll need during their stay.
One easy option is to set up a DIY favor station and let your guests fill totes or jars with items they want to take home. Personalize the containers yourself and allow them to do the rest.
Bake your favorite desserts at home and wrap them up into goodie bags. Optional: thread a printed photo of you and your partner onto the ribbon.