DIY Wedding FavorsAre you considering diy wedding favors, that is (do it yourself favors to give to your guests?
If so this is a great way to cut costs while at the same time providing a personal gesture. These little tokens for your guests show them how much you appreciate them by giving them a memento to keep in remembrance of your special day.
Remember that there is so much involved in planning your wedding including a lot of expenses, so keep your favors as simple as possible. There are many diy wedding favor ideas that don't require a lot of supplies. Some of the most common supplies used to make wedding favors include curling ribbon, tulle, hot glue, silk flowers, potpourri, candy assortments (pastel almonds, foil-wrapped chocolates), and small tins or boxes to be used as packaging. Wedding guests use to be given small bags of rice to throw at the bride and groom as a tradition, but it was soon discovered that this was not a good thing for birds that came to munch after the festivities. Now the tradition is to give bags of birdseed instead. Munch away little birds! Birdseed packets can be made with a square of fine-mesh tulle bundled around a small portion of wild bird seed and tied with raffia or satin ribbon. You may also want to attach a personalized note to your guests with a heart charm or any other favorite charm to reflect your theme.Other items to fill mesh tulle with are candy, chocolate kisses, Jordan Almonds or a favorite choice candy of the bride and groom. Check out your local craft stores or dollar tree to see what items you can purchase in quantity. Sometimes you can get small glass vases, candle holders, tins or cardboard boxes or small pails which you can decorate to compliment your wedding theme and colors. These items can also be filled with candy, potpourri, or small soaps to give as gifts.
You can be as creative, unique, or different as you like when inventing your own wedding favors. There is no wrong way to express yourself through these little tokens that will leave sweet memories with your guests. So go for it, decide what you want, gather together some basic supplies, your good friends, and be prepared to have loads of fun while learning to be creative.
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