Some of you may remember these from elementary school, but I used them to keep people at my reception busy! I made the template and then came up with the "fortunes". Plus they looked pretty cool scattered on the tables!
By Casie
Bird seed is a traditional way to shower the departing newlywed couple. Instead of the mess, use these heart shaped wedding favors. Your guests can enjoy feeding their own backyard birds in remembrance of your big day.
These very cute favors begin with a simple treat sized paper bag. Cut the bodice and decorate in the wedding colors and add ribbon, beads, etc. to complete the look. Learn how to make a paper bag wedding dress favor in this page.
Party favors are popular for children's parties, weddings and anniversaries but the cost can add up. Here are some simple handmade favors made from paper that you probably already have at home.
Replace rice with flower seeds for a cute tulle bag wedding favor. Or you can make plantable paper for a more lasting gift for your guests. This is a page about making a flower seeds wedding favor.
I am getting married in June. I would like to make pinwheel lollipops as my favors, but I'm not sure how much one 12oz. pack makes.
By Bridgette M from Oakland, CA
We're getting married in July, and to save money we're doing everything ourselves. We will be spending the two days before the wedding, baking and cooking with our families.
When I got married, I priced guest wedding favors but they were very expensive. Most of the items I looked at were $2 - $6 each and that was not even including the cost of the candy.
A great idea for baby or wedding shower favors. Buy small metal picture frames from your local dollar store and print out a label with a special saying for the occasion.
For the favors we are getting small vases, without a ruffle around the rim, etching each with "Love is Always in Bloom", and then putting two red roses in each. Then as a finishing touch we are adding a couple drops of blue food coloring, to make the water super bright blue.
I found this idea for a wedding favor in my Dad's mementos, and think it is a nice touch.
CDs featuring songs from your wedding make great favors. Your guests will enjoy receiving a gift that is thoughtful and not just a store bought favor that will sit in a drawer and collect dust.
I am an artist, but not very wedding savvy. I am getting married in about a month. What is a party favor I can make that is creative and one that guests would be excited to get?
By arttist from IL
Stamping & scrapbooking stores sell "matchbook covers" that you decorate and fold up with a Hershey treasure, kiss, etc., They are easy, cheap and fun!
Does anyone know where I can buy empty bubble bottles for my wedding?
Jenny from Mankato, MN
There is a site that I know of that sells wedding items; it is www.orientaltrading.com. I have seen the bubble bottles but I am not sure if they are empty or filled with bubble solution.
What are some cute homemade wedding favors?
Magda Gonzalez from Sardis, MS
I like bird seed netted throws for the bride and groom as they are leaving. Bird seed is much better for the birds who help with making your clean up easy. Instead of the tradition rice that is thrown. I think a lot of churches require you use bird seed instead of rice. Or they may make you clean up the rice if you do use it.
Just use some small hole netting in a color that is in the wedding.
You can make your own alter bows too for in the chapel.
Just a few ideas...
~Wendola~
For our daughter's wedding with a Christmas theme, I made about 260 4 inch stockings and added 1 kiss and 1 hugg type of Hershey kisses and a candy cane. We had a note saying that Kari and Matt were sending them huggs and kisses.
