There was a time when DIY wedding favors were considered a little “passé.” You might choose to make them if you were on a really tight budget or you were trying to find ways to cut corners on the price of your big day. However, many people are choosing them again, not only because you can save an enormous amount of money, but also because they are fun to make and provide your guests with a true souvenir of the event.
Are DIY Wedding Favors Cheap?
If you are afraid of making your own DIY wedding favors because you think that people will think that you are being cheap, then think again. They will think that you are being creative and thoughtful instead, and that you are giving them a gift that you want them to keep. Something that is handmade is always cherished much more than something that is bought, no matter how much it costs.
What Kinds of Favors Are There?
Depending on the type of wedding that you are having and the number of guests that will be there, you should try to keep your wedding favors as simple to make as possible. Also, you may want to incorporate the making of your wedding favors with some other wedding event, such as a meeting of the bridesmaids, or when the families all come together before the wedding.
Having more than just the couple get involved in the making of the DIY wedding favors is really fun because then everyone will have their own personal story to tell about when they made them.
Many people choose to make small favor boxes that may contain a variety of items such as candy, soaps, confetti, or even a note. You can also buy small trinkets that remind people of the couple that will fit right into any small box or bag.
How Elaborate Should These Be?
Remember that wedding favors are not a payment to these guests for coming; they are really more like a “thank you” to them for their attendance. In return for them coming to your wedding and blessing your union, you are providing them with a gift that will help them to remember the event for years to come. Some DIY wedding favors are consumable (i.e. they can be used or eaten right away), while others are keepsakes.
Can They Be Bought?
If you don’t want to be super-creative and do something like make handmade candles or soap, then you can always buy small bags and boxes and fill them with small items that you buy. There is no hard and fast rule about what needs to go in these items, and you can be creative, funny, serious, or romantic. It is really all up to you.
If you were to talk to your wedding consultant about wedding favors, they might tell you to set aside anywhere from $20 to $50 per guest, but in these times, that is ridiculous. You can make a beautiful gift for a small fraction of that amount.
