Finding very cheap wedding favors that will still impress your guests can be a tremendous challenge. However, gifts for your guests don’t have to cost a fortune to be elegant and beautiful. There is a wide variety of beautiful and affordable pre-made wedding favors to choose from. To save more money, you can even make your own. Brides on a budget know that weddings are expensive, so they look for creative ways to save. DIY favors are the perfect option to use creativity to save money.
These four inexpensive wedding favors are great ways to show your guests your gratitude and love, without breaking the budget.
- homemade coasters They’re great for wedding favors on a budget, and your guests are sure to use them for years to come. Beautiful handmade coasters can be created using ceramic tiles found at the local hardware store, a flat paintbrush, a picture of the bride and groom or one to match the wedding, ribbon, and decoupage medium. To make the coaster, apply a thin layer of decoupage medium to the tile, place your chosen image on the tile and gently smooth to remove any bubbles. If you need a large number of coasters, it’s easier to apply the images to each tile before proceeding to the next step. Once the decoupage medium has dried, apply another two coats of the decoupage medium to each tile, allowing the glue to dry between coats. Finish the look of elegance by tying a matching ribbon around each coaster.
- edible favors Like candy or cookies, they are always cute and inexpensive gifts that all your guests will love. Choose packaging that fits your budget, such as small to-go boxes, decorative gift bags, or tulle purchased at a fabric store for a few dollars a yard. Candy options can be Hershey’s kisses, jelly beans, M&Ms, or any colorful candy. Place a handful of candy in each package, seal it, and tie a ribbon around the container for a personal touch. Cookies are also perfect for a tight budget. The cookies can be homemade or purchased from a local bakery. Place one or two cookies in the desired packaging and tie with ribbon or twine.
- candles They are a great favor for any wedding theme because they are available in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. When shopping for candles, choosing cheap votives will save you a great deal of money. They are usually available individually or can be purchased in bulk. To add color to guest seating, budget permitting, place candles in sconces, tie them with colored ribbon, and place one in each place setting. Votive candle holders can be easily personalized with the couple’s name and wedding date by computer printing the information on the address labels and affixing them to the glass candle holder.
- plantable favorsFor eco-friendly grooms or weddings that take place during the spring and fall seasons, they’re easy to turn into cheap and fun wedding favors. To make plantable flower seed favors, you will need a mix of wildflower seeds, boxes or small envelopes, and twine. In each package, place about ΒΌ cup of wildflower seeds and tie a piece of twine around the box or make a small loop of twine for envelopes. If you wish, personalize by attaching a small poem or the date of the wedding. Favors can be placed at each place setting or placed in a decorative bowl for guests to grab as they leave the reception.