Love is the main theme when it comes to weddings, and what better way to celebrate that love than with adorable and unique favors?
The primary reason couples hand away favors at their weddings is to ensure that their guests remember their big day, and there’s no better reminder of the occasion than personalized wedding favors, according to The Knot’s Guest Favors and Gifts research done in July of 2022.
There are a lot of distinctive wedding favors to pick from, ranging from delicious candies embellished with your event details and classy drinkware personalized with your name.
Custom wedding party favors are not only a kind way to show someone you appreciate them, but they’re also a great opportunity to showcase your individuality and blend in with the celebration’s theme.
There are a couple of wedding favors one can choose from and a few of them are We Tied The Knot Shot Glass, Rustic Themed Mint Wedding, Blooming Boho Fan, Autumn Love Burlap Bag, Personalized Mini Mason Jar Shot Glass Wedding Favor, Savory N’ Sweet Candy Bags, To Have And To Hold Koozie, Love Will Grow Bubbles, Floral Garden Candles, among a lot others but this article will help you through a few you can try yourself.
Below are some of the wedding favors you can try yourself:
- DIY SOY CANDLES: With Soy Candles, you can select from a range of scents and hues that fit well with the theme of your wedding to create inexpensive yet unique wedding favors.
Your visitors will like the lovely soy candles you can make with just a few basic tools and easy-to-find ingredients.
Items needed:
- 2 cups soy wax flakes for container candles
- Glass bowl
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Candy thermometer
- Fragrance oils and/or essential oils (lavender, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, etc.)
- Wick sized to fit container
- Glass jar or other container
- Clothespin
- Scissors
- Wick holder
- Candle putty
Method of preparation:
Melt the wax by creating a double boiler, put soy wax flakes in a glass bowl, and set the bowl over a pot that is about three-quarters full of water.
Stirring from time to time to heat the wax until it becomes soft and pourable. For every two cups of soy wax flakes, you will need one cup of melted wax.
Add the fragrance after allowing the wax to cool to a temperature of around 120 degrees. Once the fragrance of your choice has been added, do not heat the mixture further as this will cause the perfume to evaporate from the wax.
Place the wick in the container after a tiny amount of wax has been spooned into the center of the container’s bottom. Make sure you have enough wick at the top to hang over the end of the container and dangle the wick into the container until it reaches the wax.
Once the wax has solidified, hold the wick in place. Then, pinch the top end of the wick with a clothespin and place it across the top of the container, making sure the wick is upright and in the center.
Pour the wax after smoothing out the wax with a whisk into the container. Make space at the top and if any wax remains, allow it to solidify before storing it in a container for future use.
Let the wax harden overnight till the following day. Voila, you’re done with your soy candle! Simply add some string or ribbon around the neck of your candle jar to make it look more fancy.
- DIY HOT CHOCOLATE KITS: Hot chocolate is a favorite among almost all! You may make inexpensive DIY hot chocolate kits as wedding favors for your guests if you’re getting married in the winter. To make it extra special, add small marshmallows, sprinkles, and other candies.
Items needed
- empty spice jars
- 4 squares plain chocolate (per jar)
- 2 tbsp demerara sugar (per jar)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (per jar)
- 3 x 12g candy canes (per jar)
- mini marshmallows
- ribbons and gift tags
Method to prepare
Prepare the jars by pour freshly boiling water into them. Empty, swill, and dry well.
Layer the jars with 4 squares of ordinary chocolate which should be grated and spooned into the jar. Add two tablespoons of demerara sugar and three tablespoons of high-quality cocoa powder on top.
Crush the candy cane where the three 12g candy canes should be placed in a sandwich bag and crushed into a coarse powder using a rolling pin. Place two tablespoons of the broken candies over the chocolate.
Fill with marshmallows and decorate it by placing the miniature marshmallows on top and shut the cover. Assemble the ribbons for decoration and the tag with the following directions for creation: Pour into a pan with a heavy bottom, add 600ml of milk, and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Pour into two mugs to indulge in the most delicious hot chocolate.
Decorate your jars by attaching the prepared tag and ribbon to your jars, and share them with your loved ones!
- PERSONALIZED TEA BAGS: Personalized tea bags are a thoughtful and enjoyable way to express your gratitude to your guests for being a part of your special day, which makes them ideal wedding favors.
Items needed
- Coffee filters
- Loose leaf tea
- Twine
- Cardstock or printed photos
- Stapler
steps to get your personalized tea bags
Begin by printing up some of your favorite pictures, cutting them into small pieces for the tags, and using them as the tea bags. If you want to avoid using photos, you may also use cardstock and affix small, handwritten notes to it.
Using a coffee filter, put 1 1/2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea in the filter’s middle.
Raise the coffee filter’s edges to resemble petals, then cinch the middle to seal it off.
After pinching off a portion of the coffee filter, wrap a piece of twine over the affected area and tie it closed, leaving enough string to come off the tea bag for steeping.
Staple your photo or piece of paper to the end of the twine with a stapler and you’re good to go.
Source: www.Muzhchin.net