Handmade Weddings: Affordable Favors, Different Flavors

Vanessa

Story by Vanessa

Published on Apr 29, 2009 in Shop

Photo by LuchiaBuchar

Vanessa

A unique wedding is in the details, isn’t it? Many brides are rolling up their sleeves, getting crafty and saving some money. Don’t get me wrong, there are tons of how-tos for your DIY wedding, but let’s face it ladies: you can’t always do everything!

Here are some fresh ideas for adding that special handmade touch — let the talented artists of Etsy help you out! I’ve arranged these by theme so we can see some different styles and flavors — whichever suits your fancy.

Green Day: Eco and Natural Themed Weddings 

Thisbaby kiwi purselet is totally handsewn. Tuck in a handwritten thank you note to your bridesmaids, and have these waiting for them at their hotel rooms. By gSakura, $33.50.

 

These stemless wine glasses are all handpainted by the artist. Give your guests a favor that they can use again and again after they toast the new couple.  These have a fresh look and definitely go with the green theme. By marywibis, $45.

 

It’s fun to sprinkle some items on the tables: It invites conversation and gives fidgety children (and adult guests) something to play with. These natural wood handcrafted magnets would make great mementos for your country-chic wedding. By wookwoodworking, $12.

 

Artful Blossom: Spring-like Origami Theme

beautiful day – personalized washi

Give your guests “take out” with these personalized fortune cookies in a take-out box. This memorable favor may get some gossip going (which guest is going to meet their future spouse at the wedding, hmmm?). By maoiliosa, $20.

 

Pretty Chic – votive holders set of 3

These votive holders are simply lovely and would add a subtle glow to an evening wedding. By PinkBlossomBoutique, $14.

 

Let your guests take part in your blossoming romance. Sprinkle the table tops with these cherry blossom rubber stamp and ink pads. Your white paper table clothes will be blooming in no time and guests can take these home. Who wants to pay $600 for table linens, anyway? By Corrabelle, $7.

 

White on White: Fresh, Clean and Sugary

The classic party favor: food! Who doesn’t like a tasty white collection-themed cookie waiting for them at the hotel room? By cakeboxcookies, $39.95.

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Make sure your guests come to the wedding relaxed and smelling sweet with these bath bombs. You get 50 for $32.50! By PamperMePlease.

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You could put the bath bombs in this sweet natural cotton pouch with handstamped text. Tuck in your thank you note and a sprig of lavender.  By palomasnest, $7.

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Elegance: A Classic Affair

Give your favor gift wrapping a touch of class. These favor tags come in a ten pack for $15.  By embellishedbytiffany.

 

I love dual purpose items for weddings. They cut down on waste and excess stuff-you-have-to-worry-about. These elegant name card votives act as table cards, table lighting for a bit of ambiance, and the guests can bring them home as souvenirs. Clever. By MadeForYouJustByMe, $3.

 

I know you’re so sophisticated with your elegant wedding, but throw in a cootie catcher, please! Show your guests that you’re a couple that knows how to laugh while looking marvelous. By katskrafts, $1.75.

 

Cute and Crafty: DIY Aesthetic

These birdies are adorable! Use these custom wedding stickers to seal the deal when you wrap up your favors. By MAUpromos, $22.

 

This seller will make you custom brooches with your choice of word or name.  You can do the bride and groom’s names or get ambitious and do each guest’s name. Name tag art! By PaperFish, $13.

 

Last but not least, check out this itty bitty bouquet of roses pincushion. Save money and waste by ditching the cut flowers. Your crafty friends with love this favor, and maybe, if you’re lucky, they’ll even use this pincushion while making your wedding gift! By ValsArtStudio, $22.

 

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