Favors are a way to say thank you to your guests, and to give them a gift that will remind them of the special day they shared with you. We understand that you don’t want to give the same old thing that just gets thrown into the junk drawer. We also know that you don’t want to go broke either. So, we’ve searched for new and different wedding favors, even updated a few for you. Here you are.

Child Favors:

Paper & Crayons:
Buy small memo pads and packages of crayons. Place them in small plastic buckets or bundle them together and tie off with ribbon. Make sure they can get a hold of these early in the night to help keep your young guests occupied.

Miniature Lego kit:
Buy small lego kits and place them in individual bags. Place the bags in baskets for the children to choose from. Have some creations already done up at that same table to help boosts the children’s creativity.

Updated Classic Favors:

Cookie Cutters:
What a sweet favor to give your guests. Take two small metal cookie cutters (like two different sized heart ones!) and tie them together along with your favorite cookie recipe.

Picture Frame:
Purchase small photo frames and add a small candid photo of yourselves. Or you could use these as escort cards and swap out the picture of yourselves with the guest’s names.

Favors are a way to say thank you to your guests, and to give them a gift that will remind them of the special day they shared with you. We understand that you don’t want to give the same old thing that just gets thrown into the junk drawer. We also know that you don’t want to go broke either. So, we’ve searched for new and different wedding favors, even updated a few for you. Here you are.

Natural Favors:

Potted Herbs:
Fill tiny terra-cotta pots with lavender or another favorite herb. You could even use tiny cactuses. Add nametags to them and they can now double as both favors and escort cards.

Seed Packets:
Create your own seed packets, fill them full of your favorite blossoms seeds. On the outside attach a small note of thanks. Or have the package read like a thank you note.

Mini Bamboo plants:
Chinese culture states that the bamboo plant is a symbol of good luck, strength and a vessel of positive energy. A big perk, is that when your guests take these home they won’t have to work at keeping the plants alive. They are totally low maintenance, as they need very little sunlight to thrive.

Indulgent Favors:

Soap favors:
Small soaps bundled up in a sachet would make beautiful favors. Place them inside a simple basket near the exit so that guests may pick these up as they leave. You may not want to place them at the dinner table, especially if the scent is strong. You don’t really want to be overwhelmed by perfumes while eating.

Lotion:
Fill small squeezable containers with a homemade lotion or some of your favorite store bought brand. Decorate with cute personalized labels.

Bath Salts:
Buy miniature glass or clear plastic containers and fill with bath salts. Add a small scoop to use for sprinkling the salts into the bath. (We’re thinking those heart shaped measuring spoons!) Cover them with homemade labels and tie off with raffia.

Favors are a way to say thank you to your guests, and to give them a gift that will remind them of the special day they shared with you. We understand that you don’t want to give the same old thing that just gets thrown into the junk drawer. We also know that you don’t want to go broke either. So, we’ve searched for new and different wedding favors, even updated a few for you. Here you are.

Edible Favors:

Candied or chocolate covered apples:
Who can turn these sweet treats down? There are a million different ways to have these decorated. Totally decadent ones are covered in caramel rolled in nuts or candy pieces and then drizzled with chocolate! Or try just candied apples for a fall wedding like the ones you’d purchase at your local orchard. We’ve also seen these decorated and designed to look like they are wearing little wedding gowns and tuxedos.

Custom Fortune Cookies:
These can be designed to be so cute especially when covered in a sweet chocolate glaze possibly with a few heart sprinkles on top. Wrap them up in cellophane and tie a ribbon on the end. Insert messages that say something like: Thank You from the bride and groom, or: Here’s to a life of good fortune!

Personalized bottles of soda:
Send your guest’s home completely refreshed by personalizing bottles of your favorite drink. You can custom make labels to cover bottles or you can order personalized ones from different companies like Jones soda. Jones, offers a lot of different concoctions that taste really great and come in very vivid colors!

Jars of apple butter and honey:
These are a really affordable idea. They are also pretty easy to do yourself if you would like. Our advice would be to invite all of your friends over and have them help you whip up several batches. Then dish them out into glass mason jars. Attach a small tag and some super cute labels finally line the lids with a square of fabric.

Jelly beans or M &M’s:
Place a good size scoop of them in each of your wedding colors in a clear bag and tie off with some raffia or ribbon. Place a sticker on the bags with your names and date. These are an especially great idea if you have a significant amount of children attending. This way you won’t need to have more than one favor, it’s a great one size fits all!

Flowers:

A single Sunflower would add a bright splash of color without having to carry a large bouquet. It’s easy to recognize the beauty of this large flower when it stands alone.

Dahlias are flowers that are known to grow in the west. They come in a wide variety of colors and petal shapes.

Small bunches of wildflowers tied with ribbon to represent the fields of wildflowers often found in western countryside.

Decoration:

Your color palette can vary depending on how you want to incorporate the western feel.

A few different ideas include:

• Use checkerboard or gingham table cloths in shades of red and blue. Place small votive candles inside mason jars and set them out on tables.
  
  
• Use bandanas for a million different things! Try them as napkins, placemats, or tie them into bows on the back of chairs.
  
  
• Signs tacked on to large bales of hay directing guests where to go serve as very easy to spot direction signs.
  
  
• Don’t forget to pick up some medium size galvanized pails. Fill them with flowers, small plants or sweet treats. If you choose to place food in the pails check to see if they are food safe. Many are not and if you would like to fill them with any type of vittles make sure they are wrapped.