10 Unique Wedding Favor Ideas
When you think of wedding favors, what comes to mind? Most people think of tiny jars of homemade jam, wedding mints or even treat bags full of candies. And while all of those things are sweet as can be, why not surprise your guests by sending them home with a wedding favor they would never expect. Keep scrolling for 10 of our favorite wedding favor ideas that are unique enough to leave a lasting impression:
1. Mini Whiskey Bottle Favors
These mini whiskey bottles make the perfect favor for Gatsby or Black and Gold-themed weddings.
2. Herbal Spray Mister Wedding Favors
Is your wedding taking place on the hottest day of the year? Hand out these mini spray bottles infused with fresh herbs like rosemary and mint so your guests can stay cool while you exchange your vows.
3. Sweet Tea Wedding Favors
For southern weddings, send your guests home with these sweet tea kits packaged in mason jar mugs, perfect for brewing hot or cold.
4. Happy Tears Handkerchief Wedding Favors
For vintage-themed weddings, stock up on old hankies and place them near the door.
5. Washi Tape Tea Light Wedding Favors
Dress up these simple tea lights with washi tape that coordinates with your wedding colors.
6. DIY Lavender Simple Syrup Wedding Favors
Make a big batch of lavender simple syrup and bottle it up in jars for your guests to take home and use over ice cream or in soda water for a refreshing treat.
7. Plantable Paper Heart Wedding Favors
Send your guests home with seed paper so they can literally watch the seeds of your love grow.
8. Bird Seed “For the Love Birds” Wedding Favors
These favors double as tossables for the bride and groom’s big exit!
9. Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves “A Whole Lot of Loafin'” Wedding Favors
For late summer/early fall weddings, bake up a ton of zucchini loaves using your favorite recipe. This works with other bread flavors too, such as banana, chocolate, pumpkin, etc.
10. DIY Sharpie Mug Wedding Favors
Feeling artistic? Decorate mugs for each of your guests using sharpies.
Robert Randall lives in beautiful Portland, Oregon. He is a formally trained artist and musician and teaches animation to middle school students in the Portland area. When he’s not creating art or music, Robert can usually be found in his garden and kitchen, cooking up something homegrown and delicious.