Watercolour Dreams ... Little details

I love the idea of painting a mini masterpiece as gifting them as favors. It feels personal and shows your guests how much you really appreciate their presence. You do not have to create anything fancy, just simple patterns with a good mix of watercolours will warm their hearts. Use ribbons and tassels to bring out the essence of a watercolour theme, it is easy and budget-friendly.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Once Wed, Oh Happy Day, Camille Styles, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes

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Watercolour Dreams ... Paper Goods

This is a really good opportunity for you to showcase your creative skills, but if even mixing watercolor onto a paint palette makes you shiver, then do engage a good graphic designer to turn your thoughts into a pretty invitation suites, tags and menus.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Ruffled, Snippet & Ink, Once Wed, Style Me Pretty, Grey Likes Weddings

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Watercolour Dreams ... DIY favor tags

This little project is a great DIY to add some personality to your favors. Create as many designs as you can in horizontals, verticals and diagonals. Just make sure that you use the same colour combinations for all your designs. Don't be too preoccupied with similar designs not looking the same. The subtle differences are all part of DIY projects and make your creations feel more personal.

 Photo credit: Ruffled

Citrus Crush ... Wrap it up

A citrus inspired theme brings to mind scrumptious treats for guests to bring home. Think homemade lemon bread loafs, jars of lemon curd or bottles of limoncello, finished with simple DIY gift tags. If you are not much of a chef, store brought items can easily be packed into basic gift boxes, and secured with pretty ribbons and fabric in hues of yellow and orange.

 Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, {Frolic!}, Style Me Pretty, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Martha Stewart Weddings, Elizabeth Anne Designs

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Cherry Blossom Joy ... Favors for keeps

Pretty prints galore! Chiyogami paper and printed fabric are perfect for creating simple gifts. Wrapping wooden or acrylic bangles with chiyogami paper, dressing a notebook with cherry blossom printed fabric, slotting place cards on origami cherry blossom, and using beautiful kimono fabric for wrapping favors furoshiki style. Etsy has some worthy finds.

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Origami cherry blossom from PatchSupplyShop via Etsy, Japanese cotton kimono fabric in sakura print from PeacyFabrics via Etsy, Handmade cold porcelain cherry blossom place card holder from MeliMariStudio via Etsy, Japanese sakura travel wallet from CHC by Little Paris via Etsy, Japanese Chiyogami paper decoupage wooden bangle from HanamiCraft via Etsy

Oriental Splendor ... Gift to go

I love unconventional packaging for favors, instead of the usual cardboard boxes, these mini bamboo steamer baskets are such a fun way of injecting that oriental touch. Fill it with Chinese pastries, and you could even slip a pair of wooden chopsticks into the ribbons.

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Winter White: DIY accessory

There's nothing more personal than making a gift from scratch. Creating this pom pom for your bridal party is easy, and it can be used as a hair accessory, a dress corsage or a wrist corsage. Find out how to create this versatile fabric accessory on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Photo credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

Winter White ... Pretty wrapped up

How pretty are these gift wraps! These wonderful gift wraps by Grey Likes Weddings are featured on Style Me Pretty and you can check out how unbelievably easy it is to create one of them. These will make a great centerpiece display.

Photo credit: Style Me Pretty

Go Green ... Succulent favor

It's a place card and a favor for your guest. A small potted succulent with the guest's name doubles as a gift.

Photo credit: Green Wedding Shoes

Bag it ... Gift it in a bag

Searching for a thoughtful gift for the girls may be tough when there's so many choices out there. I've always been very fond of the idea of packing a gift bag instead. What can be better than stashing a lovely straw bag with a beach towel, refreshing face mist and a great read! Select a bag that can be slung over the shoulders or hung on the arms for greater versatility. This large basket bag from Zara is a perfect choice.

Little Lace details

Little details make a whole lot of difference when it comes to decorating your wedding. The colors and decor of the reception sets the mood, the little details pull the whole look together, from the doily seating card holders to the lace patterned vases, the favors wrapped in lace to the intricate lace ring pillows. 

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Seating cards via Martha Stewart Weddings, Urchin shell vase via BHLDN, Lace ring pillow via Martha Stewart Weddings, Lace bouquet tie via Green Wedding Shoes, favors wrapped in lace via Green Wedding Shoes

Note it down in pink

The girls will adore this lovely fuchsia journal, they will be carrying it around, and jotting down little ideas and doodles. Nothing beats the good old handwritten notes.

Photo credit: Famous Doodles Journal by Avie Designs via Minted

Bag it for the girls

Surprising your bridesmaid with a bag of goodies is a great way to show your appreciation. Fluffy bedroom slippers, a soft scarf for chilly days, a mini umbrella for rainy days, glittery iPad case, all packed into a easy-to-carry tote bag. 

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): Black Umbrella with pink frill via Miss Selfridge, Terry Slippers via Victoria's Secret, Stardust Glitter iPad Case via Juicy Couture, Polka Dot Print Scarf via Pull and Bear, 3 Charm Elastics via Juicy Couture, Michael Kors Santorini Raffia Tote via Net-a-Porter

Pretty Fabric Napkins

Let your guests bring home a pretty napkin secured with a handmade napkin ring. This is a wonderful activity for your bridal party while enjoying afternoon tea. Instructions for this simple craft is available on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Photo credit: (top) Preppy Napkin Rings via Martha Stewart Weddings, (bottom) Pretty turquoise fabric via Sew la vie

A Case for Beauty

Fumbling through a soft pouch looking for cosmetics is quite a hassle, so having a solid cosmetics or beauty case is a wonderful addition to your travel essentials. You may prefer to have one that fits into your tote for everyday use, or go over-the-top with one that can carry even your beauty products. Either way, you will have a full view of your make-up stash once you open up the case. A cosmetic case will make a great gift for your bridemaids, or even better, a perk-me-up gift for yourself to bring along for the honeymoon. This is indeed something to cheer about.

Photo credit:

(1) Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Frame Cosmetic Case via Fossil

(2) Bobbi Brown Peony & Python Beauty Case via Bobbi Brown

(3) Royce Leather Cosmetics Case via Kohl's

(4) Trish McEvoy Ultimate Beauty Organiser via Trish McEvoy

(5) Rebecca Minkoff Alison Cosmetics Case via Shopbop.com

Wedding Coasters

Coasters printed with your wedding motif or theme make for a perfect wedding favor. These are also lovely additions to the table setup.

Photo credit: Customised Letterpress Wedding Coasters via Bella Figura



Sweet Treats

There is a huge array of wedding favors available in the market when you are deciding what your guests should recieve, some are keepsakes while some are edibles for your guests to enjoy after the reception. If you are inclined to have your guests enjoy some sweet treats, why not think of what both of you enjoy?

Share your love for local kaya spread, mini jars of the fragrant and heartwarming spread will make perfect favors. For a personal touch, print a simple recipe, like french toast with kaya, onto cardstock and paste it onto the jar.

If fruity jams are the reason both of you look forward to breakfast every morning, assemble a small basket filled with mini jars of your favourite preserves and a few vanilla or corn muffins for each of your guests. They will be delighted to have breakfast already planned out for the morning after your reception.

Photo credit: Bite-sized Breakfast Basket via Martha Stewart Weddings





Vintage-styled compact mirrors for the girls

These compact mirrors make such pretty favors for the girls. The vintage-styled pictures on the compacts look both glamorous and fun.

Photo credit (left to right): Skirts Ahoy Compact Mirror via Koffin Kitten on Etsy, 1940's Style Vintage Pin-up Girl Compact Mirror via Pandoras Choice