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.

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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.

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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.

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Gift it ... Go Green

This is such a wonderful way to wear a different watch to match your attire: have interchangeable straps. Choose from a wide selection of colours and patterns. I'm sure the girls will love this fun gift from Griffin & Cooke.

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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.

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