More and more couples are getting into adding personal touches to their wedding.
Party favors are definitely one of those decision areas that should not be missed out on.
Party favors are the last hurrah and the finishing move, if you will, to impress and show gratitude and appreciation to guests.
Although personalized favors are almost a must, it could get pricey.
This is where DIY wedding favors get into the picture.
Anyone, even those with big budgets for a wedding, can benefit from do it yourself wedding favors: they are not only economical but they also leave much room for showcasing personalities and creativity.
There are few things to consider before getting busy with your party favors.
A few questions to ask are: Where will the reception be? At which time of the year will the wedding be held? Is there a theme or motif planned out for the wedding or the reception in particular? Is there a hobby or a favorite activity that the engaged couple would like to share or, better yet, known to the guests? All of these could be highlighted in DIY wedding favors.
Seasons can play an important role in selecting a party favor.
For instance, a choice of a party favor can be based on the time of the year the couples met or the season in which the wedding will be held.
One can get favor ideas from places too like selecting a delicacy of the city where the couples met and turn them into impressive do it yourself wedding favors by packaging them nicely.
The trick is to wrap favor ideas into creative and distinct packages.
For summer weddings, a cardstock hand fan can be made by hand where a recipe to a favorite cocktail or summer drink may be printed on one side and a monogram and wedding date on the other.
Add a personalized gift tag that says "Thank you" for a classy, finishing touch.
Memorable treats like candies, cookies, chocolates and nuts, that may be special to the couples or simply a favorite, can be packed creatively for a perfect DIY wedding favor.
Candies wrapped in mini acrylic favor boxes, scalloped-top favor boxes or organza bags with personalized wedding label or tags on them, finished with a satin ribbon, would surely be a crowd pleaser.
Mini glass jars filled with choice cookies and nuts and labeled with personalized tags or stickers can make for a sweet experience for guests.
A variant of this do it yourself wedding favor includes putting the treats in Chinese take-out boxes instead of mini glass jars.
Cookie, brownie and chocolate drink mixes may also serve as wonderful DIY wedding favors.
Just make a powdered mix of a favorite treat or drink and place them in elegant or quirky pouches.
Liquid mixes are possible too; just trade the pouches in for a mini cocktail mixer or a simple jar.
For the scent enthusiasts, there are plenty of how-to's in the internet for soap bars, potpourri and candles.
These can make for fabulous do it yourself wedding favors with the right packaging.
Tin cans may be used for candles, organza bags for potpourri and pillow case boxes for soap bars.
Be sure to finish off with a personalized label.
These do it yourself wedding favors and packaging ideas can be mixed and matched accordingly, so be sure to leave plenty of room for your imagination, creativity and personality to show through.