Handmade Wedding Favors Guests Actually Keep

Handmade Wedding Favors Guests Actually Keep

By Priya Kapoor ·

The Problem with Most Favors

Most wedding favors end up in the trash. The ones people keep are useful or consumable.

1. Small-Batch Honey Jars

Decant local honey into 2-ounce jars with custom labels. Cost: $2.50 each.

2. Hand-Poured Soy Candles

Melt soy wax, add fragrance oil, pour into tins. Cost: $1.50-$3 each.

3. Herb Garden Kits

Small terracotta pots with soil and seed packets. Cost: $2-$3 each.

4. Homemade Jam

Fill 4-ounce canning jars with strawberry jam or lemon curd. Cost: $2-$4 each.

5. Artisan Soap Bars

Melt-and-pour soap with dried lavender. Cost: $1.50-$2.50 each.