10 Amazing DIY Wedding Favors - Part 3

Doing your own wedding favors could be a super fun project for you and your bridesmaids. Get together over the weekend and have fun while crafting some wedding memories.

Here are my 10 of my favorite handmade favors from around the web. Get step by step tutorials and recipes, plus some free printables and tips. Enjoy!

Ahhh! And don't forget to visit Part 1 and Part 2 for more Amazing DIY Wedding Favors.

1. DIY Mini Pom Pom and  Favor Boxes. From chocolate and candy to homemade bakes and goodies, there is so many ways that you can use boxes for your favors! Here is a simple and pretty way to dress up regular Favor Boxes. Make a mini tissue pom pom in any color to match or compliment your labels to instantly add some character. Used in this tutorial: Twine and personalized labels {Tutorial at Evermine}

2. DIY Fried Herbed Almonds. Find the recipe, plus cooking and packing tips on this tutorial from Evermine. 

3. DIY Cactus Place Cards & Favors. Step by step instructions and materials on how to create this modern cacti for your wedding day. {Wedding Obsession}

4. DIY Peach Lavender Jam Jar Wedding Favors. The Cooking Bride came up with this inspirational and delicious recipe that combines two of my favorite things, peaches and lavender. For jam jars wedding favors styling tips head to this post on Pocketful of Dreams.

5. Powdered Donuts Favor Bag. Powdered donuts are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Using mini-donuts from the grocery store this tutorial at Evermine teaches you the how to pack them and claims that the total cost is $1 per bag.

6. DIY Pinecone Fire Starter Favors. The process is simple enough and would make the perfect favor for a fall or winter wedding. {Evermine}

7. DIY Instant Mocha Mix Favors. Another excellent favor for a winter or fall wedding, and a ‘useful’ favor that your guests will actually take home and enjoy. It includes step by step instructions, materials and FREE label downloads. {Something Turquoise}

8. DIY Succulent Favor and  Place Cards. OK! So I do not have the actual tutorial for this one. However, I thought you can follow up the instructions on #3 (cactus favors, above); but, instead of using tin cans wrapped up in string you use a votive wrapped up in lace, instead of soil you can use sand; and voila! (Photography: Caroline Tran)

9. Bird Seed Wedding Favors. Choosing birdseed as a festive send off is a fun way to keep up with the tradition and is completely self cleaning!  {Evermine}

10. Fresh Peach Wedding Favor. Fresh peaches give a lovely feeling of natural abundance to the tables. Create peach pockets with brown paper and twine. (Image by Anneli Marinovich Photography //Event Designer, Gaby Frescura of SouthBound Bride via Wedding Chicks)

 Don't forget to visit Part 1 and Part 2 for more Amazing DIY Wedding Favors.

Introducing eWeddingFavors.com + “Pin It To Win It” Giveaway

At BTM we strongly believe that budget should never be the means to sacrifice your personal wedding style + theme, so with utter excitement we introduce you to our friends, eWeddingFavors! eWeddingFavors was founded in early 2013, with a focus to provide unique, practical, & personalized favors with options + designs to fit all styles, themes, and you guessed it… budgets! But, what’s more is their NEW line of uber-cute, personalized favors that are must-haves for your upcoming nuptials!
What better way to celebrate than with a little bottle of bubbly on your special day! You can now personalize very chic + compact bubble bottles for your guests to take home as a souvenir or to celebrate the night away with for as little as $1.65! Celebrating your new honey is nothing to be taken lightly, so why not send your guests home with a “Meant to Bee” personalized, fragrant soap to give them a little whiff of your special day! But, what sweeter way to send your guests home than with a succulent cupcake in a very charming, 380-degree display box that you can customize with a special message + design for a very sweet price. 
But, that’s not all… eWeddingFavors is letting our readers in on their “Pin It To Win It” Giveaway, in which the winner goes home an oh-so happy eWeddingsFavors shopper with a $50 gift card!

HOW TO ENTER

To enter, simply ''pin'' any of the image above on Pinterest! Once you've pinned, hop on over to eweddingfavors.com to find which items you think you might select if you're chosen the winner! Once you've found some favorites, please come back to this post and leave us a comment. In your comment, please let us know that you've pinned and don't forget to leave us a description of the items you love most! (please include your email address).

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1: Tweet this message: “I entered the eweddingfavors.com giveaway on @bellemagazine – Enter here (http://bit.ly/17aRHop)“

2: Like Belle The Magazine Facebook page here and let us know you did by leaving an additional comment in the comment section of this post.

3: Like eWeddingFavors.com Facebook page here and let us know you did by leaving an additional comment in the comment section of this post.

There is one way to enter the contest and three additional ways to win. Only one prize will be awarded. That prize consists of a $50 (USD) credit to spend in the eweddingfavors.com online store. 2013. All additional entries must be noted in the comments section of this post separately. International entries are welcome. If the winner does not claim the prize in seven days, another winner will be chosen.

Giveaway ends at midnight on Friday, February 10th so don't miss your chance to win! 

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Unique Wedding Favors From WeddingFavors.org

To thank your friends and family for coming to join in your wedding celebrations it’s nice to show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift. So if you are searching for the perfect token for your guests to take home, I’d recommend taking a look at Weddingfavors.org! They carry a wide selection of very affordable and unique favors, with something to fit every style. They offer so much variety your only problem will be narrowing down your favorites! Fall and winter favors, eco-friendly favors, candle wedding favors, beach wedding favors, and edible wedding favors are just a few of the top sellers. 

Some of my favorites are their personalized  favors. I thought these favor boxes were sweet. Leonardo DaVinci said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." His profound quote was the inspiration for the sophisticated "Simply Sweet" Personalized Candy Tin. You can choose from 20 stunning designs for personalization to make this wedding favor even more special and uniquely yours. Fill the tins with something tantalizing to fill your guests with delight! 

Hard to choose your favorites? Head on over to Weddingfavors.org to check out their full selection and make your top 10 list. I promise you’ll have fun looking at the wide range of options.

And don't fail to take advantage of Weddingfavors.org special Belle The Magazine offer and get 20% off their goods with code BELLE20. Happy shopping!

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Personalize your Big Day with Exclusively Weddings

Happy Monday everyone! Today I'm so excited to share with you Exclusively Weddings, one of our newest sponsors here on Belle The Magazine! Exclusively Weddings strives to help every bride and groom prepare for their special day by offering wedding invitations, ceremony & reception accessories, wedding party gifts and so much more!  With hundreds of quality products at competitive prices you are sure to find the perfect item that fits your style and theme.

What I love about Exclusively Weddings is that they provide a totally WORRY FREE shopping experience with their money-back guarantee, even on personalized items!  PLUS, they offer FREE invitation samples so you can see the color, feel the paper and make sure it’s just what you are looking for – truly a ‘try before you buy’ type of service. I adore this Petal Wrap Wedding Invitation above. Way cute …. right?

“Traditional or Trendy” – don’t worry, at Exclusively Weddings you can find plenty of unique accessories that will fit your style. For example, if you like tradition but still want a unique flare, you can add a touch of blue with the “I Do” stickers to the bottom of your shoes. You can also honor your bridesmaids with a fashionable tote, polished keepsakes or pamper them with a spa set.  Make your bridesmaids gifts unique by adding their name or a monogram. 

Exclusively Weddings carries plenty of options for the groomsmen as well, from traditional money clips to convenient quick-open coolers.  If you are looking for the perfect way to remember a loved one at your wedding add a bouquet charm or display a memorial frame. 

Send your guests off with a sweet and stylish favor that will remind them of you - like this little Candy Jar, this Apothecary Jar or this Wine Bottle Stopper, all of them available with personalized labels. They even have some very affordable favor supplies for the DIY bride. I'm loving the nautical theme two-piece colorful boxes with the personalized tag and ribbon. How cute are those?  Guests will love them.

So check out Exclusively Weddings – you can save 10% off any order by December 1, 2012 using coupon code MBG10. And be sure to follow Exclusively Weddings on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and their blog. They have lots of unique ideas, planning tips and inspiration for your perfect day.




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Introducing WeddingFavors.org

To thank your friends and family for coming to join in your wedding celebrations it’s nice to show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift. So if you are searching for the perfect token for your guests to take home, I’d recommend taking a look at Weddingfavors.org! They carry a wide selection of very affordable and unique favors, with something to fit every style. They offer so much variety your only problem will be narrowing down your favorites! Summer favors, eco-friendly favors, cheap wedding favors, beach wedding favors, and edible wedding favors are just a few of the top sellers.

Some of my favorites are their personalized wedding favors. I thought these Playing Cards were sweet. So handy for both home and travel, these "Perfectly Suited" cards bring your guests hours of fun and your thanks--times 52! Stack the deck with one of their amazing personalization choices, and you'll make this favor a absolute winner!

Hard to choose your favorites? Head on over to Weddingfavors.org to check out their full selection and make your top 10 list. I promise you’ll have fun looking at the wide range of options.

Weddingfavors.org has been kind enough to offer you lovely belles 20% off their goods with code BELLE20. Happy shopping!

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10 Amazing DIY Wedding Favors - Part 2

Doing your own wedding favors could be a super fun project for you and your bridesmaids. Get together over the weekend and have fun while crafting some wedding memories.

Here are my ten favorite handmade favors from around the web. Click on the link at the end of each favor to get the step by step tutorial plus some free printables and tips. Enjoy!

Ahhh! And don't forget to visit Part 1 for more Amazing DIY Wedding Favors.

1. DIY Terrarium Favor and Place Holder. It includes supply list and complete tutorial for the terrarium and the fabric flower. {Wednesday}

2. DIY Jam Jar Wedding Favors. It gives you inspirations, helpful styling tips to make the favors match your wedding theme and links to the best jam recipes from around the web. {Pocketful of Dreams}

3. DIY Birdseed Wedding Favor Hearts. It provides step by step instructions for the birdseed harts and the tag, too. {Intimate Weddings}

4. DIY Teacup Candle Wedding Favors. It includes tutorial and supply list. And it suggests other uses of these lovely candles on wedding-related events. {Wedding Chicks}

5. Infused Sugar Wedding Favors. Besides the instructions and supply list for the favors, this project offers great advice on the different uses of infused sugar and how to incorporate it into your wedding. {Sugar and Charm}

6. DIY French Meringue Favor Box. This post provides step by step direction on the recipe and instructions on how to style the box to make it look pretty. {Decor8}

7. Vanilla Extract Wedding Favors. It gives you instructions, tips and supply list, plus free printable labels.  {Marry This}

8. DIY Coaster Wedding Favors. Inexpensive and easy-to-create coasters made from tile. It includes instructions and advice. {Bayside Bride}

9. Infused Olive Oil Wedding Favors. This post gives you the recipe and some tips on the usages of this taste treat. {Wedding Twips}

10. Pots of Moss Wedding Favors. This little pots double as decorations and are budget friendly. The tutorial gives you instructions and a supply list plus the stores where you find each element. {Project Wedding}

Here are some more favors and DIY ideas:

• 10 Amazing DIY Wedding Favors - Part 1
• Michaels DIY Ideas For Every Type Of Bride
• 15 Ways to Welcome your Wedding Guest

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15 Ways To Welcome Your Wedding Guest

Many of your guests attend multiple weddings a year, so it’s no surprise that sometimes weddings tend to run together in their minds. How do you make your own event memorable and special? By being thoughtful and making guests feel extra welcome!

Welcome them with a refreshing beverage. Especially on a hot summer day, a glass of cold lemonade or iced tea will be much appreciated. A hot trend is setting up a drink station. (Image sources: 1 | 2 | 3)

A simple, yet beautiful welcome note or sign goes a long way. (Image sources: 1 | 2 | 3)

Don't way until the end of the wedding to give your guests a treat/item to take home. Choose favors that could be useful during the event, offer them as they enter the ceremony or reception. You can even double the purpose and use them as escort cards, as well. 

Help your guest keeping cool with fans. A cool idea is to personalized paper fans with the wedding program or a thank you note. (Image sources: 1 | 2 | 3)

If your ceremony is outdoors, offer parasols or maybe even some sunglasses to give them a bit of shade. (Image sources: 1 | 2 | 3)

For a late fall or winter wedding, offer cozy shawls for the ladies to keep them warm and comfortable. (Image source)

Many ladies wear their tallest, most glamorous high heels to a wedding… so they will be grateful for a basket of flip flops or flats to keep them on the dance floor all night long.  (Image sources: 1 | 2)

Since most of the above suggestions are target to ladies, you may want to implement something special for the gentleman.  It could be something as simple as a cigar bar, (Image source)

as thoughtful as a "trade your neck-tie for a bow-tie bar",   (Image source)

or boutonnieres for everyone. Place a bowl filled with the florets of hyacinth, narcissus, or another fragrant flower on a table, along with a tumbler of glass-headed pins.   (Image sources: 1 | 2)

Being an out-of-town wedding guest usually means making a lot of sacrifice. From making travel and lodging arrangements to potentially feeling out of place at the wedding, those out of town guests deserve assembling some nicely-presented gift bags or basket full of everything they'll need, to be waiting in each of their hotel rooms.   (Image sources: 1 | 2)

Other fun ideas for the reception include personalized tissue boxes for happy tears and personalized cookies with guests' names for place settings.  (Image sources: 1 | 2)

It may be your big day, but it is also important to keep the comfort and convenience of your guests in mind throughout the planning process. A considerate bride and groom always equals happy wedding guests! 

Here are a few more fabulous ideas to make your event memorable:

• 10 Amazing DIY Favors
• Signs of Love
• 10 Creative Ways To Add Frames To Your Wedding
• The Hottest Wedding rends for 2012
• Table Number Galore: 15 Beautiful and Unique Ideas

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10 Amazing DIY Wedding Favors

I'm leaving you this week with a super fun project for you and your bridesmaids, your wedding favors. Get together over the weekend and have fun while crafting some wedding memories.

Here are my ten favorite handmade favors over the web. Click in the link at the end of each post to get the step by step tutorial plus some free printables and tips. Enjoy your weekend!

1. DIY BUbble Tin Favors, includes tutorial and free printable labels (Hostess with the Mostess)

2. Succulent in Tea Cups Wedding Favors with step by step instruction and illustrations (Hall Weddings and Events)

3. DIY Chocolate Chip Cookies in CD Sleeves, it gives you the cookie recipe plus free printable tags (Intimate Weddings)

4. DIY Eco-Friendly Candle Favors. This soy candle tutorial doesn't include printable tags, but it gives you some tips about other uses of eco-friendly candles at your wedding. (Ruffled)

5. Handmade Raspberry Jam Favor Jars, includes instructions on how to make and pour the jam, how to make the top covers and free printable tags. (Intimate Weddings)