11 Affordable DIY Rustic Wedding Favors

Rustic weddings are on the rising trend these days and you might as well have been planning to have one. It will certainly need a lot of efforts and careful planning if you want to make your wedding ceremony a memorable event. When it comes to a rustic wedding, all that comes in mind is earth elements: forests, farms, countryside, warm colors, and friendly atmosphere.

Whether you are smiling under the sun for the photographer, or your guests are sipping exotic wines and champagnes in a picturesque background – a rustic wedding is the one that spews charm and style. When you create a DIY setting, it adds an extra glamour to your big event. It doesn’t get any better when your friends and family members help you in creating stationery, decorations and cake. You also have a long list of guests whom you have to invite for your big day and probably you also want them to remember this wedding for a long time. This is where amazing DIY wedding favors are going to help you make your guests happier.

Among hundreds of such wedding favor ideas, we have chosen some of the best ones that will definitely become a talking point of your wedding.

1- Customized Cocktails

What a great way to serve your guests by getting them customized bottled cocktails. Guests like to enjoy weddings to the fullest – chatting, dancing, singing; you name it. Whatever they will be doing, they would love to do it by having the cocktail bottle in their hands. So, personalize and refresh your drinks and get them in the hands of your guests, fast.

2- “Thanks a Bunch” Bouquets

Thanks a bunch, the bouquet is an amazing way to appreciate the presence of your guests at your wedding. Just wrap a bunch of beautiful flowers by a glassine paper sheet and put a band with a witty message. Though it will cost you very less it will have an immense value added to it. Now, bid adieu your guests with these mesmerizing bouquets.

3- Water Bottles With Classy Labels

It is a unique DIY idea to present your guests a refreshing bottle of water with customized water bottle labels and stickers wrapped around them. You can choose your messages that you want to put on these attractive labels and your guests will remember them for a long time. Your rustic chic wedding is an occasion of mixing elegance with the country casual setting. 

4- Incensed Candles

Candles are usually associated with romance and nothing is better than these to spread the romance of your big day. So, these romantic incensed candles will also light the evenings of your guests. These are not very difficult to make. Just add oils to a paraffin soy, or beeswax base, and transfer into the vessel of your choice. Every time your guests will feel their warmth, they will remember you.

5- Mini Glass Terrariums

There are some wedding favors that are commonly given to guests when they would be expecting something else. But there are certain other favors that are rare. Glass terrariums are among those. You can prepare them on your own by bringing a few ingredients that are easily obtained at your local craft stores. Your guests would definitely love this craftwork.

6- Rustic Log Cake Stand

A fabulous rustic log cake stand is a gift that best reflects the mood of your wedding event. It is a favor that your guests will find perfect for displaying cakes, cupcakes or any other sweet treat. You can create them all by yourself by forging wood into different shapes. You can use your imagination for designing them as well as giving the finishing touch. It is a great way to add a vintage flair to your wedding.

7- Figurine Key-Chains

The idea of giving key chains as wedding favors are both practical and economical. These are the gifts that your guests can use every day. Bring out your childhood memories and childhood skills to prepare these figurine key chains. Just get some mini-figurines and give them the look of brides and grooms or any other appearance that you would feel interesting. Hook these special figurines on to key rings and present them to your guests.

8- Handmade Ornaments

Appreciate the presence of your guests by giving them DIY handmade ornaments. These ornaments will be adorable reminders of your rustic wedding. You can create a variety of attractive ornaments and souvenirs for your guests so that they will remember the warmth of your wedding ceremony. Combine some selected ingredients with your art and imagination in order to produce a beautiful ornament.

9- Fragrant Oils

One of the fascinating DIY wedding favor ideas is to present an exotic bottle of fragrant oils to your guests. The guests will accept this gift with both their arms wide open. Olive oil and rosemary make for delightful favors for your guests. And they are easy to make too! 

10- Pie in a Jar

Whether you know to bake or not, but you will certainly enjoy making mini jar pies just for your guests. A jar filled with delicious pies is a perfect gift for a rusting wedding. The heart-shaped birdseed favors inside a cookie jar is a nice idea to double the happiness of your guests. Your guests are really taking a little bit of delicious slice of the party.

11- Candy Buffet

Why candy buffet is a great wedding favor option for you? Well, it provides you with a really large selection of candy types, colors, textures, flavors along with the wedding theme and color scheme. The fun is finding the perfect desserts to match your color palette. This sweet treat is such a great reception favor that your guest will not soon forget.