Planning a bridal shower on a budget? You’re not alone. Between food, décor, and those Pinterest-perfect vibe goals, costs for hosting a bridal shower can sneak up fast. But don’t stress—there’s no need to drop $$$ on favors your guests might forget about the second they get home. Below, I’ve rounded up creative and affordable DIY bridal shower favors for every season that are easy to make, adorable, and actually useful (aka, not destined for the junk drawer).
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The Best DIY Bridal Shower Favors for Every Season
Explore all of the best budget-friendly DIY bridal shower favors below, or check them out by season! All of these ideas are guaranteed crowd pleasers, and easy on your wallet.
DIY Spring Bridal Shower Favors 🌸
Spring bridal showers are all about florals, fresh starts, and those dreamy pastel vibes. Here are some sweet favor ideas to match the mood:
💐 Bud Vase Arrangements
Double-duty décor? Yes please! Use bud vases as your bridal shower centerpieces, then let guests take one home as their favor. BOOM. Not only is this an easy DIY Spring Bridal Shower favor, it checks two things off your list for the price of ONE.
💡BONUS IDEA!
If you’re also exploring budget-savvy wedding decorations and favors, check out how bud vase centerpieces can pull TRIPLE duty as a wedding seating chart!
🍓 Mini Jam Jars
Nothing says spring like fruity jam. Grab these adorable mini jam jars (everything is cuter in miniature, it’s just science) and add a tag or sticker that says “Spread the Love.” Dress them up with ribbon and a little fabric circle on top for that farmer’s market vibe.
🛍️Grab this set of mini jam jars and these adorable spread the love labels.
🌱 Seed Packets
Give guests a gift that grows better with time—literally. Perfect for spring bridal showers from January to May, when everyone’s ready for a little more green in their lives. Simply grab pre-labeled seed packets and a bulk bag of flower seed and fill ‘em up!
🛍️ Grab these cute DIY seed packets here along with this bulk pack of seeds.
DIY Summer Bridal Shower Favors ☀️
Summer showers call for bold colors, beachy touches, and favors that feel fresh and fun. Here are a few ideas that are both fun, affordable, and guaranteed to please!
🍋 Lemonade Jars
Nothing says summer bridal shower like citrus refreshments. Turn those summer sips into a take-home favor for your guests! Grab mason jars and fill with fresh lemonade with a tag that says “Sip & Celebrate.” Or create take-home jars with lemonade packs.Guests will love these lidded mason jars with straws to take home for their summertime sips.
🛍️Grab this set of mason jar mugs and lemonade packets.
🌿 Mini Potted Herbs
Mini basil, mint, or lavender plants are adorable and practical. Plus, they smell amazing. Buy them in bulk from your local garden center and repot into mini terracotta pots (paint to match your theme, or leave naked!) Tie on a tag that says “Love Grows Here,” and voila, an easy, affordable, and fun Summer bridal shower favor they’ll actually love!
🛍️Grab this bulk pack of terracotta pots!
🕯️ Beachy Candles
Make mini candles using melted wax, coconut scent, and tiny seashells for that quintessential summer at the beach vibes!
DIY Tip: Recycle old jars and wrap them with twine or burlap for a rustic touch.
🛍️Learn how to turn any container into DIY candle favors in my tutorial!
DIY Fall Bridal Shower Favors 🍂
Fall is the coziest time of year—so let’s lean into those warm, spiced vibes. Here are my favorite creative, and budget friendly favor ideas to fit any fall bridal shower theme!
☕ “Perfect Blend” Coffee Packs
Nothing says Fall Bridal Shower more than a toasty cup of coffee by the fire. For this DIY Fall bridal shower idea, simply portion bulk ground coffee or beans into kraft bags with a tag that reads “Love is Brewing.” Bonus, tuck in a mini cinnamon stick for a fall-scented treat.
🛍️Find your favorite coffee brand in bulk here and grab these adorable coffee favor bags!
🎃 Pumpkin Soaps
Fall scented soap bars in mini pumpkin molds? Yes please. Add a tag that says “You’re the Pumpkin to My Spice.” Too cute. If you’re crafty, you can make these yourself, by following this tutorial from Our Oily House, or…
🛍️Grab these pumpkin soap DIY kits to make it easy!
🍎 Mini Apple Cider Bottles
Apple cider and Fall Bridal Showers are a no brainer combination. But, apple cider isn’t just a great Fall bridal shower menu idea, it also makes tasty favors your guests will love! Grab small flip top bottles and fill them with fresh apple cider, tie on a cinnamon stick, and add a tag that says “Sip & Celebrate.”
🛍️Grab a bulk pack of flip top containers here and DIY favor tags here.
DIY Winter Bridal Shower Favors ❄️
When the temps drop, cozy favors are the way to go. These DIY winter bridal shower favors will warm their hearts, and their hands!
🎄 DIY Ornaments
Winter bridal showers are soooo cozy. An adorable favor idea that your guests will treasure for years to come is a thoughtful handmade ornament. They are easier to make than you think and you can easily personalize them in shapes and colors that match your shower theme.
🛍️ Learn how to make them + get free printable tags here.
🍫 Hot Cocoa Kits
Cozy season just screams hot cocoa! Create DIY kits by layering cocoa, marshmallows, and crushed peppermint into jars with a “Warm Wishes” tag and mini candy cane for extra sweetness.
🛍️ Grab the supplies you need below!
🧤 Handmade Hand Warmers
Again, we’re going with the warm and toasty theme because…it’s cold. Fill fabric pouches with rice for easy DIY hand warmers your guests can pop in the microwave. No-sew? No problem. Use fabric glue to keep it easy-peasy. Then, add a cute tag like “It warms our hearts you are here.”
🛍️Learn how to make these with Jennifer Maker’s tutorial here.
Don’t Forget Your Bridal Shower Planning Spreadsheet!
From favors to food to final headcounts, stay organized (and sane) with our exclusive Bridal Shower Planning Spreadsheet. Because let’s be real—your notes app can only do so much.
And, before you go, find more DIY bridal shower inspiration below!