A lot of wedding blogs these days will tell you to skip the favors altogether. But here’s the thing… I don’t agree.
Yes, wedding favors might not be mandatory, but they are such a sweet (and easy!) way to thank your guests for being there on your big day. And according to The Knot, the average couple spends about $460 on wedding favors and gifts—which, when you look at the full wedding budget, is truly a small slice of the pie.
Even better? With a little DIY effort, you can spend far less—closer to $1–$2 per guest—and still offer favors that feel meaningful, useful, and personalized.
Ready to find the perfect favor idea? Let’s dive in.
DIY Food & Drink Wedding Favors for 2025
Edible wedding favors are always a hit—because who doesn’t love a treat to enjoy on the way home (or at the after-party)?
1. “Mint to Be” Wedding Favors
Simple and classic. Customize these stickers and add to your favorite Tic Tac flavors (maybe “his” and “hers”?!)
2. DIY S’mores Kits
Inspired by this budget-friendly park wedding, these are adorable and nostalgic. Package up graham crackers, chocolate squares, and marshmallows and display for guests to grab and go, or enjoy at a tabletop firepit.
3. DIY Candy Bar
Set up a “Grab & Go” candy bar with jars of your favorite treats and let guests fill their own bags. It’s interactive and easy to personalize with cute labels or a sign.
4. The Perfect Blend Coffee Favors
Create “The Perfect Blend” packs featuring the couple’s favorite coffees. Buy beans or grounds in bulk and fill mini kraft bags with labels—guests choose his or hers!
5. Signature Condiment Wedding Favors
Know a couple who LOVES hot sauce or pickles? Create a custom favor around their fave. One couple gave out jars of their homemade dill pickles and mini bottles of hot sauce—big hit!
6. “Spread the Love” Jam Jars
Especially cute for a summer wedding. Buy in bulk or make your own if you’re into canning, and top each jar with a pretty fabric square and tag.
7. Mini Liquor Bottle Wedding Favors
Pour your fave cocktail ingredients into mini bottles and attach a fun label (bonus: saves on bar cost if you’re DIYing your drinks).
Top Thrifted Drinkware Favors for 2025
These wedding favors do double-duty: they’re helpful during the party and make great keepsakes.
1. Chalk-Labeled Mason Jars
Thrift or buy mason jars in bulk (look for seasonal wedding sales!), chalk pens, and labels so guests can write their names. These serve as both drinkware and favors.
2. “Pick a Glass That Speaks to You” Bar
Thrift unique glassware (wine glasses, coupes, etc.) and set up a display for guests to choose their own. It’s a statement and a take-home.
3. Thrifted Coffee Mug Wedding Favors
Perfect for fall or winter weddings. Serve up hot drinks at your beverage station and let guests keep the mug they sip from.
Bonus Budget Saving Idea: Thrift a fun and ecclectic collection and let guests choose which fits them best!
4. Personalized Bottle Openers
Small, useful, and affordable when ordered in bulk. Add a tag that matches your theme.
Top Floral Wedding Favors for 2025
Floral wedding favors feel fresh, romantic, and often double as decor or escort cards. Here are the top floral wedding favors for 2025, perfect for a romantic spring wedding!
1. Bud Vase Escort Cards + Favors
These bud vase centerpieces doubled as both a seating chart and take-home favors. How genius, right?!
2. Potted Plant Wedding Favors
Mini potted herbs, succulents, or wildflowers work great for outdoor or garden weddings. Display them as part of your tablescape as natural, low-waste wedding decorations that pull double duty!
3. DIY Seed Packet Wedding Favors
Attach escort cards to seed packets and display them on a frame with clothespins. Bonus: great for eco-conscious couples and garden-themed weddings!
4. Seed Paper Place Cards
Here’s another top wedding favor idea that doubles as another element in your day! These seed paper place cards are so pretty, and guests can take them home to plant after the wedding!
Top Sentimental Wedding Favors for 2025
These are the kinds of favors your guests will never forget.
1. Guest Photo Wedding Favors
Set up a table filled with mini framed photos of you with each guest. They’ll be surprised, delighted, and leave with something truly personal.
2. Handwritten Letters as Escort Cards
Write a short note to each guest and display them in envelopes with their table number. They’ll double as seating cards and heartfelt favors.
3. Personalized Donation Wedding Favors
Instead of tangible gifts, this couple made personalized donations to charities that were meaningful to their guests. It was honestly one of the most thoughtful DIY wedding favor ideas I’ve ever seen!
Final Thoughts on Budgeting for Wedding Favors
💡 Average wedding favor cost? Around $460, according to The Knot.
💸 Want to cut that down? Keep it to $1–$2 per guest with a smart DIY game plan and bulk supplies.
🧃 Bonus Tip: Let your favors serve double-duty as part of your decor, seating chart, or even glassware—it saves time and money!
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