There are many different ways to make favor bags for weddings or other events. People design their favorite bags all the time. There is a lot of room for creativity, and it is usually not that hard to come up with an idea of what you want your favorite bags will look like. The following fourteen ideas can help a person start thinking about how they would like their bags to turn out.
Small Gift Baskets
Instead of creating baggies of whatever you have, this idea calls for taking small gift baskets and filling them up with whatever you want. These baskets are a type of retail packaging that you can find easily in the markets. You do not have to worry about stuffing paper into a baggie anymore because the gift basket is already made up nicely, so your guests can simply take off the lid and enjoy.
Color Packets
Coloring packets like those found in some cereals make an easy and inexpensive refill for favor bags. You can simply pour them right into the bag, and you can also tie a ribbon around it to add even more customization.
Flavored Water Packets
Many people love flavored waters such as Crystal Light, so this is another idea that takes something that many people enjoy and use regularly. If they walk away with these packets at the wedding, they will already have captured two favors for their big day.
Baby Powder
This may sound strange, but everyone loves baby powder, so it is worth considering. With this idea, all you do is leave a small amount inside a baggie and put some ribbon or lace around it. What is more, guests always appreciate receiving the practicality of baby powder and will use it regularly.
Scented Oil Packets
If you love essential oils but don’t want your guests to break their backs at the wedding while carrying around large bottles, this may be a great idea for you. All you do is fill up an empty paper booklet with these scented oils, place them inside of a tiny bag, and tie it up with either ribbon or lace. Make sure that they are gently placed in the bottom of the bag because some oil leakage can occur if not packaged correctly.
Coffee Packs
Coffee drinkers are known for their picky tastes, so not offering them something that they will drink is not an option. The best thing you can do for wedding guests is fill up small bags with gorgeous coffee packs; if they are sealed, no one will know what’s inside. You can also put it in a pretty bag and tie it up with some lace or ribbon.
Teabags
This is another great idea, especially since tea drinkers are growing more and more each day! They won’t mind getting their tea packages; just make sure that the scent isn’t too intense. If you want to give them something that they can use later, buy some sugar packets and place the teabag inside a sandwich bag that should be hidden underneath the sugars at the bottom of the favor bag.
Organic Chocolate Bars
Organic chocolate bars are a great gift idea for your guests. This is not only green-friendly, but it tastes delicious as well! You can place this inside of little green bags or tulle netting if you want something more festive. At the bottom of the bag, make sure to put in some organic candy bar wrappers.
Candy Bars
You can pair up organic candy bars with chocolate bars and have them package them together. Then, you can include this into their favorite bag with some tulle netting around it with bows tied onto it to match your wedding theme. This cute favor will be one that all guests will enjoy having on the way home from your special day.
Cookie Mixes
Ever thought about including a little something that your guests can munch on while they go back home? If you want to give them a food favor, consider including a variety of cookie mixes. All you have to do is add some water and an egg, and voila! You can include some festive packaging or maybe even a cute apron set for the bride and groom and the guests.
Mix Sweets
If your wedding is classy, you may want to include some candy as a favor. These mixed sweets are an easy solution. They carry bulk candies and bins full of mixed favors if you have been to a major department store lately. Just buy the candy, put it in little clear plastic bags, and tie them up with ribbon or tulle netting; it’s that simple!
Fruit Arrangement
This is another unique way to give something edible to your guests on their way out of your ceremony. You can purchase fruit cups at almost any grocery store, along with the little spoons for them. This not only looks great but will definitely be tasty as well; what could be better than that?
Candy Buffet
This is a chance to let your inner child out and show how creative you can be. Purchasing and filling up goody bags with all sorts of candies, especially those that come in different flavors, will definitely make for something your guests won’t forget anytime soon. In addition, this type of favor bag makes it easy on yourself as well since you won’t have to purchase each individual candy item. Just buy an assortment that comes in bulk packaging already. You can buy these boxes from packaging print companies according to the theme of your event.
Hot Cocoa Bar
For those winter weddings, why not create a hot cocoa bar for the kids? Just purchase the individual packets of hot cocoa from a store like Starbucks or even gas stations. Put them in a cute little caddy tub along with some small cups and spoons. Then you can let your guest choose from a variety of toppings, from marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and sprinkles to whipped cream.
Final Thoughts
This article was written to help you plan fun wedding favors for your guests that are easy on yourself. You can use these ideas for church events, baby showers, birthday parties, etc. The sky is the limit! Remember to read labels before giving food items as a favor because some may contain traces of nuts or dairy products.
If you’re having an event with many kids in attendance, I would recommend making sure you get candy that won’t cause hyperactivity since it’s not always easy to control what each guest will choose out of their goodie bags. If this concerns you, I’d say just go with the non-candy options. That way, everyone is happy and healthy!
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