The DIY Couple’s Guide to Wedding Favors Guests Actually Want
—with a Cherry Pop Events wink and a whole lotta sass!
So, you’re a bride with a vision and a glue gun? Well, hot diggity—you’ve just stepped into the most fabulous corner of wedding planning this side of the tulle aisle! 💋
DIY Bride is your go-to guide for dreamin’, schemin’, and creatin’ the wedding of your dreams—your way. Whether you’re stitching your own veil, designing centerpieces that’ll make your mama swoon, or bossin’ that budget like a beauty queen with a clipboard, we’ve got your back, doll.
This ain’t your average cookie-cutter wedding manual. Oh no—this is lace, lipstick, and let’s-get-it-DONE energy. So grab your red lipstick, roll up those sleeves, and let’s turn your big day into a handcrafted, head-turning, budget-loving masterpiece.
🧷 Because when it comes to weddings, you don’t need a planner—just a plan and a little panache. Welcome to the club, gorgeous. Let’s DIY the heck outta that “I Do.” 💒✨
Listen here, sugarplum—wedding favors should be the cherry on top of your fabulous celebration, not a sad little trinket that ends up abandoned in a reception hall or forgotten in someone’s glove compartment next to a half-melted lip balm.
You’re a smart cookie (you’re planning this shindig yourself, after all!), and you want to send your guests home with a little somethin’-somethin’ that says, “Thanks for celebrating with us,” not “Here’s a candle that smells like confusion.”
So grab that glitter pen and let’s talk about the top trending favors, what guests actually want, and how to DIY your way to favor perfection.
💌 What Makes a Wedding Favor Fabulous?
Let’s lay down the law, doll:
✔️ Usable or edible – If it can’t be eaten, sipped, planted, or worn, guests may leave it behind.
✔️ On-brand with your wedding vibe – From rockabilly to rustic, your favor should match the mood.
✔️ Easy to carry – Your guests have clutches and dance floor moves, not tote bags for bulky mason jars.
✔️ Budget-friendly & scalable – Especially for DIYers. Remember: you need 75 of these, not 7.
🌟 Top 5 Wedding Favors That Are Trending (and Totally Loved)
1. Mini Booze Bottles or Cocktail Kits
Because love isn’t the only thing worth toasting. Think mini whiskey bottles, DIY margarita kits, or retro-style cocktail recipes in a pouch.
💡 Tip: Add a cute tag like, “Take a Shot—We Tied the Knot!”
2. Seed Packets or Tiny Succulents
Grow a little love, baby. Perfect for eco-conscious couples and garden party themes.
💡 Tip: Customize packets with your names and wedding date—bonus points if it’s your favorite flower or a cherry blossom!
3. Personalized Matchbooks or Candles
Light a spark (literally). These 1950s-inspired classics are making a major comeback.
💡 Tip: Choose fun phrases like “The Perfect Match” or “Burnin’ Love.”
4. Local Treats or Homemade Goodies
From jam jars to local honey or grandma’s cookie recipe—people love favors they can eat.
💡 Tip: Package in wax paper and vintage-style tins or brown bags with a custom sticker.
5. Hangover Kits
Let’s be honest, darlin’—a wedding with an open bar needs a little morning-after magic. Mini Advils, mints, and electrolyte packs in a retro bag? Chef’s kiss.
💡 Tip: Label it “Recovery Kit – Love Hurts (But This Helps)”
🎯 What Guests Actually Want
Forget the glittery rocks and plastic shot glasses, sugar—your guests want:
- Something useful
- Something they can consume
- Something that makes them smile
- Something that doesn’t scream “bulk order from 2006”
If you can check two of those boxes, you’re golden.
🎀 Bonus DIY Favor Ideas for the Crafty Couple
- Mini record coasters with your names & wedding date
- Vintage-inspired bottle openers
- Cherry-shaped bath bombs (wink wink 🍒)
- Custom playlists on QR code cards
- Retro keychains with a clever quote
🍒 Call to Action: Let Cherry Pop Events Help You Plan the Perfect Favors (and Everything Else)
At Cherry Pop Events, we know how to take your DIY dreams and give them that picture-perfect polish. From sourcing swoon-worthy favors to packaging them with pizzazz, we’re here to make sure your guests leave saying, “That was the cutest dang wedding I’ve ever been to!”
We specialize in retro flair, personal touches, and budget-friendly brilliance—whether you’re going full DIY or just need help wrapping things up.
🎉 Ready to wow your guests without blowing your budget?
✨ Book your free 20-minute planning consult today and let’s make it pop, sugar!
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