Favors are traditionally given to wedding guests as a sign of appreciation for their coming to the wedding. Many times they have driven or flown from other parts of the country to see the couple, so sending them home with a little something is a good idea.
Do it yourself
When youre on a budget, or just have a crafty side, then you may want to create your own wedding favors. Even if youre not domestically inspired, these are really very easy.
You will first need an idea. For this example, we will be describing how to make little sachets. The great part about these instructions is that you can adapt them to include any sort of filling (chocolates, candles, etc.) into the bag.
You can find great prices on craft items at your local craft store, but online is always a good resource too. Many times, you can buy in bulk when youre online, so that saves you money in the end. Determine how many small bags that you need and what color you would like them to be. Something to realize: if youre getting bags of a finer material, the picture on the Internet will look darker than it is in real life.
Also online or at your local health food store, you can go...