After you’ve partied the night through with your closest friends and family, it’s important to thank them for being a part of your special day. Of course, you’ve probably spent a bit more than expected during the planning process, so why not cut some corners and DIY your wedding favours?

Wedding favours don’t need to be extravagant, they just need to be thoughtful. Thank your guests for being a part of your day with one of these cute and affordable wedding favours.

Salt of the earth

Everyone will appreciate this prettied-up kitchen staple. Simply use a mortar and pestle to grind 1/2 cup of fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme work well), then mix it with 2 cups of coarse sea salt. Spoon the mixture into clean jars and leave to dry for a few hours before capping or corking. Add acute ribbon in your wedding colour around the bottle to personalise the look.

Just coasting

Wooden tree-stump coasters can be used as decorative place settings on tables. Pick up a few from an outlet or get your partner to help you cut some branches and sand them down before painting your guests’ names on each.

Dish it up

Fabric menus serve double duty as keepsake napkins or dishcloths. Have yours printed by a professional to ensure the colours don’t run.

Shake then stir

A huge trend for gifts, layering the ingredients for your favourite recipe in a jar looks gorgeous – and will be a great sweet treat for guests to take home. Be sure to write the recipe on cards that can be tied to the tops of the jar.

Sweet as pie

Arrange wedding cake or dessert in pretty takeaway boxes for your guests to enjoy after the festivities. You can make the boxes yourself using sturdy cardboard that matches your theme.

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