As you know, I love anything that adds some personalization and handmade charm to your wedding.  And WeddingFavors.org is positively full of affordable wedding favors that do just that. No matter what type of wedding you are envisioning, WeddingFavors.org has the perfect favors to complement your theme.

Having a garden wedding?  These sandalwood fan favors or topiary place card holders …

Everyone loves sweet treats, so what better idea than this hand-stamped favor box that adds a personal touch to the always-popular edible favors.  Andrea Gray Harper stops by today to share the how-to!

Supplies needed:

kraft paper boxes (these are 6x6x4 in size)
ribbon
glue gun and glue sticks
sewing machine
rubber stamps and ink pad
streamer paper
beads
sewing thread
scissors 

1. On the inside flap of the lid of …

Christen here again, loving lemon week! I hope you are all enjoying the lemony goodness. Today, I’ve got a round-up of lemony favors to send home with your guests. My favorite part about all of these? They’re DIY! First up, homemade lemon scrub for some silky smooth skin. Packaged in a cute container with some twine (divine or not) …

These adorable sachet favors make great gifts for your guests. They will leave your amazing event with the sweet smell of love (and lavender!).

Materials needed:

Felt fabric in various colors
Sewing needle
Embroidery thread
Dried lavender
Fiber-fill
Fabric scissors

1. Cut out two matching heart shapes in the felt fabric. I cut two different sizes of hearts to create the layered look. Using a running stitch, attach …

Hammered spoons are a beautiful addition to your wedding tabletop.  Perfect for an elegant, rustic wedding, use them as favors, escort cards, or table numbers – the options are endless.  I’m so happy to have McKenzie Brickl of La La Soiree and Kate Sommers of KNG Sommers Photography stop by EAD today to share a step-by-step tutorial for creating your …

I apologize for not posting lately…I was busy getting married this past month!! Here I will start the beginning of the wedding recap posts! Soon we will have a wedding video trailer and professional pictures to post, but for now, I will be posting on a few more pre-wedding items.

One thing my mom and I spent quite a bit of …

I love edible wedding and party favors, and Kelly Maron – mastermind behind Paper Stories and the hip Chicago bridal show Indie Wed – has stopped by EAD today to share her quick and easy how-to for S’mores on a Stick!  And even better, she has created three adorable printable tags for these goodies in two color palettes.  Print either …

This morning’s Pancakes & Honey Breakfast shoot featured several handmade wedding projects, and the team of Suzy from Lily Red Studio, Kelly Marie from Fleur, and Jaclyn Simpson Photography have been kind enough to share their DIY secrets with us! They created several projects – click on the links below to jump to the instructions for your favorite:

Escort Card …

I’m in “Love” with these simple but beautiful blank book favors created by Laura of Orange Beautiful.  Any craft involving a xyron and fabulous hand-lettering is a craft I can get on board with!

{tutorial and images via Orange Beautiful}

Perfect favor idea for book-loving couples, no?

In the depth of winter there is nothing more marvelous than a steaming mug of hot cocoa.  And of course, cocoa kits make the perfect favors for any winter wedding.  Sara Gray put together these adorable hot cocoa kits for the Inspired Creations holiday contest (run on over and sign up in the sidebar for the Inspired Creations newsletter, coming …

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I must say, even though it’s  been 3 months since I said “I do”, it’s still hard to get back in the swing of things and on with real life. With newlywed excitement, a new puppy at home, and work, the past couple of months were hectic. Hence, my hiatus. Please forgive …

I love easy crafty projects, and was excited when Meg Perotti posted an easy step-by-step tutorial for making your own teacup candles!  Teacup candles make beautiful additions to any tabletop or lovely and thoughtful favors.  Meg thrifted her teacups at Salvation Army and Goodwill, and purchased candle making supplies on Etsy and at Michaels.

First, you will need wicks and stabilizers.  …