Succulent wedding favors: here's some cheap and eco-friendly, DIY projects
When hosting a special event such as a baptism, a wedding, a communion or a graduation, one of the most important (and expensive) items on the list are the "thank you" gifts given to the guests (often called "favors", "party favors" or "wedding favors" [at weddings]).
Amongst the many types of gifts you can give your guests, succulents are a cheap, eco-friendly choice which you prepare yourself. Below, we suggest some interesting, DIY, wedding favors projects using succulents:
1. Simple paper bags
Celebrate love with wedding favors made using simple paper bags: a handful of potting soil will be enough to host a small succulent, which will last for ages.
2. Biospheres in a jar
Make small biospheres in jars for your succulents: a small glass jar, filled with small pebbles and potting soil will be the ideal habitat for a small succulent. A cork sealing the top will create a closed eco-system and an accompanying greeting/thank-you card completes this delightful project.
3. Recycling coffee or tea cups
Do you have an old coffee or tea set at home that you don't know what to do with? Why don't you creatively recycle this to make wedding favors? Fill the cups with potting soil and plant some small succulents. Add a bow and a note to finish this project in a jiffy.
4. Brightly colored favors
Share your celebratory joy with your guests by using colorful wedding favors: small, earthenware vases in bright, pastel colors and colored pebbles will be perfect for your small succulents, and will delight your guests.
5. Favors made with wooden cubes
Small, wooden cubes can be transformed into the perfect tiny vases for your succulent wedding favors. Cheap and simple to prepare, they will be particulary suitable for a "rustically-style affair".
6. Burlap favors
A simple, jute cloth wrapped around small pots holding your succulents will be the perfect wedding favors if you love simplicity and a rustic, natural style.
7. Tiny, tin buckets
Plant your succulents in small, tin buckets decorated with twine and rustically-styled paper; adding a layer of moss will give your wedding favors a "fairytale" look.
8. Geometric concrete jars
Make some geometrically-shaped, concrete, flower pots for truly original wedding favors.
9. Burlap bags
Pop your succulents into tiny, burlap bags to create rustically-styled wedding favors.
10. Recycled wedding favors using glass jars
To make really cheap wedding favors, recycle your old glass jars: some acrylic paint and a bit of string will be perfect for decorating these jars.
11. Unique, tiny succulent gardens
If you are looking for truly original wedding favors, you can easily make these by setting up tiny succulent gardens on the seats of miniature chairs.
12. Corks
Corks are easily sourced and can be transformed into miniature succulent flower pots. You can simply attach a small commemorative card to them, and/or even glue on a small magnet.
13. Small, wooden boxes
Do you prefer more substantial favors for your guests? Use larger succulents and place them in small wooden boxes to which you can attach your thank you messages.
14. Miniature gardens of colorful succulents
Craft lively, miniature gardens by choosing succulents with colorful leaves.
15. Rock gardens in glasses
Craft small, succulent rock gardens by placing them in a glasses. Attach a commemorative card with a small wooden clip to complete these stunning wedding favors.
16. Square pots with burlap and lace
Make pretty and original wedding favors by covering small, square jars with pieces of burlap and lace; add a little moss for a romantic air.
How will you make your succulent favors?
