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How To Make Basic Wedding Favors
Favors are traditionally given to wedding guests as a sign ofappreciation for their coming to the wedding. Many times theyhave driven or flown from other parts of the country to see thecouple, so sending them home with a little something is a goodidea.Do it yourselfWhen you’re on a budget, or just have a crafty side, then youmay want to create your own wedding favors. Even if you’re notdomestically inspired, these are really very easy.You will first need an idea. For this example, we will bedescribing how to make little sachets. The great part aboutthese instructions is that you can adapt them to include anysort of filling (chocolates, candles, etc.) into the bag.You can find great prices on craft items at your local craftstore, but online is always a good resource too. Many times, youcan buy in bulk when you’re online, so that saves you money inthe end. Determine how many small bags that you need and whatcolor you would like them to be. Something to realize: if you’regetting bags of a finer material, the picture on the Internetwill look darker than it is in real life.Also online or at your local health food store, you can go andbuy herbs and flowers by the ounce. Realize too that one ounceis A LOT when the item is dried. This is why it’s best to go toa store in person for your ingredients–lavender, dried roses,and other flowers are best. This way you can see and smell offof the things that you have chosen. Find something fragrant.If you have smaller bags, you won’t need as much, but the largerthe bag, the more filling you need.Easy as can beAll you really have to do is mix up your ingredients and putsome into each bag. Many bags will even have drawstring closuresso that you can tie them up to look very pretty.If you’re inspired, you can include a small card about thesignificance of the herbs that you included–perhaps there’s anold wives’ tale about weddings that is related.And like it was said before, you can always change theingredients to be something that suits you. Enlist the help ofthe bridal party if you have a lot to make!
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