​Weddings: Getting clever with favours

The enduring romance of weddings. Even the most seasoned wedding planner is moved by the boundless conviction of true love. Now more than ever, the idea of gathering together to celebrate love evokes extreme joy. Weddings are currently restricted to intimate gatherings of 15 guests, underscoring the extraordinary purpose of the ceremony. This intimacy has reminded us of the special allure of homemade wedding favours.

We love the rustic elegance of miniature glass bottles. For those of your planning your special day, or helping plan a wedding day, we’ve gathered a perfect posy of our favourite wedding favours just for you.

Traditional treats: treasure captured in miniature glass jars

Weddings are filled with wonder, folklore, superstition and spectacular stories. Gifting pieces of wedding cake for guests to place under their pillow, so they dream of their future partner dates back to the 17th Century. Similarly, gifting wedding favours to guests is a strong tradition also dating back hundreds of years. These are typically small gifts expressing the happy couple’s gratitude towards their guests. Brides used to gift guests a single sugar cube as an expression of good luck. Today, while the bride and groom do not distribute favours to guests, they are involved in every aspect of their assembly.

Homemade wedding favours cleverly capture the magic. Granted, they are a thrifty option and they certainly save money. Yet it’s the intrinsically personal nature of homemade wedding favours that makes them such delightfully charming treasure.

Maximise memories: homemade favours and miniature glass bottles

The gleaming, effortless elegance of miniature glassware renders them the perfect vessel for homemade wedding favours. They are easy to store, deliver and distribute (which is important). Guests will appreciate being able to reuse them. And let’s face it, they make gorgeous displays, whether as part of individual place settings at each table, or a larger collection welcoming guests to the reception.

Sustainably sourced sweetness perfectly preserved in miniature glass jars

Support your local beekeeper and source sustainable honey for your guests. Easily and safely stored in miniature glass jars. All tied together with a personalised note attached to the jar. A delicious, healthy and versatile sweet treat and a wonderful way in which to celebrate a range of locations particular to the happy couple.

Jam is another sustainably sourced local product. A humble and potent wedding favour, it’s also super easy to make together if you are organised about it! Make the jam as a bridal party event, or a family event in the lead up to the wedding. Make the most of where you are. Source local ingredients for prime plump juiciness. Explore local recipes. Ask for family recipes. Our favourites include strawberry and thyme jam, and cherry jam.

Another great idea for couples who cook, is sourcing fresh local herbs for your miniature glass jars. They look and smell sensational, and guests will love using them. Top tip: favours are particularly evocative for guests if they celebrate the location of the wedding.

Something a little different: imaginative favours for miniature glass bottles

There’s nothing quite like an excellent cup of coffee. The aroma, the taste, the caffeine. . . particularly the morning after joyful wedding celebrations! Encourage your guests to indulge. Gift coffee beans from a special location. This is ideal for out of town guests to sample local coffee or perfect for bringing beans from sustainable sources around the world for your guests to sample. The glossy beautiful brown beans look fantastic packaged in miniature glass bottles. A clever original wedding favour.

At the other end of the spectrum and just as fabulous, are mini cocktails. Particularly relevant if featured as part of the wedding menu. Cocktails are especially evocative if presented inside a miniature glass bottle featuring a cork stopper and a vintage styled note saying “drink me” (and a helpful label advising what they will be drinking!)

Gifting gratitude guests can grow in miniature glass jars

Weddings are rich with symbolism and tradition. Guests will love the idea of taking seeds home to plant and grow. Sourcing local sustainable seeds is a beautiful wedding favour idea for guests. A wonderful gesture capturing the true meaning of a wedding day.

The spectrum of sensational seeds includes local wildflowers. Not only are wildflowers magnificent to look at, but they also feed our hardworking pollinating friends such as butterflies and bees. Another lovely easy to grow gift has to be lavender. Their delicate purple hue looks spectacular packaged in miniature glass bottles. And the scent is incredible!

Sharing special mementoes perfectly packaged in miniature glass jars

The mystery and magic of the bonds that bind us continues to endure, particularly during this challenging pandemic which is keeping us apart. If you are planning your special day, we wish you the best of everything. If you are helping something special plan their wedding, we hope our suggestions help you shine with bright ideas. There’s nothing more meaningful or memorable than the authentic truth of love. Congratulations on your special day.