Fun Homemade Wedding Favors!

You don't have to do wedding favors. But many brides like to. Here are some ideas for fun and homemade wedding favors that won't break your wedding budget.

Soap is easy and affordable to make. Put it in a cute mold, like a heart, wrap in netting or cellophane.

Make homemade scented bath salts tied up with a tag and ribbon.

Purchase little boxes in the wedding section at Michaels and put homemade fudge in them.  

Have a get together with your bridal party and bake, decorate cookies. Place in cello bag with cute bow and note to your guest. Sugar cookies are adorable, sweet, and perfect for any party favor.  They’re easy to personalize to the event.

  

Hey, it's Okay....

Glamour magazine does this every month and I decided to borrow the idea, but put a wedding spin on it.

So, hey, it's okay...

To see the bride before the wedding. This is a personal choice. It can even be a special moment between just the couple.

To only serve beer and wine. It is a huge money saver and a great choice when budgeting for your wedding.

To find amateurs. Have a friend who loves photography? your aunt loves making cakes? You have a beautiful garden? Use these talents to save you money and have a very personalized wedding.

To not have a wedding party. You don't have to have your great cousin's husband on your dad's side just fill a spot. There are not rules to who is part of your wedding party.

To keep things simple. Your wedding doesn't need to kill you financially or to stress you to the point that your health is in danger. Remember, this is supposed to be fun.

Save the Date!

Save the date cards are a great way to let your guest know when you are getting married. But they can also be very useful tool. They are a must have if you are having a destination wedding. Giving your guests time to save a little money and make travel arrangements to join you.

There are many options when choosing a save the date card. They have actual cards, post cards and even an email option.

There are a few rules to follow when sending out save the date cards. Be sure to put all of the important wedding information: names, date and location. The cards can be simple and straight to the point.

 Also, when sending out save the dates, don't include RSVP information. This can get confusing for the guest when your actual invitations are sent out. This is just informational, so your guest can mark it on there calendar. And Please don't put registry info on them, that is just tacky.