{"id":7653,"date":"2021-05-13T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T08:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=7653"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:38:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:38:42","slug":"cheap-wedding-favour-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/cheap-wedding-favour-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap wedding favours"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re planning a wedding, you could easily blow your budget on just about every area of the big day. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to save your pennies where you can \u2013 and that\u2019s where we come in, with our list of wedding favour ideas to inspire you (and your guests!).<\/p>\n

Get your ideas flowing with our list of unusual wedding favours that will please everyone from your Auntie Edith to your best mates, and dive into our budget wedding favour ideas which are cheap but cheerful.<\/p>\n

When planning a wedding<\/a>, between the venue, the music, the flowers and the food, wedding favour ideas might be the last thing on your mind. You might even be wondering, \u2018literally, what\u00a0are\u00a0wedding favours?\u2019 Well, don\u2019t worry \u2013 as ever, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

What are wedding favours?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Wedding favours are small gifts given to wedding guests. Centuries ago, sugar cubes were the traditional gift, when sugar was pricey and giving it away was basically a massive flex from the happy couple.\u00a0Today, couples might give anything from bubbles to soap or even mini bottles of alcohol if they\u2019re feeling generous!<\/p>\n

Unusual wedding favours that won\u2019t break the bank<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some unusual but cute little gifts you can give your guests, below are a few wonderful ideas. We\u2019ve got super thoughtful options plus plenty of DIY tips to keep your wedding budget under control.<\/p>\n

Make your own jam<\/h3>\n

This is one of those unusual wedding favours that will get people talking (and guarantee that everyone has a delicious breakfast the morning after the wedding).<\/p>\n

Collect your favourite fruits, and spend an afternoon creating a delicious batch of jam \u2013 then decant into little glass pots, and top with a cute punny tag \u2013 we\u2019d suggest something appropriately saccharine like \u2018sweeter together\u2019.<\/p>\n

Sweet honey<\/h3>\n

Not into jam? Buy honey in bulk and pour it into little glass jars, with a cute bee-themed pun on a tag like \u2018thanks for bee-ing here!\u2019 If you have a local farm that makes honey, why not use the opportunity to buy local and support a business near you? It even makes the favour more personal to you as a couple!<\/p>\n

Candle or wax melts<\/h3>\n

Make your own candles or wax melts with a custom scent blend \u2013 with some candle wax, fragrance oils and moulds, it\u2019s easier (and cheaper) than you might think! This little token of luxury is a wonderful way to say thank you to the people who made your day so special!<\/p>\n

Succulents for green thumbs<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re keen gardeners (and you\u2019ve got some serious lead time before the big day) why not plant and grow some succulents? They make super sweet and cheap wedding favours which everyone is bound to love.<\/p>\n

Plus, whenever your guests look at their plant (if they manage to keep it alive that is), they\u2019ll be reminded of your big day.<\/p>\n

Personalised mini wine bottles<\/h3>\n

Of course, the wedding guests need something to do a proper toast to the couple and a personalised mini wine bottle will do just the trick! Include your names and the date of your wedding on your labelling and give your guests a memento to treasure forever.<\/p>\n

Or, sticking with this theme, how about a cosmopolitan cocktail pouch<\/a> for guests to take away and enjoy at home!<\/p>\n

Cheap and cheerful wedding favour ideas<\/h2>\n

Cheap doesn\u2019t have to mean subpar \u2013 in fact, we\u2019re very big proponents of cheap and cheerful, especially when it comes to wedding favour ideas that will please your guests without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

So, we\u2019ve pulled together some of the best ideas for wedding favours on a budget.<\/p>\n

Jars of sweets<\/h3>\n

Both bride and groom could pick a selection of their favourite pick and mix sweets, then make his\u2019n\u2019hers sweet bags for a cute injection of personality. And if you\u2019re eager to include a pun, how about a tiny jar of mints with a note attached reading \u2018we\u2019re mint to be\u2019?<\/p>\n

Gold foil-covered chocolate coins are another great choice, and these can be glued to a little card saying \u2018for richer for poorer\u2019 (a fun little nod to your vows!).<\/p>\n

Cookies<\/h3>\n

While the lead-up to your wedding will be an inevitably busy time, if you can spare a few hours to channel your inner chef, some home-baked delights are bound to go down a treat!<\/p>\n

Granted, you might need to enlist a few bridesmaids or family members to help you with this one, but it\u2019s a great idea which won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n

Wedding magnets<\/h3>\n

Personalised wedding magnets are an adorable yet budget-friendly wedding favour, perfect for holding the next set of wedding invites on the fridge in clear view. Customise a magnet with your wedding date, location and your names, making it a perfect little keepsake for your guests.<\/p>\n

Scratch card<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re planning on spending around a pound on your favours, then give your guests the gift of luck with a scratch card. And for bonus \u2018that\u2019s a cute idea\u2019 points, put them into envelopes and add a note saying, \u2018we found our one in a million, here\u2019s to hoping you have too\u2019.<\/p>\n

Sparklers<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re planning your wedding, you\u2019ll undoubtedly come to love any suggestion that serves two purposes \u2013 so giving sparklers as wedding favours and then asking guests to use them for a sparkler send-off makes a lot of sense, and saves you a bit of money. And honestly, what more could you ask for from wedding favour ideas?<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re settled on the perfect gift, it\u2019s time to select a card to go with it! We\u2019ve got a wonderful range of wedding cards<\/a> here at thortful, and here is a selection of just a few of our faves:<\/p>\n

\"Mr
\"Summer

Summer Lane Studio<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Wedding
\"Palette&Petal\"

Palette&Petal<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"A
\"Jess

Jess Moorhouse<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Floral
\"SABIVO

SABIVO Design<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Finally
\"Blush

Blush & Blossom<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Happy
\"Louise

Louise Tiler<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Hooray!
\"Kimberley

Kimberley Rose Studio<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Congratulations
\"Rishi\"

Rishi<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Ugly
\"Belly

Belly Flops<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Wedding
\"Christine

Christine Cuddihy Illustration<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Beautiful
\"Poppy

Poppy & Mabel<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

Looking for some more wedding inspiration? Check out our, or start planning a musical moment with our list of the most popular first dance songs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And for more DIY tips, budget-saving ideas, and crafty how-to guides, check out the rest of the thortful blog<\/a>. We\u2019ve got a guide filled with tips on DIY wedding ideas<\/a>, plus a wonderful blog on bridesmaid gift ideas<\/a> too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re planning a wedding, you could easily blow your budget on just about every area of the big day. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to save your pennies where you can \u2013 and that\u2019s where we come in, with our list of wedding favour ideas to inspire you (and your guests!). 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