Eco-friendly wedding favours for a greener wedding

As we become more aware of our carbon footprint, more couples are embracing more environmentally conscious celebrations. From food to transport to floral decorations, there are plenty of opportunities to make your wedding more sustainable. So where do you start?

Eco-friendly wedding favours are a quick and easy way to make your wedding more mindful of the planet. Having come from far and wide, your guests will appreciate that little token of thanks for coming to join the celebrations. However, done without thought, these can quickly end up in the recycling bin or left behind at the end of the day, creating unnecessary waste.

Eco-friendly wedding favours to delight guests and the planet

Give your guests a little part of the day that they will treasure forever.

Made by hand

Nothing says ‘thank you’ like a handmade gift. If you’re feeling crafty, there are a range of sustainable ways to put your skills to good use.

For eco-friendly wedding favours that look great and smell great, you can’t go wrong with handmade soap. Choose scents that mean something to you and your fiancé, wrap neatly in paper and add your guest’s name. A place name and wedding favour in one.

Alternatively, if you’re a foodie, then put something sumptuous on the menu. If you’re a dab hand with a wooden spoon, choose a tasty treat to put together. Homemade jam, hot sauce, or a combination of you and your partner’s favourite sweets are all great options.

Something to sip

Watching two people declare their love for one another is thirsty work. A refreshing beverage to combat the summer sun or to warm up against winter chill will be a complete treat for your guests.

There are many ways to create a unique wedding drink. For the delightful smell of coffee to drift over your wedding tables, pick two of your favourite artisan beans and combine to make your own blend. Pack in personalised pouches and give to guests as their place names. Or provide all the ingredients for the ultimate hot chocolate - marshmallows, sprinkles, the lot.

If you want something guests can enjoy on the day, look into crafting your own flavour gin or similar spirit. Make sure you have plastic-free wrapping and away you go with your eco-friendly wedding favours. Just be sure you have non-alcoholic options available too.

Let love grow

Go green with your eco-friendly wedding favours. Potted plants are a lovely symbol of your growing journey as a couple - reminding guests of a wonderful day.

As they require little attention and are easy to transport, succulents are a popular choice to cater to any guests who aren’t so green-fingered. However, there are plenty of options to choose from - mini lavenders or rosemarys work well and provide a lovely aroma. Or go for a herb that guests will want to put in their kitchen windows. Whichever one you go for, it will also provide a splash of colour to your table displays.

For something a little less involved, wildflower seed packets are also popular. Encourage your guests to give their local bees a boost with a bevy of wildflowers. Personalise the packets with a little message or quote and they’ll provide your guests with a beautiful reminder of a beautiful day.

Gifts to use again

Tokens that fit into guests’ everyday lives are some of the most eco-friendly wedding favours going. Go for beautiful yet functional.

For a hot summer’s day, reusable water bottles are both a handy gift and a way to keep guests hydrated on the big day. Alternatively, if you’re going for an autumn or winter wedding, a mug for guests to use on the day and take home with them will be much appreciated.

For children, beeswax crayons will keep children entertained on the day and provide plenty of joy when they get home. Another option (and this one works for adults too), are bamboo or metal straws. Perfect for their next cup of juice.

Or none at all

It’s worth saying that the most eco-friendly wedding favours of all are the ones that doesn’t exist. Gifts are a lovely way to let guests know that you appreciate them but so is a handwritten note or making time for a heart-to-heart conversation. Making time to speak to every single person once the day is over will go further than any wedding favour.

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