DIY Bridal Shower Favors Guests Will Actually Use
Bridal shower favors are a thoughtful way to express gratitude to your guests for celebrating such a special occasion. But let’s be real, no one wants to go home with another trinket they’ll never use. The key? Practical, thoughtful DIY bridal shower favors that your guests will love and use. This part of the wedding planning process should be fun and memorable.
Whether you’re planning a rustic backyard shower, a glam brunch, or a cozy spa-themed day, here are our favorite DIY favor ideas that strike the perfect balance between beautiful and functional.
DIY Bridal Shower Favors
1. Mini Spa Kits
These are always a hit! Package mini loofahs, bath salts, essential oil rollers, and a lip balm into a cute muslin pouch or glass jar. Add a tag that says “Relax, You Deserve It.”
DIY Tip: Make your own lavender bath salts with Epsom salt, baking soda, and lavender essential oil. Add dried petals for a pretty touch.
2. Custom Sugar Scrubs
Whip up a simple sugar scrub with coconut oil, sugar, and essential oils like peppermint or citrus. Store in mini mason jars and tie with ribbon and a label like: “Love is sweet — so are you!”
Bonus: Match the scent to your shower theme — rose for romance, lemon for summer, eucalyptus for a spa vibe.
3. Plantable Favors (Mini Succulents or Seed Packets)
Green gifts are always appreciated. Succulents are easy to care for and last long after the party is over. Or go the sustainable route and create custom seed packets with flowers or herbs.
DIY Tip: Add a cute tag: “Let love grow” or “Thanks for helping love bloom.”
4. Homemade Candles with a Twist
Yes, candles — but ones your guests will actually use. Use clean-burning soy wax and unique scents like vanilla chai or grapefruit mint. Customize the label with the couple’s initials or the shower date.
Pro Tip: Pour them into teacups, tins, or mini jars for a classy, gift-ready presentation.
5. Personalized Tea Blends
Create small sachets or test tube vials filled with loose-leaf tea blends. Include a custom label like “A brew-tiful thank you!” and maybe even a little honey stick on the side.
DIY Blend Ideas:
- Calm & Cozy: chamomile, rose, and mint
- Energize Me: green tea, ginger, lemon peel
6. Infused Olive Oil or Honey
For foodie guests, infuse olive oil with rosemary and garlic, or honey with cinnamon or lavender. Pour into small bottles and tag with serving suggestions (like drizzling over toast or cheese boards).
DIY Tip: Use clear swing-top bottles and fresh sprigs of herbs for a rustic chic look.
7. Lip Balm or Solid Perfume Tins
Make your own nourishing lip balm or solid perfume using beeswax, shea butter, and oils. Choose a signature scent and package it in cute tins with custom labels.
Cute tag ideas:
- “Smooches from the bride!”
- “You make life smell sweeter.”
8. Mini Wellness Rollers
If your bride tribe loves essential oils, roll-ons are a perfect favor. Create blends like “Stress-Free,” “Energy Boost,” or “Sleep Tight” and label accordingly.
Blending Tip: Use fractionated coconut oil as a base and include a how-to-use tag.
9. Custom Matches + “Let Love Spark” Favor
Pair mini matchboxes with another gift (like the candle) or give alone with clever phrasing. Design your own matchbox labels to suit your bridal shower theme.
10. Bridal Shower Snack Packs
DIY popcorn mixes, trail mix jars, or gourmet cookie bags make for cute, edible favors. Add ribbon and a sticker that says “Love is popping!” or “Sweetest day ever.”
11. Handmade Soaps
Gorgeous and useful, handmade soaps are always a crowd-pleaser. Use natural ingredients like shea butter, goat’s milk, or oatmeal, and add scents such as lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus. Or, you can make it easy and use a natural soap base with a soap mold.
Presentation Tip: Wrap each bar in wax paper or fabric, tie with twine, and add a tag: “From my shower to yours!”
12. Decorated Sugar Cookies
Custom cookies are both tasty and Instagram-worthy. Decorate heart, ring, or dress-shaped sugar cookies with royal icing to match the shower’s theme or color palette.
DIY Tip: Package individually in clear cellophane bags with a ribbon. Add a tag like “Love is sweet — enjoy a treat!”
13. Hot Cocoa or Latte Mixes
Layer cocoa mix or instant coffee with marshmallows or powdered creamer in small jars or test tubes. Great for cozy fall or winter showers.
Flavor Ideas: Peppermint mocha, salted caramel cocoa, vanilla chai latte.
Cute tag idea: “Love is brewing!”
14. Mini Lotion Bars
Solid lotion bars are ultra-moisturizing and easy to make with just a few ingredients (shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil). Pour them into lotion molds to create fun shapes.
Packaging Tip: Wrap in parchment and place in small tins or boxes with a label: “You make my heart melt!”
Final Tips for Making Your DIY Bridal Shower Favors a Hit:
- Personalize as much as possible with names, dates, or a shared inside joke.
- Keep it useful: Think self-care, home, or edible.
- Presentation matters: Use ribbon, labels, tags, or mini baskets to elevate even the simplest gifts.
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xo, Winky Pink
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