How to Make Gerbera Daisy Wedding Favors

Gerbera daisies make colorful wedding favor decorations.

Decorate the wedding reception tables with sweet Gerbera daisy wedding favors. Gerbera daisy wedding favors are simple, colorful and can be made with fresh Gerbera daisies or silk flowers. Choosing between fresh Gerbera daisies or silk versions will depend on your budget as well as the seasonal availability in your local area. These wedding favors can be assembled quickly, and they do not require any arts or crafts skills beyond tying a simple bow.

Things You'll Need

• Gerbera daisies
• Jordan almonds
• 2-inch-by-2-inch-by-2-inch glossy favor boxes
• Scissors
• 1/4-inch wide organza ribbon

Instructions

1. Choose between using fresh Gerbera daisies or silk Gerbera daisies before you begin. Price fresh Gerbera daisies in your area and compare that price with the price of silk daisies. Your geographic location and the time of year of your wedding will influence the price.

2. Order or purchase one 2-inch-by-2-inch-by-2-inch glossy favor box for each guest. For a smaller wedding, or a wedding with a larger budget, opt for quilted favor boxes. Another option is to assemble flat paper into cute wedding favor boxes.

3. Fill each Gerbera wedding favor box with 20 Jordan almonds or the equivalent amount of your preferred wedding favor treats. When using fresh flowers, consider pre-wrapped chocolates. Pre-wrapped candies are a better option when using fresh flowers.

4. Cut one 8-inch piece of organza ribbon for each Gerbera daisy wedding favor. Organza ribbon is available in many different colors. Match the color of the organza ribbon to your wedding theme. The other option is to use organza ribbon of the same color as each Gerbera daisy.

5. Tie a piece of organza ribbon to the Gerbera daisy. The ribbon should be tied close to the bottom of the flower itself, high on the stem. Make a pretty bow, then cut off any stray strings or strands from the ribbon.

6. Clip the bottom of the daisy stem to approximately 3 inches. Play with the height a bit, subtracting or adding a half an inch. The daisy should not sit much higher than the top of the open favor box. Place the flower in the box to complete the Gerbera daisy wedding favor.

Tips & Warnings

• Make an extra 10 favor boxes in addition to the ones you make for each guest.

• Choose wider organza ribbon for a wider bow if your budget allows.

• One roll of organza ribbon contains between 23 and 25 yards of ribbon.

• Gebera daisy favors using fresh flowers should be made the day of the wedding.