How to Make Unusual Plastic Wedding Favors

Place traditional wedding favors in unique plastic containers.

Send wedding reception guests home with a lasting memory by creating unusual plastic favors. If you are planning a wedding on tight budget, using plastic favors will allow you to save money. Decorative plastic favor holders can also double as table ornamentation, stretching your decor dollars even further. Using plastic favors will allow you to customize the look of the reception according to the wedding theme and color scheme. Fill the plastic containers with treats that will delight guests' taste buds.

Things You'll Need

• Themed plastic favor holder
• Candy favors
• Fabric
• Satin ribbon
• Decorative items, such as a faux pearl spray

Instructions

1. Choose a plastic favor holder to reflect the wedding theme. Pick hinged plastic scallop-shell containers for a beach-inspired wedding. Buy clear plastic slipper-shaped pieces if the wedding has a fairy-tale theme. Go for an elegant look with clear plastic swan or champagne glass favor holders.

2. Decide on a wedding favor treat with which to fill the plastic holder. Delight guests with seashell-shaped chocolates at a beach-themed wedding. Pick pink foil-wrapped chocolate kisses or candy-coated chocolate hearts to commemorate fairy tale--inspired nuptials. Choose white French mints resembling pearls for an elegant look.

3. Wrap the favor treats in decorative fabric. Buy small squares of romantic fabrics such as tulle, organza or lace. Place the treats in the center of the fabric square and gather the ends to form a bag. Hold the bag together with a piece of satin ribbon in a shade that coordinates with the wedding colors and theme.

4. Place the treat bags into the themed plastic favor holders.

5. Enhance the favor with decorative items. Place a spray of faux pearls or a sweetheart rose stem into the favor holder along with the treat bag.

References

• All Crafts: Bridal Shower and Reception Favors