| Autumn is just around the corner, have you | | | | guests will adore these little gourds and can |
| decided on fall wedding favors yet? Do it yourself | | | | decorate their own homes with them. They can |
| wedding favors can be a simple way to be | | | | be personalized by painting or by adding a tag |
| creative and save money. Not to mention that | | | | with a ribbon. |
| you'll have homemade favors that are unique and | | | | - Leaf Magnets -- Create beautiful magnets with |
| cherished by your guests! | | | | wooden bases, magnets, glue, colorful fall leaves |
| Here are seven do it yourself fall wedding favor | | | | and varnish. Collect colorful leaves and seal them |
| ideas: | | | | with varnish (or decoupage solution) onto a |
| - Caramel Apples -- Mmmm, nothing screams | | | | wooden base. Glue magnets on the reverse and |
| autumn like a gooey caramel apple! Make caramel | | | | you have beautiful fall leaf magnets. A simple yet |
| apples a few days ahead of the wedding and | | | | elegant fall wedding favor! |
| wrap them in cellophane with a decorative ribbon. | | | | - Flower Bulbs -- Since bulbs are planted in the fall, |
| Add a custom printed tag with your wedding | | | | these are easy to find and make a perfect |
| date, names or a quote. These favors are best | | | | wedding favor! Be sure to include a tag with |
| given at the end of a reception set up on a table | | | | planting instructions and a colorful image of the |
| as guests walk out. Otherwise, your reception | | | | flower it will grow. A lovely fall wedding favor idea |
| could turn into a sticky, caramel mess! | | | | that incorporates the "growth" theme which is |
| - Jordan Almond Alternatives -- Skip the traditional | | | | ideal for a wedding. |
| almonds and pick a fall-themed candy for your fall | | | | - Leaf Stamped Boxes -- Even if you already |
| wedding favors! How about tulle bundles of candy | | | | have a favor idea, you can still incorporate a |
| corn, pumpkin candies or black licorice? Or if your | | | | sense of autumn in your favors by decorating |
| wedding is near Halloween, hand out mini "trick or | | | | plain favor boxes or paper bags with leaves. Paint |
| treat" bags full of a fun assortment! | | | | the backside of a leaf with acrylic craft paint and |
| - Maple Syrup -- Tiny glass bottles of pure maple | | | | then press down on your favor box or bags, |
| syrup are adorable and functional fall wedding | | | | using the leaf like a stamp. A lovely, delicate leaf |
| favors. Find small bottles at discount stores and | | | | impression is left behind. Mix colors and use |
| buy maple syrup in bulk. Fill each tiny bottle and | | | | several different leaves so no two will be exactly |
| attach a tag with a colorful ribbon. A do it yourself | | | | alike. This leave stamping technique can also be |
| wedding favor that guests can enjoy the next | | | | used on table place cards, invites and more! |
| morning for breakfast! | | | | Homemade details like these will make your |
| - Decorative Gourds -- Decorative gourds and | | | | wedding unforgettable. With a little effort you'll |
| mini-pumpkins are a lovely way to use favors | | | | have unique fall wedding favors that guests will |
| that double up as table decorations! If your | | | | adore, especially when they find out you made |
| wedding falls near Thanksgiving or Halloween | | | | them yourself! |