Printable matchbook covers

Free downloadable matchbook cover from Creature Comforts. Use as a match book cover or as a little notebook.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Stamped-Bag

These stamped bags are pretty, inexpensive and easy to make. I like these white paper bags but you could also use colored or brown kraft paper bags. Just fill them with goodies for a favor. They double as table decoration. Directions and tips here.

Fall favorite favor

Photography by Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts Photographie via Once Wed 

A fall favorite for your guests. 

Petal boxes

Favor box via Martha Stewart weddings.

Another favor idea that also serves as table decoration. Create these petal boxes out of the paper of your choice, then arrange them in the center of the table.  They can be prepared in advance and they'll save you the money and work of arranging flowers, setting candles etc. 

Favorite favors

Photo by Chelsea Fuss via Project Wedding

Edible favors are the best type of favors. These organic almonds wrapped in muslin and cheesecloth make a simple earthy favor (instructions here). Or you can use the same idea to deliver different goodies. For example, how about some freshly baked macaroons wrapped in muslin and chiffon fabric? Or perhaps some chocolate covered mints?

Photo by A field journal

Remember, pretty favors=less table decoration.

Favors

How about customized little stoneware bowls for wedding favors. You could have the designer put your wedding date or last name or something generic like, "Love" in the middle of the bowl. Guests could use them as votive holders or jewelry catch-alls. You could also just put 2-3 at each table with some flavored truffles or other candy for decoration. I'm sure that folks would appreciate the treat. Check out Stringbeanceramics on etsy.com to order.

I also like these little starburst bowls from catspawpottery, also on etsy.com.