If you’re planning a sustainable wedding, eco-friendly DIY wedding favors are a beautiful way to share your love while caring for the planet. These thoughtful handmade gifts show appreciation to your guests and reflect your commitment to green living. Popular options include mini potted succulents or herbs, symbolizing growth and endurance—perfect metaphors for marriage. Handmade seed paper hearts are another favorite, allowing guests to plant wildflowers and remember your day with every bloom. For a cozy touch, beeswax candles in glass jars or personalized loose-leaf tea blends make lovely take-home treats. Reusable items like beeswax wraps or pressed flower bookmarks are both practical and romantic. Guests will also enjoy edible favors such as herb salt mixes, infused with flavors from your own garden, or handmade soaps wrapped in kraft paper. Bath soak jars, filled with dried herbs and citrus, offer a relaxing experience that reflects your wedding’s warmth.
Wildflower seed bombs packaged in muslin bags bring a whimsical, earthy charm to your event while encouraging guests to reconnect with nature. Each of these DIY favor ideas can be created using recycled, biodegradable, or natural materials, reducing waste and eliminating the need for mass-produced plastic trinkets. Personalize each gift with tags, ribbons, or handwritten notes for a meaningful finishing touch. These simple, budget-friendly ideas let you express gratitude in a way that’s both beautiful and environmentally conscious—creating memories that blossom long after your special day has passed. Sustainable weddings start with love, and these favors help spread that love far and wide.
1. Mini Potted Plants
Give your guests a little green love with mini potted succulents or herbs! These adorable favors double as décor and living keepsakes. Add a sweet “Let Love Grow” tag and nestle them into recycled pots or thrifted containers. They’re easy to care for, perfect for windowsills, and totally zero-waste. Plus, they symbolize growth and lasting love—what better message to send your guests home with? Thoughtful, beautiful, and sustainable—these plant favors are a wedding day win.
Supplies
- Small terracotta or biodegradable pots
- Succulents, herbs, or wildflowers
- Potting soil
- Kraft paper or recycled tags
- Twine or jute string
- Marker or stamp for labeling
2. Seed Paper Hearts
Handmade seed paper hearts make perfect eco-friendly wedding favors. Crafted from recycled paper pulp mixed with wildflower seeds, these biodegradable tokens can be planted to grow vibrant blooms. Wrap them in twine or tuck them into envelopes with a note that says, “Plant this and watch love bloom.” Guests will enjoy a lasting reminder of your special day every time flowers sprout. It’s a thoughtful, sustainable way to give something meaningful and earth-conscious to everyone who shared your big day.
Supplies
- Recycled paper scraps
- Blender
- Flower or herb seeds (non-GMO, native species)
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter or mold
- Water
- Old towel or screen for drying
- Twine or paper envelopes
- Planting instruction cards
3. Beeswax Candle Jars
Gift your guests the warmth of handmade beeswax candles in mini jars! Infused with natural essential oils like lavender or citrus, they’re perfect for relaxation. Package them in upcycled glass containers with twine and kraft labels for a rustic touch. Beeswax is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and burns clean—ideal for a sustainable celebration. These DIY candle favors offer a cozy, heartfelt way to thank your loved ones while keeping your wedding green and gorgeous.
Supplies
- Natural beeswax pellets
- Cotton candle wicks
- Mini glass jars (recycled or upcycled)
- Essential oils (lavender, lemon, etc.)
- Wooden sticks or wick holders
- Kraft labels or tags
- Twine or ribbon for decoration
4. Reusable Beeswax Wraps
Swap plastic wrap for these lovely reusable beeswax wraps! Made from cotton fabric and natural beeswax, these DIY wedding favors are both practical and planet-friendly. Wrap them in paper bands with a “Reusable for a Greener Tomorrow” tag and display them in a vintage basket. Guests will appreciate the thoughtful nod to sustainability and the beautiful prints. These wraps are easy to use, washable, and a wonderful reminder of your eco-conscious love story.
Supplies
- 100% cotton fabric squares
- Beeswax pellets
- Parchment paper
- Iron or oven
- Scissors
- Twine or paper wrap for gifting
- Instruction tag (for reuse and care)
5. Loose Leaf Tea Tubes
Delight guests with calming blends of loose-leaf tea in glass tubes or eco-friendly sachets. Personalize them with “Love is Brewing” labels and tie with rustic twine. These elegant DIY favors are ideal for tea lovers and provide a cozy moment long after your wedding day. Choose herbal, floral, or spiced blends, and pair them with a custom brewing guide. It’s a charming, budget-friendly way to blend sustainability with heartfelt appreciation.
Supplies
- Organic loose-leaf tea blends
- Glass test tubes with corks or kraft paper sachets
- Small funnel (optional)
- Custom printed labels or tags
- Twine or washi tape
- Tea brewing instruction card
6. Herb Salt or Spice Mix
Spice up your wedding favors with homemade herb salts! Blend dried herbs like rosemary, oregano, or thyme with sea salt or pepper, then package them in mini jars or test tubes. Label each with a personal message like “Seasoned With Love.” Guests will love using these blends in their kitchens and remembering your big day with every delicious meal. These edible favors are eco-friendly, useful, and packed with personality.
Supplies
- Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc.)
- Sea salt or pepper blend
- Mini spice jars or vials with lids
- Small funnel or spoon
- Kraft labels or tags
- Ribbon or twine
- Small scoop (optional for display)
7. Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Preserve petals and memories with pressed flower bookmarks as your DIY wedding favors. Use recycled cardstock or laminated sheets and decorate with delicate blooms in your wedding colors. Add a sweet quote or thank-you note to each one for a personal touch. These botanical keepsakes are perfect for book lovers and can be reused again and again. Beautiful, handmade, and completely sustainable—your guests will treasure these floral tokens from your special day.
Supplies
- Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc.)
- Sea salt or pepper blend
- Mini spice jars or vials with lids
- Small funnel or spoon
- Kraft labels or tags
- Ribbon or twine
- Small scoop (optional for display)
8. Zero Waste Soap Bars
Gift guests with handmade, all-natural soap bars wrapped in recycled paper and tied with hemp twine. Scented with essential oils and crafted with love, these zero-waste soap favors are as nourishing for the skin as they are for the earth. Customize each bar with stamped tags or your initials for a personal touch. Guests will appreciate the care behind every bar—and the lovely aroma. Perfect for rustic, garden, or minimalist weddings alike.
Supplies
- Melt-and-pour soap base (glycerin, goat milk, etc.)
- Silicone soap molds
- Essential oils (lavender, eucalyptus, etc.)
- Dried flowers or herbs (optional)
- Kraft paper or fabric scraps for wrapping
- Twine or string
- Custom “Thank You” stamps or printed tags
9. Citrus & Herb Bath Soaks
Let your guests soak in the love with DIY bath soaks made from Epsom salt, dried herbs, and citrus peel. Packaged in small glass jars or kraft pouches, these eco-friendly favors bring relaxation and elegance. Add a tag like “Relax & Unwind” and display them in a wooden crate for rustic charm. It’s the perfect post-wedding treat that reminds your guests to care for themselves as they celebrate your love.
Supplies
- Epsom salt or pink Himalayan salt
- Dried citrus peel (lemon, orange)
- Dried herbs (lavender, chamomile, rosemary)
- Essential oils (optional)
- Small glass jars or kraft pouches
- Labels or thank-you tags
- Mini wooden scoops (optional)
10. Wildflower Seed Bombs
Handmade wildflower seed bombs are a playful, earthy favor that guests can toss into their gardens and watch love bloom. Made with natural clay, compost, and seed blends, these little gems are shaped into hearts or balls and wrapped in muslin bags. Add a note explaining how to plant and watch the flowers grow. A perfect symbol of your love story’s next chapter—growing, blooming, and rooted in sustainability.
Supplies
- Air-dry clay or powdered clay
- Compost or potting soil
- Wildflower seed mix
- Water
- Mixing bowl
- Gloves (optional)
- Muslin bags or paper envelopes
- Planting instruction tag
