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Favor DIY

We all know that wedding favors are never required… But if you want to go the DIY favor route, we’ve got lots of unique wedding favor tutorials and DIY ideas below. We’ve also got an archive of non-DIY wedding favor ideas.

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Bag in the USSR: How to turn an old map into a gift bag

If boxes aren’t your bag, then make a bag! They’re not just for gifts, but wrapping a gift in a pretty bag made from a map is a great way to recycle something old into something new, and maybe even something blue! Here’s how to turn a map into a gift bag.

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How to DIY festive ribbon wands instead of throwing confetti

It took about 3.5 hours to make 50 ribbon wands, which wasn’t so bad. Here’s how you can make them yourself.

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Enjoy the show: How to make a homemade microwave popcorn favor

Popcorn is one of the most perfect foods for enjoying the show — and isn’t your wedding one helluva show? Microwave popcorn is a great favor, and an inexpensive one — though commercial varieties are more expensive than this homemade version. Whether you’re not a fan of artificial butter chemical flavorings, or want to add a personal flavor flair to your own popcorn, this project is a super-easy way to DIY a tasty favor.

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How to make DIY mint matchbook wedding favors

When serving up some rockin’ flavors it’s also a kindness to offer a Lifesaver. Tasty fresh breath at the end of your savory (or sweet!) food fest lets folks get a little closer while slow dancing. I’ve seen it in movies! Here’s a way to dress up some super-cheap grocery store mints into a totally tricked out mini-favor.