Ideas for Eco Friendly Wedding Favors

Plantable Seed Paper Favors

These favors are made from biodegradable paper embedded with flower or herb seeds. Guests can plant them and watch them grow as a reminder of your special day.

Here are some plantable seed paper wedding favor ideas:

• Personalized seed paper bookmarks: Create personalized bookmarks made from plantable seed paper with your names, wedding date, and a special message for your guests.
• Seed paper coasters: Give your guests a set of plantable seed paper coasters that they can use at home. These coasters can be planted to grow herbs or flowers.
• Seed paper place cards: Use plantable seed paper as place cards at your wedding reception. Guests can take them home and plant them to grow a beautiful reminder of your special day.
• Seed paper sachets: Create sachets filled with fragrant herbs like lavender or chamomile made from plantable seed paper. Guests can use them to freshen up their closets or drawers and then plant the paper to grow more herbs.
• Seed paper confetti: Use plantable seed paper confetti instead of traditional confetti at your wedding. Guests can throw it in celebration and then plant it to grow beautiful flowers.

Reusable Tote Bags

Provide your guests with a reusable tote bag made from eco-friendly materials like organic cotton or recycled fabrics, and can be customized with your wedding date and a special message.

These bags can be used over and over again, reducing the need for single-use plastic bags.

For a destination wedding, provide your guests with a personalized reusable tote bag filled with snacks, water bottles, and a map of the local area. This is a great way to make your guests feel welcome and help them navigate the area.

For more ideas check out: Best Destination Wedding Welcome Bag Ideas

Seed Packets

Seed packets wedding favors are a lovely and eco-friendly way to thank your guests for being a part of your special day. They are also a great way to encourage your guests to start gardening and to promote eco-consciousness.

Give your guests the gift of nature with packets of seeds that they can plant in their gardens or balconies.

Create custom seed packets with your names, wedding dates, and a special message for your guests. You can choose a variety of flowers, herbs, or vegetables that are easy to grow and suited to your local climate.

Choose seeds that fit with the theme of your wedding. For example, if you're having a rustic wedding, choose seeds for wildflowers or herbs that grow well in a country garden.

Create personalized herb garden kits that include a selection of herb seeds and small pots or planters. You can include instructions on how to grow and care for the herbs.

Beeswax Candles

Beeswax candles are natural and eco-friendly. They also have a lovely scent that will remind your guests of your special day.

Beeswax candles for wedding favors are a natural and eco-friendly option that your guests will love. They are made from a renewable resource and have a natural honey scent that adds a warm and inviting ambiance to any room. 

Create customized beeswax candles with both your names, wedding date, and a special message for your guests. You can choose from a variety of shapes and sizes, such as votives, pillars, or tea lights.

Stainless Steel Straws

Stainless steel straws for wedding favors are a practical and eco-friendly option that your guests will appreciate. They are a sustainable alternative to disposable plastic straws that can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills and can harm marine life.

Create personalized stainless steel straws with your names, wedding date, and a special message for your guests. You can choose from a variety of colors and sizes to match your wedding theme.

Give your guests a set of stainless steel straws that includes a cleaning brush and a carrying case. This is a perfect option for a beach or outdoor wedding.

Include educational cards with your stainless steel straws and wedding favors to raise awareness about the negative impact of disposable plastic straws on the environment. You can include tips on how to reduce plastic waste and encourage your guests to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle.

Handmade Soaps

Handmade soap wedding favors are a luxurious and eco-friendly option that your guests will love. Handmade soaps are made from natural ingredients and are free from harsh chemicals that can harm the environment.

Create customized soap bars with your names, wedding date, and a special message for your guests. You can choose from a variety of scents and designs to match your wedding theme.

Create soap gift sets that include a selection of natural soaps, a loofah or washcloth, and a reusable soap bag.