Dressed to Thrill: 9 Ways to Make Your Wedding Favor Boxes Sparkle

We’ve all marveled at wedding blogs long enough to crave that 100% personalized look that some brides pull off at their weddings.

You know the type: she’s a genius at translating her individual personality into material things, like pocketfold invites or table signs. You want to be that bride!

So, let’s say all that browsing’s put you in a detail frame of mind. You’ve got perfectly fine wedding favor boxes for those Amorini hearts, but they just look a teensy bit blah. Of course, adding ribbon and maybe a personalized tag or label would add pizazz, but maybe you want your own twist on it. Well, read on for ideas!

Close Up-Ready Favor Box Designs

1. Ribbon à Deux. A popular high-end look for favor boxes involves two ribbons: a thicker one on the bottom, and a thinner contrasting ribbon on top. Here, you don’t need to stick to solids: try knocking together two subtle patterns, or choose one ribbon with another interesting detail, like saddle stitched edges. Experiment with sheers versus solids. Upgrade: thread a small rhinestone buckle over your ribbons so it graces the front or top of your box.

2. Never Too Thin … Typical favor box ribbon is about half-inch thick, or little less. But a wonderfully upscale alternative is super-thin ribbon (a.k.a. “dainty” double-faced satin ribbon). Wrap this twice around your box, like a Christmas present, and tie off in a bow. Très elegant! Again, work with more than one color to maximize visual interest. You can even layer two separate colors back to back, one color showing on each side, so that the bow displays them both.

3. Stamp it Out. Stamps are a fantastic, super-fast way of personalizing ho-hum boxes. Stamping works best if the card stock for your boxes is smooth, but not too glossy. Pick a motif that’s meaningful for your wedding and a custom color.

4. Strike up the Bands. Paper wrap bands are exciting, and under-used. They’re best for tuck-top or sliding boxes. All you need is some lovely paper: try wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, a design you downloaded off a stock image site, or something you even created yourself (do you paint? Create a design and scan it in!). Use a paper cutter to slice your paper into bands as thick as your box or a bit thinner, wrap it around and secure with a glue stick. So custom! A square personalized label looks stunning on top of a paper band.

5. Make it Martha. Martha taught us how to wrap favor boxes in semi-translucent colored tissue. Tie at the top with ribbon, and add a custom monogram sticker to the ribbon. You can also wrap your boxes with tulle or organza. A favor box wrapped in shimmery stuff automatically looks twice as bridal.

6. Raise Eyebrows (and Monograms). Custom-embossed favor boxes are incredibly chic, yet rarely seen. All you need is an embosser and a personalized disc with your monogram or personalized design. Use flat-packed boxes, and run the tops or the box fronts through before they’re folded. Voila, an incredibly upscale favor! Sure, the embosser involves an up-front cost, but you can literally use it for life: customize your stationery, your envelope flaps, your thank-you cards … you name it. Hint: be sure to buy an embosser that’s strong enough for card stock.

7. That’s a Wrap! You can even wrap favor boxes in glossy wrapping paper, just like a gift. It’s painstaking to do, but the final result’s sure to excite your guests.

8. Embellish the Story. Embellishments can turn a Yugo-style favor into a Maserati in seconds! Take your ribbon-wrapped favor box, and add a beautiful mulberry-paper flower: you’ll find daisies, sunflowers and roses, all pre-wired for bridal bliss (try eBay). Or for a more romantic or formal feel, add a pewter charm in the shape of e-rings, champagne flutes or hearts. You can find these at favor sites or scrapbooking stores.

9. Send the Message. A final idea that’s subtle but surprising: line the inside lid of a two-piece favor with a special message to your guests. (Print these out on label paper, cut and stick.)

These are just a few ideas to get your personal favor box juices flowing. When you figure out your own perfect twist on your favors, be sure to snap a pic and share it somewhere special (at FavorIdeas, or flickr, or both!) so the next bride can admire – and learn from – your inspiration.

Wedding favor boxes — the place where a “thank you” to guests gets personal — get sweeter and more customized every day. See Favor Ideas at for friendly help with planning, unique wedding favors and a wondrous variety of unique wedding favor boxes to help jump-start your design process.

22 Wedding Boxes Favors Ideas for Less than $2

Most guests attending a wedding have come to expect to leave with a favor. Wedding favors are a charming tradition and most brides still enjoy giving their guests a small token of appreciation to say thank you for attending their wedding. Favors don’t have to be expensive. Here you will find 22 wedding boxes favors ideas, most costing under $1.oo. You can purchase candy or Jordan Almonds in bulk to fill them or any other small item you would like for your guests to have.

Wedding Boxes Favor Ideas

“With this Ring” Elegant Icon Favor Box (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.80	Cherry Blossoms “Make It Yours” Personalized Favor Box Kit (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.63	Sage Fields “Make It Yours” Personalized Favor Box Kit (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.63
“Express Your Love” Elegant Icon Favor Box (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.80	“Simply Sweet” Round, Personalized Candy Tin (set of 12) Unit Price: As low as $0.90	Chocolate and Turquoise Damask “Make It Yours” Personalized Favor Box Kit (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.63
“For the Lovebirds” Elegant Icon Favor Box (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.80	Hot Pink Honeycomb “Make It Yours” Personalized Favor Box Kit (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.63	Damask Origami Favor Box Kit (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $1.00
Black and White Houndstooth “Make It Yours” Personalized Favor Box Kit (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.63	Sassy Circles “Make It Yours” Personalized Favor Box Kit (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.63	“Embossed Elegance” Snowflake Favor Box (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.75
“Autumn Elegance” Laser-Cut Fall Leaf Favor Box (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.80	Miniature Gold Chair Favor Box with Heart Charm and Ribbon (Can be Monogrammed) (Set of 12) Unit Price: As low as $0.76	Luck in Love Dice Favor Boxeswith Imprinted Ribbon and Heart Charm (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.60
Palm Tree Favor Box with Multi-dimensional Detail (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.67	“Unexpected Treasures!” Favor Tin with Pre-Tied Organza Bow (Set of 12) Unit Price: As low as $1.83	Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Box (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.80
Personalized Glass Favor Jars (Set of 12) Unit Price: As low as $1.45	Double Happiness Asian-Themed Favor Box with Metallic-Gold Symbol and Bow (Set of 24) Unit Price: $0.18	“Miles of Memories” Suitcase Favor Tins with Optional Personalized Labels(Set of 12) Unit Price: As low as $1.83
“Enchanted Carriage” Favor Boxes (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.60	Miniature Silver Chair Favor Box w/ Heart Charm & Ribbon (Can be Monogrammed) Unit Price: As low as $0.76	Miniature Chair Place Card Holder and Favor Box (set of 12) Unit Price: As low as $0.30
‘Mint to Be’ Bride and Groom Slide Mint Tins with Heart Mints Price: As low as $1.70	Tin Favor Pails (Variety of Colors by Dozen) Unit Price: As low as $0.50	Tin Favor Pails (Silver or White) Unit Price: $0.73

Winter Wedding Favors Ideas

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