12 DIY wedding favours your guests will totally want

For a zippy tropical wedding, pineapple jam (accompanied with a real pineapple!) is a no-brainer, while kaya (or coconut jam) will be a hit with most Singaporean tastebuds. 

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We can’t think of anyone who’d say no to this colourful, nostalgic snack. 

At singer-songwriter, actor and Singapore Idol 3 winner Sezairi Sezal and events executive Syaza Qistina Tan’s private solemnisation ceremony, guests went home with a bottle of iced gem biscuits and a red or blue mason jar with the wedding logo.

All you’ll need: Sugar, lavender essential oil, vanilla extract and coconut oil to create a soothing concoction that’ll pamper your loved ones. 

See how to make this vanilla lavender sugar scrub, here. 

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If you prefer a savoury snack for guests to bring home instead, flavoured nuts and beans (a.k.a kacang puteh) give your wedding a fun, local twist. Even better, set up a kacang puteh booth and have your guests help themselves instead!

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Mason jars are cute but test tubes are a quirky alternative. They can hold anything from candy to honey sticks to spices.

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Stuff a bag with gummy worms, stick candy and gumballs, and watch both kids and adults go wild. Packaging-wise, think bright colourful patterns for a kitschy-cool take that’ll enliven a laid-back party.

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Chocolate’s a hit with almost everyone and a hot chocolate kit makes it extra fun (and heartwarming!) with an interactive element. Sweeten the deal with mini marshmallows for a sugary sendoff. 

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Load up mini waffle cones with candy, marshmallows, chocolates or nuts for fun, tasty treats that are also easy to eat.

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Head to your local nursery and pick up mini potted plants that make for favours your guests can enjoy long after the wedding. Succulents are hardy and require little maintenance, while herbs will give any one’s kitchen shelf a dash of fresh fragrance. 

Instead of terracotta pots, you can also plant these in mini jars. 

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Not only are these fun to grow, seeds also symbolise growth and harmony. A practical and meaningful favour to have! For a more personalised and prettier look, create customised packages to hold the seeds. You can download the printables from various sites online, or simply buy paper packets, then paste your wedding stickers on them. 

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TBH, we just love the punny message. But hey, it’s a budget-friendly and delicious edible favour that everyone will love.

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Rose buds are pretty and versatile options to gift your loved ones. Have them stored in mini bottles for tea, or packaged as scented sachets – you can also consider lavender or potpourri. 

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