Bridal showers are all about celebrating the bride-to-be. But they’re also the perfect opportunity to thank guests for their love and support. After all, they took time out of their busy lives to show how much they care!

A meaningful way to do this is with DIY bridal shower favors—handmade gifts that are not only budget-friendly but also personalized and thoughtful.

From edible treats and spa-inspired gifts to plant-based keepsakes, here are 25 creative and easy DIY bridal shower favors that will make your guests feel extra special.

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Mini succulents are a great favor because they are easy to care for! Photo Credit: MailkFlowersUSA

A living bridal shower favor that lasts, succulents are low-maintenance, stylish, and eco-friendly. Pot them in tiny ceramic or burlap-wrapped planters and add a custom tag for a personal touch. These succulents would fit perfectly with a “let love grow” bridal shower or any outdoor or greenery-inspired shower.

If you’re looking to incorporate a craft into your shower, you can have guests paint their own pots!

2. Homemade Sugar Scrubs

Treat guests to a DIY sugar scrub made with coconut oil, sugar, and essential oils. Package them in small mason jars with a custom label and a mini wooden spoon for scooping. Guests will appreciate a functional favor.

3. Personalized Tea Tubes

Fill glass test tubes with loose-leaf tea blends and tie a tag that says, “Love is Brewing”. This elegant and practical favor is perfect for tea lovers and bridal showers with a tea party theme. Bonus: Guests can reuse the tubes as a bud vase.

4. Scented Soy Candles

Soy candles are environmental friendly and functional! Photo Credit: BonjourMatmazelInc

Hand-poured soy candles in reusable glass jars make a chic and customizable favor.

Choose a signature scent (like lavender, vanilla, or citrus), and personalize each jar with a label featuring the bride’s name and shower date. You can even match the candle color with your party palette.

5. DIY Hot Cocoa Jars

For a cozy and sweet bridal shower favor, layer hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and chocolate shavings in small glass jars. Add a tag that says “Love is Sweet” for the perfect winter shower treat!

6. Infused Olive Oil Bottles

Give guests a taste of gourmet cooking with DIY herb-infused olive oil. Fill mini glass bottles with olive oil and sprigs of rosemary, garlic, or chili peppers for a flavorful party favor that looks as good as it tastes.

You can also add a tag with serving suggestions, like finishing a salad or dipping crusty bread.

7. Macaron Favor Boxes

Stacks of macrons will make your guests smile! Photo Credit: Wedding Forward.

For a Parisian-inspired bridal shower, package homemade (or bakery-bought) macarons in clear favor boxes tied with ribbon and a personalized tag.

Choose colors that complement your party’s palette. Your guests appreciate the treat as they make their way home.

8. DIY Bath Salts

Create a spa-like experience at home with handmade bath salts made from Epsom salt, dried flowers, and essential oils. Package them in test tubes or mini glass jars with a tag that says “Relax & Unwind”. This is a great idea for a spa-themed bridal shower.

9. Custom-Blend Coffee Bags

For a coffee-loving bride, give guests a small bag of gourmet coffee beans or grounds with a tag that reads “A Perfect Blend”.

Use kraft paper bags with personalized stickers for a rustic feel or package the blend in a mylar bag sealed with a heat press (or your flat iron!)

10. DIY Lip Balm

Personalized lip balms are a great way to show guests you care. Photo Credit: Favor Creations.

Make all-natural lip balm using beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils. Pour into small tins or chapstick tubes, then label them with a cute bridal-themed saying like “Kiss the Miss Goodbye.”

For a little extra, you can buy lip balm-holding keychains in bulk.

11. Personalized Mini Champagne Bottles

Add custom labels and ribbons to mini bottles of champagne or sparkling cider for a favor that’s both festive and elegant. This is an easy, affordable way to offer a luxurious bridal shower favor!

These mini bottles would fit seamlessly with a wine-themed bridal shower.

12. Hand-Stamped Wooden Spoons

Perfect for a bride who loves to cook, engraved or hand-stamped wooden spoons with phrases like “Stirring Up Love” make for a practical and unique favor.

You can pair this favor with a packet of cookie mix or bundle of herbs to take it to the next level.

13. Seed Packet Favors

Plantable favors are perfect for a spring shower. Photo Credit: Thriv Studios.

Encourage guests to “Let Love Grow” with personalized seed packets, perfect for a wildflower bridal shower!

A great eco-friendly and budget-friendly option, these are perfect for spring and garden-themed showers. Make sure you choose seeds that will work in your grow zone.

14. DIY Cocktail Kits

Send your guests home with a drink! Assemble mini cocktail kits with ingredients for a signature drink—think mini bottles of liquor, mixers, and cocktail stirrers.

Attach a recipe card for a fun, take-home experience. You can even gift these items in a reusable tumbler.

15. Honey Jars with Dippers

For a “Meant to Bee” theme, fill mini glass jars with local honey, and attach a small wooden honey dipper and a cute pun tag. This sweet treat is functional and meaningful.

16. Gourmet Popcorn Bags

This yummy treat is perfect for the ride home! Photo Credit: TheCorpseLilyCo

Fill kraft paper bags or clear pouches with flavored popcorn (caramel, cheddar, or kettle corn) and label them “Poppin’ with Love”. You can even look up some more unique recipes and create multiple flavors for your guests to choose from.

17. Personalized Playing Cards

A great practical keepsake, custom playing cards with the couple’s initials and wedding date are a fun favor that guests will actually use. Include a custom card printed with directions for classic card games.

18. DIY Margarita Mix Jars

Who doesn’t love a margarita? For a fun and festive favor, mix dried lime zest, sugar, and salt for a DIY margarita rimmer. Package in small jars with a tag that says “Sip, Sip, Hooray!” Bonus points if you include a fun straw with a themed topper.

19. Hand-Pressed Floral Bookmarks

For a literary bride or book-themed bridal shower, make hand-pressed flower bookmarks using laminated wildflowers and elegant ribbon ties. Not only will your guests never lose their place, they will appreciate the thought and care you put into the party favor.

20. DIY Cookie or Brownie Mix Jars

Layer flour, sugar, chocolate chips, and baking powder in a mason jar with a label that says “Love is Sweet” and includes baking instructions. Guests will just need to include a few perishable items to bake their very own sweet treat.

21. DIY Perfume Rollers

Give your guests a signature scent! Photo Credit: Herbs & Mylk.

Blend essential oils and a carrier oil (like jojoba or almond oil) in small glass roller bottles for a custom bridal shower scent based on your event theme or your personal favorite notes.

22. Monogrammed Coasters

DIY ceramic or marble coasters using acrylic paint and waterproof sealant. Add the couple’s initials or a special message for a polished look. These functional gifts are easy to create, even if you aren’t as artistic as you’d like.

23. Hand-Painted Mini Flower Pots

Let guests take home a mini potted plant in a hand-painted terra cotta pot—a fun and creative favor that also doubles as a bridal shower activity. You can even have flats of flowers that guests can choose from to fill their pots.

24. DIY Lavender Sachets

Sew small pouches of dried lavender for a natural, calming favor that guests can place in drawers or under pillows. This classic gift will remind guests of you every time they smell the comforting scent.

25. Custom S’mores Kits

Package mini marshmallows, chocolate squares, and graham crackers in cellophane bags with a tag that says “S’more Love for You.” You can also include directions on how to cook in the microwave, in case guests don’t have access to a campfire.

Wrapping Up the Favors

DIY bridal shower favors don’t have to be expensive or complicated to be meaningful. In fact, many guests prefer the personal touch of handmade items.

Whether you choose edible treats, spa-inspired gifts, or plant-based keepsakes, the key is thoughtfulness and personalization.

These handmade favors will leave your guests feeling appreciated and excited to celebrate the bride-to-be.

25 DIY Bridal Shower Favors That Guests Will Actually Love

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