Luxe and Tux

Paper Butterflies

Pretty butterflies cut from patterned paper add lovely and inexpensive detail to centerpieces or favors.

Visit Better Homes & Gardens for more details

Bride and Groom Party Picks

Retro-romantic party picks of a bride and groom can jazz up drinks at a shower, engagement party, or bachelorette event.

$8 for 12 picks at Spoon Sisters

DIY Favor Box

Use ribbon, paper, and rubber stamps to create do-it-yourself favor boxes.

Idea and Supplies at Impress Rubber Stamps

Paper Candy Holders

Fortune tellers folded from pretty paper make lovely and inexpensive candy dishes.

Instructions at Martha Stewart

Cookie Cakes

Stacked sugar cookies make sweet miniature wedding cake favors.

Instructions at Martha Stewart
Round Cookie Cutters at Amazon

Wheat Centerpieces

Wheat tied with pink ribbon makes a simple and lovely centerpiece.

From Lichen Frank Design

Baby's Breath

Baby’s breath is an inexpensive option for a rustic summer wedding bouquet. And, it is simple enough to do yourself.

Visit At Real Simple for more details

Paper Topiary

Heather Bailey designed these fantastic paper globes--styled after traditional kissing balls--which would make fun centerpieces for a shower or casual wedding. Or, you could string dozens of them together with pretty ribbon to create an attractive garland.

The instructions can be downloaded here

DIY Bride

Clever and crafty do-it-yourself projects, from invitations to favors.

$13.57 at Amazon

Birds

Create a tasteful pink and brown bird themed party with goods from the Martha Stewart Craft Line.

$106 for all the supplies you'll need at Martha Stewart Crafts

Petite Pennants

Petite pennants will add much flair and hurrah to sweets at a shower dessert buffet.

$6 at The Paper Princess

Heart Topiary

This crafty heart topiary would make a lovely centerpiece for a romantic shower.

Instructions at Better Homes & Gardens

Wonderful Graffiti

Wonderful Graffiti is a beautiful way to personalize your day. From getaway cars to dance floors, make an impression with graffiti.

Prices vary depending on size and complexity of design. Visit Wonderful Graffiti Weddings to get started.

Toppers with Glitz

Sari Watkins creates beautiful crystal covered monogram cake toppers. You can choose from a wide variety of fonts and colors.

Starting at $99 at Toppers with Glitz

Champagne Corks

Save your corks for these clever champagne cork table numbers.

Featured in Modern Bride

Acorn Napkin Rings

Acorns and pearls combine to make unexpected napkin rings for a fall wedding.

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ribbon Flags

Modern Bride Magazine created these fluttering ribbon flags for guests to wave at your send off.

Find the perfect ribbon at Offray or The Ribbon Spot

Hot Apple Cider

Serve hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks for a toasty treat at a fall or winter wedding.

Design your own monogrammed stir sticks at For Your Party or follow Modern Bride and make your own using plain stir sticks and monogrammed stickers

White Pumpkins

White pumpkins embellished with a swoosh of black paint are both sophisticated and country.

From Better Homes & Gardens

Coffee Bean Centerpieces

Coffee beans are creatively used in these do-it-yourself floral and candle centerpieces.

From Better Homes & Gardens

Twig Votives

A fall reception table would be lovely with a collection of autumn leaves and these twig votive holders.

$5 per votive holder at Beau Coup

Thank You Branch

Make your own thank you notes with goodies from Impress Rubber Stamps.

$5.75 for the Thank You Stamp
$9.75 for the Branch Stamp
$3.25 for the Petal Punch

Espresso Bean Favors

The wonderful folks at My Wedding Labels link to everything you will need to make these perfectly pink espresso bean favors.

$11 for 90 labels

Love Bird Cake Kit

Cake designer Gail Watson has put together some amazing kits for savvy bakers. You bake the cake and Gail will provide you with all the adornments to make it perfectly professional.

$375 to adorn a three tiered Love Bird Cake
The adorable topper from Paris is sold separately for $750

Monogrammed Cookies

These monogrammed cookies, as featured on Martha Stewart Weddings, can be homemade using your grandma's cookie recipe. Add a monogram and a bit of cellophane for a delightful favor.

Scalloped cookie cutter available from Wilton for $4.49

Anna Bella Pinwheels

Fresh and fun, these whimsical pinwheels will be custom made for your wedding.

$4.95 per pinwheel at Anna Bella

Paper Crafts

There are so many fabulous selections for packaging favors in the Martha Stewart line at Michaels. Various boxes, bags, ribbons, and vintage labels will wrap up small gifts or treats beautifully.

Kate's Stripe Ribbon

Kate's ribbon is sophisticated, but fun. Wired edges for great bow creation!

$10.95 per roll
30% discount on orders of 25+ rolls

Love is in the Air

Crafty brides can handcraft their own Save the Dates using these too cute rubber stamps. Especially appropriate for destination weddings requiring air travel.

$7.00 for the airplane stamp
$5.75 for the "love in in the air" stamp