A Charming Touch for Your Special Day
Discover the charm of lavender wedding favours with our step-by-step guide to creating beautiful, fragrant sachets. Perfect for a personal touch on your big day!
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Hello and Welcome!
Planning a wedding can be both thrilling and a tad overwhelming, right?
If you’re anything like me, you want every detail to be perfect and meaningful.
Well, let me share a delightful idea that’ll add a touch of charm and fragrance to your special day – lavender wedding favours.
Not only do they look lovely, but they also offer a soothing scent that your guests will adore.
Let’s explore how you can make these adorable sachets yourself!
Materials Needed to make lavender wedding favours
So, let’s get started. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up these charming lavender sachets:
Essential Materials and Tools
- Fabric: Light, breathable materials like cotton, linen, or muslin work best. I wrote about the different types in another article which you may find helpful.
- Lavender buds: You can buy these online or from a local market.
- Thread and needle: A sewing machine can speed things up, but hand-sewing is just as good.
- Scissors: For cutting the fabric.
- Measuring tape: To get the perfect size for your sachets.
Optional Decorative Elements
- Ribbons and lace: To add a touch of elegance.
- Tags: For personal messages or the couple’s initials.
- Essential oils: For an extra burst of fragrance.
Tips for Sourcing Materials
Personally, I find that local craft stores and online marketplaces like Etsy are fantastic for unique fabrics and decorative items. Regarding lavender, check out organic farms or speciality shops to ensure you get the best quality.
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Sachets as Lavender Wedding Favours
1. Choosing the Fabric
When it comes to picking the fabric, think about your wedding theme. Are you going for a rustic vibe? Opt for burlap or linen. A more elegant affair? Satin or silk could be the way to go. We used a lovely floral cotton for my friend’s garden wedding that matched her theme perfectly.
2. Cutting and Sewing the Fabric
Measure and cut the fabric into rectangles – around 10×15 cm works well. Fold each piece in half, with the right sides facing in, and sew the sides together, leaving one end open. This creates a neat little pouch. If you’re using a sewing machine, use a straight stitch. Hand-sewing? A simple running stitch will do the trick. For uniform sachets, use a template – it’s a real-time-saver!
3. Filling the Sachets with Lavender
Now, for the fun part – filling the sachets! Measure out about 2-3 tablespoons of lavender buds per sachet. Add a drop or two of lavender essential oil if you fancy a stronger scent. Carefully spoon the lavender into the pouch until it’s about three-quarters full.
4. Sewing the Sachets Closed
Fold the open end of the pouch inwards and sew it closed. For a secure finish, use a double stitch or a decorative stitch if you’re feeling creative. One bride I know added a zigzag stitch in a contrasting thread – it looked stunning!
5. Adding Decorative Touches
This is where you can really let your creativity shine. Tie a ribbon around the top of each sachet, add a little tag with your wedding date, or sew on a lace trim. I made sachets with tiny charms attached – they were a big hit!
Customising Your Lavender Wedding Favours
Customisation is key to making these favours truly special. Here are some ideas:
- Different Fabrics and Decorations: Match the fabric and decorations to your wedding theme. For a boho look, go for colourful, patterned fabrics and feathers. For a classic style, think whites and creams with pearl accents.
- Adding Other Dried Flowers or Herbs: Mix in dried rose petals, chamomile, or even rosemary for a unique scent blend.
- Creating Personalised Tags and Labels: Print or handwrite tags with your names, wedding date, or a special message. I once saw sachets with little poetry verses – so romantic!
Benefits of Lavender Sachet Wedding Favours
Lavender sachets aren’t just pretty; they’re practical too!
- Aromatherapy and Relaxation: Lavender is known for its calming properties, helping your guests unwind after the festivities.
- Unique and Personal: Handmade favours show your guests how much you care.
- Long-Lasting Keepsakes: Unlike sweets or other perishables, these sachets can be enjoyed for months, even years, after the wedding.
Final Thoughts
Lavender wedding favours are a lovely way to add a personal, fragrant touch to your special day. They’re easy to make, customisable, and a delightful reminder of your celebration. You may also like to include lavender paper for your stationary items for your big day. This article therefore maybe useful to you.
So why not give them a try?
I promise your guests will love them as much as you do!
