I have a friend whose daughter is getting married in May and she wanted me to come up with an idea for wedding favors. She and her daughter said that they were tired of the same old favors you see everywhere. So, I came up with this idea. It’s a terra cotta pot decorated with roses and they loved the concept.
Kathy Zengolewicz
Here is what you will need to get started:
- One clay pot (you can really use any type of pot)
- White Patio paint
- A paint brush
- Ribbon roses (any color, I chose the color of the bridesmaid dresses)
- Spanish moss
- A glass votive holder
- Small candle
- Hot glue gun
Paint the pot with white paint and let it dry. You will probably need a second coat. Make sure the paint has dried thoroughly.
Hot glue the ribbon rose buds along the top of the pot, on the outside rim. Then glue one or two ribbon roses on the body of the pot. If you are using all white roses and leaves, you can add a little bit of gold metallic Patio paint by dabbing it randomly around the pot.
You can glue some white or green leaves around the roses on the body of the pot. Another option is to take a picture, maybe an engagement picture, of the couple and glue it to the front of the pot, but that will be a little more expensive to make pictures for all of the favors.
I am making the pot with the couple’s picture for the bride’s and the groom’s mother only and plain rose pots for the remainder of the guests. That was their choice.
Put some spanish moss in the bottom of the pot and top it off with a glass votive holder. Insert a candle, use a candle that is the same color as the roses you use. Finish it off by putting the Bride and Groom’s name under the picture or rose.
The cost for making this favor was minimal. There is no need to spend a lot on favors if you are willing to make them yourself. These turned out beautiful.
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