[IT] DIY wedding favours: essential materials for perfect packaging

Preparing favours to be packed at home is an increasingly popular activity among those who want to give their events a personal and authentic touch. Whether it’s a wedding, confirmation, graduation or christening, doing it yourself allows you not only to save money, but also to create something unique, made with care and love.
But what are the right materials to package a favour in an elegant and tidy way? In this article we take you on a journey of discovery of the best materials for making DIY wedding favours, with lots of ideas and tips to make each package truly special. You will discover how to choose from boxes, bags, envelopes and decorative accessories, depending on the type of event and the style you want to give your favours.

Do-it-yourself favour boxes: elegance and practicality in a single gesture

Among the most popular solutions for packaging a favour box, boxes undoubtedly stand out for their elegance and versatility. They offer structure, protection and refined aesthetics, suitable for any occasion.
Do-it-yourself favour boxes are available in many models and formats, allowing them to fit sugared almonds, gifts, handmade soaps or small tastings. The most popular are the boxes with lids, which are easy to assemble but immediately give a neat and tidy effect. Elegant, sober and easy to decorate, they are ideal for those who want classic but customisable packaging.
For a more sophisticated and professional effect, magnet boxes are perfect. They offer a secure closure and a luxurious design, ideal especially for packaging wedding favours or important events.
Also not to be forgotten are the do-it-yourself favour boxes, which are small and versatile, perfect for minimalist favours or to hold only sugared almonds.

Check out our square and rectangular cardboard boxes for wedding favours:

Bags and shopping bags: creative solutions for light-hearted packaging

If you prefer a lighter, more dynamic and playful approach, you can package a favour by choosing from bags, sachets and paper mini shoppers. These solutions are perfect for those who love DIY but are also looking for practicality and speed in packaging.

Paper bags with a window, for example, are ideal for those who want to display the contents of the favour with a refined touch. The side gussets offer extra space, while the transparency of the window enhances the inside. They are also excellent for packaging do-it-yourself sugared almonds, especially if combined with a small card or natural decoration.

Organza bags, on the other hand, are perfect for more romantic or religious events. The light, transparent fabric gives an ethereal appearance to the favour and is often chosen for making confirmation, baptism or communion favours.

Finally, mini paper shopping bags add a modern and fun touch. They are reminiscent of luxury shopping bags, but in a mini version: an original choice for graduation favours, with the possibility of playing with the colours of the theme chosen for the event.

Gift envelopes: ready-made solutions for stress-free favour wrapping

If you are short on time but still want neat packaging, envelopes are an effective and popular choice. Thanks to their ease of use, they allow you to package do-it-yourself wedding favours even at the last minute, without sacrificing style and functionality.
Shopper bags with a matt finish, for example, are perfect for elegant and understated packaging, especially when complemented with a pretty ribbon or floral decoration. Excellent for formal events such as weddings or graduations.
Double padded paper envelopes also add a touch of protection, ideal for fragile or delicate favours. For the environmentally-conscious, padded paper envelopes or bubble wrap envelopes made of recycled paper are a great solution for eco-friendly packaging that does not sacrifice aesthetics.

These options are also perfect for those who sell favours online or send them to guests, ensuring that they arrive in perfect condition.

Sending favours: protection and style can coexist

If your wedding favours are to be sent, perhaps to distant relatives or customers, it is important to choose packaging that ensures safety during transport. In this case, packaging is not just about aesthetics: it must also protect.

Bubble wrap envelopes with recycled paper lining combine functionality and environmental friendliness. They offer excellent impact protection and are ideal for national or international shipments.

Paper-lined envelopes are also a good alternative, especially for those who want to maintain a ‘cleaner’ and more natural aesthetic. They fit well with the handmade tone of handmade favours and complement other natural materials such as paper straw or tissue paper.

The accessories that complete the packaging

No favour is complete without the finishing touch: decorations and accessories really do make a difference, especially when it comes to favours to be packed at home.

No favour is complete without the finishing touch: decorations and accessories really do make a difference, especially when it comes to favours to be packed at home.
The elegant and bright gold and silver RAJA tissue paper is perfect for more formal events, while the coloured RAJA tissue paper allows you to easily coordinate with the theme of the event, offering a wide choice of colours. White RAJA tissue paper, on the other hand, is an evergreen that lends sobriety and elegance to every package.
RAJA paper straw is ideal for protecting small items and at the same time decorating with a natural, rustic touch.
Pastel-coloured organza-effect gift ribbons add a romantic and delicate touch, perfect for christenings and communions. For those who like a more natural and artisanal style, the raffia-effect gift ri bbon, natural fabric gift ribbon and natural RAJA raffia are perfect, ideal for giving an authentic and refined look to even the simplest packages.
The ribbon is the absolute protagonist of do-it-yourself wedding favour wrapping, it is what physically closes the package, but also what completes its visual and emotional meaning.

Packaging a bottle of wine as a wedding favour

Giving a bottle of wine as a wedding favour is an increasingly popular choice, especially for country-style weddings, graduation parties or corporate events. It is a useful, elegant and meaningful gift, which can become even more special when enclosed in a neat package.

For a neat, safe and visually appealing result, we recommend choosing a cardboard bottle box, a practical solution that immediately enhances the contents. Cardboard boxes are lightweight, durable and easy to customise with ribbons, labels or natural decorations. They also offer excellent value for money, ideal for large quantities.

On the other hand, for those who want a softer packaging or who want to speed up packaging, there are also several options of envelopes and bags designed for bottles. Opaque paper shopper bags with handles are ideal for a touch of understated elegance, especially when combined with a personalised tag or seal.

If you wish to add a decorative touch, you can complete the packaging with paper straw on the inside, a small bag of sugared almonds and a beautiful fabric or raffia ribbon. In this way, your bottle will not only be a useful gift, but a truly stylish keepsake.

Every wedding favour tells who you are

Packaging wedding, confirmation, graduation or christeningfavours is much more than a practical operation: it is a symbolic gesture, a way of saying “thank you” with elegance.

Choosing the right material for making DIY wedding favours means giving value to every detail, turning a simple object into a memorable experience. It doesn’t matter if you use a box, a sachet or a bag: what matters is that it speaks of you and your style.