14 Creative Bridal Shower Favors

Here are some of our favorite ways to say "thank you."

by Andrea Fowler

If you ask us, the bridal shower is one of the best parts of wedding planning: It's a low-pressure party where you get to hang out with all your close friends and family, and they get to mingle and get to know each other before the wedding. There's usually a game or two, present exchanging and some yummy bites. Giving out favors at a bridal shower isn't necessary, but it's a nice bookend to a party. Our favorite picks? Edible treats never get left behind—and when it's tagged with a punny note, that's even better.

1. Cake in a Jar

A sweet treat to-go is never left behind.

Jars by Dani Assorted dessert jars with a customized lid, from $7 (bulk pricing available), JarsByDani.com
2. DIY Jewelry Tray

photo by A Beautiful Mess

For the crafty bride-to-be, your guests will appreciate a hand-made dish for all her baubles.

Get the DIY from A Beautiful Mess.
3. Shower Scrub

photo by Lulu Sugar

Give your guests the gift of pampering themselves—with a sweet-smelling shower scrub.
lulusugar Sugar scrub bridal shower favors, $57 for a set of 12, Etsy.com
4. DIY Mint to Be Scrub

photo by Love Vividly

Want to DIY instead of buy? That's an option too.
Get the DIY from LoveVividly.com.
5. Mini Bud Vases and Fresh Blooms

Pair these little bud vases with a fresh bloom or two for a unique spring or summer bridal shower favor.
The Knot Shop Mini bud vases, $17 for a set of 6, TheKnotShop.com
6. Mini Champagne Bottles

photo by Label with Love

Pick up some champagne splits from your local party store and decorate them with a custom lable.
LabelWithLove Custom bridal shower mini champagne labels, from $17, Etsy.com
7. Mini Wine Bottle Tags

photo by So Sweet Party Shop

Can't find any mini bottles of bubbles? Rosè works just as good.
sosweetpartyshop Bridal shower favor tags for mini wine bottles, $12 for a set of 12, Etsy.com
8. Mani Thanks

photo by Pink Fox Paper Crafts

Nail polish and puns? It's the perfect pair.

PinkFoxPapercrafts Nail polish thank-you tags, from $10, Etsy.com
9. Lavender Soap

photo by Brownies and Ginger

Paired with a cute tag, these scented soap bars are the perfect thank-you gift.

BrowniesandGinger Rustic bridal shower favor, $4, Etsy.com
10. Customized Matches and a Tea Candle

Pick up a pack of tea candles at your local craft store and pair them with a customized box of matches with a cute phrase like "Let Sparks Fly."
The Knot Shop personalized matches, from $1, TheKnotShop.com
11. DIY Flower Crown Station (To Take Home!)

photo by Mink Photography

Deck out your shower with a DIY flower crown bar that can double as a fun take-away gift.
From: The Prettiest Festival-Inspired Bridal Shower You'll Ever See
12. Cute Coffee Mug

photo by MeadowTea

You can't go wrong with these cute mugs, a mini bag of coffee beans tucked inside and a tag that says "Brewing Love."

MeadowTea Eyelashes coffee mug, $14, Etsy.com
13. Personalized Flutes

If you have an intimate bridal shower guest list, personalized favors are a nice touch.
Fox Blossom personalized stemless flutes, $16, FoxBlossom.com
14. Doughnut-Shaped Macarons

photo by The House That Lars Built

We guarantee every guest will be impressed by these take-away bags filled with cute doughnut-shaped macarons.
Get the DIY from TheHouseThatLarsBuilt.com.