10 Sustainable Wedding Favour Ideas That Won’t End Up in the Bin
Let’s be honest - wedding favours are often the first things guests forget to take home. Too many end up in the bin: miniature trinkets, generic bottle openers, or favours wrapped in single-use plastic. In 2025, more couples are making intentional, meaningful choices about their weddings - and that includes favours.
In this blog, we’ll share 10 sustainable wedding favour ideas that guests will actually love and use. Say goodbye to landfill-bound keepsakes and hello to thoughtful, eco-conscious gifting.
Why Sustainable Wedding Favours Matter
Modern couples are looking for ways to reduce waste, support small businesses, and align their celebrations with their values. Wedding favours are a great place to start - after all, why gift something that guests will forget or throw away? Sustainable favours are designed to be practical, reusable, or biodegradable. They also reflect the thoughtfulness behind your wedding planning and help reduce your event’s environmental footprint.
1. Photo Keepsakes Powered by Posable
Let your guests become the photographers! With Posable cameras, your guests capture candid moments throughout the day. After the wedding, you’ll receive a full gallery of images - and you can send each guest a photo they took (or one they’re in) as their personalised thank-you. It’s nostalgic, digital, and sustainable - no printing unnecessary gifts or sourcing favours that might be left behind. Just real memories, captured from your guests’ point of view.
2. Mini Wildflower Seed Packets
A favour that grows over time - how poetic is that? Seed packets are easy to personalise, affordable, and symbolic. You can choose pollinator-friendly blends, add a personal message, and let guests grow something beautiful to remind them of your wedding day.
3. Locally Made Soaps or Candles
Artisan soaps and hand-poured candles make elegant favours that are plastic-free and practical. Look for small businesses near your venue or where you live, and consider eco packaging like kraft boxes or paper wraps.
4. Edible Treats in Compostable Packaging
Everyone loves a snack - especially after a night of dancing. Offer mini jars of local honey, jam, or homemade biscuits. Make sure they’re in compostable or recyclable packaging to stay sustainable.
5. Reusable Cotton Tote Bags
Custom tote bags are an eco-conscious alternative that guests will actually use again. Avoid names and dates - instead, go for a meaningful quote or artistic print that won’t scream ‘wedding favour’ in everyday life.
6. Tiny Potted Succulents
Low-maintenance and charming, succulents are always a hit. They double as table décor and leave guests with a living memory of your big day. Bonus points if you pot them in recycled containers!
7. Charitable Donation Cards
If gifting a product doesn’t feel right, make a donation to a charity close to your heart and let your guests know. Include a handwritten note or small card explaining where the donation went and why it matters.
8. DIY Spice Mixes or Tea Blends
Fill glass jars with your favourite tea blends or spices. Add custom labels and let guests take home a flavour of your love story - literally. It’s a creative and low-waste idea they’ll appreciate.
9. Beeswax Food Wraps
Beeswax wraps are a reusable alternative to cling film and a popular eco gift. You can find beautiful prints that fit your wedding colours and give guests something they’ll use again and again.
10. Fabric Napkins (With a Note to Take Home!)
Instead of renting or using single-use napkins, consider gifting cloth napkins to guests. Leave a note at each place setting letting them know they’re welcome to take theirs home - it’s practical, personal, and plastic-free.
Conclusion
Ultimately, sustainable wedding favours are about quality over quantity. Choose something that reflects your values, your personality, and your desire to reduce waste. From photo keepsakes to edible gifts, each idea on this list is something your guests will genuinely appreciate - and won’t leave behind at the end of the night.
