Now that you’re engaged, you get to plan a perfect wedding. Save money at your reception by forming personalized and creative wedding favors. It is simple and fun, and the guests will enjoy receiving interesting and original gifts handmade by the wedding couple.

Give your guests the gift of music. Buy a pack of blank CDs and burn your favorite songs on to them. Add your own labels and you’re done! Remember to start the set list with the song from your first dance.

If friends know you as a “Foodie” give them a gift from your kitchen. Make a large batch of jam, preserves, herb infused olive oil, or salsa and can small portions into jars. Use labels and ribbons to decorate the jars. Guests will be sure to use the gift and remember your wedding with each yummy bite.

Another original idea for take away gifts is a small selection of tea bags arranged in beautiful teacups. Buy tea bags in bulk, and look for brands with pretty individual wrappers. Round up your bridesmaids for a fun day of shopping at thrift stores for old teacups in different pretty patterns. Teacups can often be found for less than a dollar each! Attach little handmade labels with pretty ribbon and you have a lovely and useful favor.