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Affordable wedding bomboniere that won’t break the bank

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This article has been written by team of content creators at Easy Weddings.
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Updated on: December 5, 2024

Who doesn’t love a good wedding favour? Whether it’s a sweet treat or a fun keepsake, there’s something nice about coming away from a romantic celebration with a memento of the good times had.

Wedding bomboniere is one of the easiest ways you can say thank you to your guests for coming along to celebrate your wedding day, and if you are having a large affair with dozens (or even hundreds) of guests, it’s an element that can quickly add up.

But don’t despair! Like anything, there are some tricks you can use to make sure your bomboniere budget stretches as far as possible and you can still wow your guests with the gift they are able to take home with them.

Looking for beautiful bomboniere that will leave room in your budget for all of your must-haves? Browse our wedding supplier directory for options you’ll love.

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SYP Drinks

Become a packaging guru

If you have your heart set on a certain item but your budget just won’t stretch to include the packaging, there’s a simple solution: Do it yourself! The main element of paying extra for packaging is not the boxes or bags themselves, but the hours the staff puts in to tie the perfect bows and position the items perfectly.

Anyone can do that. And with the help of suppliers that specialise in organza bags of all colours, boxes of any shape and size and ribbons that will match any wedding theme, it’s really easy to save money and still be able to give the gift you have fallen in love with.

Affordable bombonaire ideas
Wildflower soaps by Tender Loving Studio

Get guests to DIY

There is something really fun about candy buffets that brings guests back to their childhood (and also provides a much-needed sugar injection for dancing the night away). Better still, if you provide some cute little boxes, Chinese containers, or jars, guests can choose which sweet treats they’d like and pack them as well. Because lollies and chocolates can come in all colours, this is an easy bomboniere to tailor to your wedding theme, and you can guarantee it will be a hit with guests of all ages.

Another emerging trend is the bomboniere buffet, where you display a range of gifts that your guests can choose from. But be careful if you venture down this path, as some items may be more popular than others. Plus there is potential for a budget blow-out!

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Dessert bar by Brownies Now

Two for the price of one

You can always get satisfaction out of combining beauty with functionality, and when you can use your bomboniere as a reception place card, you will be onto a winner.

There are several ways to do this, including coasters with the guests’ names on them, photo frames with the guest’s name or photo inside, personalised candles, or even piccolos of champagne.

Anything you can think of that would suit your theme and look lovely on a table is an option. Remember, if you cannot engrave or put a label on it, you can always make some cute hand-written name tags for a personalised touch.

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Personalised chocolate bars from Haus of Hues

Sharing is caring

When the majority of your guests are couples or families, it seems wasteful to be gifting a bomboniere to each individual. What would one family do with four bottle openers?

Instead, you can consider giving one gift per couple or family, while single guests get one all to themselves.

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Personalised sweet treats from Le Gourmand

Bomboniere as a centrepiece

This is another idea to give your bomboniere another purpose to keep costs down. Creating centrepieces out of gifts your guests can take home is also a great way to cut down on wastage.

You can use things like succulent terrariums, a jar of colourful lollipops tied with ribbons, bouquets made from mini-poseys or a vase of individual flowers that guests can take home.

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Flourish Bomboniere

Have your cake… and take cupcakes home

Chances are you would have thought long and hard about your wedding cake, including its colour and flavour and whether it would have fondant or buttercream icing.

What if everyone could have a piece of this masterpiece to enjoy at home? You can still have your cake (and eat it, too) at the reception, and guests can enjoy their piece of deliciousness in a box to take home.

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Edible masterpieces from North Lake Cakery

Make a donation

If you really can’t decide on what to give your guests, you can present them with a warm and fuzzy feeling by making a donation on their behalf to a charity you support.

This will not only give your guests the warm, fuzzy feeling of doing good, but will also allow you to donate an amount within your budget.

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Australian Cancer Research Foundation

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