• Comfortable elastic to keep your toesies secure and dancing at your best
• Padding for optimal comfort
• Faux leather that compliments any outfit and is also weather resistant (so your guests can wear them all the way home)
• Flexible scuff proof soles

Wondering how many to order? They recommend 1 box set per 60 wedding guests. These luxury slippers are so much better than just going barefoot for the night.

Wow did these come in handy. Even though I specially put on the invitation that high heels were highly discouraged due to uneven terrain, of course women still wore their heels. Every single woman was wearing a pair of these by the end of the night, and everyone could not thank me enough for getting them. Thanks Rescue Flats! – Priscilla, Wedding Date: 10/11/2014

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Mini Woodland Terrarium Favors: DIY via Evermine

Fairy Folk Weddings

Corked Honey via 100 Layer Cake

Felted White Acorn Ornaments by The Grey Woods

Amanda Hein Photography

Wood Slice Magnets DIY via Suburble

Build Your Own Trail Mix Bar: Pinterest / Destination Wedding Mag

Wood Slice Tea Lights via Jadyn Welch Photography

Edible Chocolate Twigs by Andie’s Specialty Sweets

Wood Bark Colored Pencils, Sawatdeee

Pinecone Lip Balm, For Strange Women

S’mores Kits: via The Knot / Ceramic Travel Mugs: via Martha Stewart Weddings / Maple Syrup Favors: Snap Weddings / Hot Cocoa Favor Kits: Wedding Paper Divas / Snowflake Wine Cork Favors: Urban Loft Tampa / Popcorn Kernel Favor Jars: Evermine / Evergreen Sapling Tree Favors: Bridget Rochelle Photography / Rustic Candle in a Jar Favors: Onewed / Snowflake Cookie Cutter Favors: Little Things Favors  / Monogramed Fleece Throw Favors: Alixann Loosle Photography / Rustic Woodland Heart Magnets: Handy Happy Hearts / Bird Seed Heart Shaped Favors: Vintage Blooming

What You’ll Need:

–pretty paper (I’ve used Antiquaria’s Patterned Paper in “Annabelle Violet”)
–favor box of choice (this one is 3x3x2)
–sealing wax (I’ve used the flexible sealing wax from Nostalgic Impressions in Metallic Purple)
–wax seal (Etsy and Nostalgic Impressions are great places to shop for these)
–scissors
–glue stick
–ruler/pencil
–lighter

1) Turn the paper over and measure ¾ inch from the edge. Cut the ¾ paper strip (long way). One 8 ½ x 11 inch piece of paper yields approximately 11 strips.

2) Glue one end of the paper strip to the bottom of the box. Turn it over. This is when you’ll want to fill it with whatever goodies are going in the box, because after this point the seal will have to be broken to get in. Once you’ve filled the box with your favor, glue the other end of the strip on the bottom of the box.

3) Turn the box up again and place the wax seal in the dead center. Lightly trace around the base. This gives you a great guideline for where and how much wax you’ll need to drip onto the box.

4) Light the wick of your wax stick and fill the circle you outlined with drops of wax. Don’t take too long as the wax will start to harden around the edges. The angle at which you hold the wax stick really determines the speed of the drips and also how hot it gets, so be careful. If your drops of wax start catching fire and light your pool of wax on fire then you might be holding it too vertical. Blow it out and relight your wick to continue. You’ll get the hang of it after a few tries so you might want to do a few practice ones on plain paper first if you’ve never used sealing wax.

5) Quickly press your wax seal into the pool of wax and lift off after a few seconds.

You’re done! Present it on a pretty plate at place settings and your tables will look extra special.

Tip: If you choose to use ribbon instead of paper beware the wax will burn right through it and you’ll have a mess on your hands. Instead create the wax seals ahead of time on a clean cookie sheet (they’ll peel right up) and then affix to the ribbon with clear glue (not hot glue, it will melt the pretty wax seal you’ve created) or strong double stick tape.

Photography + Tutorial: Naomi Farr / Paper: Antiquaria / Sealing Wax: Nostalgic Impressions / Seal: ExlibrisArte (Etsy) / Box: Michaels / Violet Plate: Vintage

Choosing and making your own solid fragrance is personal, fun and rewarding, and handmade perfumes make wonderful gifts (or favors for party guests). Add to the good feelings by choosing botanicals with aromatherapy benefits. Florals are uplifting and romantic, vanilla is warm and sweet, and woods and resins can be grounding and calming. (And they smell amazing!)

Solid perfume is also easy to package, carry, and re-apply at leisure. Let’s look at one way to make your own solid botanical perfumes.

You will need:
Essential oil(s)
Carrier oil (you can use jojoba, almond or olive)
Beeswax pieces (or soywax/ candelilla wax)
A small pot (stainless steel or enamel)
Measuring cups / small glass jars
Wood chop sticks or skewer sticks
Small tins / solid perfume containers
Your nose
Optional: Double boiler, kitchen thermometer, droppers / pipettes

Tip: To make a dozen half ounce perfume tins, you will need 4 oz carrier oil, 2 oz beeswax, and 120-150 drops essential oil.

Part 1: Blend the Essential Oils
If you’re new to perfumery, stick with one essential oil or simple blends of  2 or 3 scents. Add your chosen essential oils to a small amount of carrier oil in a jar. (Tip: Jojoba oil is a favorite carrier, as it has little smell of its own and a long shelf life.) As you add the essential oils, carefully note the number of drops used (you may wish to make more of the blend later). For the smoothest result, add the oils in the order of heaviest to lightest – base, middle, then top notes. Test by smelling above the container (not into it) and on your skin, using a chopstick. Test a few times; oil blends change with time. I recommend waiting 48 hours for the perfume oil to settle so you can get an accurate whiff.

Part 2: Make the Solid Perfume Base
Measure out plain carrier oil and wax (start with 2:1 by weight, or 1:1 volume). Pour the oil into a stainless steel or enamel pot, and heat it gently on the stove using the lowest heat. Keeping the heat low, carefully add the beeswax, blending continuously using a chopstick until the wax melts entirely into the oil. Remove the pot from heat. Test the consistency by getting some of the mix on a spoon; let it cool off on a paper towel for a few minutes. When it is cooled and appears solid, test it with your finger. If it feels too soft, add more wax to the pot; if too hard, add more oil.

Part 3: Make Your Solid Perfume
Add your essential oils to the base. Heat can ruin essential oils, so be very careful if you have to reheat the base; keep the mix under 120˚ Fahrenheit. Test your solid perfume with a spoon and on your skin; add more ingredients if needed, until you have the desired scent intensity.

Part 4: Pour Perfume in Tins and Decorate
While your perfume mix is still liquid (reheat gently if necessary), pour it into the tins. Wait until the mix is set (hardened and cooled), before moving the tins, closing the lids, or cleaning up any spills; this should take under 10 minutes. Decorate to your heart’s content!

Decorating Ideas
I have a weakness for sealing my perfume tins with Japanese washi paper tape — it’s easy, eco-friendly, inexpensive, sturdy and comes in irresistible colors and designs. You can also incorporate ribbons, twine, rhinestones, dried flowers and other small decorations in colors that complement the theme of your day.

Happy sniffing!

All photographs by Irina Adam

Irina is a nature loving gal residing in Brooklyn. She often stops to smell the roses and has been sighted (more than once!) happily strolling about with yellow pollen on her nose.

Aromatherapy Spa Tote / Pearls & Swirls Earrings / Soy Polish Remover Wipes / Priti NYC non-toxic polish

All Natural Men’s Gift Box / Wheat Boutonniere / Organic Body Bar / The Man Can Shaving Kit

Organic Raw Honey Jars / Wood Tree Save-the-Date Magnet / Eco-Herb Sunflower Grow Kit Favor

All Photos from the Green Bride Guide Shop

Sweet Idea: If you print them blank but don’t want to hand letter the initials, you can use a rubber stamp!

Sizes: Favor Tags: 2.5″ x 3.5″ Favor Label: 3″ x 3″

1) Juliet Stallwood Cakes and Biscuts  2) MS B’s Cakery  3-4) Tumbler  5) The Cake Parlour  6) Pinterest  7) Glorious Treats  8-9) Peggy Porschen  10) Pinterest  11) Peggy Porschen  12) Pinterest  13) Planet Cake  14) Sweetapolita  15) Martha Stewart Weddings  16) Salt and Pepper  17) Pinterest  18) Erica O’Brien Cake

1) Handmade Botanical Soap Favors from Cathryn Violet Artisan Soap. Cathryn uses the highest quality organic flora & essential oils in her handcrafted soaps and does not use synthetic fragrances, dyes, or commercial detergents, only natural vegan ingredients! She’ll work with you to create a custom batch of soaps for your wedding favors.

2) Succulent Favors from The Succulent Source. These beautiful succuelents can double as centerpieces or place settings and favors. They come in a range of gorgeous colors and containers and The Succulent Source can ship these to you just about anywhere!

3) Potted Herbs by Favor Creative. These come in a range of sizes and arrive in cute little biodegradable boxes ready for gifting. They offer more than a dozen herbs to choose from and also offer flower bulbs in a box favors.

4) Wildflower Seed Packet Favors from Paper Polaroid. This beautiful Etsy shop offers handmade paper pretties including these customizable wildflower seed favors perfect for a romantic garden, shabby chic, or rustic wedding.

5) Plantable favor boxes and thank you cards from Botanical PaperWorks. Choose any little favor you like and use these boxes made of plantable paper. Follow up with thank you notes that your guests can plant!

6) Lavender Sachets by Gardenmis. Lavender has long been celebrated for its ability to calm, soothe, + restore those who suffer from anxiety, depression, insomnia, + mental exhaustion.  Pricilla, of the Gardenmis Etsy shop makes soothing lavender and other botanical sachets that your guests will love to take home. Remember to keep a few for yourself and place in your box of wedding keepsakes. Everytime you inhale you’ll be filled with the joy you felt on your wedding day.

7)  Botanical Perfume Favors by aostudio9. Adreienne of aostudio9 creates hand-blended botanical perfumes that can be customized and elegantly wrapped for your wedding. Start by ordering a scent sampler.