September is a wedding season high point for good reason. Much like pausing to feel the warmth of the early-autumn sun hitting your back, the transition this time of year is one to savor. It’s a safer bet for outdoor weddings too, as summer’s extreme heat goes on the wane and fall’s brisker air is held at bay. Brides today can get very creative with different ways to use this transition in seasons in their color palette, decor and even food choices.
Speaking of food, when it comes to wedding favors, use your local harvest to cue ideas for treats your guests will savor. We love the simple ideas from theknot.com for fall-themed wedding favors, and pulled out a few of them you can easily do yourself for low cost.
Caramel Apples
You can make your own by enlisting some of your bridesmaids to join you for an afternoon of apple picking. Use the candied apple kit from your local supermarket (or buy a better-priced bulk kit from Costco or other mega-discount store). Wrap them individually in cellophane and attach a pre-printed wedding place card with your monogram, wedding date, or a handwritten sentiment.
Apple Butter Minis
This is relatively easy to make (especially if you skip the apple picking party), but you can save time and increase yield by following an easy crockpot apple butter recipe. Try covering recycled baby food jars with a fabric that coordinates with your wedding colors for a smaller-sized portion. Apply a label sticker telling guests what it is (don’t leave them guessing–it’s a funny color) and tie on a wedding place card with your names and wedding date, and maybe even divulge the recipe!
Candied Pecans
Guests will love the variety in flavor of these (sweet or spicy) and the ease with which you can make so many! Again, the “favor” part comes when you individually wrap a handful for each guest. The stickiness of these requires something other than netting or cellophane, so try small candy tins (think Altoids!) or bags.
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