DIY botanical wedding favor

Botanical favors have been a popular choice in recent years for weddings and special events. Refined yet informal, natural yet thoughtful, they convey an authentic aesthetic that pairs perfectly with green, boho, and nature-inspired weddings. They're not just decorative objects, but small symbols that speak of respect for the environment, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

Among the most popular materials for this type of favor is Aqua resin , a high-quality water-based plaster , designed to offer a compact, porcelain-effect surface. It's ideal for showcasing natural accents like dried flowers, micro-granules, and organic textures, while maintaining an elegant, contemporary look.

In this article, we'll discover how to design and create a botanical wedding favor with a natural insert, from choosing the concept to the actual production times and costs.

The charm of botanical wedding favors

A botanical wedding favor stands out immediately for its character. It's never overdone, and doesn't try to dazzle with bright colors or elaborate shapes, but rather captivates with its visual harmony. Natural elements, matte surfaces, soft palettes, and tactile materials create an object that seems to belong to the place and moment in which it's given.

This type of favor works especially well for:

• outdoor weddings

• ceremonies in farmhouses or locations surrounded by greenery

• eco-friendly events

• couples who love an essential but refined style

Color palette: sage green, ivory, terracotta

Choosing the right palette is crucial to achieving a cohesive result. For botanical favors, the colors should interact with nature without overpowering it.

Sage green recalls leaves, branches and aromatic plants and is perfect for delicate details or micro-granules.
Ivory is the ideal base: neutral, bright and elegant, it enhances both the shape of the object and the natural inserts.
Terracotta adds warmth and depth, reminiscent of earth, clay and raw materials.

With Aqua resin , thanks to the quality of the plaster and its uniform yield, it is possible to obtain these shades in a full or slightly shaded way, always maintaining a natural and non-artificial appearance.

Why choose Aqua resin for a botanical wedding favor?

When working with natural elements, the base material must be up to par. Aqua resin is particularly suitable for this type of project because it is not a resin , but a high-quality, water-based mineral plaster , easy to work with and designed for home crafting and decorative design.

This means that:

• It can also be used in domestic environments

• does not emit strong odors

• does not contain solvents

• It is simple to mix and pour

• dries quickly

Aesthetically, the result is a matte porcelain effect , perfect for a botanical style. The surfaces appear smooth, compact, and textured, never plastic, with a highly appreciated artisanal finish.

Natural Inserts: What to Use and What to Avoid

The heart of the botanical wedding favor is the insert. With Aqua resin , you can incorporate various natural elements, as long as they are perfectly dry .

The most used inserts are:

• dried flowers (gypsophila, lavender, yarrow)

• stabilized leaves

• decorative micro-granules

• natural sands

• small dried plant fragments

It's essential to avoid damp or fresh elements, as they could compromise the plaster's solidity or alter the final result. Pre-drying is always essential.

Ideal shapes for a botanical wedding favor

The object's shape should be simple, so as not to detract from the natural elements. The most popular are:

• mini saucers

• decorative bases

• small empty pockets

• candle holders or jars

With Aqua resin , these shapes appear solid but visually light, also perfect as everyday objects.

Realization process: real time

One of the main advantages of Aqua resin is time management. For a production of 50–80 botanical favors, the process can be organized as follows:

• Day 1: Preparation of molds and materials

• 1–2 days: casting and insertion of natural elements

• Day 1: Drying and finishing

• Day 1: Quality control and packaging

In total, 4–5 days are sufficient for a smooth and well-organized production.

Indicative costs

The cost of a botanical favor varies based on the shape, thickness, and type of insert. On average:

• Material: €3–5 per piece

• Packaging: €1–2 per piece

The result is a handcrafted, elegant, and personalized wedding favor, often more appreciated than industrial solutions.

Packaging: completing the natural story

Packaging is an integral part of the favor. For a botanical style, the following are ideal:

• cotton or linen bags

• recycled cardboard boxes

• jute or cotton ribbons

• natural paper labels

The object created with Aqua resin thus becomes a coherent, well-finished and long-lasting memory.

A choice that speaks of values

Choosing a botanical wedding favor with a natural element isn't just a matter of aesthetics. It's a declaration of intent: a concern for the environment, a love of craftsmanship, and a desire to give something authentic.

Thanks to Aqua resin , a high-quality water-based plaster , it is possible to transform these values ​​into a concrete, elegant and long-lasting object, perfectly in tune with a nature-inspired wedding.