Creating Unique Wedding Favors, Guestbooks and Wedding Programs

Author: Heidi Reimer-Epp of Botanical PaperWorks

Plantable paper and envelopes are great for so many more uses than just invitations! Here are some ideas from the designers at Botanical PaperWorks:

HANDMADE WEDDING FAVORS

- Plantable Scroll: Roll a 6 x 9" piece of plantable paper into a scroll, punch hole in corner of planting instructions, thread onto decorative ribbon and tie ribbon around scroll into a pretty bow. Free planting instructions are included with all plantable paper orders.

- Seed and Flower Confetti Packet: Place a colorful blend of wildflower seeds and dried petals in a plantable A2 envelope. Include instructions inviting guests to throw "confetti" and take plantable envelope home.

- Petal Confetti Packet: Place a fragrant blend of fresh petals in a translucent vellum envelope for a beautiful wedding favor.

- Tissue Holder: Place folded tissues in handmade petal envelope. Place a packet at the end of each pew or row for when tears of joy flow!

GUESTBOOKS

- Signed "Guestbook" Panel: Using a 16 x 20" sheet of handmade plantable paper, have guests sign the page. Frame page with matting to show off deckled edge. If desired, place photo of couple in center of page and have guests sign around photo.

WEDDING PROGRAMS

- Sleeve Style Program: Use a 11 x 14" seed embedded sheet, in Cotton and Silver Thread, Moss and Petals or other handmade paper, and fold in three to create a three-panel folio. Close folio with archival adhesive or decorative wax seal. Print wedding program on vellum sheet and slip into folio.

- Booklet Style Program: Use 2-3 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11" seed embedded plantable paper, folded in half and tied on fold with thin piece of ribbon. Print on plantable paper before assembling.

- Small Book in Envelope Program: Print program on several sheets of 6 x 9 seed embedded plantable paper. Fold into booklet and place in an A6 handmade envelope. Keeps the program together and creates a great take-away memento!