30+ Wedding Gifts / Favors for Mehendi & Wedding

Favours and gifts for the people who make your wedding special. It's always a great idea to give some sweet little things to the people who take out time to come be a part of your big day, and whether they are gifts for bridesmaids, or personalised wedding gifts or even a gifts with the wedding invites, these days there are so many things to choose from. So here are some common and some unique gifting ideas to take a pick from, which we have divided into these categories:

• Edible Favours
• Mehendi Favours
• Wedding Favours
• Favours For Women
• Favours For Men

So let's go ahead and dive right into it- here are favours from a few common ones to some unique ones, budget options and those that might require you to splurge a little bit, but all things that will make your guests happy we are sure!

Edible Favours

Favours which not only are yum to eat, but also look festive and happy! The packaging will matter a lot for this one, and if you don't want to give the same old mithai dabba or dry fruits along with your wedding invite or at any of the functions, then here are some cool ones for you to consider!

Henna cupcakes and cookies

Image via 2k Photography★ 5  and Vintage Nutters How cute do these look? Henna themed sugar cookies or cupcakes are so adorable, and a great edible gift to give along with the wedding invite or on the Mehendi. 

Flavoured sugars

Image via Nirali and Ribhu's Wedding This is another new thing we saw a bride give out on her wedding- flavoured sugar, tea, coffee- all of these are such good options to give, especially when packed so cutely like this. 

Macarons

Image via Vintage Nutters Who doesn't love them? And a lot of guests might not have had them before, so you can consider this as a favour too. There are so many options like plain ones, ones with henna designs on them or even custom printed ones with your names on it. 

Spices

Image via Anyonya★ 4.6 If you're having your wedding at a place which is famous for its spices like Kerala, Ooty or Sri Lanka, then you could consider giving this away as favours. 

Mukhwas

Image via Shikha & Ankit Mukhwas is another easy peasy gift to give, especially when packed in such a nice way!

Mehendi Favours

When you think of the mehendi, you think festive, bright and happy things! Here are some favours which might be specific to the Mehendi event, and make for great giveaways or gifts especially for the Mehendi. 

Sunglass cases

Image via Pataaree How cute are these sunglass cases with the brocade and lace work? There are a lot more types available if you're looking for something more trendy, but these make for amazing giveaways! 

Pouches and Potlis

Image via Sanam & Suhel (Delhi) Pretty pouches and potlis- whether it is to carry by themselves or with some bits and baubles inside- these make for nice Mehendi favors. 

Personalised totes

Image via The Bombay Brigade★ 4.9 These are also so cute- make for great gift for the Mehendi, and you can even have the ones for your bridesmaids personalised and give the others plain totes or something with your wedding logo. 

Pocket diaries with traditional prints

Image via Moments by Riona★ 5 Pretty notebooks for their bags, you can get so many options- with ikat prints, Indian designs or even Mandala ones. 

Leheriya photo frames

Image via Adirag Look so happy and Mehendi-appropriate! Happy happy with all the colour and the gota work. 

Pompom keychains

Image via The Wedding Junction★ 5 Another small little thing for the guests to pick up and take with them. And if they are happy and festive, then nothing like it. 

Brocade boxes

Image via Crafthaat★ 4.7 These boxes look so pretty, and you can add just about anything to them or give them away for the guests to store their bits and baubles. 

Wedding Favours

These are some nice classy favours that you can consider to give on your wedding day- from budget to slightly expensive options which are perfect to giveaway as wedding favours, whether it is as a thank you gesture when the guests are leaving, or to leave on their chairs or tables for them to find during the ceremony! 

Scented candles

Image via Jo Malone Scented candles especially luxurious ones are something everyone will love and cherish! You can get a lot of different varieties or give away what is your fave scent or something that goes with your wedding theme. 

Pins and Badges

Image via Richa & Khushil What was started by one bride has become a trend now, and these are extremely popular these days, as badges and even as hair accessories. 

Cocktail kits

Image via Avantika & Pratik DIY Cocktail kits are great favours to give out on the wedding too, especially to your close friends like the bridesmaids and the groomsmen. Just throw in some small little things like alcohol miniatures, a shot glass and some peanuts in some cute packaging. 

Chai or coffee hampers

Image via Design Tuk Tuk★ 4.6 This is also a great wedding favor we came across. Chai and coffee hampers with some nice tea / coffee, glasses and a cute little kettle in that delightful packaging. 

Tiki cocktail glasses

Image via Preksha & Mukul Tiki mugs or shot glasses also make for good wedding favours for the guests, and especially if you have a crowd that's fond of drinking!

Customised perfumes

Image via Sharon and Jess (Kerala) This couple got a signature scent made and gave it to all of their wedding guests with some cute personalised packaging too. 

Luxury Eternity Rose Box arrangements that last a year!

Image via The Alluring Rose These are roses and arrangements that last upto a year, so it actually makes sense to give these to guests! Something beautiful and unique!

Luggage tags

Image via Malvika & Pranay A cute idea for a destination wedding, this couple decided to put them for their guests on their wedding chairs!

Plantable pencils

Image via Avantika & Pratik Eco-friendly gifts are also gaining a lot of popularity at weddings, and this one is such a neat idea and looks super cute too. 

Potted plants

Image via Aishwarya & Vikyath Again, something that is great to give if you want to go green at your wedding, and while potted plants might be a better option for a local wedding, seeds and seed bombs are a better idea for a destination wedding. 

Hand fans

Image via Revel Events If its an outdoor wedding, then this is something that might come handy for a lot of guests!

Sanitisers

Image via Gautam & Mansha This couple had some cute sanitisers with personalised packaging on their wedding, and we love this idea of a pick-me-up!

Favours For Women

Embroidered bags

Image via Aishya & Rohan (USA) How pretty are these handicraft bags for mehendi giveaways? Get something ethnic that your guests will love!

Curated bangles or jewellery

Image via Summiyya & Arnav (Mumbai) This bride got specially curated bangles from Outhouse for her Mehendi, and it's a gift that's simple and pretty!

Pretty zardozdi work boxes with saree borders

Image via Nirali and Ribhu's Wedding Now this is a unique gift we spotted one bride giving away too as Mehendi favours. A simple gift that we are sure will be loved by women!

DIY Jewellery kits

Image via Vintage Nutters★ 5 DIY jewellery kits were another unique Mehendi favour we spotted in a wedding we featured, and we think it's quite a cool idea!

Clutch bags

Image via Ankit Singh Something nice and safe, which will be loved by everyone! Keep enough colours and varieties so everyone gets something they like!

Scarves

Image via Devasyah Studios★ 4 Traditional scarves or dupattas also make for great mehendi gifts for women, and again, keep enough designs and options for everyone. 

Gajra 

Image via Pink Kurta Weddings★ 4.8 Simple and sweet, and a great idea for South Indian weddings when everyone would need a fresh one!

Favours For Men

Alcohol bottles

Image via wedding_lounge A nice safe bet for men and women, and especially when it comes with such cute packaging!

Ties

Image via Utsav and Aashima Ties of lots colours for the men, something you really can't go wrong with!

Customised Tshirts

Image via Vogueshaire★ 4.8 Tees are another great gift idea for men- you can get them customised or personalised as per your wedding party or hashtag!

Pocket squares

Image via Neha & Eshaan Another great idea like ties, this one is also nice, especially when you want the men to coordinate their pocket squares on the wedding!

Bow tie

Image via Weva Photography★ 4.6 Another sweet gift, especially when you want all the groomsmen to be coordinated!

Alcohol chocolates

Image via Anusha & Hemanth Men love chocolates, and alcohol chocolates too! Even women do, but this is a safe gift to consider for them!   Find loads more favour and gifting ideas and vendors who supply them in the WMG Vendor Gallery.