Our Desi weddings have been progressing with each passing season. We have shifted from street shamiana to destination marquees. And from our local parlour wali didi to bridal makeup artists from Instagram. We have gone through a lot. But one aspect of our Desi wedding is still the same old boring, and that’s the wedding favours. We grab a pouch, fill it up with fennel seeds, a few local candies, and dates, and call it a wedding favour. So boring.
Not going to lie, our dadi nanis, khala chachu, and even nieces and nephews love those. They are versatile enough to please all generations. But trust us, we can do a lot more with Desi wedding gifts than those basic wedding pouches. Lucky for you, you are already in the right place. Here are 8 unique Desi wedding favour ideas that make your guests simply go WoW. Excited enough? Let’s get started!
1. Desi Sweet Mason Jars
For our first desi wedding favour, let’s not go too far from the traditions. Mason Jars are a sleek western twist on your wedding pouch. Fill them up with the Desi sweets of your liking. Halwa, Laddo, Kheer, and even your wedding cake—the list is endless. One can else put another Western twist and make it a little bit more fancy. Instead of Moti choor k laddu, add Moti choor cheesecake! Your guests will empty that jar within seconds of reaching their homes!
2. Mini Plant Pots with Cacti
Offering plant seeds or small twigs of regenerating plants is a common mistake. Many people make this error when looking to add a unique twist to Desi wedding favours. Trust us, no one has the time to plant your seeds or twigs. Some of your guests don’t even have a garden in their house. Those seeds are going right in the trash. That’s why a mini-cacti plant pot is the best choice. They take less space, water, and overall attention. It will take no effort for your guests to keep them alive yet still be a nice pop of colour in their house. Especially when a little flower will bloom on its top.
3. Tie Dye Dupattas
If you’re giving out wedding favours before your nikah, this idea is for you. It works especially well for a Mehndi ceremony at a Desi wedding. Tie-dye dupattas are a perfect addition to any outfit, and trust they’ll never go in vain. You can even take a leap and ask your guests for their favourite colours beforehand. Such a small effort will make your guests feel truly welcomed at your wedding.
4. Churaes and Gajrae
For another Mehndi day wedding favour, nothing beats the vibrant colour of tinkling churae, better known as bangles. But wait, it’s better to buy 20 glass ones than 3 fancy ones per person. Remember, if it’s not a set, it’s probably going to collect dust on your guests’ shelves. And that’s not it! How does gajrae sound for a Desi wedding favour? You can go for the classic floral gajrae from your local florists or buy the fake ones that your girl gang can wear the entire wedding season. This will truly make your guest go WOW. Want to make your guests go from WoW to WooW? Go for crochet gajraes!
5. New Age Mithai
A desi wedding favour is incomplete without something sweet. And, while desi sweet mason jars are sure to be popular, new-age mithai will undoubtedly steal the show. For your mun meetha moment, ask a trendy caterer to bring out the most exotic meethai menu. Rose petal barfi, pistachio chocolate ladoos, and more. Now that is a Desi wedding favour we’ll look forward to.
6. Take Home Bidh
No matter how fancy we try to look for a wedding, we desis can not go much far from our traditions and cultures. A classic Bidh with dates and candies is what we all love and cannot get over with. So here’s a simple twist on a take-home Bidh for your guests. Ditch the fennel seeds and add caramel popcorn, exotic chocolates, and dry nuts. You can even add a few homemade cookies along with your dates. Giving such a personalised and unique touch to your Bidh makes it an ideal Desi wedding favour for your wedding.
7. Variety of Condiments
No one would see this coming! Condiments are a great Desi wedding favour idea to incorporate into your Shaadi. Honey and infused olive oil fall right into the religious Bidh category. One can also opt for tiny bottles of marmalades, chutneys, jams, barbecue sauce, salsa, and maple syrup. Make a small gift basket for your guests or gift these individually. Both will leave a lasting impression on your Desi guests.
8. Flavored Tea and Coffee Blends
We Desi love a good blend of tea, so why not gift it as a wedding favour? The younger generation of Desi families is opting for coffee, so one can even gift coffee as well. Get a premium selection of local tea and coffee brands and pack them up in decorative tins or even simple Bidh pouches. That’s how your guests will remember your wedding in the upcoming mornings of the entire wedding season. Now that’s how you pull off a desi wedding favour!
Wrapping it up!
Gone are the old days of boring wedding favours. Now is the time to put a twist on a wedding favour of this generation. A bride of today wants something new, something interesting, something that calls for what it’s like to live now, not in your nani and dadis time. Whether it be a delicate twist of sweet mason jars or a classic revamp of traditional Bidh, there’s a wedding favour for all weddings.
And now is the time to prepare them. You can hold your girl gang or cousins down after Mehndi night to make all these forms scratch. Or simply go to our trusted vendors, who’ll do it for you.
You can find these vendors at Shadi Tayari. Shadi Tayari is your ultimate wedding planning platform to plan your dream day from scratch. We have our best vendors for the entire country. So what you’re waiting for: visit Shadi Tayari now and start planning your wedding!