What are some wedding favour ideas with soap or olive oil?

Short answer

Give guests a small bar of handmade soap or a mini bottle of olive oil with a personalised label. Both are practical favours that guests can actually use at home.

Soap and olive oil are thoughtful favours because they are everyday items with a touch of luxury. For soap, choose a natural bar with a scent that fits your theme, such as lavender for a rustic wedding or citrus for a summer celebration. Wrap each bar in brown paper or a small cloth bag and tie it with twine and a tag. You could also have the soap cut into rounds from a larger block to save money, or buy plain bars and stamp them with your initials.

Olive oil works well if you are having a Mediterranean or Italian themed wedding. Buy a good quality oil and pour it into small glass bottles with a cork or a pourer. Add a label with your names and the date, and maybe a note about the region it comes from. If you want to be more personal, you could use oil from a place that is special to you as a couple.

Both favours are easy to make in advance and can be displayed in a basket or on a tray. Just make sure the soap is wrapped well so it does not mark your table linens, and that the oil bottles are sealed tightly to avoid leaks.