Wedding Season is Upon Us

At Wares of Knutsford, we love wedding season! It's such a beautiful time of year to get married, and we have so many customers who stock up on small glass jars and mini bottles for thoughtful hand-crafted wedding favours.

The beauty of glass minis

Small glass bottles and jars are incredibly versatile and perfect for these kinds of tokens. Glassware is recyclable, versatile, beautiful to look at, and very affordable, and there's nothing cuter than a tiny bottle filled with something intriguing. Even better, glass minis can be used time and time again for all different purposes; whether to store buttons or bath oil.

Wedding guests love these kinds of thoughtful wedding favours, and there are so many ideas to try. Even better, you can tailor the contents to suit each guest and really delight everyone. Here are some great creative choices to give you some inspiration.

Sweets for Younger Guests

Children (of all ages) will find small glass bottles filled with colourful sweets absolutely irresistible. Why not set up a sweet stall with tall glass confectionery jars and scoops and let guests either fill small striped paper bags, or take pre-prepared miniature glass bottles filled with Smarties, jelly babies, M&Ms, and Love Hearts. This nostalgic wedding feature will draw everyone in with its simple charm and sweet treats.

Mini Candles

It's easy to make your own scented candles with small glass jars, wax discs, fragrance or essential oil, a little food colouring and wax tapers. You can also sprinkle biodegradable glitter onto the top of your handmade candles, and choose colours and fragrances that suit your wedding. Lavender, chamomile and geranium are all great choices for relaxation and 'morning after' recovery vibes. A few drops of food colour will add a lovely soft pastel shade. You can buy candle-making kits to make the process easy (and it's also tremendous fun).

Local honey

Everyone appreciates delicious local honey, but if you're not inclined to create your own apiary, why not contact a local beekeeper and buy some of their honey to decant into small glass honey jars? You could add a handwritten label explaining the provenance and local connection of the honey. Look for honeys with special flavours, such as lavender or pine. A miniature wooden spoon is a thoughtful addition, and you can tie it with twine or a ribbon.

Delicious drinks

Everyone loves a tipple, and small glass bottles just call out to be filled with homemade infused gin or spirits for wedding favours with a kick. It's very easy to make raspberry-infused gin, which creates the most wonderful pink colour, or a pale rhubarb gin with a delicate hue. Alternatively, why not treat everyone to a pick-me-up the morning after with a coffee liqueur? This [easy recipe](https://www.seriouseats.com/diy-coffee-liqueur-homemade-kahlua) combines cold brew coffee with rum and other optional flavours. Choose good quality coffee and rum, and you'll taste the difference.

For those guests who don't drink alcohol, including younger guests, why not try a flavoursome homemade cordial in a cute glass bottle with a handwritten label and ribbon? This [raspberry cordial](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/drinks/summer-cordial/) is packed with summer flavour and a rich, warm berry colour.

Chocolate brownie or cookie jars

Layer cookie or brownie dry mix into a larger Mason glass jar, and then tie a mini glass jar with a chocolate sauce to top the baked creation. Add a tag with baking instructions and leave the gift in your guests' bedrooms for a treat to try when they get home. Children will love these thoughtful, handmade wedding favours too.

Glass jar posies

For a summer wedding, nothing beats beautiful posies in a line of glass jars. Try adding a single dahlia or rose to each guest's dining place, in a little glass bottle with a ribbon. These will be lovely little gifts to take home, and the glass bottles will easily find a new use.

Discover Our Glass Minis

Discover our fantastic range of glass jars and bottles in [miniature sizes](https://www.waresofknutsford.co.uk/jars/small-and-miniature-glass-jars/), including a special category of [wedding favours](https://www.waresofknutsford.co.uk/wedding-favour-bottles/).

We're constantly adding to our range of glass bottles and jars, so you'll be spoilt for choice! Check out our low prices, with fantastic discounts on bulk orders and fast, affordable delivery. Even better, our friendly team is on hand to assist with any queries you might have.