New England Inspired Wedding Favor Ideas {Guest Post: Laura of You Stir Me}

Today I am stepping aside to let one of my favorite {yes, one of my absolute faves!} bloggers pay a visit to the lovely headquarters. Laura Lubanski of You Stir Me needs no introduction, but she is some serious talent to be reckoned with, and has an eye for style and crafty DIY decor that I just can’t help but love. Oh, and she is a fellow New Englander, just like me. So doesn’t it make sense that she should stop by and guest post for us today? I thought so, too! Take it away, Laura!

Hi lovelies! When Jacin asked me to pop on over for a visit, I just about jumped out of my chair. LLD is a daily treat for me so I’m pretty tickled to be here right now. Sigh. Do I have to go back? Perhaps if I share some pretties with you she’ll let me stay awhile…let’s get started! Jacin and I are New England girls through and through and we both have a sweet spot (ok, probably bigger than a spot) for weddings, so I figured I’d share some of my favorite New England inspired wedding favors with you today.

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Maine is my favorite state in the Northeast (sorry, NH). I’ve spent every summer up on the rocky coast of southern Maine and plan to do so for the rest of my life. One of my favorite treats is saltwater taffy and I almost used it as our wedding favor! It would be so much fun to set up a taffy bar and have your guests fill their bags with mouth watering taffy. Need a suggestion? Try The Goldenrod in York, Maine. Tell them Laura sent you.

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So I may be biased but I think jam and jelly favors are some of the best, don’t you? New Hampshire has some gorgeous, family-owned and operated farms that make some of the tastiest homemade spreads. Your guests will adore the thoughtful gift and think of you two every time they have toast in the morning!

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When I think of Vermont I instantly think of two things: The rolling beauty of The Green Mountains and maple syrup. Simply add a sweet tag to a little bottle of syrup and you’re done. How fun would it be to also frame that print and display it next to all the pretty bottles? Favor table decoration = done.

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When it comes to favors, I always love creating little bundles for your wedding guests. How about some tea from The Boston Tea Company packaged in a pretty little bag and paired with a honey stick? I’d sneak two favors if I were your guest! Go Red Sox.

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One of Connecticut’s many nicknames is the “Nutmeg State.” If you’re feeling ambitious, try making nutmeg doughnuts (recipe found here) and package them in glassine bags. Or, simply throw some nutmegs in a burlap bag and pair it with a small grater.

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Honestly, if we had decided not to do jam favors, I would have chosen this idea for our wedding. Rhode Island is home to the famous Del’s Lemonade and what better way to treat your guests to some hometown flavor than to give them lemonade! Del’s sells single serving mixes (at $1.50/each!) that you can attach to a canning jar with pretty bakers twine; throw in a fun straw to make the ultimate favor complete!

The best part about all these favor ideas is they can be adapted for any wedding, anywhere. I hope these leave you lucky-duck brides inspired! Thanks so much for having me over here, Jacin; I promise I didn’t break anything!

xo Laura