Deciding on a wedding favor that guests will appreciate can be a challenge. After all, everyone has different tastes. That’s where a sweet treat can come the rescue, and there’s nothing sweeter than honey!
Throughout history, honey has played an important role in many cultures. For example, the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all offered it as a gift to their gods. Honey has also been used as a medicinal ingredient, an ingredient in embalming fluid (hello, Egyptians!), and various other applications.
Of course, honey’s biggest claim to fame has always been as a sweetener – perfect alone or as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes.
If you have a sweet tooth or a fondness for honeybees, a honey wedding favor may just ‘Bee’ the perfect fit for your big day!
Still trying to make up your mind on whether to go with honey wedding favors? Below I’ve outlined a few great reasons to make the sweet treat your choice for wedding favors.
Why Give Honey Wedding Favors?
- It’s a symbol of sweetness and prosperity – two things that we’d all wish for our wedding guests to have in their lives
- Honey never expires – Did you know that honey is the only food that never goes bad?! Well, if you’re like me, a jar probably never lasts very long in your cupboard. Still, I think it’s a pretty neat feature and it means you can purchase your favors far in advance, without any worries the honey will go bad.
- Most people love honey – According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, on average, each American consumes 1.5 pounds of honey per year, either directly or as part of another food. That’s a lot!
- A versatile ingredient – Honey is very verstaile and can be used in entrees such as honey spareribs, savory snacks (e.g., honey roasted peanuts), as well as a huge array of sweets and desserts. If you love cooking with honey, why not include your favorite recipe alongside your honey wedding favor for an added touch?
Honey Wedding Favors
Bee Motif Honeycomb Soap
Stamped with a honeycomb pattern and marked by a tiny raised bee, this soap doesn’t just nod to the theme — it hives it up entirely (yes, we went there). The design isn’t just cute; it’s precise, crisp, and intentional enough to avoid the “DIY panic purchase” look. Even the amber hue reads more golden hour than novelty gift aisle.
This is a favor with purpose: it cleans, it looks good doing it, and it won’t end up abandoned in a centerpiece or floating sadly in someone’s suitcase. The subtle scent keeps things clean and adult — no saccharine floral overload. And let’s acknowledge it: giving soap as a gift should feel like a small luxury, not an apology for skipping the chocolate fountain. This one gets it right. Small enough to fit inside favor boxes or satin pouches, with just enough charm to make your guests pause before using it. Which, frankly, is kind of the sweet spot for any wedding favor.
Bee Honeycomb Ceramic Coasters
These sets of bee-themed honeycomb ceramic coasters? That’s a detail that’ll stick. They’re cute. They’re useful.
Each coaster features a sweet little bee perched on a honeycomb design, all in a warm, golden-toned ceramic — so yes, they pass the aesthetic test with flying (bee) colors. They’re equal parts whimsical and useful, which means your guests won’t immediately forget them in the Uber ride home. Even better? They’re individually packaged, so you don’t have to spend an extra afternoon figuring out how to make bubble wrap look elegant. Toss one at each place setting and watch your guests quietly decide you’re the friend with taste.
Beeswax Hand Salve
This beeswax hand salve is still on-theme with the whole honey-and-bee aesthetic, but it’s an upgrade from cute to actually useful. Made with rich natural ingredients like beeswax and olive oil, it gives your guests soft, hydrated hands *and* a subtle nod to your thoughtfully curated vibe.
This favor earns its keep in every bag and glove compartment. Dry hands after too many DIY projects? It’s handled. Cuticles looking like they’ve seen some things? The salve says no more. And because it comes in a compact tin, it won’t take up much space—either on your reception tables or in your cousin’s coat pocket. It’s personal without being intimate, luxurious without trying too hard, and the kind of parting gift people might actually talk about (in a good way).
If you’re going for favors that feel less like an obligation and more like a considered choice, this one gets it right. Sweet vibes, soft hands, no saccharine clichés. Bride approved, guest appreciated.
Dripping Honey Marshmallows
Handcrafted by Malvi, a small-batch confectioner that knows its way around a sugar rush, these pillowy cubes are infused with real Georgia wildflower honey and coated in a honey glaze that drips just enough to feel indulgent—but not enough to make a mess you’d regret in your white dress. They’re sweet, sticky, nostalgic, and just a little outrageous. Which is pretty much how we’d describe a wedding done right. Bonus: they come pre-wrapped in sweet little boxes, which means zero DIY stress and maximum guest satisfaction.
If you’re looking for a favor that feels genuinely thoughtful without straying into obligatory-chocolates-wrapped-in-tulle territory, this might be your gold-dusted answer. It’s honey, reimagined—because your love story doesn’t belong in a squeeze tube.
Golden Bee Charm Honey Jar
If you’re going to hand out honey at your wedding, at least make it look like it came from the queen bee’s personal stash. The Golden Bee Charm Honey Jar has that whole “rustic chic meets tiny treasure chest” energy that your mason jars simply cannot compete with. Complete with a shimmering gold bee charm tied around the lid, it’ll make your guests forget they’re taking home, well, a condiment.
This is one of those little details that makes people think *you* thought of everything. Real honey? Check. Glass jar? Also check. But then that metallic bee charm waltzes in like it owns the place, and suddenly this isn’t just honey, it’s a wedding keepsake with wings. Whether your vibe is garden fairytale or you’re knee-deep in the cottagecore aesthetic, this jar squeezes into the scene like it was born there.
Bonus: it doesn’t scream “wedding favor,” so your guests won’t feel weird about actually using it. Stir it into tea. Slather it on toast. Or just marvel at that tiny gold bee before pretending not to notice the other guests pocketing extras.
Handcrafted Beeswax Lip Balm
A handcrafted beeswax lip balm that feels like a tiny spa day for your mouth. No plastic-y scent, no chalky texture, no mystery ingredients made in a lab. Just good, clean hydration in a cute little tin, straight from the bees and the hands of someone who clearly cares about their craft.
This all-natural balm is made with pure beeswax, real honey, shea butter, and essential oils—nothing weird or unpronounceable. It’s the kind of favor that gets slipped into a pocket and actually *used*, not left behind next to the half-empty champagne flute. Ideal for a spring wedding or anyone leaning hard into their rustic-chic fantasy, it fits neatly into welcome bags or place settings without screaming “I bought 100 of these on a bulk site at 2 a.m.”
Bonus: it makes kissing taste better. And if that’s not a wedding vibe, what is?
Hexagon Glass Honey Jars
Each jar holds two ounces of pure, glorious honey — just enough to drizzle on toast, swirl into tea, or pretend you’re the kind of person who forages their own food. They’re made of clear glass, which shows off the honey’s rich color, and the hexagon shape? That’s not just aesthetic — it’s a quiet nod to the very bees that made the magic happen. Add a custom label, tie on a little ribbon if you’re feeling extra, and voilà: a wedding favor that’s functional, photogenic, and vaguely poetic.
Whether you’re aiming for rustic charm or minimalist elegance, these jars play well with just about any wedding vibe. The kind of favor that doesn’t scream “Pinterest panic” — it whispers good taste. Literally.
Honey Jars with ‘Meant to Bee’ Stickers
Pretty and practical, your guests will fondly remember your wedding every time they reach for their ‘bee-loved’ honey jar!
What do I especially love about this particular jar? It’s a whopping 4.5 ounces, whereas most honey jar favors are one to two ounces in size. Plus, it contains 100% organic US honey, making it an excellent option for those embracing an eco-conscious lifestyle.
Note: We think these small jars would also make for an easy DIY project. Simply gather up your set of mason jars, add a personalized tag, and fill with your favorite honey. Wrap some twine around (similar to shown) for a little extra rustic touch. We love the taste of wildflower honey, but we bet you can find some local honey in bulk to fill your honey jar favor set.
Honey Oatmeal Queen Bee Soaps
Soap that looks like dessert and smells like a warm hug? Try not to keep it all for yourself. These Honey Oatmeal Queen Bee Soaps are far too charming to hoard — even if they *do* look like something you’d sneak from a bakery display. Handcrafted with moisturizing shea butter, real oatmeal, and just enough honey to make you feel gently coddled by nature, these little bars of bliss are basically a spa day disguised as wedding favors.
Your guests won’t leave these behind (no matter how many champagne toasts they’ve had). Each soap features a honeycomb pattern and a tiny, golden bee that makes them feel intentional, not “bought in bulk at the last minute.” They’re lightly scented, allergy-friendly, and melt seamlessly into even the most minimalist bathroom aesthetic. Functional, thoughtful, and cute without trying — the exact energy you want for your wedding day.
Mini Wooden Honeycomb Dippers
Sticky fingers and elegant weddings usually don’t mix — unless, of course, there’s a miniature wooden dipper involved. These tiny honeycomb dippers are basically the tuxedos of the sweet-spooning world: charming, functional, and strangely dignified for something only four inches long. And yes, they give off just the right amount of rustic sophistication when paired with a mini honey jar.
Made from natural wood and sized for single-serve jars, these dippers make your honey wedding favors feel thoughtful instead of “I bought this in bulk and hoped for the best.” They’re smooth (literally — no splinters here), sturdy, and designed to actually work, unlike some of the decorative-but-useless favor fillers you could’ve ended up with. Whether your vibe is woodland boho, garden party, or “I need 100 of these and don’t want to cry at checkout,” this checks the box.
Your guests won’t care about custom-printed napkins, but watch them light up at the sight of a honey favor they can actually use. Add a cute tag or some ribbon if you’re feeling Pinteresty, or leave them as-is for a minimal look that still says, “We have our lives together (mostly).”
Oatmeal Milk And Honey Fragrance Oil
There’s always that one cousin who thinks wedding favors are just Pinterest filler. Hand them this subtly luxe Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance Oil and watch their eyebrows raise mid-sniff. Cozy, creamy, and just a little bit irresistible — this isn’t your average scented token. It’s the scent equivalent of a warm hug after a three-course meal and a couple glasses of champagne.
Soft notes of almond, tonka bean, and — obviously — honey make this fragrance oil feel more spa day than party favor. It smells expensive, but it’s practical enough to bottle up in tiny vials and win some serious points with your guests. And because it’s a fragrance *oil*, not some watered-down mist, it actually lingers — perfect for those who want to tuck a little memory of your day into their purse, pocket, or suitcase. Add a custom label and you’ve got a small favor that doesn’t try too hard, but absolutely delivers.
Organic Beeswax Cotton Wraps
These organic beeswax cotton wraps are your eco-chic solution to keeping leftovers fresh without feeling like you’ve sold your soul to cling film. Each set includes three wraps made from organic cotton, tree resin, jojoba oil, and (of course) beeswax — which sounds suspiciously like a potion recipe, but is actually just a smart way to cut down on waste while keeping food fresh. Magic, but biodegradable.
As a wedding favor, it’s got range. Guests with a cheese drawer will actually use it. Your plant-based cousin won’t feel morally conflicted (it’s reusable and organic), and those with a Pinterest addiction will think it’s the cleverest thing since moka pot coffee. Throw in the subtle honeycomb print and you’ve got aesthetics and function all wrapped up — literally. Wholesome, useful, and doesn’t scream “I forgot to buy favors until last week.”
Pure Beeswax Beehive Candle
A candle shaped like a beehive is already a flex. But make it 100% pure beeswax and now we’re talking old-school craftsmanship meets “these people have great taste” energy. This sweet little number burns clean and slow, filling the room with a subtle honey scent that smells like someone actually cared when they made it. Spoiler: someone did—by hand, no less.
As a wedding favor, it hits that rare trifecta: thoughtful, beautiful, and won’t end up in a junk drawer. Guests may not remember what kind of fish was served at the reception, but they’ll remember the favor that made their apartment smell like a botanical daydream. Plus, it looks like it was plucked from a beekeeper’s cottagecore fantasy, hive detailing and all. It’s a nod to the honeybee theme without getting aggressively kitschy about it.
If you’re going for “unexpected and quietly cool,” this is your move. It’s the kind of gift that says, “We didn’t just Google ‘cheap favors.’” We see you. And so will your guests.
Silver Bee Swizzle Sticks
Each of these these silver bee swizzle sticks features a polished metal finish and a tiny bee perched on top, like it’s here for the gossip and the cocktails. They’re reusable, elegant, and just the right amount of whimsical, making them a crowd-pleasing addition to reception tables without looking like you raided a novelty store. Your guests will stir their drinks and think, “Huh. Classy.” Which is more than you can say for that person who brought a flask to the ceremony.
Tie a few together with a ribbon, pop them in a honey-themed favor bag, and you’ve officially outdone the mason jar crowd. Bonus: they won’t melt, spill, or expire. Which, for a wedding favor, is already a win.
White Beehive Ceramic Honey Pot
You know what’s incredibly unjust? Bees do all the work and your guests get the sweet reward. At least give the hive some credit with this White Beehive Ceramic Honey Pot — a favor that manages to be both adorable and quietly smug about it.
Unlike the flimsy mini jars your guests will forget in the back of a cupboard, this ceramic beehive looks like it wandered off Martha Stewart’s windowsill. It’s clean, creamy white, complete with subtle beehive ridges and a little wooden dipper that’s more charming than it has any right to be. It doesn’t shout “wedding favor,” which is precisely why it’ll actually get used. Think: tea time, cheese boards, or that one guest who’s now suddenly very into pollen-based wellness. This is the kind of favor that earns a spot on the counter.
If your wedding is more refined picnic than Vegas shotgun ceremony, this pot fits. Bonus: no tiny ribbons to tie or thank-you tags to glue — it looks elegant as is. Minimal effort on your end, maximum delight on theirs. As it should be.
Wildflower Honey Sticks
Each stick is filled with real wildflower honey — yes, the good stuff — with no added sugar and nothing artificial. Just pure, naturally sourced liquid gold. The packaging is simple, clean, and, dare we say, low-effort chic. Hand them out as-is for a rustic vibe, or bundle them up with ribbon if you’re going full Pinterest board. Bonus: there’s no sticky mess, no jars to open, and no tiny wooden dippers for guests to accidentally fling across the reception hall.
These are the kind of favors that actually get used — stirred into morning tea, drizzled over toast, or eaten straight from the stick like the unbothered adult child we all secretly are. Thoughtful without trying too hard. Sweet without being over the top. And yes, they travel well — perfect for guests headed back home with one too many pieces of cake and at least three centerpieces they weren’t supposed to take.
Wildflower Seed Packets for the Bees
Did you know that bee populations are dwindling across the US and throughout the world? Bees are super important to our ecosystem and without them working their magic (i.e. pollinating), our whole food system will be in trouble.
You can use your wedding favors as an opportunity to help save the bees and get your guests involved in a good cause? Encourage them to plant these pollinator-friendly wildflower seeds in their backyards. They’ll be rewarded with good feels AND a bunch of gorgeous, colorful wildflowers.
