The Myecostudio blog · Meaningful favours
Your eco-friendly wedding favours can be more than decorative keepsakes. Choosing something guests can use, share or plant brings meaning to your thank-you. Our plantable hearts combine personalised stationery, nature and a message from you.
This guide shares ideas for choosing your favours, displaying them on the tables and preparing your order. At its heart are Myecostudio seed paper hearts: a simple way to say thank you and invite your guests to grow something after the wedding.
How to choose eco-friendly wedding favours for your guests
Before choosing from a photograph, consider who will receive the gift and what they can do with it. Ask about the materials, packaging and care required. A natural-looking presentation does not explain how a piece is made.
Depending on your celebration, you could choose an edible favour, a reusable item or something plantable. Check what each requires: storage, transport or instructions. Seed paper hearts are a lovely fit if you enjoy handmade stationery and want to share a small growing experience.
Myecostudio plantable hearts: paper, seeds and a thank-you
Our hearts are made from plantable paper: paper with seeds embedded in its fibres, ready to be sown after use. At Myecostudio, we make our seed paper by hand from recycled paper. Its texture and small differences between pieces are part of the handmade finish.
On the product page for plantable hearts with planting instructions, you can choose the heart alone or add an instruction card, depending on the available options. You can also select the design, font and personalisation wording. Check your final selection before ordering: the product name does not replace the options you have selected.
The heart carries your message; the card can explain what guests can do with it. Choose both elements as a set and leave enough space for the wording to be easy to read.
Three ways to display plantable hearts at your wedding
1. A heart at every place setting
Place the favour on the plate or beside the napkin, where guests will see it before the meal. A simple setting lets the paper and illustration stand out. Agree the arrangement with whoever prepares the tables and keep the hearts away from water in floral centrepieces until they are handed out.
2. A thank-you corner
Arrange a tray or basket somewhere visible and add a note explaining that each guest can take a heart home to plant. Ask your wedding team to mention the display during the celebration so the favours do not go unnoticed.
3. A favour and place card in one
If you want to identify each seat, explore our heart-shaped plantable place cards. Check that product’s options before assuming a favour design can carry a different name on every piece. Prepare a final guest-name list to avoid mistakes.
To coordinate the table with the rest of your stationery, start with the colours of your invitations. Find more ideas in our guide to choosing eco-friendly wedding invitations.
What to write on a plantable wedding favour
A short message usually works best in a small format. You can use your names, your date if you wish and a thank-you on the card. Here are a few ideas to adapt to your own story:
Little words for a big thank-you
- “Thank you for being part of our story.”
- “May this memory take root.”
- “A little heart for a big thank-you.”
If you love the message “LET LOVE GROW”, confirm how you want to combine it with your names and date. Check spelling, name order, language and legibility in the digital proof before approving printing.
How many favours to order and how to plan your budget
First decide whether you will give one favour per person, couple or family. For place settings, count seats; for households, use that list. Add only the extras you want for keepsakes, changes or people you would like to thank for their help.
When comparing costs, check the pack quantity, whether you selected an instruction card and which personalisation is included. Calculate the cost per complete favour as well as the total order. Check current prices and lead times on the product page, especially if you need delivery by a specific date.
Before confirming your order
- Choose your heart design and font.
- Check whether you added the instruction card.
- Review wording, names and date in the digital proof.
- Confirm quantities, presentation and your required delivery date.
- Agree who will display or hand out the favours at your wedding.
How to explain that your guests can plant the heart
Explain it simply when handing it over: it is paper with seeds, and they can keep it dry until they are ready to plant it. Instructions should match the paper and seeds in the piece. Share our step-by-step plantable paper guide for more care advice.
In general, our process involves moistening the paper, placing it in compost, covering it lightly and keeping it moist with natural light and a suitable temperature. Always follow the product’s planting instructions. Germination depends on the seeds, storage and growing conditions; not every piece sprouts at the same time.
Plantable wedding favours: frequently asked questions
Do all hearts include an instruction card?
It depends on the option selected. With the instructions design, you can choose a card or order the heart alone. Check your selected options before completing your order.
Can we personalise them with our names and date?
Yes, you can provide personalisation wording according to the product page options. If you need a special adaptation or a different name on every heart, ask before ordering.
How should we store the favours until the wedding?
Keep them dry, protected from moisture and excessive heat, following the product instructions. Plan the table setup so the paper does not get wet before guests receive it.
Do we need one favour for every guest?
Choose the way of saying thank you that suits your wedding. If you opt for one shared favour per couple or family, explain this to the team handing them out and adjust your quantities accordingly.