Baraat goodies: 12 creative favours your guests will love
- The Wedding Chest
- Feb 2
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 30
Looking to spice up your Baraat with some party favours? Creative gifts are a great way to add some extra fun and exciting touchpoints for your guests, and with almost all of them being DIY friendly, they definitely won't break the bank! These thoughtful touches can only enhance the celebrations, from interactive keepsakes to playful surprises.
Custom Folding Fans
If your guests are going to be dancing their hearts out in the baking heat, they will definitely appreciate a stylish fan to keep cool during the festivities. Add personalised touches with your wedding colours and hashtag to make it both a functional and sentimental keepsake.
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🔨 DIY: Have full creative control of your design on Canva, and head to Etsy to find a shape and printing style that fits your vision. Are you looking for an even more personalised touch? Try purchasing plain silk fans from Shopee SG and hand-paint them for a bespoke touch or a fun DIY craft before the big day.
Handheld Umbrellas
Just like offering fans for comfort, why not consider providing mini umbrellas for shade? They’re practical and add a stunning visual element—picture guests holding them in your wedding colours, creating beautifully coordinated photos.
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🔨 DIY: While the umbrellas themselves likely won't be DIY, you can customise them further by printing personalised stickers at VistaPrint to add that extra touch of personal branding.
Sunglass Wall
Sticking with our sunny theme, keep guests cool and stylish with a sunglass wall. Display sunglasses in fun shapes and colours that guests can choose from.
🔨 DIY: Create a sturdy backdrop with cardboard or wood with added shelves or hooks to display sunglasses. If you want an even easier option, we recommend a wire rack or hole board. After that, you can take it away with any fun shapes and colours and paint signage like "Grab a Pair & Shine!" for a playful touch.
Flower Petal Cones
For grooms seeking a grand entrance, make sure your guests are ready with fragrant petals. Provide elegant paper cones filled with petals of your choice for a stunning send-off and some picture-perfect moments.
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🔨 DIY: Create your cones using decorative paper and order petals in bulk from any major online store. When choosing petals, remember that fresh ones can stain—opt for freeze-dried or artificial petals that have been tested to prevent any wardrobe faux pas.
Personalised Handkerchiefs
For those emotional wedding moments, offer guests a handkerchief embroidered with the bride and groom's initials. This thoughtful and practical favour ensures they're prepared for happy tears while also serving as a meaningful keepsake of the special day.
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Mini Dhols with Snacks
Add a festive touch to your Baraat with mini dhol favours filled with chocolates and mithai. A perfect blend of fun and tradition, these keepsakes let guests enjoy a sweet treat to keep their energy up while celebrating your big day.
🔨 DIY: Watch this adorable TikTok Video on how to make mini dhol favours, all with items you can easily find at your nearest stationary store. As for the treats inside, we'll leave that up to you!
Bells & Confetti
Get your guests swept up in the excitement of the Baarat with bells to shake along to the music and party poppers for a burst of festive fun. These lively additions create an interactive atmosphere, making everyone feel like part of the celebration.
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🔨 DIY: Enhance the bells by tying them with vibrant ribbons that complement your wedding colours, adding a personal and coordinated touch to your celebration.
Bubble Wands
Many venues in Singapore have strict rules on confetti, but we’ve got the perfect solution. Bubble wands are a fun, mess-free alternative that lets guests join in the excitement as the groom makes his grand entrance.
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Personalised Wedding Newspapers
Wedding days are long, and delays are inevitable, so why not turn them into an opportunity for fun? Keep your guests entertained and engaged with a customised wedding newspaper featuring your love story, fun facts, and interactive games and trivia. It’s a unique and interactive way to spark conversation and excitement while they wait for the ceremony to begin.
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🔨 DIY: Create your wedding newspaper using online design tools like Canva, then print them at VistaPrint for a polished look.
Pocket-Sized Itinerary
Keep your guests engaged and informed with a pocket-sized itinerary outlining key ceremonies, their significance, and what to expect. Perfect for those new to Desi weddings, this thoughtful favour ensures everyone feels included.
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🔨 DIY: Similar to the wedding newspaper above, you can opt to create and print your own design on Canva.
Gajra Bracelets
A delicate jasmine or gajra bracelet is a beautiful floral accessory for your guests, adding a fragrant and traditional touch. These floral bracelets enhance the festive atmosphere, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the celebration fully.
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If you're after fresh, real flowers, check out Anushia’s Flowers—they’re experts in all things florals for Desi weddings and are known for crafting beautiful wedding garlands here in Singapore.
Disposable Cameras
Hand out disposable cameras to let guests capture the excitement of the Baraat from their perspective. These unfiltered, candid moments are needed in addition to your professional photography shots and add a sweet personal touch.
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