DIY Wedding Favors with Wooden Hearts and Lace Doilies

Quick answer

Combine small wooden craft hearts and white lace paper doilies to make affordable, personalized wedding favors that guests can write messages on and take home as keepsakes.

How to assemble the favors

1. Write messages on the hearts: Use a fine-point felt-tip pen to write a short note, guest name, or date on each small wooden heart. Let the ink dry completely before handling to avoid smudging. Test one heart first to confirm the pen does not bleed into the wood grain.
2. Prepare the doily wrap: Fold each lace paper doily in half or into a triangle, then place a written heart in the center. Fold the edges over the heart to create a small pouch or envelope. Avoid overfolding; the doily should still show its lace pattern on the outside.
3. Secure and display: Tie a thin ribbon or twine around the doily pouch to keep it closed. Arrange the finished favors on a tray, at each place setting, or in a decorative box near the guest book. If using as place cards, write the guest's name on the heart before wrapping so it remains visible.

Materials used in this guide

• Small Wooden Craft Hearts - 50: Small wooden craft hearts designed to write on with a felt tip pen, then drop into a guest book frame or decorative container. They give guests a simple way to leave a personal message, turning the favor into an interactive keepsake.

  

• Pack of 30 - 3" Lace Paper Doilies - White: White lace paper doilies that can embellish décor, stationery, vases, place settings, or favors for a vintage touch. Wrapping or layering a doily around the wooden heart instantly elevates the look with minimal effort and cost.