How to Calculate Your DIY Seed Packet Favor Cost
Seed packet favors are one of the most charming — and budget-friendly — DIY options for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and garden parties. A handful of wildflower or herb seeds tucked into a glassine bag with a handwritten label costs pennies per guest, yet feels genuinely personal and memorable. The trick is adding up every small supply so you are not surprised at checkout.
What Goes Into the Cost
Each seed packet favor has five main cost components. Seeds are the centerpiece — wildflower mixes, herbs like basil or lavender, sunflowers, and forget-me-nots are all popular wedding choices. Glassine bags typically sell in packs of 50 or 100 for a few dollars — price per bag drops significantly when you buy more. Labels or tags can be printed at home or ordered from Etsy. Twine or ribbon adds the finishing touch, and a spool goes a long way. Finally, toss in any other supplies — a custom stamp and ink pad, a hole punch, or wax seals — to capture the true cost.
Tips to Lower Your Per-Favor Cost
- Buy in bulk. Glassine bags ordered by the 100 or 200 can cost half as much per bag as buying two packs of 50.
- Choose common seeds. Wildflower mixes and marigold seeds are inexpensive and universally beloved.
- Print labels at home. A sheet of Avery kraft-paper labels runs under $1 per sheet and prints 30+ tags on an ordinary inkjet printer.
- Make it a craft night. Assembling favors with friends or family costs nothing extra and is half the fun.
Typical Cost Ranges
For a well-planned bulk order, expect to land between $0.40 and $1.25 per favor for a simple seed packet in a glassine bag with a printed label and twine tie. A guest list of 75 at $0.75 per favor puts your total supply cost around $56 — a remarkable value compared to candy, candles, or mini succulents.