Hot Sauce Wedding Favors: A Spicy Diy Guide

Hot sauce wedding favours are a unique and memorable gift for your wedding guests. You can make your own using your favourite recipe and buying small glass or plastic bottles and labels. There are also companies that can make custom hot sauce wedding favours for you, with personalised labels.

Choosing a recipe and making the sauce

Once you've chosen a recipe, it's time to get cooking! Make a large batch of your chosen hot sauce, following the recipe carefully. Keep in mind that some sauces will need to be refrigerated, while others won't, so be sure to research the specific needs of your chosen recipe.

After your sauce is made, you'll need to prepare your bottles. You can purchase glass sauce bottles from specialty bottle websites, or you can opt for plastic bottles, which are travel-safe and airport-friendly. If you're using glass bottles, consider adding extra flair with little strips of washi tape.

Finally, carefully fill each bottle with your homemade hot sauce. This can be a fun and rewarding task, especially if you're crafting the sauces with a partner or friend.

Buying/sourcing bottles

When it comes to buying or sourcing bottles for your hot sauce wedding favors, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, decide on the size of the bottles you want. Common sizes include 1.7 oz, 2 oz, and 5 oz. The size you choose will depend on the amount of hot sauce you want to give to each guest.

Next, you'll want to think about the style of the bottles. Glass sauce bottles are a popular choice and can be found on specialty websites such as SpecialtyBottle.com, as well as online marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon. These websites offer a range of glass bottles in various shapes and sizes, including round and hexagon shapes. Some bottles come with cork or plastic tamper seal caps, while others have regular lids. You can also find plastic bottles if you prefer.

When sourcing your bottles, it's worth considering whether you want to buy them filled with hot sauce or empty. Etsy, for example, offers both filled and unfilled mini hot sauce bottles. If you're making your own hot sauce, buying empty bottles is a more practical option. However, if you're short on time or don't want to make your own sauce, pre-filled bottles can be a convenient choice.

Don't forget to take into account the number of bottles you need for your wedding favors. Websites like Etsy and Amazon often sell bottles in bulk, with quantities ranging from 12 to 100 or more. This can be a cost-effective option, especially if you have a large number of guests.

Lastly, you may want to consider additional features such as labels, tags, or decorations for your bottles. Some websites offer customizable labels, while others provide simple designs that you can personalize yourself. Adding escort tags, twine, or washi tape can also enhance the overall presentation of your hot sauce wedding favors.

Designing labels

Choosing a Design

Decide on the overall look and feel you want for your labels. Consider the theme or colour scheme of your wedding and try to incorporate that into your design. You might want to include a cute message like "Thanks for spicing up our special day" or "Our love is spicy". You could also include a fun image or illustration, such as a chilli pepper or a pair of chillies to represent the couple. Play around with different fonts and colours to create a label that reflects your style and personality.

Using Templates

If you're short on time or design skills, many sellers offer label templates that you can customise. For example, Etsy seller BestDayEverSpot offers custom hot sauce labels with two lines of text. You can also find free label templates online, such as the one provided by Something Turquoise. These templates are usually editable, so you can add your own text and sometimes even your own images.

Printing and Assembly

Once you've designed your labels, you'll need to print them out. Make sure you have the right size labels for your bottles—some common sizes are 3.5" x 2" rectangle shipping labels or large rectangle labels. You can print the labels yourself or use a printing service. If you're printing at home, use high-quality paper and make sure your printer is set to the correct settings to ensure the best results. After printing, carefully cut out each label and attach it to your bottles. You can use self-adhesive labels or glue.

Extra Flair

To add a little extra flair to your bottles, consider using decorative tape, such as washi tape, around the lid or neck of the bottle. You could also tie a small tag with twine around the neck of the bottle, with a message like "Thank you for spicing up our day". These extra touches will make your hot sauce favours even more special and memorable.

Remember to plan ahead and allow enough time for designing, printing, and assembling your labels, especially if you're doing it yourself. Happy designing!

Applying labels to bottles

Applying labels to hot sauce bottles for wedding favours is a simple process. Firstly, you will need to source your labels. You can design your own, or there are many websites that offer free templates for you to download and print. Etsy, for example, offers a free 'hot sauce favour' label template that you can print onto 3.5" x 2" rectangle shipping labels.

Once you have your labels, carefully apply them to your hot sauce bottles. You can finish the bottles with little strips of washi tape to add extra flair.

If you are looking to save time, some companies offer assembled hot sauce wedding favours with custom labels. For example, Best Day Ever Spot offers a set of 12 bottles of gourmet hot sauce with custom labels for $32.50.

Displaying the favours for guests

• Place settings: You can place a bottle of hot sauce at each guest's place setting. This ensures that everyone receives a favour and adds a unique touch to your table decor. You could even tie a personalised escort tag to each bottle, welcoming your guests by name.
• Display table: Create a dedicated display table for your hot sauce favours. This table can be decorated with a stylish tablecloth, perhaps in your wedding colours, and some carefully arranged props, such as flowers or candles. Guests can then help themselves to a bottle as they leave, creating a memorable end to the evening.
• Hanging displays: For a creative twist, consider hanging your hot sauce favours from a display. This could be a simple, rustic display, such as a wooden ladder or a more elaborate structure, like a mini "hot air balloon" basket with bottles suspended from ribbons. This approach adds a fun, whimsical element to your decor.
• Gift bags: If you're providing hotel gift bags for your guests, don't forget to include a bottle of hot sauce! This is a great way to surprise and delight your guests, especially if you include a personalised message or a fun, spicy-themed poem.
• Escort card table: Combine practicality with style by incorporating your hot sauce favours into your escort card display. Arrange the bottles on a table with corresponding escort cards, allowing guests to find their seating assignments and pick up their favours at the same time.

Remember to consider the practicality of your display, ensuring that bottles are securely placed and easily accessible for your guests. With a little creativity, your hot sauce wedding favours are sure to be a memorable part of your special day!

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