The Ultimate Guide to Succulent Wedding Favours in Canada

Traditional wedding favours — candles, candy, trinkets — usually end up in the trash before the night is over. Succulent favours are different: they're living, they last for years with almost no care, and they genuinely look good on an Instagram feed. Here's everything to know before you order.

Why couples are switching to succulent favours

Succulents solve the two biggest problems with wedding favours: waste and cost. Because they're drought-tolerant and nearly impossible to kill, a $2–$4 succulent favour gets used long after the wedding, unlike a candle that burns out or candy that gets eaten in the car. They also photograph beautifully on a reception table, which matters more than ever for couples planning around their photos.

Choosing the right size and style

Mini succulents generally come in 1.5" and 2" sizes, either bare-root in a plug tray (cheapest, good for DIY assembly) or already potted (more expensive, ready to hand out as-is).

• 1.5" plugs — the most budget-friendly option, best if you're assembling favours yourself with pots, wraps, and tags

• 2" potted — ready to gift straight out of the box, ideal if you're short on time before the wedding

• Soft succulents (echeveria, sedum types) — fuller, more colourful rosettes, a popular pick for photos

• Hardy succulents — more forgiving if a guest forgets to water for a few weeks

Personalizing your favours

Most of the impact comes from the presentation, not the plant itself. A simple kraft-paper wrap, a custom tag with your names and date, or a "Let Love Grow" sticker turns a $3 plant into a favour guests actually remember. Order custom tags and stickers at the same time as your succulents so everything arrives together and matches your wedding colours.

Ordering timeline and quantities

Order 10–15% more than your guest count to cover any damaged plants on arrival and last-minute RSVPs. Mini succulents ship well, but they're still living plants, so order close enough to the wedding that they arrive within a couple of weeks of the big day — not months ahead.

Ready to see pricing for your guest count? Browse our full range of mini succulent wedding favours, or get in touch for a bulk quote.