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A few months ago I helped to host a bridal shower for my future cousin-in-law (Mr. Cupcake’s cousin’s fiancee… got that??). I was put in charge of the favors, so I went to Ikea — one of my favorite places to just wander and imagine all the possibilities — and got these cute little jars that are like miniature versions of old school candy shop jars. For 36 jars, I paid about $28. They can sit upright or tilted on their side. I bought a slew of lavender satin ribbon from papermart.com to wrap around the lids, designed little labels with the happy couple’s names and wedding date, and filled them with mini pastel mints.
Voila! They were a big hit with guests of all ages. Cute, no?
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Those are adorable! And I wanted to say… in a non pervy way… you are so cute in your pic! You look like snow white. 
Adorable!
Do you think the jars are big enough to fit several big pieces of candy? I’m talking salt water taffy, Ferrero Rocher balls, Lindt truffles, etc. Before I run to IKEA I wanted to see what you think. Can the jars fit 6 or so of those?
Hehe, thanks Mrs. Kiwi — that’s not pervy at all! Wow, Snow White…. you bees are gonna give me a big head!
Pei - I think you could fit a small handful of salt water taffy in these, no problem…. Ferrero Rocher balls or Lindt truffles, I’m not 100% sure since they’re a bit larger, I believe. They come in packs of 3 or 4 (I think?) so you could always buy one pack to test out first!
Ohhh I cannot wait til Ikea opens in Cincinnati this spring….I will camp out the night before!!
Ohhh so cute!! I want some of those jars just cuz! Must go to IKEA soon…
What a great idea! I’m thinking of putting m&m’s or jelly bellies. I think I’m going to take a trip to Ikea!
I love those jars!! I use them for my spice drawer and for my bath salts! They are very cute and affordable!
Very cute favors!
Could you provide the name of those jars please? Do they come in 36-pak for $28? thank you!
Joyce, unfortunately those jars aren’t on the Ikea website at the moment, and I got rid of the packaging that had the name 
They come in 4-packs (I believe…. might be 3-pack, but definitely not more than 4). Sorry I’m being sort of vague… when I bought them I wasn’t a bee yet and didn’t have the intention of writing about them Let us know if you do find them, and what they’re called!!
Super cute… I hope my secret santa likes this idea since part of her present is very very similar!
My best friend used those same jars but to make strawberry jam favors for her wedding : “preserved with love”
thank you so much Miss Cupcake! I was at WinCo (yes, the bulk food haven grocery store super discount chain) in NorCal today and saw those mints you put into the jars for less than $3 a pound! thanks for the inspiration all the same, yeah, i look through the Ikea catalogue and didn’t see it, bummers, but will definitely go find them asap as they might go away and then i’ll be out of luck!
do you know how about how many pieces fit in a jar? I need to make 200 favors and am unsure how many pounds i will need… THANKS!
Hi Miss Cupcake,
I saw pictures from your wedding, and now I find myself going through everything you have posted
I think this jars make perfect wedding favors, so I thought on filling some missing info for future brides. . .
I found them in IKEA (the name is RAJTAN), come in 4-pack at $3, and you can put 5 oz of your preferred candy!
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Mrs. Cupcake, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: 27, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Construction Project Manager
Engagement Date: February 10, 2007
Wedding Date: September, 2008
Blogging Since: December 7, 2007
Venue: The Desmond Hotel in Malvern, PA
About Me: Mr. Cupcake and I hit it off at a Halloween party and immediately began a long-distance relationship. After two years, he moved to my neck of the woods, and a year and a half after that, he proposed at the “place we fell in love.” I am a true perfectionist who enjoys designing and creating more work for myself, so wedding planning is my perfect outlet. Mr. Cupcake and I are both old souls, and we hope to weave that aspect of our personalities into our wedding day.
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