Incorporate your family, friends and favourite fruits into your wedding with DIY jam favours.

By Stephanie Gareri

Prior to their wedding, Gilles and Michel spent a weekend in New Brunswick with Gilles’ mother to make jam from freshly-picked blueberries. The following weekend, they labeled, packaged and perfectly tied each delicious treat with Michel’s mom.

The couple documented the process and displayed their DIY adventure alongside the favours at the wedding so their guests could appreciate their labour of love and the connection between their two families. The couple discovered as early as their day-after brunch that their Jam a Maman favours were a huge success!

To make your own jam favours:

1. Find a well reviewed jam recipe online or ask a family member for a cherished recipe

2. Pick your fruit – choose something seasonal for the freshest taste and quality

3. Gather your family and friends to make your jam

4. Scoop into jars

5. Label the jars with your names, your wedding date or a sweet message

6. Package in boxes, bags or don’t package at all – jam jars add instant appeal to your decor!

7. Share with your guests

8. Enjoy!