Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Jute Bags as Wedding Favor Bags: A Collection of Inspiration Images to Imitate♡

You can express your commitment with your gift bags too♡

When you ask the venue for gift bags, the going rate for paper bags (including the labor to put the gifts in the bags) is around 500 yen.

However, if you're thinking, "A regular paper bag is fine, but if I'm going to pay for something, I'd rather choose something I like over the standard option with the venue's logo...." it's possible to bring your own bags♡

(In that case, you might need to put the gifts into the bags yourself.)

It's great to receive large paper bags from the brand where you chose the gifts (like Wedgwood or Tiffany), and tote bags as gifts are also popular♡

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Turn your gift bag into a jute bag!

Recently, an increasing trend is to use jute bags for gift bags♡

A jute bag is a bag made from this type of material.

Made from hemp, jute bags are durable because they are tightly woven unlike paper or plastic bags.

They are reassuringly sturdy, so you don't have to worry about them tearing at the bottom even if you put heavy items inside or if they get wet.

(Since they can get wet, they can also be used as pool bags♩)

What are the advantages of using a jute bag for gifts?

"First and foremost, they're cute" is one of the advantages of using a jute bag for gift bags. They have a natural and unpretentious vibe, with no formality whatsoever.

Next, "you can make original arrangements," which is also appealing.

You can directly print logos or illustrations onto fabric using the cartonnage method, or you can use stamps to stencil letters.

Popular designs include "Happily ever after," "Wedding date," and "Initials of the newlyweds."

Since you can arrange the appearance yourself, it maintains the wedding’s aesthetic without clashing, looking stylish when placed on the guest tables＊

Another advantage is that they're "not disposable, so they can be used after the wedding."

It would be ideal if guests could use them as eco-bags for shopping. A large bag that won't tear at the bottom is really useful when shopping.

You can buy as much milk as you want without worrying about it breaking♡ Sometimes, carrying a ton of plastic bags home feels a bit sad because it’s so mundane, but using a cute jute bag for shopping gives you the feeling of teleporting to a Parisian market＊

They are also perfect for taking home decorative flowers♡

Not just for shopping, but jute bags are also excellent for storing vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions that don’t need to be refrigerated at home＊

If you choose a sturdy material, it can stand upright, and if it’s not vinyl-lined inside, it allows for good airflow and is less prone to mold＊

Unlike tote bags, the fact that they can be utilized beyond just being carried around is a great feature of jute bags♡

Furthermore, an important point for brides is that the "bag's shape is sturdy enough that you can’t easily see the size of the gifts inside."

Soft fabric tote bags can make the shape of the contents visible, which can lead to inconsistency in appearance among guests, but jute bags can cover that up♩

So, what are the disadvantages of using a jute bag for gift bags?

Chic, sturdy, and able to be cutely arranged, eco-friendly jute bags.

They seem to have no flaws, but if I had to mention one, it would be that "they might not match the guests' fashion."

Since jute bags have a natural appearance with hemp material, they look great with casual outfits like cotton dresses or denim and T-shirts,

but they may not go well with the more elegant outfits (like heels and elegant dresses) that guests might dress up in for a more glamorous occasion.

Men wearing suits with jute bags might not fit well either.

This item overturns the usual concept of weddings (which is one of being dressed up), so it may not match the traditional guest fashion sensibility.

But that's just a matter of those few hours after the reception and before heading home! There is no perfect option, so let’s decide based on what you value most＊

Ways to arrange jute bags♡

Jute bags are simple, which allows for plenty of creative arrangements♡

Here are some ideas that you can try♩

☑︎ Attach thank-you tags♡

☑︎ Attach tags for guests' birthdays!

☑︎ Buy from MUJI and have them embroidered♡

➡︎ For price details, please check this article＊

☑︎ Add a ribbon＊

☑︎ Wrap with silk ribbon＊

☑︎ Add lace♡

Where can you buy them?

When buying a lot of jute bags, it’s cost-effective to purchase them from companies that create promotional bags.

The shop at the link offers plain jute bags in gift bag sizes for under 300 yen, and you can also choose to print logos on them♡

① A size of about 300×300×100mm is 214 yen.

➡︎ Click here for the sales page＊

② An even larger size of about 350×400×150mm is 289 yen.

➡︎ Click here for the sales page＊

Jute bags as gift bags♩

A jute bag that holds a lot, can be reused, is eco-friendly, stylish, and easy to use.

Using it as a gift bag instead of the paper bags you receive from venues or hotels adds originality and cuteness, making it memorable♡

While arranging and DIYing might end up being more expensive than ordering paper bags from the venue, I believe that a reusable 1000 yen bag filled with your commitment has more happiness than a mass-produced paper bag used just once♡

I have a feeling that jute bags for gift bags will become more popular in the future＊