{"id":18475,"date":"2025-05-21T14:51:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/?p=18475"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:17:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T15:17:45","slug":"dollar-tree-message-in-a-bottle-wedding-diy-that-looks-luxe-but-costs-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/dollar-tree-message-in-a-bottle-wedding-diy-that-looks-luxe-but-costs-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Dollar Tree Message in a Bottle Wedding DIY That Looks Luxe (But Costs Less)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Create Pinterest-worthy wedding favors with Dollar Tree glass bottles! Here are 4 easy DIYs to try.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671571 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"gold frame next to white vase and pot with sand spilling out\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Planning a wedding on a budget? You don&rsquo;t have to sacrifice aesthetic to save money! The <a>Dollar Tree<\/a> is a hidden gem for wedding supplies, plus, their vast online store makes it easy to buy in bulk and save!<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for the most versatile Dollar Tree find, consider these <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">glass bottles with cork<\/a> or <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">metal lids<\/a> to create this aesthetic &amp; meaningful &lsquo;message in a bottle&rsquo; station.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><em>Want to set up this eye-catching message in a bottle station? Here&rsquo;s how!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671587 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"gold frame, planter, mini glass bottles, pens, and more supplies next to cardboard box\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671588 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand writing on paper for message in a bottle\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671589 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding many pens putting into jar\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671590 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"bag of sand in pot\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671591 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding pack of mini glass bottles \" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671592 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand writing on slip of paper\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-6.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671593 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hands placing rolled up paper into mini glass bottle\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-7.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671594 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding mini glass bottle next to sand\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-8.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Message in a bottle station<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantid=64888&#038;userid=316239&#038;productid=1392871723&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmini glass bottles w\/ cork stopper\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tprinter paper or cardstock\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantid=64888&#038;userid=316239&#038;productid=1396641667&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpens \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=845001&#038;u=316239&#038;m=64888&#038;urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fspeckled%2Dtexture%2Dplastic%2Dplanters%2D10%2Din%2F397697&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplanter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantid=64888&#038;userid=316239&#038;productid=1392871385&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdecorative sand \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/m-pr.cfm?merchantid=64888&#038;userid=316239&#038;productid=1392872128&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tgold 5&#215;7&quot; frame \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Write or print the directions sign with similar verbiage: <em>Message in a Bottle \u2013 please leave a note for the Mr. &amp; Mrs. to read on their first anniversary. <\/em>Place in picture frame.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Set up your table: arrange mini glass bottles, place pens in cups or jars (I used old yogurt jars I had saved), and pour sand into the planter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cut as many thin strips of paper as needed for your guests and set them on the table.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Encourage guests to write a cute note to the couple, roll up the message, and slip into the bottle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stash the bottles in the sand in the planter or basket like a real &#8216;message in a bottle&#8217;!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Extra tips for creating this &lsquo;Message in a Bottle&rsquo; setup:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>I used printer paper, which made it easier to roll up, but you could use cardstock if you want a more luxurious feel.<\/li>\n<li>Dollar Tree has tons of <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">baskets<\/a>, planters, <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">glass bowls<\/a>, and more. Feel free to use any container to hold the finished bottles! <em>*I also chose to dump out some of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshareasale.com%2Fm-pr.cfm%3Fmerchantid%3D64888%26userid%3D316239%26productid%3D1392871385%26afftrack%3D&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2Fdiy%2Fdollar-tree-wedding-favors%2F&amp;event_type=click&amp;devicetype=desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">the sand<\/a> onto the table for a &lsquo;washed up on shore&rsquo; vibe, but you can leave the sand in the container if you don&rsquo;t want the clean up! &#128521; <\/em><\/li>\n<li>I inked the sign freehand, so feel free to copy my design or use this similar <a>free printable<\/a> I made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671790 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"gold frame next to jar of pens \" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-12.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">I&rsquo;m still blown away that this all came together using Dollar Tree supplies!<\/p>\n<p>Not only is this a heartfelt keepsake for the newlyweds, but a fun way for guests to participate as well &ndash; and on a budget?! What more could you want?!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Looking for more creative wedding favors to make with your Dollar Tree glass bottles? Check these out!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671738 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"mini glass bottles with tag that says love is the spice of life\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-10.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>1. <em><strong>Love is the spice of life<\/strong><\/em> &ndash; fill with the couple&rsquo;s favorite spice blend!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671737 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"pouring seeds into mini glass jar on hand\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-9.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>2. <em><strong>Let love grow <\/strong><\/em>&ndash; fill with seeds or handpicked wildflowers.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671739 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"mini glass bottles with spices, sand, and seeds\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-11.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>3. <strong>Beach keepsake<\/strong> &ndash; leave jars empty so guests can take one and fill with beach sand &amp; shells. Perfect for a beach destination wedding!<\/h3>\n<p>And so many more ideas! Consider turning your jars into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>infused olive oil\/ vinegar<\/li>\n<li>local honey, handmade jam, maple syrup, etc.<\/li>\n<li>layer colored bath salts or sugar scrub<\/li>\n<li>fill with candy<\/li>\n<li>pour scented wax and add a wick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11671818 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"many mini glass bottles with spices and sand inside \" width=\"912\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dollar-tree-13.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It was so easy to shop on <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">DollarTree.com<\/a> and buy these aesthetic jars in bulk! I can&rsquo;t recommend stocking up enough as I&rsquo;m positive you&rsquo;ll find countless ways to use these cute little jars (think graduations, birthdays, and so much more)!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><em>Share with us your frugal &amp; fancy wedding favor ideas in the comments below! &#129293;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create Pinterest-worthy wedding favors with Dollar Tree glass bottles! Here are 4 easy DIYs to try. Planning a wedding on a budget? You don&rsquo;t have to sacrifice aesthetic to save money! The Dollar Tree is a hidden gem for wedding supplies, plus, their vast online store makes it easy to buy in bulk and save! If you&rsquo;re looking for the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18475"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18475\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18492,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18475\/revisions\/18492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}