How to Make Sage Bundles For Cleansing
- Astrid van Essen
- May 25
- 4 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Including a Gorgeous “Love Sage” Version for Weddings
Sage bundles are a beautiful, ancient way to refresh your home, mark a new beginning, or set intentions for the season ahead. Crafting your bundle connects you to nature, scent, and slow rituals. Whether you're making them for yourself, as a gift, or as a meaningful wedding favour, the act of creation is both grounding and fulfilling.
This guide walks you through the basics of DIY sage bundles — and includes a special “Love Sage” version, ideal for weddings, anniversaries, or anyone drawn to heart-led rituals.
Why Make a Sage Bundle?
Sage bundles are more than just a trend—they're symbolic tools. Traditionally used in various cultures to purify spaces, burning sage or simply displaying it can help clear stagnant energy, calm the mind, and welcome peace into your home.
You don’t need any spiritual background to enjoy their benefits — just an open mind and a love for natural, handmade rituals. Many people find that creating sage bundles brings them a sense of tranquillity.
What You'll Need
Whether you’re making a classic bundle or a romantic one, here are the essentials:
Basic Ingredients:
Sage - dried white sage, garden sage, or clary sage
Natural twine or cotton string
Scissors
Optional Additions (Choose by Intention or Scent):
Lavender - calming, relaxing
Rosemary - clarity, protection
Mugwort - dreams, intuition
Cedar or pine - grounding, seasonal cleansing
Bay leaves - wisdom, strength
Cinnamon stick - warmth, prosperity
How to Make a “Love Sage” Bundle (Perfect for Weddings)
This special version uses herbs associated with love, peace, and commitment — ideal for wedding favours, handfasting ceremonies, or heartfelt gifts.
Ingredients:
Sage - cleansing and grounding
Rose petals or rosebuds - romance, compassion
Lavender sprigs - emotional balance, calm
Rosemary sprigs - loyalty and memory
Optional: Baby’s breath or dried statice for softness
Assembly:
Layer sage as your base, then add sprigs of lavender and rosemary. Tuck a rosebud or sprinkle petals in the centre.
Wrap tightly with pink, ivory, or soft green cotton twine.
Hang upside down for 1–2 weeks to dry thoroughly.
Finish with a tag that reads: “For love, peace, and new beginnings” or your wedding date.
Step-by-Step Instructions (For All Bundles)
1. Prepare Your Herbs
You can use fresh or already dried herbs. If you use fresh herbs, they must be dried after wrapping.
2. Bundle & Tie
Arrange your chosen herbs into a small handful (10–15cm long). Hold tightly and wrap twine from the base upward in a spiral. Tie a knot at the top and trim any excess.
3. Dry Naturally
Hang the bundles upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place for 1–2 weeks.
4. Optional Finishing Touches
Add handwritten labels, wax-seal tags, or small charms. For weddings, they can double as name cards or table decor.
How to Present Them as Wedding Favours
When it comes to wedding favours, presentation is key. Here are some creative ideas:
Wrap in Kraft paper or soft linen for a rustic look.
Tuck into muslin bags along with a thank-you note.
Display in a decorative tray for guests to take home.
Use as place settings or combine with dried flower confetti.
Each bundle becomes a sensory reminder of your special day, scented with intention and made with care.
Using Sage Bundles Safely
If guests choose to burn their bundles:
Use a heatproof dish (our concrete incense holders work beautifully).
Open a window while burning to ensure ventilation.
Never leave a burning bundle unattended.
Light just the tip and blow out the flame for a steady smoulder.
Many prefer to keep the bundles unburned as natural decor or symbolic keepsakes, which is perfectly acceptable.
Final Thoughts
Creating your sage bundles is a peaceful, meditative project that blends nature, fragrance, and meaning. Whether you're crafting a single bundle for your home or dozens as part of a celebration, it's a way to share care, presence, and something truly handmade.
The ritual of making these bundles invites mindfulness and encourages you to connect with your inner self. The process is cathartic and allows you to set intentions for love and harmony in your life.
Don’t Want to Make Your Own?
If you'd love to enjoy the look and feel without the DIY effort, you can shop our ready-made options:
Mini Rose Quartz Smudge Stick - romantic, fragrant, and made with intention
Concrete Incense Holder - a beautiful and practical piece for burning or display
Each item is packaged with care and is ready to gift or keep.
FAQs
1. Can I use herbs from my garden?
Absolutely. Just ensure you dry them thoroughly to prevent mould.
2. What’s the best twine to use?
Cotton twine, hemp, or linen thread works well. Avoid synthetic fibres if you plan to burn them.
3. Do I have to burn the bundle?
Not at all. Many use them as room scents, decorations, or tokens of intention.
4. Are there alternatives to Sage?
Yes, depending on your intention, consider using rosemary, lavender, mugwort, or thyme.
5. How long do they last?
Sage bundles can last a year or more if kept dry and out of direct sunlight.
In crafting love sage bundles, you can create meaningful rituals that resonate with your intentions and promote peace in your life and home.
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