How to Select Party Favors?

Party favors are given to guests at parties as a gesture of gratitude for their attendance, or as a memento of the occasion. Things to consider when selecting party favors are the party theme, the type of event, the age and gender of the guests, and how formal or casual the event is.

Party favors can be personalized or general, fun or simple. When choosing party favors keep in mind that the party favor is often the last impression guests have of an event.

Plants, flowers, and seed packets are great party favors for weddings, anniversary celebrations, or birthdays. Guests will enjoy these gifts for many days, months, and even years. Select unique vases for flowers, or paint flower pots for a personal touch. Buy or create unique envelopes or wrapping for seed packets. Include a custom note with the gift. For an anniversary favor the note might read, ‘Our love continues to grow, thank you for making our 50th anniversary so special.’

Let the imagination run wild when deciding on personalized party favors. Everything from personalized candy wrappers, to coasters, to crystal picture frames, and Golf balls are available at local gift shops and internet stores nationwide. Or, create one-of-a-kind party favors that are specific to the theme or occasion. For example, if the party is Italian themed personalize a label wrap for miniature parmesan cheese cans, or for a luau create personalized wraps for beverage bottles.

Some of the best party favors are ones made by the guests. Handmade party favors work great for children’s parties as they also serve as an activity. Let all the little guests paint a t-shirt or book bag. For fun bridal shower mementos have guests decorate aprons or picture frames.

Practical and usable gifts also make Excellent party favors. Functional party favors are enjoyed by guests for a long time, and are appreciated by adults and children. Usable gifts for children include everything from coloring books and crayons, to Frisbees and sand pails. Photo albums, sports balls, coolers, coffee mugs, and journals make terrific gifts for adults.