Giving party favours is a thoughtful way to express gratitude to guests for their presence and participation. It shows appreciation for their effort to join in the celebration, whether they’ve traveled from afar or set aside time in their busy schedules. And not only do thoughtfully chosen party favours add a personal touch to your celebration, they can can help reinforce the party’s theme, tying together decorative elements and activities.
But what party favour, and how do you package it?
Party Favour Packaging
Depending on what you plan to gift and how much you want to spend, there are are myriad of party favour packaging options for you to choose from:
- Bottles and jars, large or small, plastic or glass, coloured or clear
- Small plastic or glass tubes
- Decorated tins with lids
- Tote Bags, paper bags or organza bags
- Gift boxes
- Small plant containers
- Cellophane bags or wrap
- Kraft pouches
- And just plain ribbon
Party Favour Content
For an adult birthday party, you’ll want party favours that are both thoughtful and enjoyable. For example
Things that smell nice
- Aromatic Bath Bombs
- Bath Salts
- Soap
- Mini Frangrances
- Essential Oils
- Dried Flowers or Sachets of Potpourri
- Scented Candles
To make bath salts, mix 1 cup epsom salts with 1/4 cup Himalayan pink salt and 10 drops of your favourite essential oil.
Things that taste nice
- Candy
- Chocolates
- Homemade Baked Goods
- Jams and Relishes
- Specialty Sauces and Syrups
- Customised Spice Blends
- Herbal Tea Blends
A little bit alcoholic
- Miniture bottles of your favourite spirit of liqueur
- Miniture decorated bottles of wine or champagne
- Customised cocktail kit and recipe
- Infuse your own spirits, such as vodka or rum, with flavors like fruit, herbs, or spices
- Beer or cider samples
- Custom labelled wine or beer bottles
- Cocktail recipe booklets
- Personalised wine glasses, champagne glasses shot glasses or bottle openers
- Can Coolers
- Coasters
Pamper Products
- Creams and Lotions
- Face Masks
- Lip Balms
- Nail Polish
- Temporary Tattoos
- Body Jewels and Glitter
- Sleep Masks
- Sunglasses
- Notebooks or Journals
- Tote Bags
- Pajamas
- Scarves
Something for the garden
- Small Potted Plants such as Succulents, Cactus, Pine Tree Seedlings & Air Plants
- Plant Cuttings Propogated in Water (Devils Ivy, Philodendronn & Lucky Bamboo)
- Seed Packets (Flowers, Herbs or Vegetables)
Hobbies to try
- Craft Kits
- Recipe Booklets
- Puzzles and Crosswords
- Card Decks
Personalise Your Party Favours
Party favours can be personalized in numerous creative ways to make them memorable. Incorporate details such as names, dates, photos or special messages through custom labels, engraved items, embossing or tailored packaging. And of course, don’t forget to include your thankyou message.
Free Gift Tags
Use this free template to print Gift Tags for your very special celebration ~ weddings, anniversary parties, engagements and birthdays. Edit in Canva and use our handy PDF layout for easy printing.
Whatever party favour you choose, make sure it reflects the tone and theme of your party, and is something your guests will appreciate and enjoy.