Simple Favor, Big Impact
Let’s break down the basic criteria of the P E R F E C T P A R T Y F A V O R.
First of all, let me preface this with the disclaimer that gift-giving is a love language valued and shared by many (author included). So if you are deciding IF you should have a favor at your next event, it is a resounding YES if you ask us. Why? People love gifts. It’s simple! Ha ha! People attending your event or party took time out of their schedules, used up energy, a good hair day, and likely arrived with a gift for the guest of honor. In our opinion - the least you can do is send them home with a full belly (we’ll cover this in another blog, stay tuned) and a token of thanks. Because we love alliteration, we’ve narrowed the criteria in choosing your token to include one or more of the Party Favor P’s:
P U N / If you’re a follower of Paper Plane, you know how much we love a pun and your party favors are the PERFECT place to plop a pun. For example, a camping themed party NEEDS a ‘happy trails’ trail mix favor or smore kit for ‘smore fun for later.’ Coordinate your favor to your party theme, and let us help you brainstorm the perfect pun. We can even design a custom card FOR you, and all you have to do is print and attach!
P R E T T Y / Favors can, and some would say should, be stunning focal points of your party setup! A pretty favor placed at each place setting or a stack of delicately positioned beauties on a table of their own can add class and beauty to any event or party. Don’t be afraid to outsource your vision! If the idea is individual boxes filled with custom candies, wrapped in pearl and twine, and hand stamped with a gold leaf monogram - but the time and ability intimidates you - let us help! We can make your vision come to life or help you curate the perfect eye-catching favor to add the ‘pretty’ to your party favor.
P R A C T I C A L / Function is your friend. There is brilliance in marrying a treat and practical gift. If you’re hosting a Christmas Cocktail Party - let your guests use lovely flutes AND take them home as a gift from you! Sports parties that might need water breaks should gift their guests water bottles! Tea party guests would love a pair of lace gloves to wear AND take home, poker parties need cards AND can be given to guests to take home after - practical gifts have duel purpose and are almost NEVER left behind.
P O S H / The party favor of all party favors was gifted in the hilarious movie, Bridesmaids. Amiright? When the sister-of-the-groom filled her van with adorable golden retriever pups, we all secretly knew we’d do the same. A posh party favor is one that spares no expense and guarantees well-attended parties for the future. If your budget allows, GO BIG! Maybe live animals are a bit much for you, but Stanley water cups, Kendra Scott jewelry, or Coach wristlets might be a semi-boujie favor that won’t break the bank but will create a posh memorable moment.
Ideally the perfect party favor perfects at least one of these P’s (did we mention that we love alliteration), but a combination of more than one is even better. Let Paper Plane help you curate the perfect favor for your next event. We can help you brainstorm with a consultation or do the ordering for you! However you thank your guests do so with intention, innovation, and a Party Favor P! 🎉