Throwing the perfect party means making sure your guests have a great experience from beginning to end. One way to show your guests you’re glad they came is to give out party favors. And what makes a better party favor than candy?
Candy is the perfect party favor for many reasons. It’s consumable, so people feel the joy of getting a gift without the guilt of throwing away the custom printed can coozie they never used and parents avoid the annoyance of finding tiny plastic toys between the couch cushions and under the bed and, for some reason no one over the age of six can fathom, inside the microwave.
Candy is also inexpensive, especially if you buy in bulk. And it’s customizable. Cute packaging and print-at-home labels can make those bulk candy favorites seem like boutique treats.
Here are our top picks for party favor candy with tips for customizing to match any party theme:
Customize candy bars to match your party theme, or share a special message with your guests. Just pick your favorite flat candy bar like Nestle Crunch or classic Hershey’s Bar and print custom labels.
You can buy adhesive labels that fit in your home printer or save money by printing paper labels large enough to wrap around the candy bar and simply taping them in place. Rachel Ray has some great templates for this.
M&M’s make an awesome party favor because they come in more than 20 colors, so you can easily create a mix of colors that matches your party theme perfectly.
You can add your own twist with clever packaging. Here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing.
Mason Jar – Fill Mason Jar with M&M’s and top with colorful fabric before screwing on the metal collar.
Goodie Bag – Fill a sandwich bag with M&M’s and tie the top with a ribbon that matches your party theme
Almost any clear plastic container will work. You can try baby bottles for a baby shower, champagne bottles for a bridal shower, or clear takeout boxes for any party.
Oversize swirl lollipops make a great party favor all by themselves, but if you want to customize, you can add some colorful ribbon with a printed tag. Or get some round adhesive labels and print a custom message to stick on the wrapper.
Kid’s love candy jewelry because it’s a treat they can wear. Particularly great for a sleepover or princes party, candy necklaces, bracelets, rings, and even watches don’t need customization to be a hit.
But if you want to add some flair package them in a light blue box with a white ribbon, to echo the classic Tiffany blue box. The little ones might not understand the joke, but their parents certainly will.
If you want to go all out, you can’t go bigger than a candy buffet. Let your guest pick their own sweet treats from a buffet of options. It’s a party favor that doubles as an activity, and you know everyone will be happy because they chose their favors themselves.
All you need is assorted containers, serving spoons or tongs, and something for guests to take the candy away in, like a favor bag or box in colors that match your party theme.
For in-depth directions check out our guide to the perfect DIY Candy Buffet.
Finally, if the classic options just don’t seem unique enough, consider novelty candy for the perfect party favor. From Bubble Gum Crayons and Crayola Color Your Mouth Gumballs, to Candy Blox and Peppermint Candy Shot Glasses, these sweet treats are designed to make a statement with no extra work required.
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