Before you go overboard on a corporate event, check out the pricing and costs of party favors from a variety of vendors to find the supplies that will make your party one to remember. Party or dinner favors can help solidify a theme to a party and excite attendees toward greater interaction with one another, and can also be used to promote your company with items decorated with a corporate logo. Whether you're looking for fun Halloween party favors for a holiday get-together or elegant party favors for a refined affair, you can find a party favor business online selling items in a wide range of prices.

An event favor does not need to be expensive in order to be a hit. Small and simple items can cost less than a dollar each. If your event aspires to be something more elegant, or you plan to give out select party favors as prizes, high-class personalized party favors may cost up to $100. Find the party favors you need by looking to online vendors. As you search:

1. Compare prices on themed party favors.
2. Find a wide selection personalized party favors.
3. Stay stylish with elegant dinner favors at the right price.
   

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Stick to a theme with inexpensive party favors

Themes can help boost the energy at an otherwise lackluster corporate event. Whether you're looking for fake instruments for a rock and roll themed party or birthday party favors for an in-office celebration, you can find themed party favors that won't break your party budget.

I recommend: The Party Supplies Hut sells a variety of themed party favors for corporate events. They offer kits for dance floor events that meet the needs of 50 to 80 people and cost between $25 and $115. They also offer accessories for theme parties that cost between around $1 and $5 per item. Party411 is a great resource for ideas about how to throw themed corporate parties as well as a source for a wide variety of party favors. Find favors for parties with themes of jungle, casino, disco, swing and more. Their themed party favors can cost anywhere from $1 to $10, depending on the item, and they offer bulk discounts.

Pay for a personalized event favor

Personalized party favors may cost a bit more than standard items, but can be useful tools for corporate promotion or can popular as prizes.

I recommend: Cool Party Favors sells a wide variety of personalized party favors ranging from key chains and playing cards to pillows and throw blankets. Their favors range from $2 to $12 per item. Beaucoup offers a number of classy, personalized corporate party favors ranging from matches for under a dollar to personalized wine bags, tote bags and party tubs for $15 to $40.

Impress your guests with elegant party favors

If you really want to make an impression on party attendees, offer a selection of stylish and classy dinner favors.

I recommend: Corporate Gift Showcase sells elegant party favors like wine glasses, decanters, paperweights that can be personalized with a corporate logo. A set of wine glasses may cost $40 to $70, while paperweights range from $15 to $30. Discounts are given for bulk orders. Favor Ideas offers party favors like pens, bottle stoppers, and mints from a variety of manufacturers. Their products vary in price from one dollar for smaller items up to $50 for personalized favors.

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• •  If a party favor business doesn't advertise bulk pricing specials, be sure to ask about them. Most vendors will offer a deal to companies purchasing large amounts of party favors.

You want party favors that will be remembered long after the corporate event is over. The selection of party favors available online runs the gamut from simple to elegant.

Event favors stand out for two reasons: they're unique and they can be personalized. The whole point of party favors is to have your guests or customers take them home. They'll be used or at least seen for a long time to come. Thus, your company will be remembered.

When choosing a party favor remember:

1. Pick party favors that go with the theme of the event.
2. Find an event favor that's different from all the other favors out there. They will make your business stand out.
3. Use the opportunity to get your company logo displayed.

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Decide on party favors based on theme

If you're throwing a colleague an in-office baby shower, you'll need baby shower party favors. Maybe your company is sponsoring a Make-A-Wish event for a child or it could be time for that big annual fundraising event. You'll want dinner favors for that. And don't forget the annual office parties. Halloween party favors can go beyond candy.

I recommend: If you want elegant party favors, check out Cool Party Favors, a party favor business that makes corporate chocolate award trophies and mini coolers. If you're planning a fun theme party look through Party Supplies Hut's selection. They have everything from Sweet Sixteen party favors to wedding party favors. Rumors sells dozens of corporate party favors. You can buy timepieces, business card holders and trophies.

Look for unique event favors

Party favors aren't simply something you hand out or stick on the table. Think beyond a matchbook, by choosing an event favor that stands out and shows that you put thought into the selection. Think outside the box and choose something memorable.

I recommend: Beau-Coup is a party favor business that sells unique party favors like cocktail shakers, blown glass pens, business card holders and bookmarks. Favor Ideas sells airplane luggage tags, personalized golf balls and a golf ball bottle opener.

Get your logo on your party favors

Personalized party favors are a great chance to get your company's name out there. Expect to pay a party favor business a one-time set up fee if you want your company's logo or design included.

I recommend: Corporate Gift Showcase sells corporate logo items. They include apothecary jars, crystal champagne buckets, Irish coffee sets and more. Your company logo can go on any of these phenomenally unique party favors. Hot Ref personalizes dinner favors and party favors as long as you meet the minimum order required. Check out these cool powder drink mixes by Beau-Coup. They are fun yet professional, with your company logo displayed for everyone to see.

Create a custom party favor

If you're giving out stainless steel money clips, personalize it with your guests' initials. Pens can have your company's name engraved on them. Take a different approach to personalization by ordering cookies or cakes with your logo or writing on it. There are several party favor businesses that'll do this. They just need some advance notice.

I recommend: Party Favors Brookline needs 10 days advance notice for custom orders. Get your logo on a candy bar wrapper! Party411 customizes candy bars. There's a $75 one time custom design fee.

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• •  If you're getting a design or logo printed on your corporate party favors, ask the company for a proof to approve before the printing is done.

Those in the party favor business know that event and dinner favors can leave a lasting impression on your guests. So invest in an item that will leave them walking away with a keepsake that not only creates a buzz but that they can potentially keep as a reminder of the event as well.

Event planners should also keep up to date on the latest trends in event favors. From party planning, wedding planning, to corporate gigs, knowing what will best suit your best clients will help set you apart from your rival planners and establish you as the top-of-the-line in your field.

To find out more about party favors types and styles:

1. See what party favors the all occasion companies have to offer.

2. Look into the corporate event favor to take your giveaways up to the next level.

3. Check out the latest trends in wedding party favors.

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Check out all occasion event favor companies

All event favor companies can sell you a wide range of favor selections that span any theme of party. Use them to match to the theme of your next big event to find the perfect party favors.

I recommend: Purchase party favors from Oriental Trading Company. Oriental Trading Company also offers wedding supplies, luau party supplies, party theme packs, baby shower supplies and more. Take a look at the wide variety of event favor themes available from PlumParty. From baby shower party favors to bachelorette party favors to sweet sixteen party favors and more, they can have you covered for just about any occasion for you or your client.

Look for corporate party favors to step it up a notch

Invest in corporate party favors to take your giveaways up to the next level. Have them engraved or stamped with your logo for added effect.

I recommend: Consider the corporate/holiday party favor ideas from Bella Regalo. Their items make great favors , trade show giveaways or employee appreciation gifts. You can find engravable silver gifts items to other custom gift ideas. Cool Party Favors also has a wide selection of corporate party favors and gifts. Customize them with your company information for greatest impact.

Looking into wedding event favors

Wedding planners and brides alike should check into the latest in wedding event favor trends and news. Keep up with the most up-to-date and most fashionable of wedding party favors.

I recommend: Buy wedding favors from Party City. There you can find tableware, accessories, balloons, decorations and more for your or your client's big day. Check out the unique wedding favors from Beaucoup. They offer a wide variety of favors including edible favors, seasonal favors, personalized favors, scented wedding favors and more.

Party favors are a small, but essential, part of any celebration. Use them to help clients remember you, commemorate a special day, or set a festive mood. Think green when you choose your favors and select ones that can be reused or recycled. Buy items that people will want to use again and again.

Unify party favors with the paper goods, decoration colors, and party theme to enhance the atmosphere of a party. Think about the purpose of the get-together when you shop for party favors. Make sure they're appropriate for the occasion and the recipients.
Many favors can be personalized, so consider that as an option. But if you plan to have names or a company logo on your favors, plan ahead. Many designs must be submitted well ahead so the party-goods company has time to complete the order.

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Eco-friendly party favors

With so much emphasis placed on reducing the amount of waste, party planners should think of the impact of their party favor choices on the environment. Choose party favors that have been made of recycled materials. Some party favor companies now note which of their products are made of recycled materials or can be recycled. Another idea is to give favors that guests can take home and use later. Edible favors are also a green idea.

I recommend: Celebrate with Style offers tips and suggestions for holding an eco-friendly party.

Photo cookies

One unique idea for party favors that is also eco-friendly is to choose a favor that is edible. Photo cookies--cookies that have a picture imprinted on the icing or chocolate coating in food colors--can really make a great impression.

I recommend: FoodEditorials discusses photo cookies, and CookieHQ.com provides pictures and brief explanation.

Company logo favors

Engrave, emboss or imprint a company logo on favors for corporate banquets, conferences or other company events. A company logo can be placed on small items, such as keychains or pens, or on larger items from ceramic mugs to leather goods.

I recommend: Gifts for Professionals explains some of the many possibilities for using your company logo on party goods.

Party theme packs

Consider party theme packs to unify your party. Many party stores provide these party-kits-in-a-bag that come with matching streamers, paper goods, table decorations, favor bags, party favors and even balloons. These make party decorating easy as everything is preassembled for you. These kits are especially popular for children's birthday parties, but party theme packs are also available for other occasions.

I recommend: The Oriental Trading Company offers party theme packs. Their website shows pictures of the kits and, below them, has advice on planning your party around each themed kit.

Spot colors

One of the choices you need to make if you have a design printed on your party favors is whether you want it in full color or spot colors (single colors). Printing in one or two spot colors is much less expensive than doing a full-color design.

I recommend: The Logo Factory explains spot colors and shows how logos or other full-color designs can be printed in spot colors.

Engraved party favors

Choose engraved party favors if you're planning a wedding or an elegant party. Engraving is cutting or etching a design into metal, glass or another solid object. Engraved gifts cost more, but party guests or wedding-goers will cherish the memento.

I recommend: Corporate Logo describes engraving techniques and offers creative suggestions for using engraving to personalize items.