Photo: Kid’s Birthday Parties / Flickr

Whether you call them gift bags, goodie bags, or party favours, everyone loves receiving them. Party favours for most occasions can be ordered, but it’s also possible to put together some great favours that are uncomplicated and perfect to remember a special occasion by.

For the kids

Kids’ party favours might be the most fun to put together because it’s easy to get little guests excited about what’s in their goodie bag. Use brightly coloured packaging and try stickers, bubbles, or small toys – it’s even easier if the party has a theme you can stick to. Kids will also love to make favours at the party and take them home, so if crafts are one of your children’s party activities, that’s the take-home gift sorted out, too.

Get personal

Photo: Kid’s Birthday Parties / Flickr

Guests will love gifts that have been personalised for the occasion. Chocolates can be printed with words or even photos and make great wedding favours with the date of the occasion on them. Try printed M&Ms for a fun favour at a birthday party. Another great way to personalise your party favours is to make them yourself, and get creative according to the kind of party and what you know your guests enjoy.

In the bag

The simplest – and often best – goodie bags are those that are simply a gift bag filled with a few things for your guests that you know they’ll like. Sweets and chocolates work well, as do inexpensive cosmetics, candles, or even ‘make it yourself’ kits. Each party is different, and whether you go for something more conservative or try out some unusual ideas is up to you. The best general advice? If you’d love to receive whatever’s in your party favour, there’s a good chance that your guests will, too.

Tags: cosmetics, party, Party ideas