If you are hosting a baby shower, you will want your party to end on a positive note. Sending the guests home with party favors will ensure they remember the good time they had at the party. The mother-to-be as guest of honor will be especially thankful for this gesture which demonstrates that the guests are truly appreciated.
There is an art to choosing good baby shower favors, however. You will want something that is a good fit with the colors and theme of the baby shower, while being appealing to even the least baby-oriented of guests. Here are the top five favors which can be customized toward the decor of your party.
1. Candy or chocolate
Fill small pre-made organza drawstring bags with small candy such as pastel mints, chocolate button-style candy, a couple of wrapped fudge squares, or whatever you think your guests would prefer. Sheer organza bags come in a range of different pastel colors and are readily available from the wedding section of craft or party stores. Alternatively, tulle circles gathered up around the contents and tied with a colored ribbon may be used instead of the bags. Candy or chocolate is irresistible to most people, so this is sure to go over well.
2. Lip gloss or balm
Buy small tubes of sheer lip gloss or lip balm, one per guest, in shades such as pale pink, nude or clear that work well for most complexions. These may also be packaged in sheer organza bags. Alternatively for situations such as a baby boy shower where pink might not desired in the color scheme, each lip gloss may be rolled in opaque gift wrap paper of your choice and tied at each end with a ribbon. This is a fun gift which will appeal to a broad age range and give the guests a ‘cared-for’ feeling.
3. Decorated or themed cookie Cookies may be purchased or made ahead of time, and then decorated with some simple decoration or the initial of the mother-to-be. Supermarkets supply ready-to-write colored cake decorating pens in the baking area which are ideal. Alternatively, if baked at home, a custom shape can be produced using themed cutters, such as duck cookies for a baby duck theme party. The cookies can then be placed on a large circle of clear cellophane or other clear decorative food bag which is gathered up and tied with ribbon of your choice. An edible gift will go over well, and your guests will appreciate the work you put into this.
4. Gourmet tea bags
Purchase a sampler selection of herbal or other gourmet tea bags, and allocate a few per guest. These can be put into small white wedding party favor boxes which may be left as is, or embellished with the color theme of the baby shower if desired. Busy women are certain to enjoy the thoughtfulness of a hostess who gives them a way to relax at home!
5. Seasonal decorations
Purchase small seasonal decorations in a color which complements the baby shower. These decorations may be used as part of the table centerpiece or may be used to mark each place setting. This is a lot easier to pull off than it sounds. For example, near Christmas, purchase small Christmas ball ornaments in colors such as silver or gold (or even silver and blue for a baby boy shower). Around Thanksgiving, small silver-painted pinecones will be a hit. At summer-time, table arrangements of a small bunch per guest of real or silk flowers in colors complementing the party decor are sure to delight. Seasonal favors are well appreciated by guests as a very original idea which in turn can be used as an additional touch of seasonal décor in their own home.
Personalization
All of the above ideas may be further personalized with the date, occasion and the guest of honor’s name. There are many ways to do this; for instant elegance use a small decorative label which can be tied onto the favor using thin ribbon. These labels and ribbons can be found in the wedding section of party stores, craft stores, major discount stores and even in some dollar stores.
Conclusion
Within these top five universally appealing ideas, it is straightforward to identify a party favor option which will best suit the group of people attending the shower you are hosting. All of these favors are easily color-customized to suit your party décor. Perhaps most importantly of all, the thoughtfulness you show in providing these favors is sure to be appreciated by each of your guests.
