At For Your Party, we’re always dreaming up new ways to make your celebrations one-of-a-kind. When we’re hosting, we’ll always love the classics— cups, napkins, and matches, but sometimes we need to mix things up. Let’s explore some of our favorite, trend-forward ideas for using personalized party supplies to make your event as fun and unique as you are.
Back to Basics
Every great event starts with the essentials. After all, you’ve got to start somewhere. A cohesive foundation ties your entire celebration together, using colors, fonts, and artwork that tell a consistent story.
We like to start with napkins and work our way up from there. Since our napkins come in so many different shapes and sizes, there’s sure to be one for every type of event. If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, then you probably know the drill by now- cocktail napkins are our standbys for all events, and luncheon and dinner napkins are great for events centered around a meal. From there, we like to build up with customized party supplies that are tailored to our event—think stadium cups for a tailgate, or tea favors for a tea party.
Add on some flair
Now that we’ve got our basics covered, it’s time to add some personality. We’ll go through how to put some spins on our favorites and then cover some options you might have missed.
Cups
Cups are a party staple—but they can be so much more. Try the crowd-favorite hors d’oeuvre-in-a-cup: this one involves filling one of our smaller cups (our 5 oz frosted cup would be the perfect size) with snack-sized bites like chips, wings, or veggies and dip for a fun and portable treat.
Larger cups can double as mini vases for fresh blooms—perfect for picnics or outdoor gatherings where glass isn’t ideal. And if you’re hosting a kid’s birthday, turn cups into a craft! Let little guests decorate their own, or use them for hands-on activities like making shakers. Custom designs printed upside down even let your artwork appear right side up when stacked—one of many playful ways to use personalized party supplies beyond the ordinary.
Napkins
Our napkins shine in any setting, but they can also spark conversation. We love printing wedding advice prompts, or fun facts about the couple right on your napkins—they’re a subtle, interactive way to keep guests engaged while adding a thoughtful touch to your tablescape.
Another favorite idea is creating a napkin series featuring questions or riddles about the couple or honoree, with the answers printed on different designs. We often see this at corporate events, too—it’s a creative conversation starter that encourages guests to mingle and connect as they try to match up their answers.
Matches
Matches are tiny treasures that pack a big personality. Beyond their practical use, they can be transformed into so much more. One of our favorite creative ideas is to remove the matches and repurpose the box and inner tray into something new—like a mini thank-you note, a personalized message for your guests, or a small keepsake. This works especially well with our candle, barrel, and two-chamber matchboxes. It’s a thoughtful touch your guests are sure to love!
The Rest
Cups, napkins, and matches are just the beginning. There are endless ways to get creative with personalized party supplies and use them in unexpected ways. Fill our drink pouches with sand to anchor balloons at a beach party, or turn them into mini hangover kits and fill them with some painkillers, a folded sleep mask, and a door hanger for a bachelorette weekend.
Coasters can double as guest book alternatives—have guests write messages to the honoree and display them later as décor ( they look great pinned up to a board afterwards!). cookie bags can hold petals for a joyful send-off, and favor bags can make even the simplest treat feel like something truly special.
Perhaps you’re picking up on a theme here—it’s that virtually all of our high quality personalized party supplies are able to be used in creative new ways to wow your guests and make your event feel uniquely you. From playful touches to polished finishing moments, there’s no limit to how you can bring your creativity to life. We can’t wait to see how you style yours!
