With the expansion of the teen party scene, teen party favors have become the latest trend. Seen as a way to thank the guests for attending, teen party favors can be simple or as elaborate as the party itself. It depends on the party, the budget and the teens.
Current trends in teen party favors can range from small baggies of personalized candies to expensive keepsakes. The favor should reflect the theme of the party and be within the budget.
While some may opt for the more expensive route, it is probably better to go with something a bit more practical. Since these will be gifts for teens, chances are good that they will not survive for long after the party. So to combat this, it is better to pick a gift that is inexpensive and can be used at the party.
Items like disposable cameras on the tables offer teens a great way to memorialize the evening without breaking the bank. Each guest can receive a camera and take photos as they see fit. Then it is up to them to get the photos developed. It also gives the guests something to share days, even weeks, after the party.
If clean up is not a worry, shooting string products are another way to entertain teens. This rests, of course, on the tone of the party and how silly the teens are allowed to get. Also, if noise isn’t a concern either, there are plenty of noisemakers that can be utilized, even personalized with the teen’s name and date of party, and handed out at the party as favors.
The teen can also opt for a personalized gift bag, if it a small affair. Delicate bags and small gift boxes are available for housing any gifts the teen may want to give to the guests. The favors can also be theme oriented, such as Hawaiian leas for tiki parties.
Teen party favors should be decided when the theme and invitations are chosen, to keep with the tone. Ideally, favors should be purchased several weeks in advance, particularly if ordering from a company, where shipping could be four to six weeks out. Either way, favors are meant to entertain and memorialize. The choice should reflect the teen and the event.
