If you’re looking to indulge your guests with irresistible party favors, then give them something edible. And if you really want to delight them, go with chocolate. But before you scoop up these tasty treats for small thank you’s for sharing your celebration, here are some things you should know.
Why chocolate party favors?
More and more people are moving away from presenting useless giveaways that are nothing more than decorative dust collectors. Don’t take the risk that your guests will toss your party souvenirs in a box in the attic, or worse, in the trash. Give them something they can really delight in.
Chocolate has a universal appeal. If you’re plotting a celebration that includes different age groups, it would be something a 5 year ancient or an 85 year ancient would delight in. It’s elegant enough for a wedding reception and yet works just as well for a kid’s birthday party.
What’s available?
Here are just a few suggestions for these tasty, creamy, edible favors:
* m&m’s to match your color scheme or even with your message
* a couple of truffles in a fancy box
* candy bars with a personalized wrapper
* chocolates in shapes, such as hearts for a wedding or teddy bear for a baby shower.
* homemade brownies (with recipe included)
* hot cocoa mix
* small hinged tin filled with these gourmet treats
* Hershey hugs and kisses in a fabric bag with a note that says hugs & kisses from ____(your name)
* chocolate-covered strawberries, pretzels, popcorn or just about anything else, presented in a pretty package
Customized for your occasion
If you want your party favors to really stand out, you can find companies that specialize in personalizing your treats. They can add a photo and your message to a design on candy bar wrappers. They might even make the chocolate fresh, according to your specifications, in milk, dark, white or even flavors. Or, if you’re crafty, you can certainly make wrappers yourself. Just make, cut and glue together over well loved brand bars found in your grocery store.
If you’re considering ordering small tins filled with candies, there are favor business that will professionally add your picture and words to the top of the lids. You can also order bags or boxes with imprinted tags holding these tasty goodies. There are even places that really print your photo right onto the surface of the chocolate itself using FDA approved food dye inks, using special printers. Browse online and you’ll learn all kinds of ways to tailor these favors to your event.
Getting the goods
If you’re ordering chocolate party favors online, you want to pay special attention to the shipping method. Some companies will insist that this candy is sent by next day air during the warmer months, or if you live in the southern half of the country. Others leave it up to you. But it is worthwhile investing a few extra dollars to be certain that your order will arrive without melting. Also make sure that they specify they will include a cold pack with your shipment. When you receive it, just store it in a cool, dry place, away from the sun.
So, next time you’re plotting a celebration, treat your guests to chocolate party favors. Everyone will like these candy goodies. But you’d better watch out. They just might question for extras!
