Favor boxes are small printed boxes that hold the treat or keepsake you give each guest at a wedding, shower, birthday or company event. TBPB prints them to your size and artwork with no minimum order, and if you bring a written quote for the same specs, we beat it.
Sizing a favor box around what goes in it
The mistake most hosts make is choosing a box they like, then trying to find a favor to fit. Work the other way. Decide what goes inside, whether that is two truffles, a small candle, a cookie, a tea sachet or a mini bottle, then measure it at the longest, widest and tallest points and add about 1/8 inch of clearance per side. If you plan to add tissue, crinkle paper or a card, include them in the measurement. A small box looks tidy on a table setting, but one that is too tight will crush the contents when someone closes it.
Shapes and closures
Favor boxes are mostly simple folding cartons, which is why they stay affordable at event quantities. A tuck-top closes without glue and opens easily, so guests can get to the treat quickly. A pillow shape suits flat or soft items like jewellery or a small candy bag. A pyramid or cube gives the table a different silhouette, and a round-top box looks more like a gift. Whichever you choose, think about how the guest opens it. A box that needs a fight to open ruins the moment you designed it for.
Print, personalisation and finish
Favor boxes work best when the artwork says something specific: the couple’s initials, a date, a logo or a short thank-you line. Because we print to your artwork, you can add that detail to every box. Full-colour CMYK covers photos and illustrations, Pantone matching helps when you need an exact brand or wedding colour, and a matte or soft-touch finish makes the box feel considered. Foil stamping on a name or monogram is a popular choice for weddings. One caution: names and dates have to be proofed carefully, because a typo on two hundred boxes is two hundred typos.
- Custom sizes for the favor you are giving
- Tuck-top, pillow, pyramid, cube and similar styles
- CMYK and Pantone printing, matte, gloss or soft-touch finish
- Foil and embossing for names or monograms
- Optional windows and inserts
- No minimum order
When another box fits the event better
Favors that are really gifts, such as a boxed set for a bridesmaid, belong in a larger style, so look at wedding gift boxes. If the event is more general, party favor boxes cover the usual birthday and shower sizes. For an unusual look on a table, try pyramid boxes or cube boxes. The full range is in the gift box category.
If the favor is food or a cosmetic item, you are responsible for ingredient and allergen labelling, and you should confirm contact requirements with your own regulatory adviser. TBPB prints the artwork you supply.
Think about how the boxes will be displayed too. If they sit on plates at a seated dinner, the top panel is what everyone sees, so that is where the names or monogram belong. If guests collect them from a table on the way out, the front and side matter more. Stacking is another point: boxes that lean or slide look sloppy on a display, so tell us if they will be stacked and we will keep the proportions stable.
Send us the favor size and a quantity, even if it is a dozen, and we will draw the dieline and quote the job.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for favor boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order a dozen boxes for a small gathering or several hundred for a large event. Send your size and quantity and we quote it. If you have a written quote for the same specs elsewhere, we beat it.
How do I choose the right size favor box?
Start with what goes inside. Measure the item at its longest, widest and tallest points, add any tissue or card, then allow about 1/8 inch of clearance per side. Send us the measurements and the favor, and we recommend a box size that closes without squeezing the contents.
Can I print names and dates on the boxes?
Yes. We print supplied artwork, so names, initials, dates, logos and thank-you lines can all appear on the box. Proof the text carefully before approving, since an error repeats on every box in the run. Foil stamping works well for monograms.
What style of favor box is easiest for guests to open?
A tuck-top is simple and opens without glue or tearing. A pillow box suits flat or soft items. Pyramid and cube boxes look more decorative but can take a moment longer to open. Tell us the favor and the setting and we suggest a style.
Can favor boxes hold food?
They can hold wrapped treats, but you are responsible for labelling, allergen information and food-contact requirements, so check with your own regulatory adviser. We can suggest an insert or inner wrap approach for treats that need a barrier. TBPB prints the artwork you supply.
How early should I order for an event?
Send your sizes and artwork well ahead of the date so you have time to proof and approve. We do not quote a fixed lead time here because it depends on the style, finish and quantity. Ask us with your event date and we confirm what is realistic.
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