34 Wedding Koozie Personalization Ideas

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Whether you prefer a bottle or can, keeping your drink cold is important. There’s almost nothing better than an ice-cold drink – and almost nothing worse than one that’s room temperature, especially when you’re partying the night away.

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Personalized koozies make a great wedding favor as well because they are fun and practical, cute, reusable, and affordable! If you're having an outdoor wedding and/or reception, these are a must-have for your guests.

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Weddings

• Why limit happy to an hour?
• To have and to hold and to keep your drink cold
• Eat, drink, and be married
• The vows are done; let’s have some fun!
• Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something brewed
• Celebrate love and beer
• Live well, laugh often, love always
• Here’s to love, laughter, and happily ever after
• I do (want another drink!)
• I do BBQ
• Love potion
• Cheers to beers and many years
• Let’s make a memory
• Cheers to the new Mr. & Mrs.
• Let love brew
• We want to be formal, but we're here to party!

Source:Diamond Ring, Mr. & Mrs., Be Married, Have and Hold

Bachelorette parties

• Less thinking, more drinking
• You can’t sip with us
• Pretty in pink and ready to drink
• Bride tribe
• She’s tying the knot; buy her a shot!
• Girls gone drinking

Source: Bachelorette, Bachelor

Bachelor parties

• Got beer?
• I don’t get drunk, I get awesome
• Drink responsibly (don’t spill)
• The in-laws are here – buy me a beer
• Brews before “I Dos”
• The hunt is over

Source: Neoprene Koozies

General drink-themed

• In beer we trust
• Don’t worry, beer happy!
• Drinks well with others
• Keep calm and party on
• Bottoms up
• Sip, Sip, Hooray!

Source: Bachelorette, Many Years

Don’t forget the classic option of just writing a name or bride, groom, bridesmaid, or groomsman on the koozie. While these may work better as gifts for your wedding party, they are a great spin off of your reception favors. And your bridal party will never lose their drink!

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With all the different styles and fonts available, your koozies are sure to stand out from the crowd. You can also choose from foam, neoprene, leather or even silver-plated and can or bottle-shaped koozies to ensure your guests are getting the perfect favor.

Elizabeth graduated from The University of Findlay with a Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing. She now resides in Portland, Oregon where she is employed in the real estate business and is particularly enjoying the local cuisine. As a writer, Elizabeth believes in a quote from one of her favorite TV shows: "We have only two jobs on this Earth. The first: to learn. The second: to cope." A deep desire to learn struck Elizabeth when she was young, and now she hopes to help you cope by sharing information, and helping you apply the knowledge. Weddings and event planning can be overwhelming; sometimes it's okay to take a little advice from a stranger on the internet.

The Wedding Souvenir You Never Knew You Needed

There are two things a party always has, it seems: people and drinks. You don’t always have decorations or gifts or even food, but there is always something to drink and always someone there to drink it. 

At weddings, it is customary to give your guests favors. If this is something you plan on doing, then you know for certain you will need people, drinks, and gifts for those people. Favors are the trickiest factor in that equation and can be a difficult choice for a bride and groom. Food is common because it is easy and it is cheap. But do you know if any of your guests have allergies? Are they vegan? What about their plus 1? And what happens to the personalized wrappers after the food is eaten? They get thrown away and the favor you put so much time and energy into is soon forgotten.

Longer-lasting favors are difficult, too, though. It’s hard to find something that everyone will like. Plants and seeds are popular favors, but not everyone likes gardening, and some of the people who do (like me) can’t keep a plant alive no matter what. Matches are a classic favor too, but just like the food, eventually they’ll be used up and the container will be thrown away. Not to mention favors like these can be expensive. Beyond these, the long-term favors get expensive. If there’s room in your budget, you can definitely figure out a very thoughtful, useful, and memorable favor.

For those who have a smaller budget or just want to be frugal and/or practical, there are other options! My family started using these personalized cups at all of our events a few years ago—birthdays, anniversary parties, graduation parties, and so on. We get compliments on them every time. With all the different styles and options to personalize text, font, and images/designs, your cups will be unique and useful – a beautiful combination. Not to mention there is a whole range of styles to choose from, so whether your wedding reception involves a bonfire in your backyard (maybe you need a classic solo cup!) or an upscale soiree at The Biltmore Estate (pilsner glass, anyone?), you’ll find a cup to match.

Source: Solo Cups, Plastic Pilsner Glasses

You can design your cups basically however you want them. If you order in smaller quantities, you can get multile designs so your guests can pick their favorite. These frosted plastic cups are especially cute for summer weddings. If you’re serving hot drinks, you can get Styrofoam cups, too.

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If you love the personalized cups but for whatever reason, they’re not practical for general use at your wedding, consider using these champagne flutes just for the toasts!

These small, clear cups are perfect for a signature food item - such as an hors d'oeuvre or a dessert!  They come in different sizes, so you can even pick your serving size. Plus, they double as a carrying container, so if you put a dessert in them, your guests can take a second cup home (if there’s any left over!)

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If you think a cup doesn’t feel like enough of a favor, you can add goodie bags of candies or chocolates inside them, or baggies of plant seeds, or another small favor you’d had on your mind. You could make a miniature gift basket in them. For the adults, a small liquor bottle and a piece of chocolate. For the kids, a bottle of bubbles and a glow stick. 

Source: The Hunt is Over Stadium Cup, Dessert Tumbler, Frosted Plastic Cups, Paper Cups, Monogram Cup, Wine Goblets

Whether you just can’t decide on a souvenir for your guests, are sticking to a strict budget, or love to be frugal, these cups are the perfect addition to your wedding. Give your guests a gift they can use to celebrate your wedding for years to come. You, too, can save any leftover cups for a toast on your anniversary.

Cheers!

Elizabeth graduated from The University of Findlay with a Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing. She now resides in Portland, Oregon where she is employed in the real estate business and is particularly enjoying the local cuisine. As a writer, Elizabeth believes in a quote from one of her favorite TV shows: "We have only two jobs on this Earth. The first: to learn. The second: to cope." A deep desire to learn struck Elizabeth when she was young, and now she hopes to help you cope by sharing information, and helping you apply the knowledge. Weddings and event planning can be overwhelming; sometimes it's okay to take a little advice from a stranger on the internet.

Fall Wedding Guest Souvenir Ideas

We can't help but get excited when thinking about Fall. What's not to love?  The leaves turn a beautiful color of golden red, the weather is crisp, and pumpkin spice is around every corner. If you are lucky enough to have a fall wedding, you have undoubtedly thought about your wedding favors. Your guest souvenirs are the perfect opportunity to incorporate an element of the Autumn season into your wedding decor.  They don't even have to be difficult or over the top.  Just pick one element of the season that you and your fiance absolutely love such as pumpkins, apples, or leaves and build on that idea.  If it is something you love,  your guests are bound to love it too.  For some sure fire wins, check out some of our top picks for Fall wedding guest souvenir ideas.  To see more ideas visit us here.

Pumpkins

From a "Pick Your Own" pumpkin patch to the gilded variety, pumpkins are the ideal favor idea for Fall weddings. Abundant and relatively inexpensive, pumpkins are festive and can be decorated to match the theme of your wedding.

Source:  Gold Glitter Pumpkins, Gold Pumpkin Place Card Holder, Pumpkin Patch, Personalized Plastic Fall Cups


Acorns, Nuts, and Seeds

Acorns, nuts, an seeds are a cute twist to traditional Fall elements like pumpkins and leaves.  Include a roasted seed and nut buffet at your wedding along with personalized favor bags for guests to fill and take home with them.  If you are feeling especially crafty, make acorn shaped chocolates to set out at each guest place setting.  Items like these acorn shaped measuring spoons make a great addition to bridal showers to tie in the theme of your wedding.

Source:  Acorn Measuring Spoons, Acorn Salt and Pepper Shakers, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Chocolate Acorns, Candied Acorns

Apples

Apples are the quintessential fall fruit.  Tie in apples throughout your fall wedding for instant charm and coziness.  For guest souvenirs, give loved ones homemade apple butter, caramel apples, or set out bags for guests to fill with apples and take home.  A hot apple cider bar is a great addition for late in the season outdoor weddings to take the chill off.

Source:  Homemade Apple Butter, Caramel Apple, Apple Cider Mix Tutorial, Fill A Bag Apple Station

Leaves and Trees

For a "Fall in Love" wedding theme, falling leaves and tree favors are a must-have.  Fall shaped souvenirs like bottle openers, bottle stoppers, and even prepackaged maple syrup make cute favor ideas that will tie in your decor.  Personalized fall napkins add an extra special touch to your decor and double as favors for guests to take home as a memento of your special day.

Source: Fall Tree Napkins, Fall Leaf Bottle Openers, Fall Leaf Bottle Stoppers, Maple Syrup Bottles, Rustic Oak Canvas Tote Bags

To view more fall wedding guest souvenir ideas, visit us at https://myweddingreceptionideas.com/fall_wedding_favors.asp

Custom DIY Hot Cocoa on a Stick Wedding Favors

Guests love favors that they can take home and enjoy in the days or weeks after your wedding, and we have just the thing! This recipe, adapted from King Arthur Flour, is easy to make – and oh-so-tasty! With only a handful of ingredients, these favors will be easy to make, and still look amazing. Package in clear boxes or cellophane bags tied with colorful twine and watch the child-like joy in your guests’ faces as they enjoy these sweet treats. You may want to leave some out at your coffee bar for guests to enjoy during your reception, because they are not going to want to wait to break into these.

Recipe for Hot Cocoa on a Stick

Yields 36 – 48 blocks (It all depends on how large you cut them)

Ingredients:

½ Cup Heavy Cream

14-Ounce Can Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 1/4 cups)

3 Cups Semisweet Chocolate (chopped chocolate bars or chips)

3/4 Cup Unsweetened Baking Chocolate

Plastic or Wooden Sticks (We used personalized swizzle sticks for a special touch!)

Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper.

Heat the cream and condensed milk in a crock pot, on a low setting, until steaming – about 1-1.5 hours.  

We chose to use a crockpot so that we could work on some pretty packaging while the cream and condensed milk were warming. It also helped to keep the chocolate from burning, and keeps a nice even temperature throughout the entire process.

Once the cream and condensed milk are steaming, add both the semisweet and unsweetened chocolate. 

Stir gently to mix and cover the crockpot. Allow the chocolate to gradually melt with the lid on for about 10 minutes. 

Remove the lid and whisk vigorously until the chocolate has melted completely and the mixture is thick and shiny. 

Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan lined with parchment paper. Shake the pan gently to level. Set aside overnight to slowly set up, and then pop in the fridge for a bit to firm up before cutting. (If you want yours to set up more quickly, place in the refrigerator for a few hours until firm.)

Lift out of the pan using the parchment paper, and then turn out onto a clean cutting surface.

Cut off any rough edges to get make sure all of your cubes are smooth. Slice into ½” cubes. (You will need 2-3 blocks for each mug of milk at this size, but they melt more easily than larger cubes. If you would rather just cut them larger, that works too!) Heat a knife in hot water and wipe dry before each cut for smoothest cuts.

Stick a plastic or wooden stir stick into the center of each block.

Swirl into steaming hot milk – make sure it is steaming!

Add marshmallows if desired. Enjoy!

If you're feeling adventurous, we love these variations:

While the chocolate is melting, add a few drops of flavoring oil if you like; hazelnut, coffee, and vanilla are popular flavors.

Once you pour the mixture into the pan and smooth it out, sprinkle with cocoa powder.

After cut, roll in cocoa or crushed peppermint candy.

Add marshmallows to the top of each block using a dot of melted chocolate under each marshmallow, or add before your chocolate mixture sets up all the way.

Note: Hot cocoa on a stick will keep at room temperature for two weeks in an airtight container. If you are making them for your wedding and you want to keep them longer, put them in an airtight container and pop them in the fridge or in the freezer, where they will keep up to 30 days.

Speaking from experience, these are absolutely delicious - so much more smooth and creamy than powdered cocoa! You can also get really creative with your packaging! To order custom printed plastic or wooden swizzle sticks, click here.