POPPIN' PERFECTION: POPCORN PARTY FAVORS FOR EVERY OCCASION!

Written By: Bec

​You know what I love most about popcorn favors? They pair well with a variety of themes and occasions.

Bridal showers? Treat guests to a gourmet selection of flavours. Bachelorette parties? Enjoy some wine or spirit-infused options. Birthday parties? Serve popcorn bags overflowing with fun and vibrant colors.

Want to see what all the fuss is about? 

Keep scrolling to learn how this perfect treat can become the perfect favor at your next event!

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POPCORN FAVOR IDEAS (QUICK OVERVIEW)

Popcorn lovers, rejoice! These party favors range from unique (mini picnics, s'mores kits) to sweet and savoury delights (gourmet treats and seasoning, luxe popcorn trail mix, delicious DIY favor stations). You can also personalise items (such as popcorn mugs and other packaging, or decorative labels and stickers) with names or messages for a thoughtful touch.
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​​​​Popcorn Favor Ideas & Inspiration

Make your favors 'POP' by putting some thought into the packaging and contents. Through the use of different popcorn colors, creative design, new flavors and gourmet toppings, these take-home treats are sure to look (and taste) amazing!

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LUXE POPCORN TRAIL MIX
Nuts, dried fruits, chocolates and popcorn combine to create the most delicious trail mix of all. Fill small bags or boxes and attach to other favors (such as small bottles of wine), or gift on their own (in larger serving sizes)



MASON JARS
Keep jars from cooking escapades (and ask friends/family to do the same). Remove labels, wash, dry and then fill with popcorn. Finish off with a custom sticker, tag or a simple bow



MINI PICNICS
Fill small baskets with delicious popcorn treats, plus a few seasoning or topping options. For a unique touch, add yummy chocolates, mini bottles of wine or even gourmet trail mix as well. Guests' can use these favor packs for picnic dates (at a park, by the beach, etc.) or as a luxe at-home treat.
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PAPER CONES
​Overflowing with popcorn, paper cones (or waffle cones) will not only be an easy 'grab-and-eat' (or 'grab-and-go') favor option, but en masse they also look amazing! 



POPCORN BAR/STATION
Where guests can choose from a selection of popcorn flavours and seasonings, creating their own delicious DIY favors



POPCORN BOXES
Small, food safe boxes make for great popcorn packaging. And with a variety of colours, shapes and designs available, it's easy to tailor these beauties to your overall theme



POPCORN MUG
Fill a personalised mug with gourmet popcorn, drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce. Attach a handwritten thank-you note to the handle for a simple yet thoughtful surprise



SEASONING KITS
Fill small jars with seasoning (such as cheese powder, caramel drizzle, white chocolate sauce or savory spice blends). Guests' can grab a bag of popcorn and a seasoning of choice to try at home



S'MORES KITS
A twist on the classic campfire treat, these kits include chocolate chunks, crackers and popcorn; ready to be turned into flavoursome s'mores when guests' so desire
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SPIRIT INFUSED POPCORN
By enhancing popcorn flavours with spirits such as whisky, vodka or rum, this classic snack instantly becomes the ultimate cheeky treat (and a taste experience your guests' never knew they needed)!



TINS
​Reuse tins of various shapes and sizes to create a fun and eclectic favor table. Fill your collection with luxe popcorn flavours, and personalise each tin with a heartfelt 'thank-you' note and/or each guests' name

FEATURED FAVOR IDEA:
THE POPCORN BAR/STATION

​A popcorn station is a type of food bar. Where guests' help themselves to a variety of flavours and seasonings that take their fancy. Mixing, matching and blending to create unique concoctions they may not have tried before!

To set it up, you first need to think about the overall display. Bowls, large jars, lined baskets and more can be used to display your selection of popcorn. Large jars, small bowls, squeeze bottles and/or shakers can be used to display seasonings. 

Now for the hero of the table. Fresh, plain popcorn drizzled with butter and salt works wonders with a variety of toppings. But you don't have to stop there. Why not delight guests with a range of gourmet, home-cooked, uniquely flavoured options, too? Caramel popcorn, butter popcorn, or even chocolate coated popcorn are just some of the options available (find easy to make recipes here).

And you can't have a popcorn station without a selection of weird and wonderful toppings! Everything from chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, shaved chocolate, lollies and sprinkles, to herbs, spices, cinnamon sugar, honey and butter is more than acceptable. Remember, the more variety you offer guests in this area, the more pairings they can experiment with. 

Finish it all off by setting up some recyclable favor boxes or bags, small tongs and scoops to make it easy for guests to self-serve.

Handy Tip:
Glass jars are a great and inexpensive way to display items (such as tea). Simply save any jars from your cooking escapades, and ask friends/family to do the same. The more shapes, sizes and heights, the better!

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Add a Thoughtful Touch

Cute, personalised touches to favors leave a lasting impression. And the below ideas will have your guests popping with exictement!
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• Custom labels: a quick and easy way to add a thoughtful touch. These could be personalised with thoughtful patterns (that means something to the bride-to-be, such as musical notes to her favourite song), individual names, a fun phrase that compliments your theme (e.g. let's get this party poppin'), or even a call out the bride-to-be in all her glory ('Bec's party was poppin').
  
  
• Handwritten notes: these are priceless. Not only do they let guests' know how much you appreciated their presence at your celebration, but the fact that they're handwritten and not typed just gets you right in the feels!
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• Stickers: by attaching a custom sticker to your favor box or bag, you're instantly adding extra 'wow' factor. As with labels, stickers can be customised with names, phrases and more

The Welcome Gift

​​Welcome bags - because favors don't have to be an 'end of night' thing!

Welcoming guests with a special treat makes sense when the gifts inside can be used throughout the occasion.

For example, popcorn favor bags would be the ideal treat to indulge in whilst enjoying a performance or movie. Similarly, personalised cups of popcorn (or even mugs of popcorn) could be used to sample different seasonings and flavors during the event. Afterwards, these reusable items can be taken home and used in day-to-day life.

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​TEA PARTY FAVOR IDEAS:

Delectable desserts, chilled champagne, scones, cups of tea, and SO much more! For our favourite bridal shower favor ideas that pair PERFECTLY with tea moments, read on!

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Enjoy Every Second of Your Poppin' Party!

​These fun and flavoursome treats can be tailored to suit just about any special event. By paying attention to theme (e.g. movie night, sleepover), style (are you going for colourful and playful? Or perhaps sweet and sophisticated?) and other small details (such as personalised labels), you really can't go wrong!

​So whether you're celebrating a bachelorette, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party or even a wedding reception, it's absolutely time to get your party POPPIN'!

We love hearing about your real life adventures with our tips, tricks and ideas. So please feel free to share your favors (and any other popcorn themed inspiration) with our wonderful community via the comments section below or social media.

Have THE most amazing time on your special day, indulging in WAY too much popcorn!

Much love, keep smiling - Bec x
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