Personalized Shot Glass Wedding Favors

What's the best personalized shot glass favors for your wedding or special event? The one you design.  We're here to break down the three main things to choose.

1. What type of event is this for?

If you're buying shot glasses for  wedding favors, or a different special occasion, it's important to get a sense for who your guests are and what they may appreciate.  For a wedding, you'll probably have a wide variety of adults, so you may have to consider a simpler design, a more classy version of the traditional shot glasses.  

2. What design do you want for your personalized shot glass favor?

Even if you’re designing shot glasses for a wedding there are a whole host of designs.  In our experience, one rule is absolutely true when personalizing glassware: simple is better.  If you select a more complicated design, they tend to not come out well and become hard to read.  Also, don't try to get a whole poem on the glass! Stick to the date and your names.  If it's a wedding, stick to the title of the event or the organization.  Personalized glassware is generally silk screened, so the detail available to personalized shot glasses is limited

3. What color do you want for your personalized shot glass favor?

What we've learned is that darker colors are much better than lighter colors. So if you're going to choose a blue, choose a darkish blue. For purple, a wine colored design is perfect.  For engraved options, this won't mean as much.

4. Will you serve anything in it?

We recommend that you do not serve anything in your personalized favor glass. The reason for this is that mixed drinks are typically very sticky and the residue will be annoying for your guests who are taking this home.  Of course, this is a personal preference, and for Brides, we know you want to make your special day unique.  But we strongly encourage wedding favors be packaged in a box and not used on the day of the event.  

5. Should I give out a clear glass?

No

6. Are there other personalized items I should consider? 

There is a wide selection of options out there, but there are 3 we would strongly consider for wedding favors, especially if you're seriously bent  on personalized items or glassware. 

1. Personalized 9oz Stemless Wine glasses

2. Personalized Champagne Glasses

3. Personalized Glass Coasters (Set of 2)

These options give you that personalized touch, but are also easy to transport, package and will make your special occasion unique

7. What else should I know?

Don't give out votive candles if your ceremony isn't religious (they go hand in hand).   Personalized shot glass favors do not mean you have to take shots out of them during the wedding reception!