Decide on party favors based on theme

If you're throwing a colleague an in-office baby shower, you'll need baby shower party favors. Maybe your company is sponsoring a Make-A-Wish event for a child or it could be time for that big annual fundraising event. You'll want dinner favors for that. And don't forget the annual office parties. Halloween party favors can go beyond candy.

I recommend: If you want elegant party favors, check out Cool Party Favors, a  party favor business that makes corporate chocolate award trophies and mini coolers. If you're planning a fun theme party look through Party Supplies Hut's selection. They have everything from Sweet Sixteen party favors to wedding party favors. Rumors sells dozens of corporate party favors. You can buy timepieces, business card holders and trophies.

Look for unique event favors

Party favors aren't simply something you hand out or stick on the table. Think beyond a matchbook, by choosing an event favor that stands out and shows that you put thought into the selection. Think outside the box and choose something memorable.

I recommend: Beau-Coup is a party favor business that sells unique party favors like cocktail shakers, blown glass pens, business card holders and bookmarks. Favor Ideas sells airplane luggage tags, personalized golf balls and a golf ball bottle opener.

Get your logo on your party favors

Personalized party favors are a great chance to get your company's name out there. Expect to pay a party favor business a one-time set up fee if you want your company's logo or design included.

I recommend: Corporate Gift Showcase sells corporate logo items. They include apothecary jars, crystal champagne buckets, Irish coffee sets and more. Your company logo can go on any of these phenomenally unique party favors. Hot Ref personalizes dinner favors and party favors as long as you meet the minimum order required. Check out these cool powder drink mixes by Beau-Coup. They are fun yet professional, with your company logo displayed for everyone to see.

Create a custom party favor

If you're giving out stainless steel money clips, personalize it with your guests' initials. Pens can have your company's name engraved on them. Take a different approach to personalization by ordering cookies or cakes with your logo or writing on it. There are several party favor businesses that'll do this. They just need some advance notice.

I recommend: Party Favors Brookline needs 10 days advance notice for custom orders. Get your logo on a candy bar wrapper! Party411 customizes candy bars. There's a $75 one time custom design fee.