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Party Favor Calculator — Quantities, Packaging & Cost by Guest Count

Plan favor quantities, packaging supplies, and total costs for any event by guest count

Total Cost

$282

Favors

88

Each

$3.20

Items

440

Total Favor Cost

$282

88 favors at $3.20 each

Favors

88

Items

440

Per Favor

$3.20

Cost Breakdown

Favor Contents$220
Packaging$26
Tags$22
Ribbon$13

Shopping List

Candy / Chocolate Box88 ($220)
Organza Bags88 ($26)
Tags88 ($22)
Ribbon88 cuts ($13)

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888 Display Kraft Jewelry Boxes 50pk

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Example Calculations

180-Guest Wedding — Candy Box Favors

Inputs

Guest Count80
Favor TypeCandy / Chocolate Box
PackagingOrganza Bag
ExtrasTag + Ribbon

Result

Total Cost$282
Favors88
Cost Each$3.20
Items440

88 favors (80 + 10%). Candy: 88 × $2.50 = $220. Bags: 88 × $0.30 = $26.40. Tags: 88 × $0.25 = $22. Ribbon: 88 × $0.15 = $13.20. Total: $281.60 → $282.

2120-Guest Shower — Mini Candle in Kraft Box

Inputs

Guest Count120
Favor TypeMini Candle
PackagingKraft Box
ExtrasTag + Ribbon

Result

Total Cost$793
Favors132
Cost Each$6.01
Items132

132 favors (120 + 10%). Candle: 132 × $4 = $528. Kraft box: 132 × $0.60 = $79.20. Tags: $33. Ribbon: $19.80. Total: $660 + $79.20 + $33 + $19.80 = $792 → $793.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

How many party favors do I need?

Make one favor per guest plus 10% extra for last-minute additions and display. For 80 guests, make 88 favors. Wedding favors are typically one per guest (not per couple). If your guest list is uncertain, round up to the nearest 10 — leftover favors make great gifts for helpers.

  • 1 favor per guest + 10% buffer
  • 80 guests = 88 favors
  • Wedding: 1 per person, not per couple
  • Round up to nearest 10 for uncertain lists
  • Keep extras as thank-you gifts for helpers
GuestsWith 10% ExtraWith 15% Extra
5055 favors58 favors
8088 favors92 favors
120132 favors138 favors
200220 favors230 favors
Q

How much do wedding favors cost per guest?

Budget $2–5 per favor for DIY and $5–10 for pre-made. A candy box favor costs about $3.30 each (candy $2.50 + organza bag $0.30 + tag $0.25 + ribbon $0.15). Mini candles run $4.50–5 each. Succulents cost $5–6 each. For 100 guests at $3.30 each, budget $330 total.

  • Candy/chocolate box: $2.80–3.30 each
  • Cookie/treat bag: $3.50–4.00 each
  • Mini candle: $4.50–5.00 each
  • Succulent/plant: $5.50–6.00 each
  • 100 guests: $280–600 depending on type
Q

What packaging works best for party favors?

Organza bags ($0.30 each) are the most popular — elegant, see-through, and easy to fill. Kraft boxes ($0.60) give a rustic look and protect fragile items. Clear cellophane bags ($0.15) are cheapest and show off colorful candy. Custom printed boxes ($1.20) add a premium touch for weddings.

  • Organza bag: $0.30 — elegant, see-through
  • Kraft box: $0.60 — rustic, sturdy
  • Cellophane bag: $0.15 — cheapest, show contents
  • Custom printed box: $1.20 — premium, branded
  • Add tags ($0.25) and ribbon ($0.15) for polish
Q

How much ribbon do I need for party favors?

Each favor needs about 12–18 inches of ribbon for a simple bow. For 100 favors at 15 inches each: 125 feet total (about 42 yards). A standard 25-yard spool costs $3–5, so you need 2 spools. Satin ribbon (3/8 inch) is the most popular for favors.

  • 12–18 inches per favor (simple bow)
  • 100 favors: ~125 ft / 42 yards of ribbon
  • 25-yard spool: $3–5
  • 100 favors need 2 spools
  • 3/8" satin ribbon most popular

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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026

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