The launch of our “Design Studio”

We have launched a new “Design Studio” and we need your feedback!

PartyBasics is proud to bring you our latest technology when it comes to custom printing all of your products for your wedding or next party. We have launched our design studio, which allows you to select your product color, font style, imprint color and design choice. You can then tweak your options until it looks just the way you want it! We have taken all the “guess work” out of it, leaving you confident with your purchase.

Now we need to hear from you. What do you like about the design studio? What don’t you like? What would you like added to the functionality? Send us your comments, we’ll listen!

How many matches, ribbon, coasters etc. do I need to order?

YOUR GUIDELINE TO ORDERING MATCHES, SWIZZLE STICKS, PLACE CARDS, COASTERS & MORE!
Not sure how many to order? Read on for some professional suggestions…
Matches: These party favors can be strategically placed around your event location such as on guest tables, with favors like sparklers or candles, on the bar in a bowl or at any outside smoking area. They are very effective placed in bowls and then do not require you to order as many. If you are using them as favors, one per person or one per couple will suffice. But don’t forget that people who do not smoke still like to collect matches and will take them if they are available!
Stir (Swizzle) sticks: These sticks are perfect for any cocktail served on the rocks or for fruity drinks that carry garnishing. Not everyone will order cocktails that use these stir sticks, so plan for one stick per every two people.
Place Cards/Seating Cards: Plan for one place card per couple or per single person to pick up upon entry to your party. If your place cards are going to have calligraphy, make sure to order extras for mistakes and last minute seating changes.
Favor Ribbon: We offer our ribbon on 100 foot rolls and then you can purchase in increments of 25 feet. There are 1200 inches on a 100 foot roll of ribbon. We suggest that you test out how much ribbon you will need for each party favor by taking a piece of string and tying it just they way you want it then measure that piece. You will then have to multiply that by your number of guests.
Example: Your favor box needs 14 inches of ribbon per box and you are having 125 guests.
14 inches x 125 guests = 1750 inches. So you will need to order 150 feet of ribbon.
Drink Coasters: You won’t need as many drink coasters as cocktail napkins because people won’t carry them from place to place. We suggest ordering 1 drink coaster per guest. Drink coasters are a very smart addition to a bar area, smoking lounge, cigar bar or after party. We also carry acrylic holders for the drink coasters which adds an elegant touch.

How many napkins do I need to order?

YOUR GUIDELINE TO ORDERING ALL NAPKIN SIZES

Not sure how many to order? Read on for some professional suggestions…

Cocktail Beverage Napkins: For your next cocktail party, wedding reception or bridal shower plan to use a cocktail napkin with each drink that is served. If appetizers are involved, the same rule applies: one napkin for each snack. As a rule of thumb, plan on 2-3 cocktail napkins per person per hour. Leftover napkins can be used for desserts or on a sweet table, as well. Cocktail napkins should be placed in stacks on the bar, near any finger food being served and given to wait staff for serving with cocktails and appetizers.

Luncheon Napkins: Luncheon napkins are perfect for daytime affairs where food will be served. Plan for 1-2 napkins per guest. Luncheon napkins are also used with dessert or on the sweet table. This larger size napkin is also perfect to wrap up cake or goodies to take home!

Dinner Napkins: As with the luncheon napkins, plan for 1-2 napkins per guest. One napkin will be placed at each table setting at parties where tables are assigned. At parties where there is a buffet, dinner napkins will be placed with the silverware. It is always prudent to have extra dinner napkins, especially if the food being served is particularly messy (BBQ, lobster, corn on the cob or other food that is normally hand-held).

Guest Towels: The Guest Towel napkins double as powder room hand towels and folded dinner napkins. The correct number to order depends on your guest list, but the rule of thumb is as follows:Powder Room: For women guests, plan for one napkin per hour per person. Men generally use fewer, so one per every other guest should be fine.
Dinner Napkins: Plan for 1-2 napkins per guest. One napkin will be placed at each table setting at parties where tables are preset. At parties where there is a buffet, dinner napkins will be placed with the silverware. It is always prudent to have extra dinner napkins especially if the food being served is particularly messy (BBQ, lobster, corn on the cob or other food that is normally hand-held)