Souvenirs are usually mass produced merchandise or handy objects like customized T-shirts and hats, postcards, refrigerator magnets, miniature figures, household items: mugs, bowls, plates, spoons, notepads, and many others.

choosing the right souvenir for your guests is just as important as picking an Aso-ebi, deciding on food, decor and vendors. It is a part of party planning that should be given utmost attention, because souvenirs are not just an item, they are kept to serve as a reminder and create lasting memories for you and your guests. Also, as an appreciation for their presence and for buying your Aso-ebi.

Below are the top 4 things to consider when choosing a souvenir.

1. Your Guests:

Your guests are the recipient of your item. Consider the kind of guests you are expecting, their age range and what could possibly be useful to them.

For specific events like a kids birthday, a corporate event, you pick items that fits the age range of the guests.

For all inclusive parties like a Child naming/dedication ceremony or a wedding, pick items useable for old and young adults. You can also make additional souvenir items for toddlers as toddlers attend almost every type of parties with their parents.

2. Quality and Usability

While trying to cut costs or stay within budget, Sometimes the quality or usability of the item may not be very well considered but it is important to remember that Souvenirs are similar to gifts; when giving a gift, we try to get something of good quality which the recipient can use and value.

When choosing an item, ask yourself if it’s of decent quality and if it can be used to satisfaction.

3. Budget:

Choosing a souvenir is just as important as picking the Aso-ebi, deciding on food, decor etc and one of the best ways to stay within your budget while choosing a Souvenir is to include it in the initial party plan.

Also, endeavor to order in large quantities at once, avoid buying in bits.

4. Extra Extra Extra!

To simply put, if you are expecting 150 guests, order for more than 150 items. It’s always better to have excess than to have angry or disgruntled guests.

Make plans in advance for the D day by appointing a trusted person to take charge of the distribution and to ensure even distribution among guests.