Custom Party Boxes & Party Packaging
Party products live and die on theme. Nobody buys a birthday kit for the board quality, they buy it because it matches the color scheme they already picked. That makes party packaging a print led job more than a structural one, though the structure still has to hold a pile of mixed items without collapsing. We handle plenty of it at ZEE Packaging.
Theme Drives Everything
Before we talk board, we need the occasion. It changes the whole party box.
- Birthday, the biggest volume by far
- Baby shower and gender reveal
- Wedding and bridal shower favors
- Graduation and retirement
- Halloween, Christmas and seasonal party packaging
- Corporate events and branded giveaways
Color matching matters a lot here. Pastel and neon both drift easily on press, so we always push for a Pantone code rather than a screen reference.
- Favor box the small tuck end party box handed out at the table
- Treat and candy box pillow, pyramid and cube styles
- Gable top box the handle format, still the most recognized party box shape
- Large kit box holds balloons, banners, plates and cups in one party packaging set
- Mailer box for online party kit shipping direct
- Rigid gift box premium end, used for milestones and corporate
Sizes We Run Often
Every party box is built to your product, but these come up constantly:
- 2" x 2" x 2" for a small favor party box
- 4" x 4" x 4" for treats and cookies
- 6" x 6" x 4" for gable top
- 10" x 8" x 4" for a mid size kit
- 14" x 10" x 5" for a full party packaging kit with tableware
- 12" x 9" x 3" for balloon garland sets
Tell us what is going inside and how many pieces, and we build the dieline around the full pack.
Board And Build
- Cardstock 16pt to 20pt for favor and treat party boxes
- SBS C1S for bright print, it holds saturated color best
- Kraft board for rustic and boho themes
- Corrugated E flute for kit boxes carrying weight
- Rigid greyboard 36pt for premium party packaging
Kits get heavy quicker than people expect. A box full of glassware or ceramic needs corrugated, not cardstock, or the base will give out.
Print And Finish
- Full CMYK plus spot Pantone for exact theme match
- Metallic and pearlescent stock, very popular in this category
- Foil stamping, gold and rose gold are constant sellers
- Glitter effect and holographic film
- Spot UV over pattern for texture
- Matte or gloss lamination
- Printed interior, it gets photographed at the table
Inside The Box
- Die cut divider for cups, plates and cutlery
- Tissue and crinkle paper fill
- Ribbon handle or rope pull on gift party packaging
- Window patch so the contents show
- Sticker seal and name tag
Greener Options
- Recycled kraft party boxes with no film
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink
- Paper crinkle instead of plastic fill
- Plain die cut window with no PET
Parents ask about this more every year, so eco party packaging sells better than it used to.
How We Work
- 100 unit minimum on any party box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our own designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match a specific theme color exactly?
Give us the Pantone code and yes. Without one we match to a physical sample you post over, though pastel shades shift more than most so a code is safer.
Will a favor box hold chocolate in warm weather?
The board is fine but chocolate needs a liner. We add a greaseproof insert or suggest a foil laminated stock for that.
Do you supply ribbon and tissue as well?
We do. Lots of clients order boxes, ribbon, tissue and stickers together so the whole set matches.
What’s the price of a party box?
Rough estimate is $0.25 to $0.70 per unit for small favor cartons, $0.80 to $2.00 for gable and treat boxes and $1.50 to $4.50 for a large kit party box at moderate quantity. Foil and glitter push it higher. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Can you do glitter without the mess?
Yes, glitter film laminated to the board rather than loose glitter. It looks the same and nothing sheds.
What holds plates and cups steady in a kit?
A die cut divider. We build the well to your items so nothing rattles around during shipping.
Can you print the inside?
Yes and for party packaging it is worth it. The box sits open on a table for hours so the interior gets seen.
