Seven Tips and Tricks for Tagging Drinks
There’s a lot of work that goes into organized partying, and one small task that makes a big difference in a successful event is keeping track of drinks at a party.
Guests don’t want their drinks mixed up for a number of reasons, from dietary restrictions to simply not liking certain flavors. Of course, you also want to consider the cold and flu season, as well as a pandemic. You can help guests remain happy and healthy by providing a way for them to keep track of their drinks.
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Check out the following tips and tricks for labeling drinks at a party.
Colorful Rubber Bands
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to label your guests’ drinks, look no further than colorful rubber bands. You can find colorful rubber bands in stores at reasonable prices, and all you have to do is place them around each drinkware to create a unique, colorful label. If any guests are using the same color, ask them to add another color or create their own pattern to mark their drinkware.
Markers and Washi Tape
Another good idea for keeping track of drinks at a party is to invest in markers and washi tape. Also known as decorative tape, washi tape comes in a range of colors and designs for labeling, crafts and other DIY projects. Your guests can use markers and washi tape to label their drinkware with a name or nickname. It’s a good idea to have several colors or designs on hand if you’re not using markers to label the drinkware.
Markers and Painter’s Tape
You can also use painter’s tape instead of washi tape to create labels for your guests’ drinks. While you may be able to find painter’s tape in several colors, all you really need is one roll of tape and several markers to label their drinkware. Painter’s tape is a great idea because it’s designed to not damage the surface upon removal, so you don’t have to worry about damaging your drinkware in any way.
Drink Marker Charms
From button charms to cork charms, animals to mustaches and solid-colored to multicolored, drink markers are taking the world by storm. You can find charms that hang from wine glass stems or plug the top of a bottle. If you really want to stand out, consider purchasing DIY charms for your drinkware. You can find drink marker charms for just about any holiday or event, from a Halloween party to a Christmas dinner.
Colorful or Patterned Ribbon
Another simple, straightforward idea is to invest in several small rolls of colorful or patterned ribbon. This idea is similar to the colorful rubber bands, except you’re going to tie a piece of ribbon around the stem of a wine glass or the neck of a bottle. You may need to cut the ribbon to remove it after the party, but you can find rolls of ribbon for your next event at very reasonable prices.
Personalized Drinkware
Personalized drinkware works for smaller, more intimate gatherings, especially since the options range from DIY projects to online retailers. Many people use special materials, machines and programs, such as infusible inks and permanent vinyl, to personalize their items. Using supplies such as paint and oil-paint markers also offers endless possibilities for personalization. In addition, you have the option of buying pre-made personalized drinkware as unique gifts for your guests.
Colorful Drink Umbrellas
There’s nothing like little drink umbrellas to add a festive vibe to your party. Simply stick an umbrella inside the top of a plastic straw to create a color-coded label. Drinking from the straws is optional for your guests, so you can just stick to using the straws and umbrellas for labeling and decorative purposes. If they do want to drink from their straw, remind them to replace the umbrella because it’s serving as their drink label.
Keeping Party Drinks Organized and Styled
Remember, labeling your guests’ drinks is a big part of party organizing. With colds, viruses, dietary restrictions and personal preferences, it’s important to provide a way for your guests to keep track of their drinks. You can easily create or invest in drink markers without sacrificing the style of your party.