Branded Cups for Events & Weddings

Branded cups for events and weddings are custom-printed reusable cups — used as bar cups, favours and keepsakes — carrying a couple's names, an event logo or sponsor artwork. UK-made in 330 ml to 1,100 ml sizes, full-colour or single-colour, from a minimum of 50, they double as drinkware on the day and a memento afterwards.

An event cup does two jobs at once: it serves the drink and it carries the branding, which is why couples and event planners keep coming back to them. Here is how to choose and quantify them. New to branded cups? Start with the complete buying guide.

Favours, bar cups, or both?

• Keepsake favours: a full-colour cup with names and a date is a favour people actually take home and reuse — unlike most wedding trinkets. Half-pints and pints suit this best.
• Bar cups: durable, stackable cups that carry a couple's or event's branding across the whole bar. These take the volume, so single-colour keeps the cost sensible.
• Both: a premium favour cup plus a plainer branded bar cup is common for larger weddings.

Which size for which event

Half pints (330 ml) work for wine, fizz and children's events; pints (568 ml) are the all-rounder for beer and cider; two-pints (1,100 ml) shine at festivals and large parties where fewer bar trips matter. All are UKCA marked and dishwasher-safe, so they survive the day and beyond.

How many to order

With a minimum of 50, small weddings are covered easily. For bar service, order to peak demand and reuse across the event rather than one cup per drink. As a rough planning basis, work from guest count and expected drinks per head. [NEED REAL FIGURE: recommended cups-per-guest planning ratio] We will size an exact quantity from your run sheet.

Getting the artwork right

Send vector artwork or high-res files; we supply a print template and proof before printing. For weddings, names and a date in full-colour IML look sharp and will not wash off. For corporate events, a logo or sponsor lock-up in full colour reads across a whole venue. Lead times run to schedule with 48–72hr express on urgent jobs — useful when a date is fixed and immovable.

Corporate events and hospitality

Conferences, launches and hospitality venues use branded cups to keep a logo visible for a full day and to cut single-use waste in one move. For the case why a cup beats the usual giveaway, see branded cups vs promotional merch; for costs, the pricing and MOQ guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put our names and wedding date on the cups?

Yes — full-colour IML prints names, dates and artwork edge to edge, and it will not scratch off.

What is the minimum order for a wedding?

50 cups, with no setup fee.

Which size is best for a wedding bar?

Pints (568 ml) as the all-rounder, half-pints (330 ml) for wine and fizz.

How far ahead should I order?

As early as you can, though 48–72hr express covers tight timelines.

Are they reusable keepsakes?

Yes — rigid PP that guests keep and reuse long after the day.