Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor*
Take your guests back down memory lane with these mini gumball machines. Standing 5" high on a 2.75" base, the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor is a miniature of the machine that sat by the door of every corner store, with a clear globe, a turning knob and a little chute that actually delivers. They make fun candy party favors for weddings, bridal showers and children's birthday parties, and they are handed out and opened rather than politely pocketed and forgotten.
The Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor is available in blue, black or red and comes filled with colorful double bubble gumballs, so nothing has to be assembled or filled when the box arrives. Lined up along a dessert table the machines create a pretty centerpiece as a complement to any other decorations for a dessert theme party, and the color you choose can be matched to the rest of the room. Grouped on a tiered stand or set one per place setting, they do the work of both a favor and a decoration.
Personalize our matching gift cards to create the event exclusively yours. Each card carries text for the bride's and groom's name, or the celebrant's name, and the event date, printed in-house by HansonEllis, which has been personalizing gifts and favors since 1999. The printing goes on the card, not on the gum, so the treat inside is exactly what your guests expect. A tag with two names and a date turns a nostalgic little machine into a dated keepsake of your day, and it is a unique way to make your event memorable when you present it as a gift to guests.
Spice up your occasion with tasty treats from this classic gumball dispenser. Add an extra touch as you take your guests through a different route from the normal event. Children will love the gumball machine, and you can be sure to create the right impression with a number of these at your next dessert party, baby shower or graduation celebration. Long after the gumballs are gone, the machine sits on a desk or a kitchen shelf and keeps the day in view.
Add your tag personalization above, pick your color, choose your quantity, and let your guests start twisting.
Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor
Size: 2.75"W x 5"H
Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor at a glance
The Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor is a miniature working gumball machine, 2.75"W x 5"H, available in blue, black or red and supplied already filled with colorful double bubble gumballs. Personalization is printed by HansonEllis on a matching tag or gift card, not on the machine or the gum, and carries the bride's and groom's name, or the celebrant's name, plus the event date, up to 18 characters per line on 3 lines. Tag personalization requires a minimum of 12.
Best for: hosts of weddings, showers and children's parties who want a nostalgic favor that arrives filled and ready, with their names and date on a matching tag.
Who the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor is for
- Weddings and receptions one machine per place setting with a tag carrying both names and the wedding date.
- Bridal showers a nostalgic favor for the shower table that guests can carry home in one hand.
- Baby showers line up blue, red or black machines and tag them with the parents' names and the due date.
- Children's birthday parties children will love the gumball machine, and it is the favor they talk about on the way home.
- Milestone birthdays the tag takes the celebrant's name and the date, which suits a 40th or a 50th as easily as a 5th.
- Graduation parties a retro machine with the graduate's name and the class year on the tag.
- Dessert and candy table events the machines create a pretty centerpiece as a complement to any other decorations for a dessert theme party.
- Christmas and holiday parties red machines along the dessert table double as decoration and as a favor to hand out.
- Corporate and client events a retro-themed thank-you for an open house, a trade show table or a family day.
- Bridesmaid and helper thank-yous a small, fun thank-you for the people who set up the party, with their names on the tag.
Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor size and materials
| Size | 2.75"W x 5"H |
|---|---|
| Material | Mini gumball machine with a clear globe, available in blue, black or red |
| What is included | One mini gumball machine filled with colorful double bubble gumballs; the matching personalized tag or gift card is added when you choose tag personalization (minimum of 12) |
| Personalization | Printed in-house on a matching tag or gift card with the bride's and groom's name, or the celebrant's name, and the event date, up to 18 characters per line on 3 lines; the machine and the gumballs themselves are not printed |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- Arrives filled with colorful double bubble gumballs; nothing needs to be assembled or filled.
- The personalization is printed on the matching tag or gift card; the machine and the gumballs are not printed.
How the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor is personalized
- Choose your machine color: blue, black or red.
- Add tag personalization and type your wording, up to 18 characters per line on 3 lines, such as two names on one line and the event date on another; tag personalization requires a minimum of 12.
- HansonEllis prints the tags in-house, pairs them with the filled machines and ships your order insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Ideas for what to put on the tag
- Both first names on one line and the wedding date on the next, for a favor that dates itself.
- "Thanks for Coming" with the celebrant's name and the party date underneath.
- The baby's name and the shower date for a baby shower table.
- The graduate's name and the class year for a graduation party.
- A short line that plays on the machine itself, such as "Love Is Bubbling Over", with your names beneath it.
Quote ideas for your Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor
- Emma & Jack / June 12, 2027
- Sweet Beginnings / Mia & Ethan 2027
- A Sweet Treat / from the New / Mr. & Mrs. Alvarez
- Thanks for Popping / By Our Shower
- Olivia is 6! / Thanks for Coming
- Happy Birthday / Lucas / May 3, 2027
- Sweet as Can Be / Baby Shower 2027
- Twist, Turn, Pop! / Sophia & Marco
- Our Love Is / Bubbling Over / Maya & Chris 2027
- Love Is Sweet / Thank You for / Celebrating
Which one should I choose
Candy favors usually come down to a question of whether the container is worth keeping after the treat is gone.
| Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor | Choose it when you want the favor to be an object guests keep and use, filled with gumballs and finished with a tag carrying your names and date. |
|---|---|
| A paper or organza bag of candy | Choose that when you only need something sweet on the table; nothing survives the drive home. |
| A plain mini gumball machine with no tag | Choose that for decoration alone; without the printed tag, nothing on the table names the couple or the date. |
For a favor that is eaten, kept and remembered, the personalized Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor does all three; add the tag so the machine still names your event a year later.
Ordering the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor for weddings and events
Ordering the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor for a wedding, a shower or a company party is straightforward. There is no minimum on the favors themselves, so order one per guest and a few spares; tag personalization requires a minimum of 12. If each tag should carry a different name, order the full quantity and then email your list to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order. Company logos are handled as a custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be reproduced. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping; for a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor
How big is the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor?
It measures 2.75"W x 5"H, small enough to sit at a place setting or line up along a dessert table, and light enough for a guest to carry home.
Does it come filled with gumballs?
Yes. Each Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor arrives filled with colorful double bubble gumballs, so there is nothing to assemble or fill before the party.
What colors does the gumball machine come in?
Blue, black or red.
How is the Mini Gumball Machine Party Favor personalized?
Personalization is printed in-house on a matching tag or gift card that accompanies the favor. The card carries the bride's and groom's name, or the celebrant's name, and the event date.
Is anything printed on the machine or on the gumballs themselves?
No. The machine and the gum are not printed or altered in any way; your wording goes on the tag or gift card only.
How much text fits on the tag?
Up to 18 characters per line on 3 lines, spaces and punctuation included, which is enough for two names, a short line of thanks and a date.
Is there a minimum order for the personalized tags?
Tag personalization requires a minimum of 12. The favors themselves have no minimum, so you can order the machines alone in any quantity. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Can each tag carry a different name?
Yes. Order the full quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
Can I put a company logo on the tag?
Logos are handled as a custom order. Email your logo as a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be reproduced.
Can I see a proof of the tag before it prints?
Yes. Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check your names and date carefully before ordering. Ask in the order notes or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429.
How long does it take to get personalized gumball machine favors?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days, then 2 to 5 days shipping in the US. Rush (3 to 5 days) and expedite (1 to 3 days) production are available. For a wedding, order 3 to 6 months ahead when you can.
Can I return gumball machine favors?
Personalized items are made to order and are final sale unless defective. Non-personalized favors can be returned within 14 days.
See more in ASSORTED FAVORS.
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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