Features and types
The category includes very different formats: from the large display bowl for buffets serving 200 people to the single wedding favour of 90 ml to be given to a communion guest. Clear glass remains the most chosen material because it adapts to any colour palette and, once the ceremony is over, the guest easily reuses it at home.
Bowls and vases for sweet tables
Bowls in clear natural glass are the centrepiece of any sweet table display. EDG Enzo De Gasperi (since 1970) offers a complete range to cover tables of different sizes: the Coppa Bombata H18 D14 for stations with limited space, the Coppa Potiche H25 D15 — sold with box included — for medium-sized displays, the Coppa H29 D15 in natural glass and the large Coppa Svasata H40 D21 for high volumes of confetti. Combining different heights on the same table — for example H18 and H29 side by side — creates visual depth without adding bulk. Also Maxtris offers bowls H25 and H29 that can be coordinated directly with its own confetti for a chromatically consistent result.
Round, decorative containers with texture
For those seeking a different effect compared to the classic bowl, the Contenitori Rotondi a Rombi by EDG Enzo De Gasperi (sizes H9 D9 and H11 D12) add a raised texture that enhances the glass without weighing down the composition. The Contenitore Decorativo Micro Quadretti Bombato H14,5 D10,5, available in green and pink, works well for spring ceremonies or colour-themed events — christenings and communions with pastel palettes especially.
Single party favours and individual wedding favours
For party favours to distribute to guests, the choice tends towards smaller and customisable formats. The transparent PVC tube portaconfetti by ARPIMEX (3.5 × 2 × 11.5 cm, in packs of 50 pieces) is a practical solution for weddings and ceremonies with many guests. The Bomboniera Contenitore con Coperchio in Vetro Trasparente Texture H20 D9 from the L'Arcolaio line instead offers a more spacious cylindrical format with a textured surface. The portaconfetti vetro Piovaccari D8 H11 is another compact option to consider for guest tables. For a christening or communion in intimate settings, the Bomboniera Vetro Ass. 90 ml (6×7 cm) from the L'Arcolaio line can be purchased individually and easily personalised with ribbon and tag.
Decorative glass eggs
The Uova Decoro Vetro con Perle H11 D8 by EDG Enzo De Gasperi — available in lavender, pink and azure — are egg-shaped containers with closure, suitable for Easter party favours or christenings and communions with a floral theme. Their shape makes them recognisable on the gift table and easily reusable by guests as a decorative element.
New arrivals: Cupido&Co. accessories to complete the party favour
Among this season's news, the Cupido&Co. line adds a selection of coordinated accessories designed to complete every glass container: bows with tassels in gold, pink and red (H 60 mm), bows with adhesive rhinestones in two sizes, blue satin confetti cones (D6 H17 cm), ivory and gold boxes with insert (7×7×6 cm), cornets in white, light blue and pink with gold bow — in small hanging version (H47 mm) and large with box included (H120 mm). You will find the complete range also in the dedicated section of Cupido&Co..
How to choose
For the wedding
Large format bowls (H29 or H40) are the classic choice for the central sweet table. Pair them with more compact containers — such as the round diamond ones by EDG Enzo De Gasperi — for side stations. If you are also looking for coordinated products for the bride and groom's table, go to the section party favours and glass EDG Enzo De Gasperi to find the complete range of the same brand. To complete the party favour with coordinated decorative ribbons , you will find a special selection on the website.
For christenings and communions
Compact formats — tube portaconfetti, jars, containers H9–H14 — are most suitable. They are easily personalised with small ribbons and tags and remain within the typical budget for these ceremonies. EDG's coloured containers (green, pink, lavender) work well for pastel christening palettes; decorative eggs are an original alternative for spring communions.
For graduation
Cylindrical or tube containers in single format also work well for more informal ceremonies. The glass jars and test tubes with stopper are an original and much-requested alternative for this occasion: they can be personalised with labels and easily matched with confetti or decorative dragées.
For displays and table centrepieces
Flared bowls and tall containers are not only used for the sweet table: they become centrepieces with dried flowers, floating candles or decorative dragées. For a coherent composition, also explore the items for ceremonies and party favours available on L'Arcolaio. If instead you are looking for complementary formats to pair on the table, you can look at the range A.L.E Import for vases and glass containers.
FAQ — Frequently asked questions about glass containers for party favours
Which bowl do I choose for a wedding sweet table?
It depends on the number of guests and the available surface. The Coppa Svasata H40 D21 by EDG Enzo De Gasperi is suitable for large buffets with high confetti volume. The Coppa Potiche H25 D15 is more versatile and pairs well with medium-sized spaces too. For multi-level compositions, you can place heights H18 and H29 side by side to create visual depth on the table.
Are glass jars with stopper suitable for food contact?
Yes. The glass jars with cork stopper in this category are suitable for contact with food — confetti, dragées, chocolates. For PVC or acrylic formats, always check the information on the product sheet before food use.
How many portaconfetti do I need for a wedding with 100 guests?
The calculation depends on the couple's choice: one party favour per couple or per individual guest. The ARPIMEX tube portaconfetti are sold in packs of 50 pieces: for 100 people you need 2 packs, plus a few extra units.
Can I reuse glass containers after the ceremony?
Certainly. Bowls, jars and glass cylinders lend themselves easily as spice holders, flower vases, candle holders or decorative elements. It is one of the reasons why glass remains the most appreciated choice: the guest receives something useful even after the ceremony is over.
Do the containers include gift packaging?
It depends on the model. The Coppa Potiche H25 by EDG Enzo De Gasperi, for example, is sold with box included. The Cornetti Cupido&Co. H120 are also supplied with a box. For other items the packaging must be purchased separately: you will find ribbons, bags and small boxes in the decorative ribbons section and among the Cupido&Co. accessories.
L'Arcolaio was founded in 2000 as a small wholesale business for party favour bags: ceremonies have always been our story. The shop in Pignataro Interamna — just a few minutes from the Cassino junction on the A1 motorway — has a refrigerated room dedicated to confetti and a 5,000 square metre space where you can see and touch the containers before purchasing them. We ship throughout Italy and to 21 European countries; orders can also be collected directly from the shop. We are open Monday to Saturday 8:30–19:00 and Sunday 10:00–19:00.
