Party ideas · July 2026

What actually drives the cost of a sip-and-print party?

If you've priced live-event experiences before, you know the "it depends" answer is frustrating. So here's the honest version: five things move the number, and once you understand them you can shape a party to fit almost any budget.

1. Headcount

This is the big one. A station that comfortably serves 30 guests over two hours is a very different setup than one feeding 120. More people usually means a second operator or a second press so the line stays short and nobody abandons the reveal for a refill.

2. Hours

The crew and station are yours for a window. A two-hour bridal shower costs less to staff than a five-hour launch night, simply because it's fewer hours of live operation plus the same fixed setup and teardown.

3. The pieces

Soft tees, canvas totes, and structured caps each carry a different blank cost. A premium garment or a hat-heavy menu nudges the total up; a tote-forward favor menu can bring it down.

4. Artwork prep

A clean monogram menu is quick to build. A fully custom, multi-design set — especially with tight brand specs — takes more prep before the party, and that shows up in the quote.

5. Location

Local Southern California parties skip travel entirely. Anything outside Orange County, LA, and San Diego — including Las Vegas — adds a flat $900 travel fee.

So where does it land?

A hosted local station generally starts around $5,000 all-in for a private party, and scales from there with headcount and hours. The best way to get a real figure is to send your date, city, and rough guest count — see the pricing page for the full picture, or ask for a quote.