This list covers 34 party items and supplies, running alphabetically from “Ribbon” to “Rainbow Balloon Arch Kit.” These products span decorations, games, drinks, favors, and table settings, and most people use them to dress up a room, keep guests entertained, or add a festive touch to any celebration.
Party items and supplies are the products people buy to decorate, entertain, and serve guests at birthdays, weddings, and other gatherings. They range from simple paper confetti to full lighting kits and balloon arches. One fun example is the rosette badge, a pleated-ribbon design that started as a mock award ribbon and is still a favorite party accent today.
Below you’ll find the table with each item’s usage, popular brands, and description.
Item: The specific product name, listed alphabetically so you can quickly scan and find the supply you’re looking for.
Usage: How and where you’d typically use the item, whether that’s a backyard game, a table setting, or a photo booth prop.
Popular Brands: Well-known manufacturers or sellers of the item, giving you a starting point when you’re ready to shop.
Description: A short explanation of what the item is and why it’s a common choice for parties and celebrations.
Party Items and supplies
Item
Usage
Popular Brands
Ribbon
Decorating gifts, bouquets, and balloon bunches
Offray, Berwick
Rosette
Pinning as an award, prize, or decorative accent
Beistle, Amscan
Rattle Noisemaker
Shaking to celebrate countdowns and toasts
Beistle, Amscan
Raffle Tickets
Running door-prize and fundraiser drawings
Avery, Adams
Rope Lights
Wrapping around railings, tables, and tents for ambient lighting
Brizled, GE
Ring Toss Game
Playing as a lawn or tabletop party game
GoSports, Hey! Play!
Root Beer
Serving as a non-alcoholic party drink or for floats
A&W, Mug, Barq’s
Rubber Duck
Handing out as a party favor or using as a bath-themed decoration
Munchkin, CC Home Furnishings
Ruffled Table Skirt
Covering and decorating the base of gift or dessert tables
Amscan, Adorox
Runner
Laying down the center of a table as a decorative accent
Amscan, Sweet Water Decor
Rice Confetti
Tossing over the celebrants at weddings and send-offs
Generic party suppliers
RSVP Cards
Collecting guest responses ahead of an event
Hallmark, American Greetings
Tug-of-War Rope
Playing team-based outdoor party games
Champion Sports
Rainbow Confetti
Scattering on tables or tossing in the air for celebrations
Amscan
Ribbon Wand
Waving during dance parties, parades, and celebrations
Amscan
Rosé Wine
Serving as a drink at adult celebrations and toasts
Whispering Angel, La Marca
Ring Pop
Giving out as a sweet, wearable party favor
Topps
Rock Candy Sticks
Serving as a colorful candy favor or dessert-table accent
Espeez, Dryden & Palmer
Red Solo Cups
Serving beverages at casual gatherings and games
Solo
Rhinestone Gems
Scattering across tables as sparkly decor accents
Generic party suppliers
Raffle Drum
Drawing winning tickets at fundraisers and events
Royal Consumer, Generic party suppliers
Rice Paper Lanterns
Hanging as ambient decoration for outdoor or evening parties
Just Artifacts
Rosette Pins
Wearing as a decorative or celebratory badge
Beistle
Ribbon Streamers
Draping across doorways, walls, and ceilings
Amscan
Rocket Balloons
Launching as a fun party activity or decoration
Qualatex
Retro Sunglasses
Handing out as photo booth props or party favors
Amscan
Ring Light
Illuminating a photo booth or selfie station
Neewer, UBeesize
Round Tablecloth
Covering circular party or banquet tables
Amscan
Rattan Chargers
Setting beneath dinner plates for a rustic table look
Generic party suppliers
Root Beer Barrel Candy
Serving as an old-fashioned candy dish treat
Brach’s
Ribbon Bows
Topping gift boxes and decorating chair backs
Offray
Rainbow Cake Topper
Topping birthday or celebration cakes
Generic party suppliers
Rope Curtain Lights
Hanging as a lighted backdrop for photos and stages
Brizled
Rainbow Balloon Arch Kit
Building an entrance or backdrop display
Ballonger, Amscan
Descriptions
Ribbon
A thin strip of fabric or plastic film used to tie, bow, or trim party decorations and gift wrap.
Rosette
A circular pleated-ribbon badge often used as a fun mock “award” or accent on gifts and decor at parties.
Rattle Noisemaker
A hand-held party favor that makes a rattling or clacking sound when shaken, popular at New Year’s and birthday celebrations.
Raffle Tickets
Perforated, numbered ticket strips used to sell entries and draw winners for prizes at parties and fundraisers.
Rope Lights
Flexible tubing strung with small lights, used to add a warm glow to outdoor and evening party setups.
Ring Toss Game
A classic game where players throw rings to land them on upright pegs, popular at backyard parties and carnivals.
Root Beer
A sweet, carbonated soft drink flavored with sassafras or birch bark, often paired with ice cream for party floats.
Rubber Duck
A small squeezable toy duck commonly given as a favor at baby showers and pool or bath-themed parties.
Ruffled Table Skirt
A pleated fabric skirt that wraps around a table’s base to hide legs and add a polished, festive look.
Runner
A long, narrow strip of fabric or paper placed lengthwise on a table to add color and style beneath centerpieces.
Rice Confetti
Small grains of rice, sometimes dyed, thrown over guests of honor as a traditional, biodegradable celebratory confetti.
RSVP Cards
Small reply cards included with invitations that let guests confirm attendance and meal or headcount details.
Tug-of-War Rope
A thick, sturdy rope used for tug-of-war contests, a staple activity at outdoor and backyard parties.
Rainbow Confetti
Multicolored paper or foil pieces scattered on surfaces or thrown into the air to add festive flair to any party.
Ribbon Wand
A stick with a long flowing ribbon attached, twirled or waved by kids and guests to add movement and color to festivities.
Rosé Wine
A light, pink-hued wine popular at bridal showers, brunches, and summer parties for its crisp, fruity taste.
Ring Pop
A hard candy shaped like a gemstone ring on an edible band, a popular favor at birthday and princess-themed parties.
Rock Candy Sticks
Large crystallized sugar sticks in bright colors, often used as sweet favors or as decorative accents on candy buffets.
Red Solo Cups
Disposable red plastic cups widely used for drinks and beer-pong-style games at casual house parties.
Rhinestone Gems
Small faceted plastic or glass gems scattered on tabletops to add sparkle to centerpieces and place settings.
Raffle Drum
A rotating barrel-shaped container used to mix and draw raffle tickets in a fair, visible way during prize drawings.
Rice Paper Lanterns
Lightweight paper globe lanterns, often lit from within, hung to create soft, glowing decor at parties and weddings.
Rosette Pins
A pinned version of the rosette badge, worn by guests of honor or party hosts as a festive accessory.
Ribbon Streamers
Long strips of colorful ribbon used to decorate entryways and party spaces with flowing color.
Rocket Balloons
Long, narrow balloons that can be shot through the air using a launcher, popular as both a decoration and an active party game.
Retro Sunglasses
Novelty sunglasses in bold, old-school styles used as fun props for party photos and dance-themed events.
Ring Light
A circular LED light that provides even, flattering illumination for photo booths and video setups at parties.
Round Tablecloth
A fitted or draped fabric cover sized for round tables, used to set a decorative base for centerpieces and place settings.
Rattan Chargers
Woven decorative plates placed under dinnerware to add texture and a natural touch to table settings.
Root Beer Barrel Candy
Hard candies flavored like root beer, often served in a dish as a nostalgic treat at gatherings.
Ribbon Bows
Pre-tied or hand-tied loops of ribbon used to finish gifts or accent chairs and decor at celebrations.
Rainbow Cake Topper
A colorful arched decoration placed on top of a cake to add a cheerful, festive centerpiece to dessert tables.
Rope Curtain Lights
Strings of lights that hang in vertical strands, often used to create a sparkling backdrop for parties and photo areas.
Rainbow Balloon Arch Kit
A kit of multicolored balloons and a frame or strip used to assemble a large arch for party entrances and backdrops.
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