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Custom water bottles for weddings, festivals and summer catering: ideas that make a difference

Summer means outdoor events, lively celebrations, and unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s a wedding, a festival, or a corporate catering, every detail counts. In that context, customized water bottles become a practical element that can also elevate the aesthetics of the event and strengthen the visual identity of the host or brand.

Beyond hydration, a well-designed custom bottle can serve as a decorative touch, a branding tool, or even a souvenir for guests. In this article, we offer concrete ideas and format recommendations to make your personalized water bottles stand out at summer events.

1. At summer weddings: a useful yet emotional touch

Weddings in summer are often held in estates, gardens or on the beach, where staying hydrated is essential. Placing personalised water bottles at the entrance, on ceremony chairs or welcome tables shows guests you care from the very first moment.

Ideas to surprise them:

  • Bottles with the couple’s names and the wedding date
  • Custom messages like “Don’t melt away” or “Cool down this special day”
  • Design matching the wedding stationery and colour palette

Recommended formats:

  • Personalised glass bottles: elegant, sustainable, and perfect for premium events
  • PET or RPET bottles with labels: lightweight and practical, ideal for large guest numbers

2. At festivals and music events: visibility and durability

At festivals, water is essential. In such a visual environment, personalised bottles can play a key role in the event’s identity. Whether they’re for sale, giveaways or free distribution, the packaging becomes part of the atmosphere and brand image.

How to make the most of them:

  • Customise with the festival name, graphics or creative messages
  • Use them as decorative elements at hydration stations
  • Integrate them into brand sponsorship activations

Recommended formats:

  • Customised water cans: durable, recyclable, full-colour printing
  • Water bricks: sustainable, compact, ideal for large-scale production
  • PET bottles with sport caps: practical for moving between stages

 

3.  For caterings and outdoor celebrations: aesthetic coherence and functionality

When a catering service manages summer events outdoors — weddings, anniversaries, launches — every detail should speak the same visual language. Offering generic bottles breaks the aesthetic. In contrast, personalised water bottles aligned with the event décor enhance the guest experience and add value to the service.

Presentation ideas:​

  • In trays with ice and fresh flowers
  • In wicker baskets for chill-out corners
  • On tables, next to glassware or dinner sets​

Recommended formats:

  • Personalised sugarcane bottles: reusable, matte finish, perfect for sustainable events
  • PET bottles with labels designed to match the event’s decoration

 

4. Tips for storage and presentation in summer

Heat can be a challenge if water distribution isn’t properly planned. Here are some useful tips:

  • Always keep bottles in the shade whenever possible
  • Use ice buckets, portable coolers or carts with dry ice
  • Hand out cold bottles to guests as they arrive
  • Use bottles as part of the décor, not just a functional item

Conclusion: when water becomes part of the event

Personalised bottles are not just a logistical solution. In summer events, they become a channel to impress, communicate or care for attendees. Whether it's an intimate wedding, a large festival or a high-end catering, water can speak the same language as the event: aesthetic, thoughtful, and intentional.

 

Organising events this summer? Give your client a solution that refreshes and surprises.

We personalise water bottles in multiple formats: glass, PET, RPET, cans, bricks or reusable.​ Order online at www.thebrandcompany.net or write to us at info@thebrandcompany.net for personalised advice.


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