Our Best Selling Wedding Cups for 2026
Wedding cups are the one and only wedding favor essential that your guests are guaranteed to hold all night long. From cocktail hour to the dance floor, wedding cups bring your special event’s aesthetic into each and every cheer.
To help couples planning their weddings for the year ahead, we’ve brought together all the wedding cup styles our shoppers loved last year, and why they’re expected to stay popular (or grow even more) in 2026.
What to Look for in Wedding Reception Cups
What makes a wedding cup a best-seller not only checks all the boxes, but also fits into your unique wedding theme?
Versatility – Works for multiple beverage types and moments of your big day.
Durability – Holds up during long receptions and outdoor venues.
Customization options – Names, monograms, dates, or foil accents can all be personalized.
Design-forward appeal – Neutral, modern, or elevated finishes that photograph well and are worth bringing home.
We’ve noticed our brides and grooms choose drinkware that accentuates their commitment together, proving that drinkware is not just not an afterthought. Plus, the design you choose can be applied to many more party favors, including matches and napkins!
2026 Best Wedding Cups
These styles consistently ranked as top sellers in 2025 and are expected to remain strong choices for weddings in 2026.
1. The 12-oz Frosted Plastic Cup
A true wedding classic, the 12-oz frosted cup continues to be our absolute most popular option for receptions. Its semi-transparent finish feels light, modern, and timeless, making it easy to pair with almost any color palette or wedding theme.
Why couples love it:
Ideal for cocktails, wine, and soft drinks
Lightweight yet sturdy
Customization looks crisp without overpowering the design
This cup style is especially popular for outdoor and tented weddings where durability matters.
2. The 2-oz Shot Glass
Small but memorable, 2-oz shot glasses continue to trend as both a functional bar item and a keepsake favor. They’re just the right size to include the bride and groom’s initials, and we’ve seen our happy couples purpose these cups for not only shots, but also food tastings and mini desserts.
Why couples love it:
A bar staple for joyful celebrations.
Dishwasher safe for guests to take home and keep.
Bulk discounts available for you to order shot glasses not only for the reception, but also bachelor parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and more.
Their compact size makes them ideal for personalization without overwhelming the design, and they’re incredibly easy to get into every guests’ hand.
3. The 9-oz Frosted Cup
For couples hosting more intimate receptions or cocktail-forward celebrations, the 9-oz frosted cup offers a slightly smaller silhouette while keeping the same elevated look. These cups have a slightly more elevated style compared to the 12-ounce frosted cups with a wide-mouth ideal for wine and spirits.
Why couples love it:
Aesthetically matched to intimate wine-tasting moments, such as rehearsal dinners.
Shatterproof and top-rack dishwasher safe for guests to take home and keep.
Perfect for serving champagne toasts and welcome cocktails before reception.
Its popularity continues to grow as couples curate more intentional drink moments throughout the event.
4. The 16-oz Stadium Cup
For weddings that lean relaxed, festive, or weekend-long, 16-oz stadium cups are a standout. These are frequently chosen for welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches.
Why couples love it:
Large capacity for beer, mocktails, or iced drinks.
Comfortable to hold for extended events.
Fun, crowd-pleasing feel with plenty of space for personalization.
Stadium cups are especially popular for destination weddings and casual celebrations.
5. The 8-oz Double Wall Paper Hot Cup
As weddings expand beyond a single evening, paper hot cups with double-wall insulation have become a top seller for morning-after brunches, coffee bars, and winter weddings. For every couple planning a cozy firepit area or late-night coffee station, custom hot cups keep your party theme in the present moment.
Why couples love it:
Insulated for hot beverages, from coffee and tea to hot chocolate.
These are comfortable to hold without sleeves thanks to the double-insulated wall.
A polished alternative to standard paper cups to extend your wedding vision further.
Couples love that these cups extend personalization into every part of the wedding weekend.
Wedding Cup Trends for 2026
Looking ahead, wedding drinkware trends continue to favor:
Neutral and frosted finishes to bring a subtle nod to the bride and groom.
Multi-event versatility for one design that can be used across all wedding events.
Personalized but minimal typography to not overwhelm decorations.
Cups that double as keepsakes for guests to take home.
Rather than choosing novelty styles, couples are investing in well-designed, high-quality wedding cups that feel intentional and elevated.
Best Selling Wedding Cups For Your Party
As your wedding theme comes to life, we’re here to support your vision. We offer the ultimate customizations to match your color palettes and hand-drawn designs, and can adapt the design of your cups to other wedding party favors. Explore our Custom Cups Collection and take the first steps towards creating your cohesive wedding favor theme.
