Expert Advice from wedding guru, Sharon Naylor
Question:
We're working on our guest welcome bags that we will be giving to our out-of-town guests and bridal party members staying in the hotel. What are the best things that we can put in these gift bags, especially on a budget?
Answer:
Great question! I just attended a wedding where the guest welcome bags were phenomenal! The best I've ever seen.
Here are what I would consider the Essentials:
* At least two bottles of water
* At least two cans or bottles of soda, regular and diet
* Bags of chips and pretzels
* Bags of chocolate chip cookies
* Chocolates, such as individually wrapped Lindt truffles
* Bags of candy, such as M&Ms
* A copy of the wedding weekend itinerary
* A copy of your WeddingMapper directions
* A hand-written welcome card from you
Appreciated Extras:
* Single-dose packets of Motrin and Advil
* Rolaids roll
* Emory board
* Travel-sized shampoo, conditioner and lotion in a great scent, such as from Bath & Body Works [often better than what the hotel might offer gratis]
* Coloring or activity book and crayons for kids
* $5 or $10 gift card to the hotel, for guests' use at the gift shop or restaurant
* Gift card to a nearby Dunkin Donuts [location noted on your map!] for great coffee --- hotels don't always serve the best java
What else have you seen in guest welcome baskets that you've loved?
Comments:
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I've also worked with CVB's (Convention and Visitor's Bureau's - almost every city has one)around the country and they often will give maps of the city and a weekend-specific activity list for things happening in the city. This is a great little tool for your guests to have incase they just want to "get out of the hotel room" for a couple of hours.
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