Modern brides and grooms place great emphasis on personalizing their wedding, and a wonderful way to personally welcome out-of-town guests ready to celebrate a fun weekend is by placing a gift in their hotel room. Read on for some ideas of things to place in guests' rooms.
Container
The container in which you place your gifts can be just as important as the gifts themselves. Choose a sturdy canvas bag that guests can use throughout the weekend, or consider using a container that fits the theme of your wedding. A wicker basket is perfect for a garden wedding, while a beach pail would be appropriate for a seaside celebration.
Thirst Quenchers
No one is more thirsty than someone just getting off a plane, so provide guests with a large bottle of water. This way they can quench their thirst without having to hit the mini bar. Mini bottles of local wine or spirits are also nice choices.
Local Items
Slip a few local snacks into the welcome bags. Chocolate made in town, fruit indigenous to the area, or locally made popcorn mixes are all good choices. A combination of sweet and salty snacks will satisfy any hungry guest.
Weather the Weather
For a summer wedding, consider tucking some sunscreen, bug spray, and flip flops into the gift basket. If the wedding destination is rainy, a poncho or umbrella would be welcome, and in the fall, a cozy scarf is a perfect addition.
Bride and Groom's Favorites
Further personalize the gift bag by slipping in a few of the bride's and groom's favorite things. Consider a locally made bar of soap that the bride loves or some granola made by the groom's best man. Either of these things are thoughtful and useful during the wedding weekend.
What to Expect
For brides and grooms who planned a weekend itinerary, print the list of events on pretty paper, and slip it into the bag so guests know where and when they are expected. If the weekend is packed with nothing more than the wedding, a guide book with favorite hot spots highlighted is a nice touch. A pair of tickets to a local museum or movie theater would be another welcome treat.
Hangover Cures
People tend to overindulge at weddings. Help guests weather their next-day hangover with grace. Put together a Bloody Mary kit or slip a travel package of headache medicine into the bag. An addition like this doesn't tell guests they're expected to get drunk but tells them everyone will understand if they do.
Enjoy the perfect wedding weekend!
