When you
have a lot of out-of-town guests – or you’re planning a destination wedding –
leaving your guests a welcome bag shows your appreciation to those guests who
traveled to your big day.
Welcome bags
can range from the small to elaborate. Simple gift bags can be purchased at any
gift or card store in your wedding colors or you can go all out and make
personalized baskets. What’s important is what goes in your welcome bag. We
recommend:
- Duplicate set of directions and times for all your wedding weekend events. Yes, you put them in the invitations and on your wedding website, but one more set can’t hurt.
- Suggestions of things to do and places to go. Remind them of the amenities at your location. Here at the Heritage, guests have access to both pools (weather permitting), mountain bikes, walking trails, racquetball and more. Give them tips on local shopping areas (who hasn’t forgotten to pack something crucial on a trip?), museums and activities for the family.
- Candy, snacks and water are a nice touch for guests who traveled a long distance to get to your wedding. That way, they don’t have to go off searching for a snack as soon as they arrive.
- If your guests are traveling with children, a coloring book and crayons or any other age-appropriate toy is a nice touch.
- Any other comfort items you can think of. Sunblock for a summer wedding or handwarmers for a winter wedding; a first aid kit with things like Tylenol, Chapstick, Band-Aids and other necessities.
A welcome
bag sets the tone for your wedding weekend. Have fun with it, and your guests
will appreciate the time and effort you put into their comfort!
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