Destination weddings are popular for a very good reason! They combine your wedding day with a fun filled vacation. Of course, organizing your favourite folks can be rather challenging for everyone involved.
So, when those people say “I Do” to your destination wedding, be sure to show them your appreciation.
Destination Wedding Welcome bags are a fun and easy way to thank guests while also setting the tone for the week’s festivities.
When creating your bags, keep in mind that you will be travelling with all of the items going into them. This not only means that you’ll need to be mindful of the size and weight of your items, but you should also keep in mind that luggage restrictions about what you can bring and in what quantities are much stricter than they once were.
The Tote Bag
You might not realize it, but the bag itself is actually very important since this first impression offers a wonderful opportunity to really wow your guests.
Canvas totes are a smart choice because they’re reusable, easy to pack, and readily available in bulk. Use fabric transfers to personalize them with your wedding brand and date, your guests’ names, a witty saying, or something related to your location.
Sun Safety Supplies and Just in Case Items
If your wedding will take place in the Caribbean, Mexico, or another sunny locale, adding sun safety supplies will be a logical fit for your destination wedding welcome bags. Begin by customizing labels and tags with a design that ties the gifts together. You can easily create custom labels and add them to essentials like travel-size sunblock, lip balm, and aloe gel for a coordinated wedding look. Perhaps even add in a nice pair of sunglasses bearing a personalized tag.
"Just in case" items are always appreciated! These are often forgotten essentials like breath mints, antacids, and ibuprofen, hair bands, hand sanitizer and otherthings. These things can be a lifesaver after a night of enthusiastic celebrating, if one of your guests is feeling otherwise under the weather, or if someone forgets to pack a few things.
Package these items all together in a clear toiletries bag branded with a personalized label.
Local and Favourite Snacks
Tasty treats are always an appreciated part of any welcome bag. Add a sample of your favourite snacks, a sample of your spouse-to-be’s favourite treats and maybe even a few local snacks.
It’s a good idea to indicate the presence of any common allergens in the snacks, especially if it isn’t easy to find the ingredients list on the packaging. Simply personalize a label with one of our free food-related templates to find images stating the presence of things like nuts, seafood, or even to indicate if something is gluten free.
Destination and Event Information
Whether your wedding takes place over a weekend in a ski resort out of province, or as part of a week-long tropical getaway, welcome bags are an excellent place to provide your guests with important information about the location and events.
Gather your event itinerary, information about favourite restaurants and entertainment hot spots, local transportation options along with other pertinent information and consolidate it in a folder along with a welcome letter.
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