DIY - Out Of Town Gift Baskets or Bags

Just booking rooms at a nice hotel is not enough to give to your out of town guests. Brides tend to over look giving their guests a personalized welcome because they're focused on wedding day details.

Guest welcome baskets or bags are the second opinion your out of town guest will receive about your wedding. The first impression...your invitation.

Nothing says, "Welcome and Thank You for coming all this way", than a personalized gift awaiting them in their rooms.

Here are some ideas to add to your welcome bags or baskets:

1. Print out a small bio of the bride and groom, include your love story and a little bit of detail about your wedding. Some of your out of town guests may not know who you are marrying and this is a great way to get them acquainted or reacquainted with the both of you.

2. Print out some of the city's events that they can enjoy on their own. Be sure to include a map of the city in the bags or baskets.

3. Insert $10 - $20 gift cards to Target or Walmart for those little toiletries they may have forgotten at home OR include travel size lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, deodorants or aspirins in your gifts.

4. Pack some late night snacks and drinks they can enjoy in their rooms. Fresh fruit, cheese and crackers are also nice. They will enjoy the comfort of not having to search for a vending machine.

5. Be sure to include an invitation to the wedding rehearsal dinner and directions. This is also a great way to introduce your love one to your distant family and friends.

6. What ever the theme is for your wedding include it into your bags or baskets. This will make your wedding look well planned and coordinated. Make it as simple or dramatic as you wish.