Welcome Baskets
If you have guests coming in from out of town, one of the best things you can do to help make them feel a little more at home is to provide them with a
destination weddings. Basically, these baskets are simply little tokens of gratitude to show your appreciation for your guest traveling to be with you for your special day. Simply take a container that suits your wedding theme or destination location (
bag,
basket,
backpack,
tote, etc.) and stuff it chock full of goodies.
What Goes in a Welcome Basket?
Use your imagination! You can create any type of welcome basket you wish. Often, the bride and groom take inspiration from their
luggage tags in pretty colors.
A few very important things to include in a welcome basket include a schedule of the week or weekend's events, including all the ceremony and reception times and locations, a map of the area, a public transport map and fare card (if applicable), brochures to famous attractions, and possibly a
bath and body products. If they can reflect either the location or the couple's personalities, all the better.
If your bridal party has arranged to stay at the hotel as well, you may consider leaving gift baskets for them as well.
Here are a few sample ideas to get you started. You might also want to see the guide on
Wedding Favors to spur your imagination.
