Wedding favors have transformed over the years into wedding guest gift bags for many types of weddings, especially for destination weddings where guests will enjoy activities before the wedding. Whether you're giving gift bags to your destination wedding guests or simply thanking guests for sharing your one special day, uncover a few ideas to help you put together wedding gift bags your guests will never forget.
Types of Bags
The first item you need to create a wedding gift bag is the bag or container that will hold all of the goodies. While you can use gifts bags that are sold at party stores and gift shops, there are also a multitude of other types of bags and containers you can use to create your wedding gift bags. Your options are only limited by your imagination; a few bags to consider include tote bags, gift bags, lunch boxes and hat boxes.
Create a Theme
Pick a theme for your bag and the items it contains so that it complements your wedding. For example, if you're having a beach wedding, consider using a beach bag personalized with your names and wedding date, and then fill it with beach-related items to give to guests. Items may include bottled water, sunglasses, a visor, fan, sunscreen and hat. These are all items they can use on the beach on the days leading up to your wedding or the days they tack on after your wedding as part of their vacation.
If you and your spouse-to-be are movie buffs, consider using cardboard popcorn boxes. You can fill it with a package of popcorn, boxes of candy, bottles of water and even a pair of movie or show tickets.
Key Items
With or without a specific theme, you can include helpful items in the bags. A map of the area is helpful for out-of-town guests, as are brochures with local attractions. And don't forget the food goodies. Chips, chocolates and other candies are all good gift-bag items. This is especially true for wedding guests that have come from out of town and are staying at a hotel. These gift bags can be placed in their rooms so they have access to midnight snacks.
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