OUT OF TOWN GIFT BAGS

lined baskets from Overstock.com











Personalized boxes from bridestuff.com


Personalized bags from Hubpages.com





Guests that travel a distance to attend your wedding incur added expenses, so a small gift of gratitude is always appreciated.

Gift baskets/bags/boxes are always a good idea. You can make them as simple or as elaborate as you would like. If you need to make a lot of bags you may want to choose simpler, inexpensive items or those which can be purchased in bulk, however, you can still be very creative in the packaging. If you only have a few to make, you can get more elaborate. I have compiled a list of possible items.

REMEMBER: While you are creating your list, keep your budget, number of out of town guests, and wedding theme in mind.

• Bottled water
• Bottled juice
• Homemade cookies
• Hot chocolate packets
• Mini-marshmallows
• Wine/wine glasses
• Hard candy
• Chocolate/truffles
• Candles/matches
• Schedule of wedding events
  
• Map of the city
• Post cards
• Activity map of city
• Cheese/crackers/knife
• Travel-size toiletries
• Pretty soaps
• Snacks
• Restaurant ideas/directions
• Playing cards