OOT Guest Bags..Is It Necessary

brittny817 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:05 PM

OOT Guest Bags..Is It Necessary

To do these if the hotel room rate I negotiated for them includes breakfast??

laural2979 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:12 PM

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Honestly, I don't think that it's ever necessary to do them. I was just planning on leaving the guests a nice welcome letter for when they checked in.

NowAndForever2012 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:13 PM

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I think it is a nice' thank you' for guest. Since I know that a lot will be traveling a far distance>

NY031978 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:15 PM

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its not a must...but we did it and everyone loved it!!! ppl who didnt even stay asked if we had extras!! haha....ahhhh no!!! LOL

D's Girl Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:16 PM

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I am not doing it, I was thinking about it but most of my guests will be out with us partying after and probably wont even realize it's in the room by the time we get done

I am planning on doing a brunch the next day though for everyone who stays at the Hotel.

luvabul Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:16 PM

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yea nice thank you gesture....but its not MANDATORY if u mean...

laural2979 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:16 PM

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Posted by BRIDE2K7

I think it is a nice' thank you' for guest. Since I know that a lot will be traveling a far distance>

True, but I think that this is another one of those NY things. People from OOT won't know to expect it. It's definitely a nice extra, but IMHO it's not worth the extra expense. Check with your hotel, a lot of them charge you $1 per bag just to hand them to your guests.

Pinkiegirll07 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:16 PM

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I'm going to be doing them...but I have my FH's entire family coming from out of town!
I don't think you have to do them, though!

aprlflwr Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:17 PM

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I am doing it because most of our OOT guests will be staying 2 nights. If it was only 1 night, I probably would just do a brunch and no bags.

Athee07 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:18 PM

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with NY prices- i am not even touching that aspect of the wedding- call me cheap but ive had enough with all these little 'nice gestures' Im sorry Im broke! BTW this wasnt meant to offend anyone

trish71407 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:19 PM

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I am doing them, I have a lot of people traveling from out of town, state, and country. I think it is a nice thank you- but def. not necessary and if you are looking to save $$ then this is an area to do it!

milana Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:53 PM

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Posted by Pinkiegirll07

I'm going to be doing them...but I have my FH's entire family coming from out of town!
I don't think you have to do them, though!

ditto.

Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:57 PM

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Posted by aprlflwr

I am doing it because most of our OOT guests will be staying 2 nights. If it was only 1 night, I probably would just do a brunch and no bags.

Same here. We had so many people going to great expense to share our weekend with us that we decided to do them. They were a big hit. If you have the money in the budget, I say go for it! If not, no worries. Here's a pic of mine

brittny817 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:58 PM

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Thanks ladies! I don't think I am going to do them. We don't have that many OOT guests (mostly colleagues of FH that live in Ohio and some of my family that live in CT and Westchester that don't want to drive home that night).

I suppose it is a nice touch but not necessary.
Thanks again!!!

milana Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:58 PM

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Posted by Katie&Chris2006

Posted by aprlflwr

I am doing it because most of our OOT guests will be staying 2 nights. If it was only 1 night, I probably would just do a brunch and no bags.

Same here. We had so many people going to great expense to share our weekend with us that we decided to do them. They were a big hit. If you have the money in the budget, I say go for it! If not, no worries. Here's a pic of mine

i love those!!!

portjeffbride Posted: Jan 15, 2007 09:59 PM

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we're doing them, but we will have at most 6 OOT families, so only 6 bags needed.

I'll be putting a map of port jeff / itinerary, a few high end toiletries, some snacks, and a couple drinks in a good tote bag.

Future Mrs. Posted: Jan 15, 2007 10:35 PM

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its not a 'must.' but it is a very nice gesture. And very much appreciated. I can't tell you how many weddings I've gone to and gotten one, and really appreciated it....the water most of all!...ANd if people are driving long distances they really appreciate the snacks. Its a nice gesture but not something you are obligated to do.
Kind of like giving favors....its nice, but not totaly necessary.

PegaLega Posted: Jan 15, 2007 10:37 PM

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I dont think its completely necessary at all-we are still deciding on whether to do them or not

MattandTricia07 Posted: Jan 15, 2007 10:47 PM

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We are doing them at the Inn at East Wind- I want to include a thank you and a letter informing them about brunch the next morning. We'll also include some snacks, candy and a small bottle of champagne. Our guest have a ton of time between the ceremony and CH so they might as well have something to snack on.

jaiese Posted: Jan 15, 2007 11:09 PM

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only if you want to. You can always put water bottles (they usually cost a fortune from the room fridge), map w/directions to the wedding and some snacks.