OOT Welcome bags

conigs25 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:43 PM

OOT Welcome bags

I was thinking of making OOT bags to leave at the front desk of the hotel for my OOT guests and I was wondering what you think should go in them

THANKS

jes81276 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:48 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

Most people put in sample stuff - toothpaste, lotions, etc. I am doing them and taking a different route- I am going to put a bottle of wine, 2 glasses, and some cheese and crackers in mine...also water and chips I think.

Suzannebride Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:56 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

I got a very nice basket at the last wedding I went to: a whole mani/pedi set, two chocolates, a mini bottle of wine, a votive candle in a nice holder, and thos plastic wibe glasses. I have to honestly say while that was such a nice basket, I would have preferred if it had a couple bottles of water and a snack!

tjs Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:59 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

i put in tylenol handiwipes tissue bottled water a bag of yankees peanuts , b&w cookies (they are only in NY) a map of LI and a handout from tanger outlets and other LI attractions...i also want to add little bottles of premixed LI Icedt

mbm750 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 06:16 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

At the last wedding I went to, our bags had tissues, some advil, a bottle of water, and some snacks - a few Hershey's kisses and candy bars. I think it also had a note from the bride and groom giving us an itinerary and their favorite rides (it was at Disney).

beatle06 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 06:28 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

So do you just leave it with the Hotel and hope that they give it to the right people who check in?

jes81276 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 06:37 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

Yes, you leave them at the front desk and they give it to the guests as they check in.

DUCKS2001 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 07:01 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

awesome ideas.... i think we buy things ealry they will not go bad. plus we wont be broke in the end,

jennymac Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:25 AM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

go to costco or sams club and buy it in bulk. I assigned this task to my moh and she's loving it. she's making bags with labels on them of our names and the date. and filling it with tons of stuff. It's good b/c she just checks in with me but I don't actually have to do anything!

hsacks23r Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:35 AM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

umm, little tissue packages, gum, mints, chips, places to go and visit, candy ??????
hope i was of some help

BJandDan Posted: Aug 12, 2005 05:12 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

Every family wedding has been out of state so there is always a bag waiting at the desk. They give it to you as you check in. A bottle of water has always been the first thing I grabbed out of the bag. Breath mints second. Candy and itinerary(SP?) in the elevator. One time it was around Halloween so we got plastic pumpkins...still have mine :).

BCC72206 Posted: Aug 12, 2005 06:09 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

I've always needed them to recuperate from the wedding the night before!!! Bottles of water, excedrin, and mints have always been a fav of mine!!!

DUCKS2001 Posted: Aug 12, 2005 09:41 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

THATS A GREAT IDEA

Goldi1021 Posted: Aug 12, 2005 10:01 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

I would put maps and directions to and from ceremony and receptions sites as well as the hotels.

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Aug 12, 2005 11:28 PM

Re: OOT Welcome bags

FH and I were at BB&B the other day (in Maryland, but I'm sure they are all the same). They had a section with TONS of little travel things like shampoo, body wash, and even little snacks. I think we'll go there when we make the OOT bags, and also to get travel stuff for our honeymoon. Hey...I think I'll actually post this on BHB in case brides want to get travel stuff for the honeymoon...