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Bklyngrl Posted: Jun 29, 2006 02:37 PM

sorry for the stupid question but

what goes in OOT bags? we are not prob having about 6-7 rooms - is it rude not to have them?

Rachel1013 Posted: Jun 29, 2006 02:52 PM

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I'm not sure what exactly goes in out of town bags, but I think some people puts maps, things to do, stuff for the hotel stay etc. IMHO I don't think it's rude not having them. Personally, I can't be bothered with figuring out everyone's hotel accomodations.

SeptBride70 Posted: Jun 29, 2006 02:54 PM

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you don't have to give them

or you could just ask the front desk to see if they have anything nice and complimentary that they could offer the people just b/c there are only a few-- so they could ask them upon arrival if they want a bottle of water or a glass of soda or a cup of coffee...

OOT bags are not required, the only thing I ever actually used out of them was a bag of mini oreos!! MMMMM

Bklyngrl Posted: Jun 29, 2006 03:01 PM

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thanks

BrideChrissy Posted: Jun 29, 2006 03:17 PM

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I just went to my cousins wedding on Sat and she had them. She just put some snacks such as mini muffins, candy, peanuts, ect.

N.Y.bride Posted: Jun 29, 2006 03:40 PM

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I dont think its rude not to have them. I think its over the top, but its still nice.. so its up to you.

I dont mind when I go away and there isnt one but its nice when I get one kwim?

The best one I got had phone #s of local restaurants, taxi #s aspirin, munchies, bottle of water etc

CLMon7906 Posted: Jun 29, 2006 03:42 PM

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definitely not a requirement. i'm not doing them for $$ reasons. it's a super sweet thing to do if you can afford it

marcandjoanna Posted: Jun 29, 2006 04:04 PM

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You don't have to do it - but you could do it for very, very cheap. A water bottle, some candy and bag of chips. I think it gets pricey and out of hand when everything is personalized... it just nice to get to the hotel and have a treat or two waiting for you.

Bklyngrl Posted: Jun 29, 2006 04:19 PM

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thanks - i guess i'll think about it and add it to the bottom of my DIY (if and when i get some time) list

FH is staying at hotel the nite before - i was thinking i'd like to have a little suprise present for him but what? nothing pricey - - any suggestions.

MichLiz213 Posted: Jun 29, 2006 07:03 PM

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I got one for my cousin's wedding in PA last year and it was cute. It had a bunch of snacks, juice boxes, and maps about stuff to do in the area. It was in a simple white gift bag with a message on it and tied with curling ribbon.

Unapearla Posted: Jun 29, 2006 07:10 PM

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I once went to a wedding where the OOT bag had snacks, water bottles, flip flops, gum, and some other stuff. It was very cute.

ewickens Posted: Jun 29, 2006 07:16 PM

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We're going to attempt to do OOT bags. We're including maps, tourist destiantions in the area, two bottles of water (the small one), some chips and candy for the long distance drive btw the hotel and church, etc.

anglbyme Posted: Jun 29, 2006 07:24 PM

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I got one that was abottle of wine, a long island shot glass, a post card mints and a few other little things.

Ms 28 Seven Posted: Jun 29, 2006 10:48 PM

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I think they're a good idea...most of our guests are coming from NJ and are unfamiliar with the north fork so we're planning on doing some local goodies - north fork potato chips, tate's cookies, maybe long island candle factory, some maps, and then some kind of emergency kit - aspirin, band aids, bottled water, etc., etc. But no need to go over the top - it's really the thought that counts.