| You want your destination wedding to be a | | | | hotel host or hostess to place one of these bags |
| memorable and enjoyable occasion. One way to | | | | on the vanity or night stand of each hotel room, |
| ensure your guests get the most out of their | | | | welcoming your guests to your city or an exotic |
| hotel stay for your wedding weekend is to give | | | | island or location. You may also want to make |
| them wedding gift bags or out-of-town bags, also | | | | arrangements for your gift bags to be handed |
| called "OOT" bags, filled with goodies and neat | | | | out by the host or hostess as your guests check |
| treats upon their arrival at the hotel rooms. | | | | in to the hotel. |
| Wedding gift bags can be filled with anything from | | | | You will probably want to assemble your guest |
| bottled water and snacks to miniature bottles of | | | | welcome bags and box them up before you leave |
| champagne and a set of plastic toasting glasses | | | | for your destination. This will make it easy to |
| with a few fine chocolates and a scented candle. | | | | transport and deliver to your hotel. In some |
| A small travel sewing kit is a winner every time. | | | | cases, you may want to wait until you have |
| You will not believe how many of your guests will | | | | arrived at your wedding location so you can |
| thank you for this wonderful and practical gift. It | | | | purchase local goodies to add to your bags. |
| is not uncommon for guests to comment on how | | | | Another option is to check with your hotel to see |
| their sewing kit saved the day when they used it | | | | if they have staff available to set up the gift bags |
| to sew on a button that popped off from a suit | | | | for you. |
| or dress just before your wedding. | | | | Your wedding guests will be delighted to find the |
| Another idea is to research the local customs and | | | | treasures that await them when they check in to |
| favorite cuisines around the area of your | | | | their hotel rooms to discover wedding gift bags |
| destination wedding. Local travel pamphlets about | | | | custom printed with a personal message from the |
| area attractions are free in most areas. Simply | | | | bride and groom saying 'Welcome to Our Wedding |
| contact the chamber of commerce for the area | | | | Weekend' or 'Thank You for Joining Us' along with |
| where your wedding will take place. Your travel | | | | the bride and grooms names and wedding date. |
| agent is also a great resource for finding small | | | | No matter what you decide to give as destination |
| favors to add to your wedding gift bags. | | | | wedding favors, your guests will appreciate this |
| An 8" x 5" x 10" paper or poly gift bag is the | | | | token of your gratitude for their participation on |
| most common size used as gift bags. Ask the | | | | your most special day. |