Creating a welcome bag for your guests at your Destination Wedding makes them feel special and shows your appreciation to them of traveling all the way to be with you on your big day! A thoughtful welcome bag is a nice way to say “thank you” to your guests before the festivities even begin and a nice way to touch base with them even though you may not be able to personally greet them when they check in. You can leave the welcome bag in their room or for them to receive on check in.

The contents don’t need to be elaborate and here’s a few ideas for useful and fun things to include (….and if you plan carefully they don’t have to cost a fortune and you could even give a welcome bag in lieu of a wedding favor!)

• Welcome letter –include a personalized letter welcoming them and thanking them for making it all the way to your overseas wedding
• Schedule of events- List all of the wedding events, including any optional ones. Include the time, location, dress code, and any other important details for each.
• Gift voucher for massage or a cocktail at the bar. This will surely make any guest happy after a long flight
• Reusable bag/beach bag in your Wedding colours. Especially perfect if you are planning a beach wedding
• Local Map of the area /island and include some of the things to do in the area. It helps your guests become oriented, gives them necessary information, and keeps them from bothering the bride and groom with silly questions.
• Remember the kids too!- Try and include something fun for them
• Local delicacies- snacks and even local alcohol samplers
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, fans and lip balm
• Personalised wedding music CD with some of your favorite tunes. You could make one especially for the event or individually for each guest.
• Local Phrase book