Wedding Gift Bags Personalized for Out of Town Guests and Wedding Gifts
Personalized wedding welcome bags are an excellent way to thank out of town guests, family, and friends for celebrating your special day. With destination weddings becoming more popular, another item added to a brides agenda my be ensuring their out-of-town guests are provided with all the comfort items necessary to make their overnight stay a pleasant one.
Hotel Guest Bags
Place a personalized gift bag on the vanity or nightstand of each hotel room, welcoming family and friends to your city and your wedding weekend. Fill each bag with bottled water and snacks or homemade treats. Maybe you want to add a little romance to your guests' wedding weekend. Try a scented candle, a small bottle of champagne with a couple of glasses and some fresh strawberries or other non-perishable fruit or snack. Use your imagination and be creative.
OOT Bags
Are you planning a destination wedding or having out of town guests attend your local wedding? Welcome guests to your wedding with our high-quality personalized wedding welcome bags!
Whether you plan a beach wedding in Hawaii or a fall wedding in New Hampshire, we’ve got you covered! Our welcome bags for wedding guests can be customized according to the theme of your event so you can make your loved ones a part of your journey. These bags will make them feel right at home and give them something to remember your special day.
Here are some creative ideas and practical ways for brides to use personalized wedding welcome bags from Tippytoad to enhance your wedding experience and delight your wedding guests and wedding party:
1. Warm Welcome for Out-of-Town Wedding Guests
- Idea: Use personalized wedding welcome bags as a heartfelt greeting for guests traveling to your wedding, especially for destination or out-of-town celebrations.
- How to Use: Fill the bags with travel-friendly essentials like bottled water, snacks (think local treats or the couple’s favorites), and a personalized note thanking them for making the journey. Add a small map or itinerary of the wedding weekend for convenience.
- Tippytoad Touch: Choose one of our trendy design to personalize on each tote bag along with with the bride and groom's names and wedding date, to create a keepsake guests can reuse.
2. Set the Tone of Your Wedding Theme Early
- Idea: Introduce your wedding theme or vibe right from the start with customized gift bags that reflect your style—be it rustic, beachy, modern, or elegant.
- How to Use: Coordinate the bag’s design with your wedding colors or motif. For a beach wedding, pair a tropical-themed bag with sunscreen and flip-flops. For a rustic affair, include a mason jar of homemade jam or a mini wildflower bundle.
- Tippytoad Touch: Customize your welcome bags with one of our thematic graphics or phrases like “Love in Bloom” or “Seaside Vows”, or "Welcome to Our Weekend Wedding."
3. Pamper Your Guests
- Idea: Turn your welcome bags into a mini spa experience to help guests unwind after travel and prep for the big day.
- How to Use: Include pampering items like travel-sized lotion, lip balm, a sleep mask, or a scented candle. Add a hangover kit (pain reliever, electrolyte packets) for post-reception recovery.
- Tippytoad Touch: Our upscale Euro Tote gift bags will add sophistication and glamore to create your welcome gifts feel luxurious yet practical.
4. Showcase Local Flavor
- Idea: Highlight your wedding location by filling the bags with regional goodies, giving guests a taste of the area.
- How to Use: For a coastal wedding, include saltwater taffy or a mini bottle of local wine. For a city affair, add a signature snack like artisanal popcorn or a coffee blend from a nearby roaster. Include a brochure from the local tourism office for free.
- Tippytoad Touch: Personalize welcome bags with your wedding city or a fun tagline like “Welcome to [Location] Love” to tie it all together.
5. Double as Wedding Favors
- Idea: Make your welcome bags multifunctional by designing them to serve as both a greeting and a take-home favor.
- How to Use: Pack each bag with reusable or edible items—custom cookies, a monogrammed keychain, or a small jar of honey. Guests can enjoy the contents during the weekend and keep the bag as a memento.
- Tippytoad Touch: Our durable totes feature sturdy Nylon rope handles making them easy to carry when your guests return home from your wedding.
6. VIP Treatment for the Wedding Party
- Idea: Create special customized gift bags for your bridesmaids, groomsmen, or VIP family members to show extra appreciation.
- How to Use: Add personalized touches like a monogrammed tumbler, a handwritten card, or a role-specific gift (e.g., a tie clip for groomsmen, a hair accessory for bridesmaids). Deliver these at the rehearsal dinner or hotel check-in.
- Tippytoad Touch: Use our free online customizer to add individual names or titles like “Bridesmaid” or “Best Man” for that extra-special feel.
7. Practical Prep for the Celebration
- Idea: Equip guests with essentials to enjoy your wedding weekend fully, tailored to your wedding itinerary's needs.
- How to Use: For an outdoor summer wedding, include a hand fan, bug spray, and sunglasses. For a winter event, add hot cocoa packets and mittens. Toss in a timeline of events so they’re ready for every moment.
- Tippytoad Touch: Pick a bag design that matches the season or venue, like a snowy motif or a garden-inspired print.
8. Eco-Friendly and Reusable Keepsake
- Idea: Go green by choosing bags that your guests can repurpose, aligning with a sustainable wedding vision.
- How to Use: Fill with eco-conscious items like bamboo utensils, a reusable straw, or organic snacks. Encourage guests to use the bag for shopping or travel later.
- Tippytoad Touch: Our reusable totes are perfect for this—customize with a simple “Thank You” or your wedding hashtag for a subtle, lasting impression.
Practical Tips for Brides Using Customized Bags
- Budget-Friendly Approach: With a smaller guest list, splurge on premium contents; for larger groups, mix affordable finds like dollar-store snacks, free local maps and pamplets detailing local attractions and nightlife.
- Delivery Made Easy: Coordinate with your hotel to place welcome bags in guests’ rooms before arrival, or hand them out at a welcome event. Lightweight Euro Tote bags make transporting your wedding welcome bags a breeze.
- Design Process: Our online proofing makes adding your names, wedding date, or a fun message quick and easy and you get to see exactly what your personalized welcome bags will look like before you place your order to ensure they match your vision.
Personalized wedding welcome bags from are more than just gifts—they’re a chance to connect with your guests, share your story, and kick off your big day with a memorable first impression. Whether you’re welcoming travelers, pampering your crew, or spreading local love, personalized gift bags will add a touch of magic to your big day!