I went to a wedding where when I got to my hotel, there was a little bag with different goodies inside and a note welcoming me from the bride and groom.
I love the idea and think it really goes above & beyond to show their appreciation to those who came the extra mile to come.
I'd love to do a similar thing for my family & friends coming into town but don't want to go over board, which i sometimes tend to do.
Any ideas of what to leave in their rooms when guests arrive for their stay?
Thanks Ladies.
Re: Gifts for out of town guests?
I think it's a great and thoughtful idea. No need to go overboard. Maybe a bag of Georgia pecans, a local soda or snack item, perhaps one of those candle tins for travel, a thank you note and some info about the wedding or your relationship (How you met, etc).
Good luck.
We are just going to Sam's Club (which is like a Costco) and buying cases of water, granola bars, gum, small packs of advil, and other little things like that. Its more a small way to take care of them since if they are out of town guests they will be in the room between ceremony and reception. And also for a little help with any morning after hangovers. We are also going to put directions in there to the church and to the reception from the hotel. They will be in our invitations as well, but this way they know exactly how to get there from the hotel.
You could do something along those lines getting treats or coupons/gift certs from your favorite places to go together, along with stuff they will find useful. You might be tempted but try not to go TOO cheap on these things cause (at least in my opinion) the point is to thank them for spending the time and money on flights as well as the hotel for your special day and they deserve more than just a hug.
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