I've never received an out of town bag, but I decided to give them out because everyone loves tiny gifts in bags, right? They are a fun way to welcome guests who traveled far, but due to the flurry of activity before the wedding might not get to see the bride and groom until the big day. Nothing says love like a nice note and a snack when you can't be there.

It wouldn't be a gift bag without a bag. I screen printed canvas totes with an image of a ticker tape machine:

Gift bags are ideal for distributing two things, information and stuff. Really, the information is the important part. We enclosed the following in our welcome note:

• A schedule of all wedding related activities
• Directions to our ceremony and reception locations
• Walking directions to nearby restaurants that we like
• A local contact phone number just in case anyone got lost

• Something to help them find their way: maps of the our city, Pittsburgh
• Something to represent our city: tiny bottles of Heinz ketchup and mustard
• Something that guests might need: single serving packets of sun screen
• Something sweet and themed to our wedding: rock candy sticks
• Something to drink: bottled water
• Something to snack on: little takeout boxes of our special blend of trail mix

Labels: DIY, wedding

posted by Alison 11/17/2007 12:33:00 PM : (0) comments : splink