Wedding welcome bags are a thoughtful gesture, especially for out-of-town guests or those traveling to a destination wedding. Here are some items to consider including in your wedding welcome bags:

• Water: Guests will appreciate having a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

• Snacks: Sweet or savory snacks, fresh fruit, popcorn, pretzels, granola bars, or dried fruit are all good options.

• Champagne: Some couples include mini bottles of champagne or other alcoholic beverages.

• Local or themed items: Consider adding a couple of local or themed items to personalize your welcome bags. For example, if youre having a destination wedding in Mexico, you could include a handheld fan, sunblock, or a jar of local salsa. For a wedding in New York City, you could include subway cards or a bagel.

• Pampering items: While hotels usually include shampoo, conditioner, and soap, you could add a small candle, a fun face mask, or relaxing bath salts to help your guests feel more at home during their stay.

• A guidebook or map of the area: Some couples create their own guidebook or map of the area, including their favorite local hotspots.

• A thank-you card or note: Guests will appreciate a simple note to let them know how thrilled you are to have them.

• A pretty bag, box, basket, or tote: Use a bag, box, basket, or tote to store everything in. Some couples have their own canvas tote bags printed, while others source simple carrier bags and tie gift tags around the handles.

Remember to keep it simple and not to fill the whole bag, as your guests dont want to lug a bunch of items around. Also, enlist your bridal party or family members to help you pack and distribute bags to your venue or hotel. Finally, finish off each welcome bag with a handwritten note welcoming and thanking your guests for traveling to your wedding.