9.11.2008

OOT Bags - What are those anyway?

When one plans a destination wedding, there is some precendent that one will provide wedding guests with a lovely treat basket/bag upon arrival. This is done to thank the guests for traveling a longer-than-normal distance to attend the wedding of loved ones. So, as a future destination bride, I started looking early on to see what types of things might be included in such a helpful little bag (and tried to figure out what kind of BAG to buy...oh so complicated). In any event, those helpful (if not crazy) brides who post on the Best Destination Weddings forum have compiled a listing of everything that would be most helpful to include in such a fun bag (and by the way, OOT means "out-of-town" - hee hee). Here is a comprehensive listing of such items - I would LOVE to see some comments about what our future guests think we should include in our bags (that would help me make some decisions people!). Enjoy!
  • advil, tylenol
  • alka-seltzer, imodium or pepto – travel size
    aloe
    beach ball
    beach mat
    beach towel
    bookmark
  • bottle opener!
    bubble bath
  • bug spray
    cameras (underwater, disposable, ect.)
  • candle for the room
    cd of music
    dramamine
    drink mix, powdered
  • drink koozie
    fan
    first-aid kit
    flashlights – travel size
    flip-flops
    frisbees
    gift certificate (spa, excursion, etc.)
  • hand sanitizer
    hangover kit
    hats or visors
  • itinerary
    key card holder
    key chain
  • lib balm
    lint roller – travel size
    liquor bottle – mini size (hah, it is FREE at our resort!)
  • list of activities (on and off site)
    location information
    loofah
    luggage tag
    maps
  • matchbook
    message in a bottle
    mints/gum
    nail file
    notepad
    pashminas
    photo albums
    picture frame
  • playing cards
    pool raft
  • postcards (love this idea, send it home)
    puzzle book (sudoku, crossword, ect)
    sarong
    shot glass
    shout stick or wipes
    snacks (local, candy, salty, etc.)
    socks
    spa salts
  • sunscreen
    tank top/shirt with wedding logo
  • tissue packet
    translator – english to xxxx common phrases
    travel cup
  • welcome letter
    wet wipes
    yummy local snacks

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