Greet your out-of-town guests with the ultimate welcome–a bag or basket filled to the brim with a few of your favorite things! Here are 12 creative and inspiring welcome bags that are not only a fabulous way to kick off the wedding festivities but will also leave a lasting impression on your guests–well after the weekend is over!
Will you be giving a gift to welcome guests to your wedding?
Brighten up your guests’ morning with a delicious homemade breakfast! Share your favorite coffee blend along with a loaf of banana bread and honey butter–get the recipe here–for a simple yet charming presentation your guests will adore!
Photo: Jenny Steffens
Spoil your guests with a welcome basket overflowing with everyday essentials and just-for-fun items that will leave them feeling pampered!
Photo: Martha Stewart Weddings
Planning a destination wedding? Get your guests beach-ready with a bag overflowing with warm-weather necessities–beach towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and a local’s guide to help them navigate the area. A bonus? The bag can be used as a carry-on for all the fun souvenirs they’ll be bringing back from their mini vacation!
Photo: Allan Zepeda
Your guests will feel warm and cozy when they receive this winter-inspired welcome gift! Grab a cashmere throw, hot cocoa and a good read to create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere inside your guests’ hotel room.
Photo: Martha Stewart Weddings
Surprise friends and family with a beautifully presented basket filled with gourmet goodies!
Photo: Erin Hearts Court
A picnic basket packed with treats is an exciting way to welcome guests to a backyard bash or a down-on-the-farm affair!
Photo: Jonathan Canlas
Brides are always looking for new ways to incorporate their wedding colors into the big day and we think using your wedding palette as a theme for a welcome bag is the perfect place to start!
Photo: Beaux Arts Photographie
A chic and sophisticated way to officially kick off the wedding weekend is with a basket filled with food, wine and fun! Try adding a bouquet of fresh blooms for an added romantic touch!
Photo: Braedon Flynn
We love the idea of the bride and groom sharing a few of their favorite hometown items with their wedding guests! Choose locally made or grown treats for a truly authentic welcome experience!
Photo: Aaron Delesie
Whether planning a wedding in your backyard or thousands of miles away, a basket filled with unique gifts that are specific to the wedding location is a warm way to welcome guests to the area!
Photo: Corbin Gurkin Photography
This watercolor bag by Momental Designs is an art-lover’s dream! This idea is a creative way to welcome guests to a modern museum affair or a spring-inspired fete!
Photo: Jillian McGrath
A simple but sweet box of tempting treats is one of our favorite ways to thank guests and welcome them to the weekend ahead!
Photo: Gayle Brooker Photography