Your guests, looked after

Bathroom Baskets

One of the kindest small things a wedding can do. Guests use far more of it than you would expect. Stock both restrooms, not just one.

20 products, each chosen by I Do with a note on why.

Prices marked ~ are estimates. Check the retailer for current prices and availability.

  • Mini Mouthwash (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Listerine Cool Mint Travel Size, 12 Pack

    The basket item guests use most after the mints, especially between dinner and the photos.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Mini Mouthwash (opens in a new tab)
  • Clear Nail Polish (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Clear Top Coat

    Clear polish stops a run in tights, seals a loose rhinestone and keeps a button thread from unravelling.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Clear Nail Polish (opens in a new tab)
  • Pain Reliever (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Advil Tablet Packets, 100 Count

    Two-tablet packets for headaches, tight shoes and long days.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pain Reliever (opens in a new tab)
  • Tampons Multipack (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Tampax Pearl Multipack, Light to Super, 47 Count

    Stress moves cycles, and nobody wants to send a groomsman to the gas station mid-reception.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Tampons Multipack (opens in a new tab)
  • Bug Repellent Wipes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Natrapel Picaridin Repellent Wipes, 36 Count

    A dusk reception by water needs a basket of individually wrapped wipes at the entrance and in each restroom.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bug Repellent Wipes (opens in a new tab)
  • Single-Use Eye Drops (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops, 30 Vials

    Wind, dry venues and a fog machine leave eyes scratchy by the reception.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Single-Use Eye Drops (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Hand Sanitizer (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, 6 Travel Bottles

    Between the receiving line, the bouquet and the cake, hands need a rinse.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Hand Sanitizer (opens in a new tab)
  • Bathroom Basket Signs (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Ladies and Gentlemen Basket Signs

    A pair of signs for restroom baskets.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bathroom Basket Signs (opens in a new tab)
  • Basket Organizer Tray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: STORi 5-Compartment Clear Organizer

    Fifteen small items in one clear tray with dividers stay visible and get used.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Basket Organizer Tray (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Hand Lotion (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, 3 Travel Bottles

    Venue soap leaves hands dry, and unscented lotion is one of the five most-used items in both restroom baskets.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Hand Lotion (opens in a new tab)
  • Lip Balm, 12 Pack (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: ChapStick Classic Original, 12 Pack

    A cheap, high-use item for the restroom basket and the welcome bag.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Lip Balm, 12 Pack (opens in a new tab)
  • Before-You-Go Spray (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Poo-Pourri Original Citrus, 2 oz, 2 Pack

    Guests joke about it and then use it.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Before-You-Go Spray (opens in a new tab)
  • Clear Hair Elastics (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Goody Ouchless Clear Polybands, 250 Count

    A ponytail before makeup, a broken bustle loop and an emergency strap anchor all get solved by a clear…

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Clear Hair Elastics (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Lens Solution (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Opti-Free Puremoist Travel Pack, 2 oz with Case

    A lens that dries out during the vows needs solution and a case, and the venue will have neither.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Lens Solution (opens in a new tab)
  • Floss Picks (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Plackers Micro Line Floss Picks, 150 Count

    Cocktail-hour spinach before the first-dance photos is a ten-second fix with a floss pick.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Floss Picks (opens in a new tab)
  • Mints or Gum (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Altoids Peppermint Tins, 2 Pack

    For the first kiss, the receiving line and every close conversation after.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Mints or Gum (opens in a new tab)
  • Pocket Tissues (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Kleenex On-The-Go, 8 Packs

    For the vows, the speeches and the first look.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pocket Tissues (opens in a new tab)
  • Another option

    Pocket Tissues, 72 Packs (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Kleenex On-The-Go Tissues, 72 Packs

    One on every ceremony seat for the happy tears, or one in every welcome bag.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pocket Tissues, 72 Packs (opens in a new tab)
  • Travel Dry Shampoo (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Batiste Bare Dry Shampoo Mini, 3 Pack

    Hair styled at 8 a.m.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Travel Dry Shampoo (opens in a new tab)
  • Makeup Remover Towelettes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes, 20 Single Wraps

    Single-wrapped towelettes: one in each recovery pouch.

    ~$5 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Makeup Remover Towelettes (opens in a new tab)

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Don't forget, nothing to buy

  • Medication in guest baskets only in sealed single-dose packets; never loose pills.
  • One basket per restroom; two kits for 150 plus guests or multi-restroom venues.

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