Hosting · Part 11 of 14
Your guests, looked after
Small kindnesses people talk about on the drive home. 83 products across 6 lists.
Where we would start
Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
Flip-Flops (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Unittype Bulk Flip-Flops with Basket Cards
A basket of flip-flops at the edge of the dance floor for when the heels come off.
View on Amazon: Flip-Flops (opens in a new tab)~$60 (approximate)
Why this?
Flip-Flops
Our pick: Unittype Bulk Flip-Flops with Basket Cards
A basket of flip-flops at the edge of the dance floor for when the heels come off.
~$60 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Welcome Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Crisky White and Gold Welcome Bags
For hotel guests: water, a snack and the weekend plan.
View on Amazon: Welcome Bags (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Welcome Bags
Our pick: Crisky White and Gold Welcome Bags
For hotel guests: water, a snack and the weekend plan. The bag is the easy part.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (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.
View on Amazon: Bathroom Basket Signs (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Bathroom Basket Signs
Our pick: Ladies and Gentlemen Basket Signs
A pair of signs for restroom baskets. Fill them from the emergency kit: mints, pain reliever, a stain pen, bobby pins.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Cake To-Go Boxes (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Moretoes Small Bakery Boxes, 50 Pack
Guests leave before cake or take one bite.
View on Amazon: Cake To-Go Boxes (opens in a new tab)~$15 (approximate)
Why this?
Cake To-Go Boxes
Our pick: Moretoes Small Bakery Boxes, 50 Pack
Guests leave before cake or take one bite. A stack of small boxes by the exit means the cake gets eaten and you are not carrying three tiers to the hotel. Order half the guest count and confirm the caterer will box slices.
~$15 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Guest Pashminas (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Wedding Pashmina Wraps, 12 Pack
The favor guests reach for at an outdoor or evening wedding, and the one they take home.
View on Amazon: Guest Pashminas (opens in a new tab)~$50 (approximate)
Why this?
Guest Pashminas
Our pick: Wedding Pashmina Wraps, 12 Pack
The favor guests reach for at an outdoor or evening wedding, and the one they take home. Plan for about half the guest list, fold them into a basket with a small take-one sign, and keep a few at the ceremony for the front rows.
~$50 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Mini Honey Jars (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Tiptree Honey Minis, 72 Pack
Real honey in one-ounce jars, ready to hand out.
View on Amazon: Mini Honey Jars (opens in a new tab)~$65 (approximate)
Why this?
Mini Honey Jars
Our pick: Tiptree Honey Minis, 72 Pack
Real honey in one-ounce jars, ready to hand out. An edible favor people actually take home.
~$65 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Guest Comfort
Things your guests will actually use.
Acrylic Sign Holders (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: NIUBEE Acrylic Sign Holders 5x7, 6 Pack
Every station fails without a sign, and every sign needs a holder that will not blow away: bathroom baskets.
View on Amazon: Acrylic Sign Holders (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Acrylic Sign Holders
Our pick: NIUBEE Acrylic Sign Holders 5x7, 6 Pack
Every station fails without a sign, and every sign needs a holder that will not blow away: bathroom baskets, flip-flops, pashminas, the charging table, the guest book. Six 5x7s cover the stations; add an 8x10 for menus.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Rain Ponchos, Bulk (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Handepo Disposable Rain Ponchos, 150 Pack
A rain plan for a full guest list is one bin of individually wrapped ponchos at the ceremony entrance.
View on Amazon: Rain Ponchos, Bulk (opens in a new tab)~$70 (approximate)
Why this?
Rain Ponchos, Bulk
Our pick: Handepo Disposable Rain Ponchos, 150 Pack
A rain plan for a full guest list is one bin of individually wrapped ponchos at the ceremony entrance. Clear ones keep the photos from turning into a sea of blue plastic. Count one per guest and hand the bin to an usher.
~$70 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Cooling Towels (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Redbaker Cooling Towels, 20 Pack, White
A wet microfiber towel on the neck is the one hot-ceremony item guests actually use.
View on Amazon: Cooling Towels (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Cooling Towels
Our pick: Redbaker Cooling Towels, 20 Pack, White
A wet microfiber towel on the neck is the one hot-ceremony item guests actually use. Soak them in a cooler of ice water, roll them, and have someone hand them out as guests arrive. One pack covers the guests who will feel it most.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Glass Drink Dispenser (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: 2 Gallon Glass Beverage Dispenser with Stand
Ice water with sliced citrus at the ceremony entrance is the first thing every hot-weather guide recommends.
View on Amazon: Glass Drink Dispenser (opens in a new tab)~$40 (approximate)
Why this?
Glass Drink Dispenser
Our pick: 2 Gallon Glass Beverage Dispenser with Stand
Ice water with sliced citrus at the ceremony entrance is the first thing every hot-weather guide recommends, and a dispenser with clear cups looks better than a case of small bottles. Plan one per 50 guests and refill it before the ceremony ends.
~$40 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Bathroom Baskets
A basket in each restroom, and what goes in it.
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.
View on Amazon: Mini Mouthwash (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Mini Mouthwash
Our pick: Listerine Cool Mint Travel Size, 12 Pack
The basket item guests use most after the mints, especially between dinner and the photos. Six per restroom with a stack of small paper cups beside them.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (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.
View on Amazon: Clear Nail Polish (opens in a new tab)~$5 (approximate)
Why this?
Clear Nail Polish
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, which makes it the cheapest tool in any planner's bag. Put a bottle in the emergency kit and one in the restroom basket next to a few mini emery boards.
~$5 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (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.
View on Amazon: Pain Reliever (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Pain Reliever
Our pick: Advil Tablet Packets, 100 Count
Two-tablet packets for headaches, tight shoes and long days. Enough to stock the kit and the bathroom baskets.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (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.
View on Amazon: Tampons Multipack (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Tampons Multipack
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. A multipack covers the wedding party and the restroom baskets, where it is the item guests are most grateful for. Add a pack of liners so the basket offers both.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Welcome Bags
For guests who travelled to be there.
Welcome to Our Wedding Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Printed Welcome Bags, 25 Pack
The paper format, printed Welcome to Our Wedding, with handles.
View on Amazon: Welcome to Our Wedding Bags (opens in a new tab)~$35 (approximate)
Why this?
Welcome to Our Wedding Bags
Our pick: Printed Welcome Bags, 25 Pack
The paper format, printed Welcome to Our Wedding, with handles. The other option to our reusable fabric bags.
~$35 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Blank Canvas Totes (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: NPBAG Natural Cotton Tote Bags, 25 Pack
The welcome-bag packaging guests actually reuse.
View on Amazon: Blank Canvas Totes (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Blank Canvas Totes
Our pick: NPBAG Natural Cotton Tote Bags, 25 Pack
The welcome-bag packaging guests actually reuse, and for a destination wedding the only one that survives the flight and turns into a beach bag. One per hotel room; a rubber stamp or a sticker reads more personal than a printed logo.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Hangover Kit Pouches (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: HRX Muslin Drawstring Pouches, 4 x 6, 20 Pack
An empty pouch you fill yourself: an electrolyte packet, two pain-reliever tablets, mints and an eye mask.
View on Amazon: Hangover Kit Pouches (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Hangover Kit Pouches
Our pick: HRX Muslin Drawstring Pouches, 4 x 6, 20 Pack
An empty pouch you fill yourself: an electrolyte packet, two pain-reliever tablets, mints and an eye mask. One per hotel room in the welcome bag, and a basket of them by the door at the bachelorette or the after party.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Kraft Snack Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: FireKylin Kraft Window Pouches, 5.5 x 7.9, 100 Pack
The local treat is the heart of every welcome bag, and it needs a food-safe way to be portioned.
View on Amazon: Kraft Snack Bags (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Kraft Snack Bags
Our pick: FireKylin Kraft Window Pouches, 5.5 x 7.9, 100 Pack
The local treat is the heart of every welcome bag, and it needs a food-safe way to be portioned. These seal, stand up and show the snack through the window. Fill them the day before and add a kraft tag.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Kids at the Wedding
Keeping the youngest guests happy, and quiet during the vows.
Coloring Tablecloth (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Tiny Expressions Wedding Coloring Tablecloth
Turns the whole kids' table into the activity, protects the linen underneath.
View on Amazon: Coloring Tablecloth (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Coloring Tablecloth
Our pick: Tiny Expressions Wedding Coloring Tablecloth
Turns the whole kids' table into the activity, protects the linen underneath, and there are no loose pages to chase. One per kids' table, with washable crayons only.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Mini Bubble Wands (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Stock Your Home Mini Bubble Wands, White, 100 Count
One small white wand per guest for the send-off, handed out by the ushers as everyone lines up.
View on Amazon: Mini Bubble Wands (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
Mini Bubble Wands
Our pick: Stock Your Home Mini Bubble Wands, White, 100 Count
One small white wand per guest for the send-off, handed out by the ushers as everyone lines up. Cheap solution refuses to blow, so buy a known brand and test one the week before; the leftovers keep kids busy at cocktail hour.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Glow Bracelets, 300 Pack (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: PartySticks Glow Bracelets with Connectors, 300 Pack
Three hundred 8 inch sticks with connectors covers 100 guests at two or three each over the night.
View on Amazon: Glow Bracelets, 300 Pack (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Glow Bracelets, 300 Pack
Our pick: PartySticks Glow Bracelets with Connectors, 300 Pack
Three hundred 8 inch sticks with connectors covers 100 guests at two or three each over the night. Have someone crack them right before the DJ hands them out, and keep them for the dance floor rather than the send-off, where they are too dim to read in photos.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Mess-Free Activity Pad (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Melissa & Doug Water Wow Animal Antics Pad
Water-reveal colouring with a refillable pen, so there is nothing to spill on a dress or a pew.
View on Amazon: Mess-Free Activity Pad (opens in a new tab)~$15 (approximate)
Why this?
Mess-Free Activity Pad
Our pick: Melissa & Doug Water Wow Animal Antics Pad
Water-reveal colouring with a refillable pen, so there is nothing to spill on a dress or a pew. Hand one to each parent of a small guest before the ceremony and the vows stay uninterrupted; it dries and works again at the reception.
~$15 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Favors Guests Actually Use
Edible or useful, or skip it.
DIY Honey Jars (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Hexagon 1.5 oz Glass Jars with Dippers, 30
Fill them with honey from a local farm for a favor that says where the wedding is.
View on Amazon: DIY Honey Jars (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
DIY Honey Jars
Our pick: Hexagon 1.5 oz Glass Jars with Dippers, 30
Fill them with honey from a local farm for a favor that says where the wedding is. Pairs with custom labels.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Cookie Favor Bags (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: ilauke Self-Seal Cookie Bags with Stickers, 200 Pack
Cookies are the most-chosen edible favor.
View on Amazon: Cookie Favor Bags (opens in a new tab)~$10 (approximate)
Why this?
Cookie Favor Bags
Our pick: ilauke Self-Seal Cookie Bags with Stickers, 200 Pack
Cookies are the most-chosen edible favor, and clear self-seal bags with a thank-you sticker are the whole packaging job. Self-seal saves an hour on the night before; bag them last so nothing goes stale.
~$10 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Waiter's Corkscrews (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: HYZ Waiter's Corkscrews, 20 Pack
A plain wine key lives in a kitchen drawer for years.
View on Amazon: Waiter's Corkscrews (opens in a new tab)~$45 (approximate)
Why this?
Waiter's Corkscrews
Our pick: HYZ Waiter's Corkscrews, 20 Pack
A plain wine key lives in a kitchen drawer for years, which is why it sits in the top tier of favors guests keep. One per guest or per couple, with a small tag; skip the pun engraving.
~$45 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Classic Sunglasses, Bulk (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Super Z Outlet Classic Black Sunglasses, 24 Pairs
A basket of plain black sunglasses by the aisle is the favor guests still wear a year later.
View on Amazon: Classic Sunglasses, Bulk (opens in a new tab)~$20 (approximate)
Why this?
Classic Sunglasses, Bulk
Our pick: Super Z Outlet Classic Black Sunglasses, 24 Pairs
A basket of plain black sunglasses by the aisle is the favor guests still wear a year later. One shape, one colour, one pair per two guests is the count that looks right in photos.
~$20 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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Personalized Wedding Favors
Favors with your names and date on them.
Personalized Matches (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Personalized Wedding Matchboxes, 50
Small matchboxes with your names and date.
With your names and date
View on Amazon: Personalized Matches (opens in a new tab)~$35 (approximate)
Why this?
Personalized Matches
Our pick: Personalized Wedding Matchboxes, 50
Small matchboxes with your names and date, for guests who light candles at home or smoke a cigar at the after-party. A classic favor that photographs well on the table.
Make it yours
Made to order with names and the wedding date. You add the details on the listing before you order.
Personalized items can take longer, and the options you choose can change the price and whether it can be returned. Check the shop's current options and delivery estimate, and order early.
~$35 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Personalized Bottle Openers (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Engraved Bottle Opener Keychains, 100
Useful, small and cheap per guest: a keychain bottle opener engraved with your names and date.
With your names and date
View on Amazon: Personalized Bottle Openers (opens in a new tab)~$30 (approximate)
Why this?
Personalized Bottle Openers
Our pick: Engraved Bottle Opener Keychains, 100
Useful, small and cheap per guest: a keychain bottle opener engraved with your names and date.
Make it yours
Made to order with names and the wedding date. You add the details on the listing before you order.
Personalized items can take longer, and the options you choose can change the price and whether it can be returned. Check the shop's current options and delivery estimate, and order early.
~$30 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Personalized Cork Coasters (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Engraved Cork Coasters, 30 to 100
Coasters with your initials and date that end up on coffee tables.
With your initials and date
View on Amazon: Personalized Cork Coasters (opens in a new tab)~$25 (approximate)
Why this?
Personalized Cork Coasters
Our pick: Engraved Cork Coasters, 30 to 100
Coasters with your initials and date that end up on coffee tables. Also useful on the reception tables themselves.
Make it yours
Made to order with initials and the wedding date. You add the details on the listing before you order.
Personalized items can take longer, and the options you choose can change the price and whether it can be returned. Check the shop's current options and delivery estimate, and order early.
~$25 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Personalized Candle Favors (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Our pick: Personalized Scented Candle Favors
Small scented candles with your names and date.
With your names and date
View on Amazon: Personalized Candle Favors (opens in a new tab)~$50 (approximate)
Why this?
Personalized Candle Favors
Our pick: Personalized Scented Candle Favors
Small scented candles with your names and date. The candle favor that is actually well made, for the wedding or the shower.
Make it yours
Made to order with names and the wedding date. You add the details on the listing before you order.
Personalized items can take longer, and the options you choose can change the price and whether it can be returned. Check the shop's current options and delivery estimate, and order early.
~$50 · Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.
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