Your guests, looked after

Welcome Bags

Keep it useful and light: water, something to eat, something for the morning after, and the weekend's plan. Nobody needs another trinket in their suitcase.

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

Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.

The bag5

  • 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.

    ~$20 (approximate)

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    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.

    ~$35 (approximate)

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  • 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.

    ~$30 (approximate)

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  • 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.

    ~$10 (approximate)

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  • 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.

    ~$20 (approximate)

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Don't forget, nothing to buy

  • Skip welcome bags unless most guests are traveling; hotels charge to hand them out and most contents get left in the room.
  • The best welcome-bag item is a local snack or a local mini bottle, which comes from a local shop, not from here.

Snacks6

Something to drink6

  • Water Bottles (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Pure Life 8 oz Bottles, 24 Pack

    Small bottles for the getting-ready room and the wedding party during photos.

    ~$5 (approximate)

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  • Water Bottle Labels (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Greenery Water Bottle Labels, 100

    Turns plain water bottles into a welcome-bag item.

    ~$10 (approximate)

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  • Electrolyte Packets (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, Lemon Lime, 16 Count

    A hot day, champagne from noon and no lunch is how people faint during toasts.

    ~$25 (approximate)

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  • Electrolyte Packets, Bulk (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, Strawberry, 48 Count

    Sixteen packets does not fill a welcome-bag run.

    ~$55 (approximate)

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  • Pedialyte Powder Packets (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder, Variety Pack, 8 Packets

    The brand pharmacists recommend for rehydration.

    ~$10 (approximate)

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  • Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus Electrolyte Powder, Berry Frost, 6 Packets

    Pedialyte's stronger formula, with a third more electrolytes than the original and each packet made for a…

    ~$15 (approximate)

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Feel better5

Finishing touches2

  • Favor Tags with Twine (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: SallyFashion Kraft Thank You Tags, 150 Pack

    A consumable favor reads as a gift only once it is tied shut with a tag.

    ~$5 (approximate)

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  • Custom Favor Labels (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Personalized Round Metallic Favor Labels

    The cheapest way to make any plain bag, box or jar personal: round labels with your names and date in gold…

    With your names and date

    ~$15 (approximate)

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