People who come from out of town to attend your wedding are showing you a great deal of love and respect. Show them you appreciate them taking time out of their regular lives and going to the expense of coming to your wedding by giving them a nice gift. The right wedding gift for out of town guests will express your thanks for their presence in a way they’ll always remember. The gift doesn’t have to be elaborate to be meaningful. Here are 3 wonderful ideas for gifts for out of town wedding guests that will keep them feeling loved.
Elegant Edibles
People getting off of long flights or arriving after days on the road are going to be hungry, and they may be too tired to go out and get something to eat when they arrive at their hotel. Surprise them by having a basket of custom goodies waiting for them when they get to their room. You can add a personal touch be customizing the baskets to include foods you know each individual person will love. Also, including gourmet items shows you care about their comfort and believe they deserve the best.
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If there are any gourmet food shops in your town, add some items from each shop for a local flavor flare. Other things you can add to a food basket that will make it memorable include:
- A bottle of sparkling wine or mineral water
- Gourmet cookies, like flavored macaroons or madelleines
- A bar of expensive gourmet chocolate with a touch of flavor added like mint or orange
- Fancy cheese and delicate crackers
- Bagels with lox and cream cheese
- Caviar
- Fresh bread
- Assorted jams and marmalades
You can also include just one or two items if you know you won’t need to provide a full meal for hungry travelers. A bottle of sparkling wine or cider and some chocolate covered strawberries will also be a welcoming surprise for your out of town guests.
Pampering Products
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Who doesn’t love a little pampering after taking a long trip? Once your guests reach the hotel, they are probably going to want to relax. If the hotel has a spa on site, you can include an assortment of gift certificates for things like massages, manicures, body wraps, facials, hair services, and scrubs. If there is no hotel spa, create a basket or box of pampering products that can revive a weary traveler, such as scented shampoos and conditioners, loofah sponges, aromatherapy moisturizer, cooling eye masks filled with herbal gels, and even comfy terrycloth bathrobes (if you can get in organic cotton, that’s even better, as it is softer than conventional cotton).
Tour Guide in a Box
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Maybe your out of town guests aren’t familiar with your local area and don’t know what to do while they’re in town. If they’ll be staying for a few days before or after your wedding, help them get the most out of their trip. Put together a pretty box filled with brochures for local attractions, discount coupons or free admission passes, local newspapers with announcements of upcoming events, books on your town, and maps of the area. Your guests will have a wonderful time during their trip and they’ll have you and your thoughtfulness to thank for it.
