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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Welcome Bags - Need to Have or Nice to Have?

Lynnie, on August 20, 2019 at 12:05 PM

Posted in Style and Décor 136

Welcome bags are a really nice touch for your out-of-town guests! But do you now expect to see them at the room block, or are they still an extra pleasant surprise? Are welcome bags a 'need to have' or 'nice to have' thing? Photo from Hyatt House West Loop in Chicago Next Question: Rehearsal Dinner?...

Welcome bags are a really nice touch for your out-of-town guests! But do you now expect to see them at the room block, or are they still an extra pleasant surprise?

Are welcome bags a 'need to have' or 'nice to have' thing?


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Photo from Hyatt House West Loop in Chicago




Next Question: Rehearsal Dinner?

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136 Comments

  • Amanda
    Expert October 2019
    Amanda ·
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    Nice to have.
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
    Colleen ·
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    Nice to have
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  • Brae
    VIP September 2019
    Brae ·
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    Nice to have. We're not even doing a hotel block lol. Majority of our guests are local.
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  • Diana
    VIP December 2019
    Diana ·
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    We would love to have these!!!
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Nice to have but not necessary
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  • Brittany
    Dedicated May 2021
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    Although welcome bags are not needed, I am a very big fan. Doesn't have to be anything extravagant but it's nice to offer your out of town guest a little token of appreciation. I will include mini water bottles a few small snacks and possibly a travel pack of advil.

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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
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    Nice to have

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  • Brianna N
    Super October 2019
    Brianna N ·
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    Nice to have, I think the idea is cute especially if it is a DW, but we aren't doing it.

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  • Denise
    Beginner August 2020
    Denise ·
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    Nice to have
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  • SraDeCarrillo
    Super August 2019
    SraDeCarrillo ·
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    Nice to have. We aren’t doing these but we do have guidebooks with info on the local attractions for everyone.

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  • H
    Super September 2019
    H ·
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    Nice to have. Definitely something I wouldn't stress like over though.
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  • Stephanie
    Super August 2019
    Stephanie ·
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    Nice to have. We didn’t even do a room block! 😬
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  • Diana
    Savvy June 2020
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    Didn't even know this was a thing people did. I've never received one as an out-of-town guest, and I didn't miss it.

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  • Brittanie
    Dedicated June 2020
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    Nice to have - much like favors, they're a nice touch but I don't know of many people that consider them necessary anymore

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  • A
    Devoted September 2020
    Anna ·
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    Nice touch when you have a room block at a hotel
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  • Elizabeth
    Dedicated July 2020
    Elizabeth ·
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    Nice to have - we will just have Center Pieces that can be taken home which will be a gift/thank you for coming to the wedding!
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  • Danielle
    Devoted October 2021
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    The only reason we are doing a welcome bag is because my brother in law works for a candy company , Mars I think!? But anyways he has like tons and tons of candy he can give for free. So getting a few welcome bags and throwing some candy and chips in won’t really break the bank. I plan I giving little packets of like Advil or something. Just a simple cheap way of reminding your guests that you are thankful for them being there for a huge day!
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  • Tamera
    Expert May 2020
    Tamera ·
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    Nice to have. Such a fun way to welcome out of town guests, but not necessary.

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  • Erin
    VIP September 2023
    Erin ·
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    Nice to have. Our budget is too tight for that kind of thing.
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  • Kellie Martinez
    Super October 2019
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    Nice to have but unnecessarySmiley smile

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