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SunshineJenn
Master August 2014

Welcome bags

SunshineJenn, on August 4, 2014 at 8:57 PM Posted in Planning 0 21
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I saw that Jennifer mentioned welcome bags in lieu of favors for her destination wedding and that reminded me that I haven't shared mine! I finally got these bad boys painted. It was time-consuming but not as much of a PITA as I thought it would be.

Also pictured, all the stuff we're sticking in there, minus the mini packs of tissues, salt-water taffy and the welcome book I'm putting together and printing this week.

The bags zip up and have an interior pocket, which is perfect for the beach.



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Latest activity by Mrs.Matthews, on August 8, 2014 at 11:46 AM
  • The Mrs R
    Master May 2014
    The Mrs R ·
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    Love your paint job on them!

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  • SunshineJenn
    Master August 2014
    SunshineJenn ·
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    Thanks! I cheated and used a stencil obvs. I had more ideas for the bags, but I procrastinated so long, this was really all I had time for. Which worked out fine for me because that was already a lot of work LOL.

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  • Barbara
    Master September 2014
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    Wow!! Not only are they adorable, they may be the most complete and thorough welcome bags in the history of WW!

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  • Sandra
    VIP July 2014
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    Wow these are amazing!!!

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  • MnDex
    VIP October 2014
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    Love 'em!!! I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I'm going to do them...I'll probably depend on how many folks wind up staying. I'm definitely putting together something for the kids to help keep them entertained!!! :-)

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  • The New Mrs. D
    Dedicated July 2014
    The New Mrs. D ·
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    We did them for our destination wedding in Punta Cana. We got bags from oriental trading that said "Life is Better in Flip Flops" in all different neon colors. We out hand written thank notes and a schedule of events in each one along with the following:

    Sun screen

    After Sun lotion

    Aloe

    Advil

    Tums

    Travel toothpaste and tooth brush

    Cocoa butter lotion

    Chapstick

    Hand sanitizer

    Mini first aid kits

    Small beach balls

    Playing cards

    Koozies with our names on them

    We couldn't add food because we couldn't get it through customs. We also had to pay an extra $100 because the suitcase that we packed it all on was over 50lbs. It was well worth it though because everyone loved them!

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  • SandM
    VIP August 2014
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    Those look amazing!! One more thing to check off your list Smiley smile

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  • SunshineJenn
    Master August 2014
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    Man, I hope the food won't be an issue. It's just a couple of things, and I've heard others haven't had a problem so *crosses fingers*

    I wanted to include beach balls, but at this point, luggage weight is becoming an issue. One over-sized suitcase is already packed with nothing but favors and welcome bag stuff and comes in at 48lbs. TSA and Southwest are going to love us!

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  • FinallyMrsW
    VIP October 2014
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    I JUST was talking to someone about welcome bags. I am going to do them but she is not. Are they necessary????

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  • KimS
    Master September 2014
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    Using a stencil isn't cheating. LOL! They look great!

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  • SunshineJenn
    Master August 2014
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    FutureMrsW, not necessary. But I'm having a DW, so I feel like they are in my case.

    Thanks, Kim!

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  • Carrie
    Super September 2014
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    Those look great!

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  • NotAllWhoWanderAreLost
    Master August 2015
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    Wow! Those are great! I love that you put playing cards in them. Smiley smile

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  • DisneyNut
    Master October 2014
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    It's about time you got those done. LOL Sorry I couldn't help myself. They look great.

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  • Kate
    Master May 2012
    Kate ·
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    For a DW, welcome bags are such a good idea...nearly every destination wedding I have been at has had them. And yours look wonderful!

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  • Mrs. V V
    Master June 2014
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    SO CUTE!! I so want to crash your wedding Smiley smile

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  • SunshineJenn
    Master August 2014
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    I wish you could!

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  • M
    Master May 2014
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    Too cute Smiley smile

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  • PRWedding
    Super February 2016
    PRWedding ·
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    Great idea to stencil. Wonderful list of goodies! They are going to love them!

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  • cupcake_bride
    Expert November 2014
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    Nice! i want one!

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