Whether you’re having a destination wedding or just have a few guests flying in from out of town, it’s nice to say “thank you for coming” with a personalized welcome gift to greet your tired travellers.

We’ve put together some items that aren’t expensive and when you add a few extra personalized touches, it will make them feel right at home.

Choose a basket, bag or box depending on your wedding theme and decorate it in colors to match. Then fill your container with items that will make everyone’s stay more comfortable. You can include items like an itinerary for your guests’ visit so they know exactly where they need to be and when. Beverages, snacks, magazines and a map of local hot spots can be useful for everyone’s stay. For extra special touches, personalize a bottle of wine with a printable arched label, or water bottles with durable wraparound labels. Wrap up cookies, candy or other sweet treats with a customized label featuring your wedding design. You can even create a unique, personalized door hanger for their guestroom door when they need some peace and quiet after a long day of celebration.

Check out our list below for some more inspiration. Remember, you can easily create your  labels and cards with our free software, designs and templates at Avery Design & Print Online. Let your imagination run wild, and make sure your wedding celebration is a trip they’ll never forget.

Where they need to be

  • An itinerary of all pre- and post-wedding events
  • Map and estimated travel time to wedding and other events

In case they forgot

  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • Aspirin
  • Antacid
  • Sunscreen

Late-night munchies

  • Chocolate bar with a personalized label
  • Wine, champagne or beer from local brewery
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Cookies, nuts, popcorn, pretzels
  • Mints

For their free time

  • Local tour information, hours and maps of area
  • Personalized guide with interesting things to see
  • Bike rentals, movie theatres, churches, museums
  • Newspaper
  • Subway or bus tokens
  • Include a list of invitees and contact information so guest can reach each other

For the kids

  • Colouring books and crayons
  • Inexpensive toys
  • Sweet treats