Unique Wedding Welcome Bag Ideas We Love

Are you looking for a novel yet reasonably priced approach to make wedding welcome bags that will make people gasp? Are you looking for inventive wrapping, themes, and goods to wow your guests? If so, these inventive welcome bag ideas for weddings can assist.

We share our best options for advice, tactics, and genuinely original wedding welcome bag ideas in this post. We can provide you with ideas beyond "something sweet plus something salty" whether you're searching for a fun way to share your love story.

Explore these expert-approved, unique wedding welcoming bag ideas.

1. Play tour guide

For guests from out of town, you can make your wedding welcome bag into a miniature excursion. Nothing compares to getting advice from a local about the best places to eat and things to do in the region.

Your tour guide-themed wedding welcome bag will be entirely original to you, whether it features the must-see attractions from your little town that aren't featured on any blogs or your opinion on the most excellent bagel shop in NYC.

Now is the time to share your thoughts on why you detest deep-dish pizza and where you can find a good slice in Chicago. Or show off your historical knowledge by teaching your guests about the area and venue.

Whatever you decide to include, your guests will value your enthusiasm and unique perspectives.

Items like hand-drawn maps with artistic flair, tickets to a unique and exciting local event the day following the wedding (be sure to receive RSVPs in advance), and samples of whatever the area is famous for are sure to be popular.

2. Create a survival kit

Gift Your Best Founder Priya Raj states, "My company specializes in gifting solutions - particularly servicing South Asian weddings in which gifting has a prevalent presence." Raj said in an interview with Flowersarch that welcome packages containing survival kits are popular now, particularly for destination weddings.

Uncertain about where to begin? We stuffed some personalized jute bags with practical (but frequently overlooked) supplies, such as safety pins, bobby pins, Tylenol, Alka Seltzer, chewing gum, Shout stain removal wipes, etc. It's a fantastic choice because it can be modified to accommodate your guests' needs.

You can also use this to assist visitors in making plans for the terrain or weather. Additions like flip-flops, bug repellent, sunblock, raincoats, and umbrellas are welcome.

3. Cater to the foodies

A welcome package with a food and beverage theme is a surefire way to get people talking at your wedding.

"Depending on how your celebrations are organized, especially if you're staying in a hotel, guests may not always be able to leave in time for a snack in between events — and room service can be an expensive option for both them and you (if you're paying for it)," Raj stated.

Wedding room blocks made simple with Flowersarch.

There are various methods to make your foodie-themed wedding welcome bags. Raj and company choose goods they know everyone from adults to youngsters will love.

"We opt for things like cup noodles, chips, biscuits, tea bags, powdered coffee (the good kind), water bottles, soft drinks, etc.," explains Raj. These are entirely customizable to your tastes and price range so that you may have them in a basket or tote bag. Fortunately, buying all of these items in large quantities is possible.

Do you want something a bit more customized? Purchase ingredients from nearby shops or design complete no-prep meal kits that are themed after the setting of your wedding. Your list of unusual wedding welcome bag ideas should include things like real coffee, a bottle of rakija (for guests 21 and up, of course), and some pre-packaged baklava, for instance if you're holding your celebrations in a region known for its Balkan cuisine.

A wedding welcome bag with a charcuterie theme is always a hit! Include wine bottles specially labeled with your name and wedding date. Add a salty dry item, such as crostini's or nuts, a fresh or dried fruit, and at least one robust cheese. Keep it affordable by keeping it snack-sized or paying attention to portion sizes.

4. Make it eco-friendly

Are you looking for inventive welcome bag ideas for your wedding but unsure how to make them sustainable? You don't need to search any further. Your wedding welcome bags can be made environmentally friendly in various ways. Think about what you'll wrap them in first.

First, seed paper favor bags are pretty cool and completely plan table, producing wildflower blooms that guests will love long after the wedding. Additionally, you can switch from biodegradable tissue paper to conventional tissue paper. Alternatively, include a letter in your welcome package explaining that you recycle tissue paper from previous gifts and encourage attendees to follow suit.

Uncertain about what to include in the actual bag? If straws are not provided, a small pack of paper straws or a reusable metal straw would be a great addition to your wedding. Other environmentally friendly products, like Swedish dishcloths from Soak it Up Cloths, can also be included.

5. Tell your love story

Did you know you can use the gifts you give your guests to share a little about your history and how you met?

Robyn Baltuch of Baltuch Designs, an international event and wedding planner, was emailed by Flowersarch c regarding how to create genuinely original wedding welcome bag concepts. It's all about symbolism, according to Baltuch.

Considering the groom's Irish heritage and how they met, I recently put together this welcome bag for a couple getting married in the Florida Keys, where the bride spent much of her childhood. A letter with a background of the beach scene and reminders of the different times and locations of the other weekend activities were included in the welcome bag.

This is what Baltuch employed:

• Popcorn and jelly beans are the couple's favorite treats and some local flavors (key lime cookies, since that's what the Florida Keys are known for).
• A single-serve cocktail in the shape of a miniature can of ginger ale and a miniature Jameson bottle symbolizes the couple's favorite beverage and their Irish heritage.
• Reusable Publix-branded cups because Publix is where the couple met (plus the item is good to prepare the drink in).

Baltuch thinks the most essential thing is to "have fun with it and let the personalities shine!"

FAQs about wedding welcome bags

How much should you budget for wedding welcome bags?

We asked a few experts to find out how much couples should spend on these presents. What they said was as follows:

• According to Raj from Gift Your Best, "calculating the cost per person and factoring in any additional items you're planning to give to guests — whether that's wedding favors or other gifts throughout the wedding festivities" is the simplest method to budget for gifting. You can tell when it's time to stop when that number begins to reach an uncomfortably high level.
• "The average budget is $35 to $50 per bag depending on the items included," says Rachel Beer of Birra Weddings & Events.
• Events with Kaushay Ford from Kaushay & Co. "The cost of your welcome bags can vary significantly depending on budgeting. I've noticed that welcome packages typically cost between $10 and $60 for each bag. The bag is one of the main elements influencing the price. For instance, choosing a disposable item like a kraft paper bag (~$0.50) will be less expensive than a canvas bag with a personalized logo (~$16.00+). In addition, more costly treats—like your favorite bottle of booze or anything personalized—will raise your expenses rapidly.

What are some ways to make wedding welcome bags more affordable?

Making one bag for each couple or family attending rather than one for each person is "a great way to cut down on costs for your welcome bags," Ford told Flowersarch. You're halving your expenses by doing this!

Additionally, consider the true meaning of these welcome bags: thankfulness. "When your guests open your bags, they will feel welcome to your wedding weekend, regardless of what you choose to put in them," explains Ford.

According to Ford, "The ideal way to start spreading the love during your wedding weekend is to write a brief but genuine note to each guest." Additionally, since "this serves as a personalized welcome even if you don't host a welcome party and sets a warm, inviting tone for the entire wedding weekend," it might save you extra money on pre-wedding event expenses.