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In a wedding there are few things that are by no means necessary but creating them is a thoughtful gesture. One such thing is the Welcome Package.
If you have many guests who are traveling to your wedding from out of town, it is thoughtful to prepare a welcome package that is left for them at the hotel registration desk or placed in their pre-assigned room. This package is designed to show guests how grateful you are that they have traveled to share in your celebration, and to provide a reminder of the schedule of events that relate to your wedding. By providing all the information in one place, the welcome package helps guests be more self-sufficient, and means that the bride and groom neednt worry filling guests off-hours.
The most important component of the welcome package is a note from the bride and groom thanking the guest for traveling to the ceremony. The note or an attached schedule should provide a reminder of the ceremony time and location, and information about any other events to be held before or after the wedding. The package should also provide a name and local phone number of someone to speak with if they need further information or assistance. It is however advised that the bride should not be included as the contact person; instead, include a number of the wedding consultant, a travel planner, or a friend who is helping with the wedding. A welcome package might also include a package of touristic information including popular sightseeing destinations, restaurant recommendations, and other pastimes you enjoy and would like to share with your guests.
If you are having a country wedding, nestle your welcome note in rustic basket that holds fresh seasonal fruit. If your wedding is contemporary in style, you might obtain plain cardboard boxes, line them with tissue paper, and fill each with your welcome note, a fragrant candle, and a relaxing eye mask. For a summer wedding by the sea, its a fun idea to take canvas bag and, in addition to a note from the bride and groom, fill it with beach gear such as suntan lotion, a sun visor, fruit, and a big bottle of water.
Other components of a welcome gift basket might include (either single or in combination):
Fine chocolates
Bath salts, bubble bath, or other bath products
Wine or champagne
Flowers
Cheese
Freshly baked cookies
Taking the time to create these shows how much you appreciate their presence at your celebration. It would make their day and ultimately yours!
