Welcome bags are a fabulous way to greet your wedding guests and make them feel cherished as they embark on your special day with you. Here are some creative DIY ideas to make your wedding welcome bags both functional and personal.
1. Practical Items
Include essentials such as sunscreen or toiletries for convenience. Guests always appreciate thoughtful items they might have forgotten.
Some ideas to consider:
- Travel-sized Sunscreen: Keep safe under the sun with a portable sunscreen. Perfect for daytime weddings and events.
- Mini Toiletry Kit: Ensure freshness all day with a mini toiletry kit. Ideal for last-minute touch-ups.
- Moisturizing Lip Balm: Prevent dry lips with a compact lip balm. A thoughtful addition to any welcome bag.
2. Hangover Kits
Prepare for the day after with a hangover kit featuring pain relievers and electrolyte packets. These kits have been lifesavers at several weddings I’ve attended!
Might be a good match:
- Pain Reliever Packets: Ensure quick relief from headaches and discomfort with handy pain reliever packets in each kit.
- Electrolyte Hydration Powder: Recharge and rehydrate quickly with easy-to-mix electrolyte hydration powders after a fun night.
- Cooling Eye Masks: Soothe tired eyes and reduce puffiness with refreshing cooling eye masks in your hangover kit.
3. Color-Coordinated Gifts
Keep everything in sync with color-coordinated gifts. I once saw a wedding where every item matched the theme color, and it looked stunning!
Items that may come in handy:
- Scented candles: Enhance the atmosphere with scented candles matching your wedding theme colors for a cohesive look.
- Custom gift boxes: Create a cohesive presentation with custom gift boxes that match your wedding color scheme.
- Personalized welcome cards: Add a personal touch with welcome cards designed in your specific wedding colors.
4. Themed Decorations
Enhance your bags with themed decorations like ribbons or tags. I often use colors and elements that match the wedding palette for a cohesive look.
Some handy options:
- Wedding Ribbon Set: Enhance your welcome bags with elegant ribbons matching your wedding theme for a polished look.
- Personalized Wedding Tags: Add a personal touch by attaching customized tags to your welcome bags for a memorable detail.
- Floral Themed Stickers: Elevate your bag designs with floral stickers that align with your wedding color palette.
5. Local Fruits
Add fresh local fruits like oranges or apples. It’s a healthy, refreshing treat that guests will enjoy.
These products might be useful:
- Reusable Produce Bags: Choose eco-friendly reusable produce bags for fresh fruits, adding an environmentally friendly touch.
- Decorative Basket: Add charm with a decorative basket, perfect for presenting fresh local fruits stylishly.
- Personalized Fruit Labels: Make each bag unique with personalized fruit labels, showcasing your attention to detail.
6. Personalized Tote Bags
Start with a customizable tote bag that guests can reuse; think initials or wedding dates for a personal touch. I love how these bags serve as a keepsake from the day.
Explore these options:
- Customizable Canvas Tote Bag: Add a personal touch with a customizable canvas tote, perfect for wedding keepsakes.
- Initials-Stamped Tote Bag: Create memorable gifts with tote bags featuring stamped initials for your guests.
- Wedding Date Tote Bag: Celebrate your big day with tote bags showcasing your wedding date for guests to cherish.













