My OOT Bags~ the big hits and the things that weren't used

Thanks for the info, I was planning on putting in a few of the things you said no one used, like sunscreen, and you definitely have a point that most people realize that they are going to need it. Thanks for sharing.

My bags were simple, but everyone loved them. The biggest hits/main items were the bag itself (plasticy type beach bag), beach towel (b/c our small hotel did not provide seperate towels), and snorkel gear for all our guests.

You can see pics in my planning thread.

I agree with the monogram on the OOT bags as well! I was thinking of personalizing them with the location and date rather than our names.

Great thread, thanks all for the helpful info!!!

I went with cheaper drawstring bags and we did have the resort name large print and our names a name very small in bottom corner. I went with bright yellow and my guests all love them and used them everyday of our trip.. They loved the colour because you could spot each other a mile away and knew no one that wasn't part of our group would take a chance on picking it up...

My List of items that was a total hit!

tylenol +10

Aloe vera +10

Tummy Meds +10

Bandaides-+10

Nail polish cloths -+10 ladies

Nail Files - +10

Blistick +10 by eveyone (I got a thanks Sue ten times a day because they were spf15)

wrinkle release spray- +10

playing cards & poker chips +10 we had card games and good hearted banter going on a couple nights of our trip

hand sanitize +7 I seen many people using it

snacks peanuts/pepper sticks/ pringos/ pop tarts for kids 10+

water guns - Over the top fun!!!! When our guests were leaving they gave them to kids around the pool and it was so kool to see those kids so excited.

gum/breath mint/jelly beans+10

Spanish cheat sheet (basic spanish) +10

Beach balls +5 seen a couple people use them... again little kids loved them when they got them from our guests as they were leaving.

waterproof containers - total +10 and then some (everyone used them day and night)

Fans for ladies I seen them used at the wedding only

wash gloves - ladies loved them

Tim Hortons coffee packs - well what can I say it costed a lot I gave one pack to each couple and it was a huge hit!!!!!!

Small flavor packs for water bottles - no one said much other than Husband's aunt she keep asking people if the had anymore green tea ones... I think she got everyone that I bought.

Sunscreen.... I did not see anyone using it at all and seen it sitting in most peoples rooms untouched.

I did hear a few people talking about the sewing kits and I guess they needed them at that time... glad I did it.

Oh one very big hit Tide packs.. Everyone love them because they got to wash their bathing suits and have them fresh to wear again.

Tide sticks - one per couple was great I seen people using them...

After bit one per couple - everyone got bites the first couple nights so they were a great hit.

I think that covers most everything I can think off at the moment, screen was the only thing I didn't see used. Otherwise I have to say people were extremely grateful for our efforts to make their trip more enjoyable.. I did receive amazing comments and I am so glad I did the bags.

Good Luck ladies

thanks susieQ...i've been debating a/b the sunscreen and even though its only .99/ tube, with 35 bags it adds up. i think maybe i'll spend those $40 on something else!!

SusieQ,

Where did you order your bags from and how did you travel with all that stuff? They sound amazing and very interested in having a great bag (fyi i have an obsession for bags). This may also be a question for another thread but did you give your guest gifts at the reception?

I am SO THANKFUL I found this thread today! All of your posts have been extremely helpful!

SusieQ- thanks for the rating system and congrats on your wedding!