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

[azulskies]

This thread is amazing! I can't wait to get started on mine!

[mexicana bride]

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Originally Posted by JUSTUSTWO My big hits: The deck of cards First aid kit which had packets of Tylenol, Motrin, & Immodium, Purell hand wipes, & chapstick Flip flops for both men & women The mini-wallet/purse used as a key card holder or for money The pashminas-the women loved them, especially for late nights in the lobby, on the beach & in restaurants for dinner. And yes, the travel mug was the biggest hit by far! Everywhere we went on the resort, my guests had their mugs. It was very convienent and well used at the bar! The only thing that I second guess is the use of the monogrammed canvas tote as the OOT bag itself. While I loved it & will certainly use it again & again, I wonder who else will really use it again, with the exception of my mother! While it made for a great beach bag as I did see my guests using it on the beach or on our shopping tours, I'd still love to know if it will get used this summer by anyone else. Maybe I should have gone with the personalized paper gift bag or god forbid, skipped putting my monogram on it & just gone with a generic Jamaica design. Just food for thought for you brides to be!

Hey!
Just wondering were did you get your travel mugs I can't find any I really like online that aren't expensive.

[PKBride]

This is sooo helpful. Glad to know the sunscreen wasn't all that helpful. I was recently at a wedding where they used white gift bags from Michael's and stenciled their initials in gold. It looked really nice and wasn't very expensive. Also, don't forget to include water and snacks. I loved the snacks in the bags.... especially at 2 am when we got back to the hotel!!!!

[ashey063009]

Biggest Hits

 

Our last-minute decision to include the personalized 18oz Stadium Cups was DEFINITELY the hit of the week-- EVERYONE used them, and most ppl even brought them home!

 

Deck of cards (the boys even brought them on the catamaran excursion)

 

Beach Pail-- we used a Beach Pail as the actual OOT bag itself, and most ppl headed down to the beach to use them right away. (I promise to add pics soon)

 

Oh SH%&T Kits -- Bandaids, Advil, Safety pins, Scope and hand sanitizer

 

Hand Lotion-- Travel sized hand lotions were carried in everyone's beach bags over the week

 

Mints!

 

Pocket Size "Spanish for Dummies"-- most of our guests carried these throughout the week and practiced with the resort employees. It was really nice (and funny) to see them all trying to hard.

 

Misses

 

Starbucks Coffee-- brought at a nice touch for the coffee makers in the room (nobody seemed too interested)

 

Mini Pedicure kits-- most of the girls had pedicures done before, so they went un-used. As cute as they were, I wouldn't have added them.

 

Frisbees-- only came out for one day, not worth carting them to Cuba. They have a lot of beach toys available down there...

[PCBride]

Awesome ideas! We just ordered our OOT canvas bags and put our palm tree logo and "Punta Cana" but no names or dates.

 

We did the same for the travel mugs we ordered. Hopefully people will like them!

[emme]

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Originally Posted by PCBride Awesome ideas! We just ordered our OOT canvas bags and put our palm tree logo and "Punta Cana" but no names or dates. We did the same for the travel mugs we ordered. Hopefully people will like them!

Where did you order your travel mugs from?

[*Nadine*]

Emme, I ordered my travel mugs from 4imprint.ca! I think they were shipped on the 21st so should be here by the 28th. Ill post pics when i get them. I got them from the same place amaryllis(sp? i can never spell that right) did

[emme]

Thanks Nadine...I'll check it out. Can't wait to see your pics!

[krishna69z]

I love the idea of using a pail as what holds all the the OOT loot. Gives me a great idea for a teambuilding activity..... sand castle making :-)

[ashey063009]

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Originally Posted by krishna69z I love the idea of using a pail as what holds all the the OOT loot. Gives me a great idea for a teambuilding activity..... sand castle making :-)

Totally! We were actually plotting a whole beach olympics with Kayak races, football / soccer, beach volleyball and sand castle contests. It ended up being less official, but a SUPER fun group day!