To all previous OOT bag givers...

[RaydensMama]

Wow what great OOT bag ideas! Now Im sad that I dont get to make one!!

[LadyP]

Ill keep these ideas in mind thank you

[Heligirl]

I love the welcome letter.. what things did you include?

 

Thanks

ANdrea

[JaimeLynne]

Wow, those are awesome ideas!! I really like the luggage tags. Will definitely have to keep this thread in mind - thanks!

[kay726]

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Originally Posted by Nini_Bride Hello Newlyweds! I have a few questions for those of you who gave OOT bags... 1) Was there any item that you wish you had included in your OOT bags? 2) Was there anything you included that could have been nixed, or your guests didn't use very often? 3) Was there any certain items that your guests really used a lot, or really loved? I'm just curious because I love some items that I'm including, but every once in a while I wonder if the guests will actually use it or if it's just a waste of money. Sarah, you included Spanish dictionaries, right? Did your guests use them often? I LOVE that idea, but it'll be a lot of extra weight/money and I'm trying to decide if it's worth it! (And yes, I know I'm way ahead of the game! lol)

I ended up only putting a few things in the bags due to last minute budget problems: a Jamaica tourist booklet, welcome letter, wedding timeline, free Jamaica newspaper from the airport, mini sunblock, the favor, and some mints. We put the parents, and bridal party gifts in each person's bag to make each bag unique since we did not have a rehersal dinner. We sent out luggage tags 3 weeks before we left for the trip. Everyone really liked those. Suprisingly, the guests really loved the mints and I should have put more candy in the bags because the candy for sale at the resort was pricey and people really appreciated the few mints. Customs really did not check the bags coming in, so we could have brought more food items.

[pipi619]

This might be a stupid question. The bag w/ the personalized logo is a great idea. How did you "IRON" the logo on the bag?

Thanks,

Sherry

[NABUMBAH]

people seemed to love the bags, the snacks, and the sunscreen.

 

I could have done without the koozies. I didn't see anyone actually use them.

[RiuORBride2B]

Can I ask aproximately how much you spent on each bag (stuff included)?These are a great idea, but I can see the budget gettting out of control with all the little things.

[CourtneyV]

So far I'll be spending about $20 - $25 per bag (including the bag itself), not including some goodies I might get at Costco when I get there. There are a few things I've really splurged on which added to the cost.

[MSMAZE31]

I wish I would have included my newsletter with the welcome bags instead of mailing..most people didn't read it and I spent a lot of time on it. People loved ALL the snacks...we went to Costco once we were there and filled the bags. They also loved the candles because of the slight smell sometimes in your room. I also used iron on canvas bags and my guest used them all weekend.