Insulated OOT Bags...?

[fmichelle]

I was wondering if anyone has used an insulated bag for their OOT bags.  I was thinking that since people are going to be spending a lot of time down on the beach or at the pool, maybe they'll find it useful to keep their drinks cold in something?  And then they can use the bags for lunch bags when they get home.  I was just brainstorming and wondering if anyone else thought that may be a good idea? 

[PaperBagPrincess]

I also debated this idea.  I was going to give the girls the beach bags and the guys the cooler bags.  But I didn't find any for a great price.  let me know if you find any. I think it's a great idea!

[karyan]

that's a really cool idea, cost might be a factor though.

[dmkn77]

I really wanted to do something like this too, but they really are more expensive. Not to mention bulky to get down there!

[fmichelle]

I've seen a couple places that have a drawstring type backpack that happens to be insulated, but the minimum order is like 100! I'm expecting maybe 20-30 people, and mostly 1 OOT bag per couple so....looks like I may have to give up on the idea   If anyone knows of a place with reasonable prices and no crazy minimums, let me know. Thanks!

[PaperBagPrincess]

I recently saw these and thought they were pretty cool. This link is for 25....

http://cgi.ebay.com/25-Drawstring-COOLER-BACKPACK-Bags-INSULATED-Bulk-Lot-/250578453359?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a57a3c36f#ht_3171wt_754

 

Works out to about $10 a bag.  Little pricey.  The 50 order works out to more like $7.50 a bag, which isn't bad if you do one per couple and can find a bride to split the order with. I would split with you, but I think shipping from LA to Canada would be pretty expensive.

 

 

[fmichelle]

Oh, thanks so much for the offer.  I actually ended up deciding to go with a nice insulated mug through discount mugs and I'm either going to do really cheap beach type bags or even just disposable bags.  I've ordered/bought all my other things for the OOT bags themselves, it just a matter of figuring out budget-wise what's left.  When's your wedding?  I will definitely have left over blue cotton lanyards, zipper locking badge holders, and possibly others depending upon our final numbers.  It was cheaper to order in the larger quantity, of course.  Good luck with your planning!