Planning a destination wedding often means considering your guests’ travel needs. Forget the impersonal mini-bar welcome – imagine a personalized in-room basket for the wedding bursting with goodies to kick off the celebration from the moment they arrive!
We didn’t go the traditional hotel mini-bar route. Instead, we created personalized welcome hampers for wedding guests (or should I say, swag room hamper bags?) filled with goodies to kick off the festivities.
welcome hampers for wedding guests
Here’s what makes these destination wedding room hampers extra special: they’re completely DIY! No fancy packing service here. I handpicked every item with love and care, pouring three months of planning into these practical and unique baskets.
My initial vision went wild, picturing everything from rustic jute baskets to sleek cake boxes. But in the end, practicality won. I opted for transparent handbags – perfect for easy carrying and showcasing goodies.
These DIY welcome room bags are under ₹1,000 each!
Now, don’t let that number intimidate you. The beauty of these baskets lies in personalization, so feel free to swap out items based on your budget and preferences. I prepped 40 for my wedding; trust me, the happy faces were priceless!
Let’s get started, first things first, the stationery.
Wedding Stationery
I designed these and got them printed by VistaPrint.
- Hang Tag
- Wedding Itinerary
You can personalize them with cute pens or pencils, handy keychains for their room keys, or even fun little snacks. But the key, as I learned planning my wedding, is to think about your guests.
I packed all the below-mentioned wedding room hamper items in our welcome bags.
Crunchy Delights
Okay, these are a no-brainer, you need them in every hamper, irrespective of the occasion.
- Chips
- Kurkure
- Crunchy Peanuts
- Wafers
Sweet Tooth Treats
I stumbled upon a brand that offers individually packed sweets and they were too good to not add to my hamper.
They were crowd pleasers. My guests couldn’t stop raving about the delicious chikki and kaccha aam lollipops.
- Chikki
- Individually packed Sweets
- Kaccha aam lollipop
Sip-Savvy Snacks
I’m sure these are the most ignored snacks but I can assure you they were the most appreciated by my guests.
- Salted Cashews
- Salted Pistachios
- Masala Almonds
Beverage Essentials
These essentials speak for themselves – no need to rely on the hotel beverage tray. Another popular choice was the hydration mix – after a night of celebrating, everyone appreciated this thoughtful addition the next morning.
- Lemon Soda
- Tea bags
- Instant Flavored Coffee Sachet
- Hydration Mix (Perfect for the morning after a night of heavy drinking)
Important Essentials
Your guests can enjoy the scrumptious buffet food and still have a fresh breath with these additions:
- Eno or any antacid
- Breath Mints
The Most Ignored But Thoughtful Additions
Destination weddings come with their own unique set of challenges, not just for the bride and groom but also for the guests. Thoughtful touches for your guests will surely be appreciated and remembered. Here are some essentials that will come in handy for sure.
And the surprise hit? The disposable socks! They came in handy for many guests, who thanked me for such a practical yet overlooked item.
- Hairpin
- Cluchers
- Hairbands
- Safety pins
- Face wipes
- Anti-chafing Cream
- Disposable socks
There, I gave you everything you need to curate your welcome wedding hamper.
And there you have it – everything you need to curate a wedding room Hamper for an Indian wedding. I hope this blog inspires you to add your touch, making your guests feel as cherished and appreciated as ours did.
Happy planning, and may your D-day be magical and memorable, for all the right reasons!
