This is prompted by a question I just saw on here. Not knocking anyone for doing these, or for not.
I'm curious & I want to ensure my guests have a good time - do out of town guests expect something extra - even if it is just a map or guidebook to local attractions?
How many of you are planning to do these or not?
2007-11-27 01:47:52 · 9 answers · asked by nova_queen_28 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I will not have many out of town guests, so I will not have any goody bags. I don't think they expect them, I have never received any myself. I will be paying for one night at the hotel room however.
2007-11-27 01:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by nytengayle13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am but simply because ALL my guests are out-of-towners, as we recently moved from a couple states away and are getting married where we live now. I'm not doing much due to money, they already recieved a simple map in the invitations, and there is no gap between the ceremony and reception (we did this specifically to accomadate the out-of-town guests) so I dont think we really need local attractions, but Im still thinking about that. Im just putting in homemade cookies and a handwritten note, there will also be small favors at the wedding.
2007-11-27 02:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did not have many out of town guests (and most were originally from the area) so it was pointless for me. I have never gone to someone's wedding and there has been anything. Nor would I expect there to be- they have enough on their plate than babysitting for a bunch of adults. It is a nice gesture if you do, but I can just as easily go ask the hotel staff for a map and suggestions.
2007-11-27 02:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by KD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think out of town guests expect these. It is a nice idea though. I know that in that situation I would appreciate it, but I wouldn't be put off if I didn't get one. It all depends on how much time you've got and if you really feel the need for it.
2007-11-27 04:14:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not have many out of town guests, so I did not have them. I also would not expect them if attending a wedding out of town. They are nice, but not necessary.
If I were doing one, I would just put in maps and local attractions. Maybe some coupons if you can obtain any. And any other general info about the town. You could pick up brochures and information at your local welcome center.
2007-11-27 02:55:49 · answer #5 · answered by clg1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your guests do not expect it. It is a nice thing to do for them if they are travelling to your wedding and they do not have to be expensive. Just some treats...bottles of water...directions from the hotel to the wedding location (if it isn't in the same hotel or if you aren't providing transportation)....resturants, attractions...things to do. I also bought a box of 12 shout things (you know they are like tide pens) and toothpaste (for 99 cents each) for those little things I know when I travel I always forget or run out of...so yep, I am doing one.
2007-11-27 09:04:21 · answer #6 · answered by ilene m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We didn't do that for our wedding. We've also attended lots of out of town weddings, and only had a gift basket at one (snacks, teas, coffee). Don't really see the point of it.
Hotels have maps and local information in the rooms already.
2007-11-27 03:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you block hotel rooms, it is easy to provide gifts to OOT guest who stay in that hotel. I would only provide them for those who stay at the blocked hotel; don't chase them down to hotels all over town.
2007-11-27 02:27:01 · answer #8 · answered by duritzgirl4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not having too many out of town guests. if they are from out of town, they gre up here and know where everything is. but i think it is a great idea!
2007-11-27 01:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋