Destination wedding gift bags

It's interesting:
"And for those of you who don't know, this special day in the lives of Dave and Sarah also happens to be Chinese New Year! Or, as they call it in China."

Destination weddings usually take place in romantic and historic places that offer a bride opportunities to express her appreciation for her out-of-town guests for coming. She and the groom can create gift bags filled with items that are remembrances of a special event and a happy time they shared together. A pretty, decorated bag is a lovely token of thanks with souvenirs and treasures that are sure to please.

1. Gift Bags

   • At a crafts store, purchase paper gift bags with handles that reflect the colors of the wedding, as well as satin ribbon for bows and tissue paper to insert into the bag. These can be in two or three colors. Let the tips of the tissue paper stick out from the bag by opening a sheet and pushing the paper into the bag. Write the names of the guest or guests who will receive each gift bag on large tags with a calligraphy pen and attach them.

   Gift Bag Items

   • Shop for a variety of destination items to put into the gift bags in person, by telephone or by mail-order catalog. These can include postcards or greeting cards, photographs of historic sites the city is noted for, cookbooks by local chefs that include restaurant recipes, tour books, or locally made jellies, honey, candy, nuts, soaps or lotions. Luggage tags with photos or the name of the city, locally made craft items or tickets to area attractions (time permitting) make nice gift items. Local museums and art galleries usually have gift shops where gift bag items can be purchased.

   A Few Tips

   • Destination-wedding gift items can usually be purchased in advance of the arrival of the wedding party and guests. The city visitor center may have a gift catalog or information on find and purchase items appropriate for the wedding gift bags. They may be able to suggest the name of someone who can assist the bride for this purpose, and they can have items available to be picked up by the bride (or her wedding planner) for assembling in plenty of time. The value of the contents depends on the bride's wedding budget.

Source: www.ehow.com

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