Last Updated on May 20, 2025 by Precious Richardson
If you’re into maximizing the experience for the guests attending your beach destination wedding, here’s your chance to offer a grand welcome!ย As part of creating the experience, you’ll create a lasting memory and over hear your wedding guests saying, “Oh!ย Wasn’t the welcome tote from Tamara and Steve simply fabulous?!”
Step One :: Find a keepsake tote that’s makes a statement
Step Two ::ย Add fun and necessary items
Don’t over personalize your items, but bottled water is a nice way to bring in your event brand.ย We love Bottle Your Brand (the source of these great pics)!
Step Three :: Add a few essentials
With all the special baggage requirements on flights these days, travel sized items will be a hit!ย If guests haven’t traveled in a while, or had to forfeit items at security check, they’ll love you more because of your thoughtfulness.ย Other essentials may include items like a beach towel or flip flops.
Step Four ::ย Add a little local flair
Local favorites of food, crafts, maps, wine, et cetera….
Step Five :: Add a little fun
A deck of cards for adult down time and fun for the child at heart.ย Your guests will appreciate you giving them a little something to do during down times.
Step Six :: Include your Wedding Guests Itinerary
Don’t forget to include a copy of your wedding guest itinerary.ย We reviewed this briefly on day three of our 20 Elements of a Successful Destination Wedding Series.
Helpful Hint ::ย Most of these items can be shipped to your destination
Don’t forget to check with your hotel policy ahead of time.ย We suggest add this to the shipping address:
Hold for :ย Jane Doe / Check in 00/00/2011
You will need to set up a system to track delivery confirmation.ย Since you will be arriving ahead of time to ensure residency requirements are set, this will be a good time to assemble bags (or have your Destination Wedding Planner team do it for you).
[To your precious nuptial :: Cheers!]
With nearly two decades of experience blending travel and weddings, I specialize in crafting seamless, unforgettable destination wedding experiences. As the founder of Precious Nuptials and Destinations, I bring both travel expertise and hands-on wedding planning to the table, handling every detail from your guest bookings to your โI doโ with care, clarity, and intention. Since 2006, Iโve helped couples turn their vision into reality across breathtaking international destinations. My approach is experience-driven, always prioritizing what matters most to my couples and their guests. Iโm based in Texas and work with clients across the U.S., offering personalized guidance from the very first conversation. Letโs make planning your wedding feel as easy as saying yes.
