If you’re into maximizing the experience for the guests attending your beach destination wedding, here’s your chance to offer a grand welcome! As part of creating the experience, you’ll create a lasting memory and over hear your wedding guests saying, “Oh! Wasn’t the welcome tote from Tamara and Steve simply fabulous?!”
Step One :: Find a keepsake tote that’s makes a statement
![newport-news-tote-with-beach-mat1 Spotted at Newport News for a bargin $24!](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/newport-news-tote-with-beach-mat1.jpg)
![aggie-clear-tote Aggie Fan clear beach tote only $12.95 at Football Fanatics! Don't worry your team is listed too!](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/aggie-clear-tote.jpg)
![chino_deck_tote-group Personalize this Chino Deck tote with a picture of the happy couple for about $10!](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/chino_deck_tote-group.jpg)
![personalized-flip-flops-tote Pick your flip flop and your guest's name for only $14.95 at Personal Creations.](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/personalized-flip-flops-tote.jpg)
![oriental-tote Make a cultural statement. This Miller Home Fashions tote was found at Amazon for $28.99 each.](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/oriental-tote.jpg)
Step Two :: Add fun and necessary items
Don’t over personalize your items, but bottled water is a nice way to bring in your event brand. We love Bottle Your Brand (the source of these great pics)!
![personalized-wedding-water-bottle-labels-20-bottle-your-brand Add a picture...](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/personalized-wedding-water-bottle-labels-20-bottle-your-brand.jpg)
![personalized-wedding-water-bottle-labels-1-bottle-your-brand ... include a welcome statement](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/personalized-wedding-water-bottle-labels-1-bottle-your-brand.jpg)
![personalized-wedding-water-bottle-labels-8-bottle-your-brand ... or simply brand it!](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/personalized-wedding-water-bottle-labels-8-bottle-your-brand.jpg)
Step Three :: Add a few essentials
With all the special baggage requirements on flights these days, travel sized items will be a hit! 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. Other essentials may include items like a beach towel or flip flops.
![minimus My all time favorite one stop shop for anything trial size!](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/minimus.jpg)
![alltravelsizes Another great source for travel size items of all sorts!](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/alltravelsizes.jpg)
![sephora-travel-size-products Top it off with Sephora lip balm if you really like them! {wink}](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/sephora-travel-size-products.jpg)
Step Four :: 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. Your guests will appreciate you giving them a little something to do during down times.
![dollar-days Dollar Days offers discount board games suitable for adults.](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/dollar-days.jpg)
![family-travel-gear Family Travel Gear offers travel sized games for the little ones.](https://preciousnuptials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/family-travel-gear.jpg)
Step Six :: Include your Wedding Guests Itinerary
Don’t forget to include a copy of your wedding guest itinerary. We reviewed this briefly on day three of our 20 Elements of a Successful Destination Wedding Series.
Helpful Hint :: Most of these items can be shipped to your destination
Don’t forget to check with your hotel policy ahead of time. We suggest add this to the shipping address:
Hold for : Jane Doe / Check in 00/00/2011
You will need to set up a system to track delivery confirmation. 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!]