Irie Jamaican Guest Welcome Bags

Planning a wedding away from home means different things to different couples but one common thing is that you want your guests to feel right at home. Wouldn't it be great if you could greet all your guests the moment they land? Sure! But in reality, that would only be a logistical nightmare and so, a guest welcome bag has become a great and easy way to say 'thank you' for travelling all this way and for being there for your special day.

So what should you include in your Jamaican welcome bag? We think that the best welcome bags should blend fun with the practical and show off your destination at the same time. Jamaica is choc full of commodities that you can use to create that special feeling for your guest. Consider the following suggestions.

Make a statement with your bag
Bags should be easy to collapse so your guests will have no trouble when packing to return home. Some options are canvas, burlap or straw. Any of these bags can be taken to the beach. Make sure to get the right size that can hold all the items you wish to include. Using a basket is also an option.

Important Essentials
Your guest welcome bag would not be complete without any the following:

• A short and sweet welcome note from you and your fiance. 
• Wedding itinerary giving details of any events that will be taking place during their stay. Be sure to include dates, times, locations, dress code and any additional cost. 
• Information on the key contact person during their stay - name, telephone number, hotel, room number.
• Brochure or guide of the island and information on any tours or attractions that may interest your guests.

Take care of the basics
Include items that will be very useful to your guests during their stay such as sunscreen, water, hand sanitizer, pain killers, band aid, bug spray, lip balm. How about throwing in a pair of sun glasses or a straw hat? Jamaica is known for the quality water that the country produces. Available in various sizes, you can have them personlized for your guests.

Show off your destination
We are guessing there are several reasons you chose Jamaica for your wedding. So share some special and unique items of the island with your guest. Some of these include the highly acclaimed Blue Mountain coffee, hand made crafts, sauces, spices and who wouldn't want a reggae CD. We selected a few for you - all products of Jamaica.

    Blue Mountain Coffe                          All Natural Honey

 

     Fruit Preserves                              Jerk and Hot Pepper Sauces

Miniature Jamaican Rum               Local Snacks

Knitted Hat with Island Colours                   Scented Candles

Your guests will appreciate you for including some snacks especially if they have a long trip or will arrive during the night. However, avoid perishable items. Also, if children will be attending your wedding, you would want to include something for them as well. If your budget allows, they could even get a special welcome bag of their own with items just for kids.

There are just so many other items we can think of for your Jamaican welcome bag - flip flops, tee shirt, towel, key ring, drink koozie, mug, map, postcard. The items you chose really comes down to your own personal taste, budget and theme of your wedding. The key is to set a budget and stick to it.

We love doing welcome bags and will be happy to do yours. Please feel free to contact us to find out how you can order your Jamaican welcome bag.