One day, some cute bride had the genuis idea to throw together a pre-wedding favor for those wedding guests attending from out of town. I'm sure in the beginning it was something simple like an information packet for local attractions, restaurants and the like. Fortunately, someone decided to take it a few steps further and the trend caught on. And I love it!
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My favorite OOT bags of them all? The ones themed around the area in which the wedding is taking place. Brides-to-be put their creative hats on and come up with great treats, usually including some form of the following:
-A bag that's either printed or styled as a nod toward the city
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-A map of the town with the impending newlyweds' suggested or favorite spots to visit
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-Water bottle with handmade labels featuring the wedding date, the bride & groom's names, or a picture of a local landmark
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-Locally made treats- candies, popcorn, beverages, coffee, cakes, just any kind of edible something that the bride & groom's city is the only place you'll find it, or at least makes it best of anywhere else.
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-Commerative t-shirts, coozies, magnets, coffee mugs, anything cute and souvenier-ish with the city or state's name, outline, etc.
Out of town bags would be few and far between for Justin and I to make. Although both families will be traveling to attend, I'm not sure that a 2 hour drive qualifies you as a true "out of towner". Especially when you're still in the same state. However, should we dcide to throw together something for our handful of out of state guests, we may be inclined to include some of the following:
-Samples of Ky bourbon -Bottle of local wine
-Babycakes cupcakes -Map to nearby state parks
-Bourbon balls -Postcard of the bluest country sky you'll ever see
-"Gettin' Lucky in Kentucky" t-shirts -Bottle of Ale8-One
Have any of you decided to make Out of Town bags for your guests from afar?
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