Crystal Blue Planning Tips :: Welcome Bags

If you are having a destination wedding in the Cayman Islands, in addition to or instead of a favor, consider giving your guests welcome bags upon their arrival. It is such a nice gesture and really makes your guests feel like you were thinking about THEM and appreciate them travelling for your wedding. Here is my top 10 for items to include…

10. An itinerary of events. This does not have to be only hosted events, but meeting places and times as well. A great way to present this is on the back of one of these maps!

9.  A personalized note from both of you thanking your guests for traveling to share in your day!

8.  A little bottle of Tortuga Rum + a can of locally made fruit punch (=rum punch)

7.  A beach towel with “Cayman Islands” embroidered on it

6.  A copy of one of the local Cayman magazines to tell your guests about all of the happening places during their visit.

5.  A Tortuga Rum Cake.  It’s a must.

4.  A “ticket to board” for a pre-arranged snorkeling trip and a disposable underwater camera for your guests to bring along.

3.  Snacks for the beach and a big bottle of water (preferably a re-usable enviro-friendly bottle).

2.  A bottle of sunblock–that Caribbean sun can burn!!

1.  A box of Cayman Islands made salt water taffy (yum!)

What do you put all of this in???  There are so many options, but we love canvas beach totes.  This way, your guests can use them during their trip and easily fold them up to put in their luggage on the way home!  Your guests will be sure to love this little gift you’ve given them!!!