How To Create Meaningful Welcome Baskets For Your Tropical Destination Wedding
Destination weddings are more than just a one-time event – they create a memorable experience. It’s a weekend getaway with your closest friends and family, celebrating love and happiness, making it one of life’s greatest gifts. Every detail counts when planning a destination wedding, and as much as the choice of resort plays a crucial role every little extra detail matter too to ensure the weekend is unforgettable. We’re absolutely loving the idea of welcome baskets, it’s such a thoughtful touch and a popular tradition for destination weddings.
What better way to welcome your guests after what we hope is a smooth travel experience than with a thoughtful welcome basket filled with goodies ? Arriving at the resort for your wedding weekend and receiving a meaningful token of your appreciation is the perfect way to kick things off on a positive note and set the tone for the entire celebration.
Say Thank You
It’s a perfect way to show your appreciation, thanking your guests for taking time away from their homes, traveling, and celebrating with you. Whether your budget is small or large, you can make it as simple or extravagant as you like – it’s the thought that counts! Even a small gesture can make a big impact.
Make It Personal
The possibilities for personalizing the basket are truly endless. For our DIY brides, you’ll love the process of creating it and discovering all the creative ideas. But if you’d prefer to skip the DIY route, there are plenty of companies that can bring your vision to life with beautifully curated baskets.
The goal is to make your guests feel personally welcomed by you, even before they get the chance to greet you in person. Since you may be busy mingling with all the guests throughout the weekend, this thoughtful gesture is a great way to ensure they feel appreciated and valued right from the start. ✨
A name tag, a written note, a snack you know that they can’t live without (we all have that one friend with a Diet Coke addiction), or a picture of you to remember the importance of your friendship… the list goes on!
We’ve curated a thoughtful selection of ideas and tips to help you craft a meaningful and unforgettable welcome basket for your guests.
Stick With A Theme And Colour Palette
Sticking with a theme and/or color palette is a fantastic way to keep your wedding getaway cohesive and on-brand (I may be channeling my inner marketing guru here!). After all, you’re creating an unforgettable experience, and trust me, your guests will definitely notice the thoughtful details that tie everything together. This will elevate your wedding weekend from ordinary to extraordinary. 🥰
Include An Item To Wear During The Weekend With The Guest Name
Including a personalized towel or tote bag with each guest’s name is such a fun way to make them feel special and truly appreciated. Plus, it’s a thoughtful keepsake that they’ll be able to take home and cherish long after the weekend ends.
Source Locally
Since you’re heading to another country to tie the knot, why knot (🤭) source your products locally and support small businesses at the same time? Imagine an artisan basket with homemade local tequila and a concha from a local bakery, your guests will immediately be immersed in the culture of the country and feel even more connected to the experience. It’s a thoughtful, meaningful way to celebrate both your love and the local community!
All The Snacks
This one’s pretty self-explanatory – who doesn’t love a good snack, especially after a long flight or, honestly, after just about anything? Give us all the snacks! From plantain chips to gourmet candies or even macarons for the fancy brides, there are so many delicious options to choose from. The best part? It’s totally up to you to pick what will make your guests smile!
Personal Note or Illustration
We absolutely love the idea of including a handwritten personal note or, even better, an illustration in the welcome basket. It’s something guests can easily take home and cherish forever. Handwritten notes are becoming so rare these days, and they truly make a lasting impression! Highly recommended. 10/10.
Get Inspired by The Location
Depending on the destination, drawing inspiration from the location is such a fun way to immerse and pamper your guests. Mexico, in particular, offers a plethora of culturally rich and fun items to include. Think lotería cards, alebrijes, mini piñatas, Tajín mango candies, tequila, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to incorporate unique, fun, and delicious new things for your guests to try and enjoy!
Any Staple For Tropical Wedding
Tropical wedding means… hopefully a lot of fun in the sun! Making sure you incorpate some tropic essentials products to keep your guests sun safe and hydrated is very very thoughtful.
Think of adding practical items like SPF sunscreen, flip-flops for the beach wedding, a cute hand fan for the heat during the ceremony or even electrolyte water! These thoughtful additions will not only keep your guests comfortable but also show that you’ve thought of their needs throughout the entire weekend.
Switching For A Box Or A Bag
Why not switch things up and use a box or a bag instead of a basket? Both options can be more practical and have lasting use after the wedding. It really depends on your budget, but no matter which you choose, your guests will be thrilled by the thoughtful gesture!
And that’s a wrap! If you need help bringing your vision to life, we would love to talk with you about how we can turn your dream destination wedding into reality.
Having planned hundreds of destination weddings gives us a little insight that we are happy to share! Did we miss anything in this guide? Do you have more questions? Reach out today😊
