In the past it was not uncommon to provide wedding gift bags to out of town guests. However, if you are having a destination, or beach wedding, most likely all of your guests will be out of town guests. So if you are planning to provide wedding gift bags to your guests, it does not need to turn into another big wedding expense.

Here are a few, inexpensive ideas.

First, for the bag itself, consider using paper gift bags. They are available in an array of colors and you can match them to the colors of your bridesmaids’ dresses. You could have them imprinted with your names and the date, or if you have nice handwriting, personalize them yourself.

What you put into the bag doesn’t need to be expensive either. These items are all free and most can be easily obtained from the Outer Banks Visitors Center:

• Local map of the area
• Coupons/menus for local restaurants
• Pamphlets on nearby activities
• Contact numbers for the wedding party and/or parents

Other popular items for beach wedding gift bags that won’t break the bank:

• Sewing kit (can usually find these at a dollar store)
• Small bottles of water (you can get the labels on these personalized too!)
• Pad of paper with a pen
• Candy, such as mints or gum
• Stain remover pads or pen

In keeping with your beach theme, you might want to include small packs of sunscreen, suntan lotion or maybe even a pair of flip-flops! Of course, you could also throw in a few seashells – just because you can!

OBX Brides is here to help you create your dream beach wedding. Look to our wedding professionals for more help in your plans. Thanks for coming by and visit again soon!