One of the questions I see over and over and over again is, “What should we include in our welcome bags?” Since Disney weddings are usually considered destination weddings, some couples like to give little gift bags to their guests who are staying overnight. The bag usually includes some important information they might need to know about the wedding festivities, and maybe maps and a few goodies.
I asked my Disney Bride friends to help me compile the ultimate list of Welcome Bag contents – I hope it gives you some ideas for your own welcome bags! (Just a side note – a lot of these items can be found at dollar stores, especially the fun Disney trinkets!)
- Water bottles
- Snacks (Disney fruit snacks, granola, oranges, Disney candy)
- Lollipops
- Disney reusable tumbler cups
- Custom “Do Not Disturb” door hanger or magnet
- Disney “I’m Celebrating” buttons
- Individual packets of pain reliever
- Sunscreen
- Aloe lotion
- Hand sanitizer
- Disney themed beach towel
- Pocket Disney tissues
- Disney chapsticks
- Disney writing pens
- Hidden Mickey list
- Disney band aids (for boo-boos and blisters!)
- Disney magic washcloths
- Disney story books (for the kids)
- Water goggles (for swimming at the pool)
- Disney socks
- Park maps and times guide
- List of things to do/see in the area
- Welcome letter / Thank you letter
- Wedding day itinerary
- Rehearsal dinner invitation (as applies)
- Morning After Brunch Invitation (as applies)
- Transportation info
- “Need to know” info about the wedding and/or resort
- Custom luggage tag
- Trivia
- Scavenger hunt
- Stamped postcards to send to friends
- Small notebooks
- Stuffed Disney toys
- Lotion
- Gum
- Breath mints
- Mini first aid kits
- Lint roller
- Coloring books and crayons
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Shout wipes
- Photo Pass card
- Rain poncho
- Personalized magnets
- Change for coin press machines and a map showing the location of favorite machines (if guests are going into the parks)
- Bottle of your favorite wine or cider
- Ring pops
- Personalized Mickey Ears
- Autograph book & pen
- Personalized Playing Cards
- Custom Bookmarks with guest name
- Disney Dollars or Disney gift card with small amount loaded on it
*For the Welcome Bag itself!*
- Disney reusable shopping bag
- Plain paper bags decorated with a logo sticker or Disney stickers
- Custom tote bags (we got ours from Zazzle)
- Pocket folders