Creative & Gracious Gifts for Guests
categories: books, fabulous gift ideas, party favors, wedding ideas
If you’re looking for a creative way to say thank you to your wedding guests - especially those that have traveled far and wide to help celebrate your big day – try surprising them with a “Welcome!” treat in their hotel room or a parting gift as they head home from reception.
Jo Gartin’s Weddings has an entire chapter devoted to clever & thoughtful ways to say thank you… just a few of which are pictured here. I absolutely adore the “Midnight Snack” idea pictured above – which features mini bottles of milk and individually wrapped donuts in a takeout box personalized with a custom label. (Boxes and labels available at myownlabels.com).
I actually think this same concept would work well as a party favor for all sorts of occasions – from birthday parties to coroporate events – and just imagine all the different possibilities for the treat combo it holds: bagels & cream cheese with mini bottles of o.j. or chilled Starbucks Frappuccinos, cookies & milk, energy drinks & trail mix or energy bars… the list goes on!
More ideas: Greet guests with a gift basket of old-fashioned treats like kettle chips, lemonade, and cherry sours (above)…or with a goodie-filled “welcome pouch” that hangs from the hotel room door or bedpost (below).
Candy buffets are always a welcome sight at any party! Set out little takeout boxes or other small containers that guests can use to make a take-home treat filled with their own favorite treats.
Check out Jo Gartin’s Weddings – An Inspiring Guide for the Stylish Bride – for more fun “thank you” ideas like these… plus tons of contemporary & inspiring wedding ideas on everything from the invitation to the reception!
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These are great ideas! The milk and donuts is soo cute!
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:06 am -
I LOVE the midnight snack idea, and her choice of milk bottles with that cute cow sticking out is absolutely perfect. Think of all the different ways to make that a cute party favor!
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:42 am -
Love these– especially the red/white treat buffet!
Mar 19, 2009 at 8:16 am -
Jenn,
Do you know where the white bucket is from? It is the perfect size for a gift basket or for a centerpiece! Great ideas…who WOULDN’T want a donut as a favor??
Mar 19, 2009 at 8:22 am -
The midnight snack is perfect. I want one right this minute. : ) That is exactly what I would be craving after a wedding reception.
Mar 19, 2009 at 8:38 am -
Thanks for the link to My Own Labels! They have pretty good prices and I found some labels for a wedding I’m doing in July!
http://www.celebrationsathome.blogspot.com
Mar 19, 2009 at 1:23 pm -
They are so cute… specially the milk and donuts. Does anyone know what brand of milk is that (with the cow image) and where to get it… thinking of doing it as favors for a birthday.
Mar 19, 2009 at 2:16 pm -
Good idea. you can never go wrong with a gift basket!!
Mar 19, 2009 at 4:58 pm -
The ‘Midnight Snack’ box is so adorable. The cow looks like the one from Horizon Organic. I wish I had seen this post 8 years ago when I got married! I’ll have to file this idea away for something else!
Mar 19, 2009 at 5:50 pm -
The midnight snacks is the best! I love it! How cool!
Mar 19, 2009 at 11:45 pm -
Jess –
The book doesn’t list a resource for that fabulous white bucket, unfortunately :0 If I stumble on anything similar though, I’ll be sure to let you know!MC – Shani is right – the milk brand is Horizon Organic. I think most regular grocery stores carry it
Mar 20, 2009 at 9:11 am
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Mar 23, 2009 at 3:32 am -
Very cute presentation idea’s. Who wouldn’t love to find one of these as a thoughtful “Thank You”. I was once told that the best wedding favor that someone had EVER received was a Krispy Kreme donut as they left the reception. The donuts and milk in the box picture just moved that idea to “gift” level to me. Great pic’s.
Mar 23, 2009 at 7:10 am -
Love this! I would love to incorporate this into my Slumber party!
Mar 23, 2009 at 7:30 am -
These are really great ideas. I think the midnight snack idea is my fav!
Mar 23, 2009 at 3:55 pm -
I love the doughnuts and milk…so cute!
Mar 26, 2009 at 7:33 pm -
so cute! i love the milk and donuts. you could even use the horizon soy milk in little juice boxes so as not to worry about refridgeration. they have the cute cow too. fun fun!
Apr 6, 2009 at 4:11 pm -
nice, really nice!
Apr 17, 2009 at 9:39 am -
I also LOVE the doughnut and milk idea as a favor for my wedding this December. Does anyone know where I can find the white take out box from?
Sep 13, 2009 at 10:29 am -
Hi Lindsey –
You can purchase those boxes here:
http://myownlabels.com/shapes.asp?StyleId=101&fnColumns=3&CSS=boxes&StyleAbbrev=BC&nc=2&db=8&areaid=15&CatName=BOTTLE%20CARRIERS&Q=&HC=3&Page=1&DefaultColorCode=01&ShapeCode=10Congrats on the upcoming wedding!
Sep 14, 2009 at 1:18 pm
