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For those that have traveled far and wide to be with you on your special day, why not show your appreciation in the form of a welcome bag? Don’t know what to include? We’ve broken it down into 10 essential items/ideas that will make them feel all the more special for going that extra distance to be with you.

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28180 Be it water, wine or pop–it’s nice to have some kind of beverage included in the goody bag. Want to go the extra mile? Make it personal with a customized wedding label. Image courtesy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67372785/treasury-selected-diy-printable-wine">Grace Warren Designs</a> wboct11_wine https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_wine-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_wine.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_wine.jpg 500 350 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_wine/ wboct11_wine 0 0

28176 After a grueling trip (and let’s face it who loves plane food?), chances are your wedding guests will be starved. So, why not fill their welcome tote with a little bit of everything such as chips, home-made cookies and spiced nuts. Image via <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/i-hope-you-have-chocolate-chips-handy/">Bakerella</a> wboct11_cookies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_cookies-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_cookies.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_cookies.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_cookies/ wboct11_cookies 0 0

28175 Include a personalized thank-you note. You’ll probably thank them in person–even during your wedding speech–but take a quick minute to pen a small thank-you card, a little gratitude goes a long way. Image via <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/_/stitchery-stickers-25/productID/16bda129-107c-42c4-b0cc-9da1c89caae9/categoryID/213ec421-4c8c-492a-b20c-6f75ac6998b3">BHLDN</a> wboct11_thankyoucard https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_thankyoucard-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_thankyoucard.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_thankyoucard.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_thankyoucard/ wboct11_thankyoucard 0 0

28174 Give them an itinerary. Just in case they’ve forgotten, be sure to include all the important information surrounding your wedding day–date, location, time, etc. Don’t forget to include a list of emergency phone numbers of people they can connect with on the day-of. Image via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56389977/itinerary-bi-fold-card-with-custom-map?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=itinerary&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">LHCalligraphy</a>. wboct11_itinerary https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_itinerary-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_itinerary.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_itinerary.jpg 500 350 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_itinerary/ wboct11_itinerary 0 0

28178 Granted, you may not have time to tour guests around your beloved hometown. If that’s the case, be sure to include a packet full of restaurants, a map, and a list of must-do tourist activities. Image via <a href="http://ca.phaidon.com/travel/">Phaidon</a> wboct11_travelbook https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_travelbook-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_travelbook.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_travelbook.jpg 300 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_travelbook/ wboct11_travelbook 0 0

28179 Don't forget to include an emergency kit of essentials–band-aids, shampoos, Tylenol, tooth brush, tooth paste, dental floss etc.. This will tie them over until they can get to a drugstore. Image via <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P282025&categoryId=B70#">Sephora</a> wboct11_beautykit https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_beautykit-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_beautykit.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_beautykit.jpg 400 400 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_beautykit/ wboct11_beautykit 0 0

28177 Why not compile all the out-of-towner gifts into a re-usable tote bag? One easy way for them to bring all their souvenirs back home. Image via <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/shop/yay-tote-set/">The Wedding Chicks</a> wboct11_tote https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_tote-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_tote.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_tote.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_tote/ wboct11_tote 0 0

28173 If your guests have kids tagging along, be sure to include something for the little ones. Colouring books or other little toys (depending on the age and gender of the children) are a great addition. Image via <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3588718">Toys R Us</a> wboct11_colouringbook https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_colouringbook-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_colouringbook.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_colouringbook.jpg 425 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_colouringbook/ wboct11_colouringbook 0 0

28172 It’s not a must–but a disposable camera is a nice bonus. This will encourage your guests to take photos before and during your wedding. Image via <a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/personalized-wedding-cameras.htm">Beau-coup.com</a> wboct11_disposablecamera https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_disposablecamera-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_disposablecamera.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_disposablecamera.jpg 500 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_disposablecamera/ wboct11_disposablecamera 0 0

28171 Think outside of the box and let your location inspire some of the items in your bag. For example, tying the knot somewhere hot? Be sure to include a towel, sunscreen and any other essentials. Exchanging vows at home? Include local Canadian treats such as maple syrup or mini sugar pie. Image via <a href="http://www.weddingfavours.ca">weddingfavours.ca</a>. wboct11_maplesyrup https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_maplesyrup-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_maplesyrup.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_maplesyrup.jpg 500 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-vip-items-for-your-vip-out-of-town-guests/slide/wboct11_maplesyrup/ wboct11_maplesyrup 0 0