You would not believe how easy it is to make your guests feel welcome. There is no better way to do this than welcome bags for out-of-town guests. Find gift bags which match your wedding colors. The inexpensive route.....go to the dollar store. You would be surprised at the great selection of gift bags they have. Next, I suggest going to our local visitor's center and collecting maps and/or points of interest flyers for your area. In most cases they will gladly provide these items for free. After that, fill your bags with useful items. The picture above shows a schedule and water bottle set I created for wedding. While the water bottles may seem pricey, them were not. (Sam club water, lime green paper fabric, purple linen paper and a silver sticker from the dollar store.) 
Schedules for guests are perfect, especially for weddings which are an all weekend event. We used more of the purple linen paper, silver stickers and used regular lime green printer paper from Staples. This couple hosted a beer and wings night the Thursday before the wedding. Then a Men's outing / golf tournament on Friday while the ladies had a luncheon and day of beauty and shopping. The rehearsal dinner that evening. The shuttle schedule to the wedding from the hotel was included for the Saturday afternoon wedding. And a family brunch on Sunday.
Other items to include in your bags: snacks, a thank you card or card of welcome from the bride, groom and family, toiletry items not provided by the hotel, etc. All of this will help the guests feel welcome and special.
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