Good Things: Welcome Gifts

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Photo: Jose Villa
01 of 05

A Heartfelt Thanks

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Little tokens of appreciation are thoughtful, whimsical, and just plain smart. A personalized, handwritten note thanking your guests for making the trip doesn't cost much, but it'll generate a ton of good will.

02 of 05

Guest Room Spa

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Although wedding guests are likely to be more relaxed than the bride and groom, they will still have their own share of anxiety and excitement. Soothe them with a set of luxurious toiletries more likely to be found at a spa than a wedding. Here, a simple box lined with a cloth contains small indulgences such as scented bar soaps, bath salts, bath gel, lotion, candles, and tea bags. For guests who don't travel well, include a small container of massage oil.

03 of 05

Make Your Guests Feel at Home

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When you're unfamiliar with an area, it can be difficult to find a nice park for a jog, a coffee shop for your morning cup of joe, or a terrific ice-cream parlor for a classic sundae, never mind a doctor or hospital if someone falls ill. Reduce hassles for everyone by getting a bunch of inexpensive maps -- or even free ones from a visitors' center -- and charting out important and interesting locations. Our clip art will provide you with a variety of useful symbols. Simply download them, and print several copies onto sheets of round stickers.

04 of 05

Directions for Your Guests

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Don't let your guests feel like fish out of water. Prepare them for your wedding adventure with custom maps you can slip into save-the-dates, invitations, or welcome bags, personalized with illustrations indicating all the points of interest. Here, we've gathered our favorite artist-designed charts, representing a spectrum of personalities. Prices range from $500 to $1,500 for 100 copies.

From top: Cheree Berry Paper, Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, Nancy Howell Calligraphy, Mr. Boddington's Studio, Ian Berry.

05 of 05

Gift Bags for Wedding Guests

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Paper bags may seem like a casual way to package your welcome gifts, but you can elevate them by dressing them up with ribbons, monograms, and splashes of color.

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