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Usually, beach weddings are destination weddings which is like the ultimate wedding-vacation combo. Even if you’re not all traveling, most weddings are still going to have plenty of out of town guests. That’s where welcome gifts for beach weddings come in.
Gifts to Welcome Guests to a Beach Wedding
With these welcome gift ideas, you can either give them on their own or part of a gift bag. A great idea, especially for destination weddings, is to have the welcome gifts waiting in your guests’ rooms when they arrive.
Welcome Bag
When you’re putting together welcome gifts for beach weddings a gift bad is a great place to start. You can fill it with whatever you’d like or some of the other items on this list. Up to you!
Beach Bag
If you don’t want to use a gift bag or want something fancier for the wedding party, a nice sturdy beach bag is a good option. This is a great gift on its own or to fill.
Flip Flops
If you’re getting married on the beach you probably don’t expect your guests to be in heels walking through sand. Give everyone matching flip flops so your wedding pictures turn out perfect.
Bottle of Wine
Who doesn’t love a nice bottle of wine? Have one waiting for them in the hotel room when your guests arrive. You can buy a nice reusable cover to make it more special too.
Beach Blanket
Your guests might be there for your wedding but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to get some beach time in. Give them something nice to use while sitting on the beach so they don’t get their nice clothes dirty.
Bottles of Water
When you’re putting together welcome gifts for beach weddings, don’t forget to include some bottled water. Even if you’re not staying at a foreign resort it still gets warm out there. These custom labels make even the water wedding themed.
Room Key Holder
These room key holders are a great idea for any destination wedding. You can put the wedding timeline and information in the sleeve!
Beach Cup Holder
Let’s be honest, no one likes a sandy drink. These are great when you’re on the beach and have no pockets (like in a swimsuit).
Tumbler With Lid
So your wedding guests can enjoy a glass of wine on the beach without worrying about broken glasses or sand in their drinks.
Custom Door Hangers
These funny door hangers are great, inexpensive welcome gifts for beach weddings. If you can’t get into your guests’ rooms they can be hung on the doors!
Drink Cozies
You can find all sorts of customized drink cozy designs out there. What makes these a great beach wedding welcome gift is you can also include your wedding date on the back.
Personalized Sunglasses
Just like matching flip flops, it’s nice to have everyone who attends have matching sunglasses. These are not only stylish, but they’re also practical as well.
Fancy (Beach Themed) Soaps
Let’s be real – most of the time hotel room soaps suck. Leave a little something special in their rooms like these beach-themed soaps to welcome your guests.
Hangover Kit
When you’re traveling for a wedding chance are you don’t have all your go-to hangover cures available like at home. Give your guests the greatest gift of all – a better day the day after your wedding.
Beach-Themed Hair Ties
Long haired guests will feel extra special (and beachy) with these. They’d be great as welcome gifts for your wedding party or just for the guests to enjoy!
Any Kind of Travel Guide
Depending on where you are you can find so many different travel guides. This one is a great general option that your guests will appreciate.
Cellphone Protector
The second most important thing, besides the bride and groom being happy, is keeping everyone’s cellphones safe. Include these in your beach wedding welcome gift bag to hopefully prevent any mishaps.
Beach Towels
Sometimes hotels don’t provide enough towels or they just plain suck. Give beach towels out as welcome gifts for beach weddings and it’s definitely going to be a well-loved hit.
Pre-Made Welcome Gift
If you’re strapped for time, or not sure what to give, you can just give premade welcome gifts for beach weddings out to your guests. This pack has a little bit of everything including snacks and medicine so your guests can relax and have a good time.
Natural Raffia Hand Fans
Give your guests some fans so they can cool off when the weather is warm. They will appreciate it!
Whether it’s just on a local beach or a tropical vacation destination wedding any of these welcome gifts for beach weddings are going to be appreciated by your wedding guests.
