Thinking of your guests comforts..

wik

I have no plans at the moment (or for a very long time!) to be getting married again... :rotfl:

But I just have to share some things that friends did at thier wedding...

They did the disposable camera on table thing, Also little packets of forgetmenot seeds as favors.

In the foyer as you went in they had a big basket of flip-flops - such a great idea for the ladies who had very high shoes on!

In the ladies and gents, they had a basket with just about everything you could imagine!! hairspray, deoderant, a couple of perfumes, tampons, panty pads, painkillers, tissues, tights, and even condoms!! :rotfl:

The bride was Polish and had a lot of her family over for the wedding, and she had even provided a translator who translated the wedding, the speeches, and even translated conversations with her parents. It was so thoughtful

wik x

Torry_Quine

wik wrote: »

I have no plans at the moment (or for a very long time!) to be getting married again... :rotfl:

But I just have to share some things that friends did at thier wedding...

They did the disposable camera on table thing, Also little packets of forgetmenot seeds as favors.

In the foyer as you went in they had a big basket of flip-flops - such a great idea for the ladies who had very high shoes on!

In the ladies and gents, they had a basket with just about everything you could imagine!! hairspray, deoderant, a couple of perfumes, tampons, panty pads, painkillers, tissues, tights, and even condoms!! :rotfl:

The bride was Polish and had a lot of her family over for the wedding, and she had even provided a translator who translated the wedding, the speeches, and even translated conversations with her parents. It was so thoughtful

wik x

As far as I'm concerned most of it is a complete waste of money.

I like most people take my own camera and wear the appropriate shoes.

The items in the toilets seem frankly ridiculous to me. Why on earth would someone need condoms at a wedding reception!!:eek:

The idea that guests are not able to look after themselves is alien to me.

lika_86

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Why on earth would someone need condoms at a wedding reception!!:eek:

Umm, either in case they cop off with another guest or sneak off to get it on with their partner. Weddings do that to people.

I wouldn't expect anyone to supply me with sanitary items though.

split_second

for the men deodrant is a good idea, we dont have pockets for it and we dont have a bag, anything else they can sort themselves out

Torry_Quine

lika_86 wrote: »

Umm, either in case they cop off with another guest or sneak off to get it on with their partner. Weddings do that to people.

I wouldn't expect anyone to supply me with sanitary items though.

Do people really do this, I really am horrified. :eek::eek: How on earth do they find somewhere to have sex and if they have a partner then wait till you get home.

split_second wrote: »

for the men deodrant is a good idea, we dont have pockets for it and we dont have a bag, anything else they can sort themselves out

Why would you be putting it on though. I presume it would be applied in the morning when dressing.

daisiegg

Torry_Quine wrote: »

As far as I'm concerned most of it is a complete waste of money.

I like most people take my own camera and wear the appropriate shoes.

The items in the toilets seem frankly ridiculous to me. Why on earth would someone need condoms at a wedding reception!!:eek:

The idea that guests are not able to look after themselves is alien to me.

I agree

Plus, I think dancing when possibly slightly intoxicated wearing flip flops that may or may not be close to the correct size does NOT sound like a very safe idea.

This is wedding OTTness gone mad!

Almo

I like the idea, although not sure I'd include the condoms, and am a little surprised by the vehemence in some of the replies you've had. I've been to weddings that have had these baskets and find them far more thoughtful and useful than much of the other stuff brides (and to a lesser extent, grooms) stress about!

I've just re-read the replies and I'm honestly quite surprised. I often think things are wedding OTTness, things that many people seem to think of as necessary, but I just don't see the harm in this!

stir_crazy

Torry_Quine wrote: »

The idea that guests are not able to look after themselves is alien to me.

I agree, although it is thoughtful, I think that most women carry most of the items provided by the bride and groom.

And getting off with another guest at a wedding is so incredibly tacky.

catmonkey85

I put a basket of toiletries in the toilets at our wedding - and I got lots and lots of thank yous for it! I got the idea from this board (a couple of years ago) actually. I personally used the plasters and hairspray and a bit of perfume. Yes, I had these items back in the hotel room - but why go all the way back there?! And not all of my guests had a room as they were just going home.

Weddings are very long days, and can be hot (sunshine, dancing, stress!) so deodrant can be useful for guests. Ladies tend to take small occassion bags and so can't fit such items in. Periods can catch people unawares so I did put a couple of tampons in. I didn't include condoms - mainly because my Grandma would see!!!

So all in all I think it's a thoughtful touch, and also can't believe some of the responses!

As for the flip flops - I didn't do this, but wish I had if only for my own feet! I thought it was a bit of an unrequired expense though.

Torry_Quine

catmonkey85 wrote: »

I put a basket of toiletries in the toilets at our wedding - and I got lots and lots of thank yous for it! I got the idea from this board (a couple of years ago) actually. I personally used the plasters and hairspray and a bit of perfume. Yes, I had these items back in the hotel room - but why go all the way back there?! And not all of my guests had a room as they were just going home.

Weddings are very long days, and can be hot (sunshine, dancing, stress!) so deodrant can be useful for guests. Ladies tend to take small occassion bags and so can't fit such items in. Periods can catch people unawares so I did put a couple of tampons in. I didn't include condoms - mainly because my Grandma would see!!!

So all in all I think it's a thoughtful touch, and also can't believe some of the responses!

As for the flip flops - I didn't do this, but wish I had if only for my own feet! I thought it was a bit of an unrequired expense though.

I wasn't even thinking of a hotel room as I would always travel home.

I don't carry plasters normally but wouldn't re-apply perfume and hairspray. I always have sanitary wear with me in my bag if I'm gooing to be out for more than a few hours, I though all women who still used it did. Surprised that the only reason you didn't put condoms was worry that gran would see, doesn't say much for what you thought of your guests

I would never wear flip-flops to dance in. Wear suitable shoes or if you really must wear unsuitable ones take a change with you.

cats2012

This is all so negative! I spent a max of £10 on a few bits and bobs for our guests; deoderant, hairspray, plasters, paracetemol and they all got used and definitely appreciated!