Our daughter's wedding is this Saturday...We are down to the wire with just a few details left to take care of before the big day! One of our last things on this now-dwindling list of things to do (thank goodness!) is a gift basket for out of town guests. Our groom is not "from around these parts" as they say, so we are expecting a considerable number of guests to drive or fly here. We wanted to thank them for coming, welcome them to our city, and make their stay just a little more comfortable. One day I found these little buckets on the dollar aisle at Target--I just love that aisle! We purchased a split of champagne (just right for a toast for two), some assorted crackers, and the bride's favorite- peanut M&M's. Memphis is known for its barbeque. We wanted something uniquely "Memphis" for our guests and our caterer, a world-class "pit-master", just happened to have written a little book on barbeque. Off to Hobby Lobby for yet another roll of ribbon, and we were in the bucket business!
The bride and groom composed a personal note of thanks, a list of their favorite places to hang out or eat, and some tourist attractions. Of course, Graceland is on there--thank you very much(she said with an Elvis accent :) We printed directions to the church from the hotel on the back. Our matron of honor came to help fulfill her duties and a couple of hours later we were done!
We made about forty of these based on hotel reservations. Thank you all for indulging me and sharing this happy time with me! I promise NO MORE WEDDING!---after the pictures, of course :) Susan has some expert advice on how to create those large pictures and tweak your own blog. Visit her and all our creative friends at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ Wish us luck!!
Wishing you all the best for this coming Sat...good weather and all! I love seeing all your preparations! These buckets are a great idea and am sure will be greatly appreciated and treasured!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! If I was a guest, I would love receiving this in my hotel room! I hope the wedding is beautiful! Can't wait to see the pictures! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift for the out of town guests. I, too, wish you a grand day with perfect weather.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this special time! My daughter got married a year ago. A lot of work goes into a wedding!! The memories are worth every minute of the work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea ;)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on Saturday, we'll be thinking about you and crossing our fingers for good weather.
What lovely and thoughtful gift baskets. I think the contents are well chosen and the tips for visiting the city is such a great idea. I hope the rest of the plans go well. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift. So nice to share a bit of your home with your guests. Have a lovely and loving time at the wedding. I hope all is smooth sailing and blue skies. We really want to see pictures. (When you get a moment of course).
ReplyDeleteHi Susan. I love these little gifts you've put together! Can't wait to see all the pictures from the wedding. Praying all will go smoothly from now on and then you can rest! LOL
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
hi Susan,thanks for coming to visit and your lovely comment....
ReplyDeletea wedding!how exciting you all must be.your basket looks amazing i would love to get something like that!so i'm sure it'll be hit....
have a wonderful day ,its really nice to meet you and i wish you a great sunny day on saturday...i'll be back later..
silvia.
this is a great idea! they look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteReally clever idea -- Scribbler
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment! I wish you a wonderful week! ~Mandy
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous idea Susan. They were well worth the work. If I was a guest I would be so pleased to find this in my room. I wish you a happy, not too stressful week!
ReplyDeleteOh Susan! They're adorable! Can't believe you're blogging this close to the wedding! I just know it's going to be exquisite! Can't wait to see pics! I, for one, love hearing about weddings! I'll be thinking and praying this week for your daughter and her soon to be"DH" and for all of you! Can't wait to "do" lunch! God Bless! Lauralu :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable gift. Those could be modified for any occasion. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! I might have to steal it!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!!!
XOXO
Cathy
What a lovely gift to give! I love them!
ReplyDeleteSusan, these are just ADORABLE! Oh, they are so cute. I love galvanized buckets. I have several, and I use them for various things including plants.
ReplyDeleteHope your daugther's wedding is picture perfect!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Love, love, love your buckets. It will be such an unexpected gift that they won't forget.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan. I love your idea for gift buckets. My husband and I always do something similar for weddings. We do our basket for the bride and groom, though. Obviously the size and contents are determined by what their plans are. If they are flying out immediately, it's small. It will include a few small snacks, a notepad and pen, a little gift card, etc... It's they're gonna be around for a night or so, or driving the basket will be bigger and will include food, drinks, notepad and pen, maybe cards for a game, gift card,etc...
ReplyDeleteWeddings are so busy and the bride and groom barely eat, not to mention all of the greeting, dancing, etc... We've found this helps give them a littl energy boost after all that craziness!
*Tricia
BTW, thanks for shreiking in excitement with me about my buffet. ;)
Have a wonderful, blessed wedding day! What an exciting time in your life and your daughter's.
ReplyDeleteThe wedding of your daughter....... ah.... how wonderful...... oh my gosh you must be running around like crazy...... thanks for taking the time to come by and see me ; - )
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to the bride and groom..
HUgs
Linda
Susan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea for gifts! They are something a bit different then a basket and look chic and classy. Best wishes to your daughter and her future husband. Cathy
Great gift basket idea for guests. Good Luck with the wedding it will be beautiful. I am doing wedding planning as well, so I know it can get overwhelming. Thanks for visiting my blog. Best wishes to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteooooo! I WANT ONE! :)
ReplyDeleteSusan, those buckets are so cute and filled with such thoughtful treats. I know the guests will love them. Best wishes for the wedding and the happy couple. (By the way, I would never "murder" a snowman....just attack him with a hair dryer!) Linda
ReplyDeleteCute baskets and the guests will appreciate them. Enjoy the wedding.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
What a lovely gift for all those traveling to your area! You thought of everything!
ReplyDeleteYou be very deserving of your pretty place setting for lunch next week!
Happy Thursday!
;-D
Fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Susan, I know your guests are enjoying their great surprise buckets even as I type this note. What a perfect gift for your out-of-towners. I know the wedding will be wonderful, and I can't wait to see pictures. I also know that you are going to be so tired Monday, so get some rest. laurie
ReplyDeleteI LOVE snacks!!! PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteSusan! I thought about you Friday night when that storm came thru!! I sure hope it didn't affect the wedding festivities! I bet you are one tired momma right now!! Love Ya! Lauralu :)
ReplyDeleteOkay my friend..I am waiting for the next post to be all about the wedding! Bet you are pooped..
ReplyDeleteXOSue
Those are the cutest buckets! I am with you, I love the dollar aisle at Target! I am sure the wedding will be beautiful!
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