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CPAPPAS
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Member since 1/05 328 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/26/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Vill Lombardis
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OOT guest bags must or not?
Hi girls,
I have about 35 OOT guests (70 inc guest) staying at the hotel...are OOT guest bags a "must do" or not? What's your take?
Thanks for your help...so not looking forward to doing them!
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Posted 2/13/05 9:25 PM 
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aok2000
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Member since 11/03 388 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/15/2005 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Mediterranean Manor
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
I have been to weddings without them and I haven't missed them. I am doing them, but I only have a handful of people. With that many people, I wouldn't worry about it- save yourself the work!
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Posted 2/13/05 9:46 PM
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neeniebean86
live. love. laugh.
Member since 8/04 6576 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/19/2005 11:00 AM
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
i think you should do what you Want to do, but i DO think its a nice gesture.
i think some people get carried away with them.... and That's fine- whatever makes each bride happy is what really matters, but theyre really not that big of a headache to do.
We had plain Blue gift bags, and we went to BJs the other night and got the following and put one of each in the bag:
Poland Spring bottles
Sierra mist cans
combo's
rice krispie treats
Nutra grain bars
tic tacs
Pringles
cheese crackers w/ peanut butter
bite size snickers and Hershey kisses
alka seltzer packets (2 pcks each)
and it was around $80 for 18 bags!!! (we already had the bags, but those are so cheap to buy a package of)
we basically put in food that you would want after a night of drinking. I didnt see the need to go crazy with it... just stuff that would fulfill the needs of the guests that night 
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Posted 2/13/05 9:48 PM
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neeniebean86
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Wedding Date:
2/19/2005 11:00 AM
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
oh yeah,,, and it only took us like 20 mins Max to do the whole thing (set up/ fill the bags).... aside from the shopping, that is 
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Posted 2/13/05 9:49 PM
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CPAPPAS
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Member since 1/05 328 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/26/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Vill Lombardis
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
That's not a bad idea...i was getting carried away with personalized labels and stuff like that...maybe i'll just go to the dollar store to buy the bags? Thanks for the advice!
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Posted 2/13/05 9:52 PM
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neeniebean86
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Member since 8/04 6576 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/19/2005 11:00 AM
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
Posted by CPAPPAS
That's not a bad idea...i was getting carried away with personalized labels and stuff like that...maybe i'll just go to the dollar store to buy the bags? Thanks for the advice!
Yeah.... i was starting to get carried away with the idea too,,, and then i was like "why the hel! am i going to give them a picture frame, etc..." it has absolutely Nothing to do with staying in a hotel.... i think its nice though to give them some treats for those late night cravings  
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Posted 2/13/05 9:55 PM
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naps627
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Member since 2/05 774 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Inn at East Wind
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
Posted by neeniebean86
i think you should do what you Want to do, but i DO think its a nice gesture.
i think some people get carried away with them.... and That's fine- whatever makes each bride happy is what really matters, but theyre really not that big of a headache to do.
We had plain Blue gift bags, and we went to BJs the other night and got the following and put one of each in the bag:
Poland Spring bottles
Sierra mist cans
combo's
rice krispie treats
Nutra grain bars
tic tacs
Pringles
cheese crackers w/ peanut butter
bite size snickers and Hershey kisses
alka seltzer packets (2 pcks each)
and it was around $80 for 18 bags!!! (we already had the bags, but those are so cheap to buy a package of)
we basically put in food that you would want after a night of drinking. I didnt see the need to go crazy with it... just stuff that would fulfill the needs of the guests that night
Thanks neenie. I was just looking for what should go into the bags. Good luck to you 5 more days. YEAH!!!!
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Posted 2/13/05 9:58 PM
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neeniebean86
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Member since 8/04 6576 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/19/2005 11:00 AM
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
Thanks!
I also wanted to do the individual packs of Advil, but i ccouldnt find a big package of them at BJs, so i gave up easily on that one... i dont have time for the wild goose chase right now
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Posted 2/13/05 10:03 PM
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CPAPPAS
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Member since 1/05 328 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/26/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Vill Lombardis
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
Wow, i didn't see your date...good luck! getting down to the wire.....i wish you great weather and smooth sailing!
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Posted 2/14/05 10:09 AM
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jimmysgrl
It's An Obsession
Member since 10/04 3543 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/3/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Harrison House
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
I don't think its a must do, just a nice sentiment. Its completely up to you!
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Posted 2/14/05 11:33 AM
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germai68
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Member since 1/05 1021 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/23/2005 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Swan Club
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
I didn't think that we were going to do it at all, the money issues, but neenie your idea is a great one. very simple but a nice gesture. I will keep that in mind. thanks
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Posted 2/14/05 12:05 PM
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littlebookworm4
Old and married
Member since 10/03 4789 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/18/2005 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Thatched Cottage
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Re: OOT guest bags must or not?
i don't think it's necessary - just something nice to do
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Posted 2/14/05 1:29 PM
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