A thoughtfully-curated welcome bag is one of the best ways to greet your guests at a destination wedding. It sets the tone for your celebration, shows your appreciation, and helps everyone feel instantly connected to the location and experience.
Whether you’re hosting a beach wedding in Riviera Maya, a vineyard celebration in Tuscany, or a castle wedding in Scotland, the right welcome bag items make your guests feel valued and excited for the days ahead.
One of the most versatile and memorable additions? YHM Designs’ vintage baggage tag coffee mugs — personalized to reflect your wedding destination and add a sense of place your guests will love.
Why Include Airport Code Coffee Mugs?
YHM Designs’ airport code mugs make a perfect centrepiece for your welcome bags. Here’s why:
- Celebrate the destination — Featuring the local airport code, each mug instantly connects guests to your wedding location.
- Practical and stylish — Guests can use them during their stay and take them home as a lasting keepsake.
- Vintage travel design — The classic baggage tag look adds sophistication and charm to your wedding theme.
- Made to order — Available for nearly 600 airports worldwide, including your dream destination.
For example:
- Milan MXP or Florence FLR — Tuscany or Lake Como weddings
- Edinburgh EDI or Inverness INV — Scottish Highlands weddings
- Cancun CUN or Cozumel CZM — Riviera Maya beach weddings
- Los Cabos SJD — Pacific Mexico weddings
- Santorini JMK or Mykonos JTR — Greek island weddings
- Bora Bora BOB — French Polynesia weddings
- Marseille MRS — South of France weddings
- Larnaca LCA — Cyprus weddings
What to Include in Your Welcome Bag
Here are some inspiring ideas for building a destination wedding welcome bag your guests will love:
1. YHM Designs Airport Code Coffee Mug
The perfect way to start — include a mug featuring your wedding destination’s airport code. Your guests will enjoy using it for morning coffee or tea throughout the trip, and it makes a wonderful souvenir to take home.
2. Local Coffee or Tea
Pair the mug with a bag of locally-sourced coffee or artisan tea for a delightful experience.
3. Mini Sunscreen & After-Sun Lotion
Especially useful for beach and tropical weddings — Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Bora Bora, Mykonos, and Santorini.
4. Map of the Area or Custom Itinerary
Help your guests get oriented and make the most of their trip. Include local attractions, tips, and your wedding schedule.
5. Sweet or Savory Local Treats
Infuse your welcome bag with flavors of the region:
- Italian biscotti or olive oil from Tuscany or Lake Como
- Scottish shortbread or local whisky from Edinburgh or Inverness
- Mexican chocolate or spiced nuts from Riviera Maya
- Greek honey or loukoumi from Santorini or Mykonos
- Tahitian vanilla beans from Bora Bora
- Lavender sachets from Marseille
- Traditional sweets from Cyprus
6. Personalized Water Bottle
Stay eco-friendly and keep guests hydrated with a reusable water bottle featuring your wedding logo or a destination design.
7. Matching Airport Code Throw Pillow
For very special welcome bags (bridal party or parents), include a matching airport code throw pillow from YHM Designs. A beautiful home decor keepsake that complements the mug and adds style to any space.
8. Personalized Luggage Tag
Help your guests spot their bags with a stylish, personalized luggage tag — another great travel-themed touch.
Tips for Assembling & Presenting Your Bags
- Choose quality over quantity — A few thoughtful, well-chosen items make a bigger impact than lots of filler.
- Coordinate colours — Match the bag and gift items to your wedding palette or destination theme.
- Add a personal note — Include a welcome message or thank-you card from the couple.
- Think packable — Keep in mind what guests can easily bring home — mugs and small home decor items are perfect!
Conclusion
Welcome bags are your first opportunity to surprise and delight your wedding guests. With YHM Designs’ vintage baggage tag coffee mugs and matching home decor, you can celebrate your destination and create keepsakes your guests will treasure long after the wedding ends.
Explore the collection today and start building your perfect destination wedding welcome bags!
