How to Create Travel-Themed Bridesmaid & Groomsman Gift Sets • YHM Designs

How to Create Travel-Themed Bridesmaid & Groomsman Gift Sets

Planning a destination wedding and looking for creative gift ideas for your wedding party? Lean into the spirit of adventure by creating travel-themed gift sets that reflect your unique journey — and theirs. Whether you're tying the knot in Santorini, Bora Bora, or Edinburgh, travel-themed gifts are a natural fit that celebrate both the location and the loved ones who came along for the ride.

YHM Designs’ vintage baggage tag coffee mugs and matching decor products offer a stylish and meaningful foundation for your gift sets — with airport code designs that honour your destination and your guests’ travel stories.

Why Choose a Travel Theme?

When your wedding is already an international adventure, a travel theme makes perfect sense. It:

  • Highlights the destination — Capture the spirit of the place that brought everyone together.
  • Celebrates the journey — Recognize the effort your friends made to travel and support you.
  • Makes for memorable keepsakes — Give gifts that are not just beautiful, but also meaningful and useful.
  • Unifies your wedding aesthetic — From stationery to décor to gifts, a cohesive theme elevates the experience.

Start with a Signature Mug

YHM Designs’ airport code mugs are the perfect anchor for your gift sets. Each mug features a vintage baggage tag design and the three-letter airport code of your chosen location — available for hundreds of destinations worldwide.

For example:

  • JMK — Santorini
  • BOB — Bora Bora
  • EDI or INV — Edinburgh or Inverness
  • FLR — Florence / Tuscany
  • CUN — Cancun
  • SJD — Los Cabos

Include a mug featuring the wedding destination for each bridesmaid or groomsman, or personalize it further by featuring their home airport code instead — a thoughtful nod to their journey to be by your side.

What to Include in Your Travel-Themed Gift Sets

Once you’ve chosen the mug, build around it with travel-inspired items that fit your aesthetic and your guests’ personalities. Here are some great additions:

1. Local Coffee or Tea

Pair the mug with a sample of locally-roasted coffee or herbal tea from your destination — a way to give your guests a taste of the place.

2. Luggage Tags

Personalized or monogrammed luggage tags are a fun and functional addition to a travel-themed set.

3. YHM Designs Throw Pillow

Upgrade the gift for a close friend, sibling, or best man/maid of honour with a matching throw pillow featuring the same airport code design. It’s a beautiful piece of travel-themed decor that will always remind them of your big day.

4. Compact Toiletry Bag or Travel Pouch

A versatile and practical gift for destination weddings — choose one that matches your wedding colour palette or theme.

5. Travel Journal

Encourage your bridesmaids and groomsmen to document their travels — especially if your wedding is part of a longer trip.

6. Sunglasses or Eye Masks

Great for tropical or beach locations like Cancun, Los Cabos, or Mykonos, these items add a bit of fun and function.

Packaging & Presentation Tips

  • Use a box or tote bag that matches your wedding vibe — woven baskets for the beach, kraft boxes for rustic themes, or clear pouches for modern elegance.
  • Add a handwritten note — A simple thank-you message from you and your partner makes the gift more personal.
  • Keep it travel-ready — Choose items that are lightweight and packable so guests can get them home easily.
  • Coordinate colours and textures — A mix of neutral tones with a pop of your wedding colour will look polished and intentional.

Why Choose YHM Designs?

YHM Designs offers a collection of made-to-order travel-themed products that make it easy to build custom gift sets for your destination wedding. With:

  • Over 600 airport codes available
  • Vintage baggage tag design with timeless appeal
  • High-quality mugs and pillows made to order
  • Canadian-owned brand with global reach

You can create thoughtful, meaningful gifts that reflect your wedding destination and the journey that brought everyone together.

Conclusion

Celebrate your wedding party with gift sets that feel personal, stylish, and connected to your love of travel. With YHM Designs’ airport code mugs and pillows, you can create a gift that captures the excitement of the trip and the joy of the occasion.

Start planning your destination wedding gift sets today and make your bridesmaids and groomsmen feel like first-class guests!

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