Big Apple Welcome Bags

Who says wedding planning isn't a transferable skill?  I recently became e-pals with Lauren, a fellow wedding lover, who took the OOT bag idea and made it her own!  Lauren recently relocated to one of the burbs near me (love when that happens) and just like any other NY newbie, had some friends come to visit and enjoy the city!  Lauren, ever the resourceful hostess, put together these adorable bags (made on Vista Print of course) full of city-goodies, featuring starbucks gift cards, bottled water and snacks, a lottery ticket, shout wipes, and circus peanuts.  Adorable, no?  Her friends loved them too!  Lauren saved money by using coupons for everything- and for more info on that, you absolutely need to read her blog, she's quite the bargainista!   In fact, she did these bags for the ridiculously reasonable price of $15- but $6 was for the bag and $5 for the gift card, so you can see how easy it would be to keep this project affordable- maybe as a bridesmaids gift, if not for every OOT guest.

And I admit these may not technically have been for a wedding, but they would just be so perfect for big apple nuptials- and could easily be changed for other locations.  For example, in NJ maybe you add saltwater taffy.  Or maybe in Ohio you throw in some chocolate buckeyes.  Maybe add a local map, a coupon book, a subway card... so many directions you could take it.  I love them!   For more information on how she did them, definitely check out Lauren's blog!!