Welcome Gifting Lounge

Brad and Michael put a twist on the welcome bag by offering their guests a gifting lounge. Planner Kaitlin Kolvet of Le Fete Weddings in Santa Barbara, California, set up the suite at the Belmond El Encanto, where some guests were staying. Guests picked up customized tote bags they could fill with local items. "The gifting lounge not only create an unforgettable first impression for your guests but also takes a lot of pressure off the couple getting married," Kolvet says. "Assembling welcome bags and delivering them to all your hotels can be exhausting and expensive on the days just before your wedding. Plus, the lounge creates a fantastic conversation starter as your guests mingle."