12 Wedding Welcome Bag Essentials You Can Buy on Amazon

Whether you're throwing a wedding in your hometown or heading to a far-flung destination, at least some of your guests will be traveling to be part of the big day. That's why welcome bags—small gifts delivered to guests' hotel rooms upon check-in with essentials for the wedding weekend—are so thoughtful. After traveling to be part of your celebration, stocking everyone's rooms with a few must-haves and some extra comforts is always appreciated.

What should you include in a wedding welcome bag? Ultimately, it's up to you: If you have the budget to add some extra touches—like a nice bottle of wine or a locally-made dessert—that's a surefire way to pleases your guests, but essentials like pain reliever, water, and a couple of snacks will go a long way, too. To help take the guesswork out of the basics, we rounded up our go-tos—all of which are available on Amazon for easy shopping. Then, if you want to add a little more to your gifts, think about your wedding location and season. Planning a beach wedding? A small tube of sunscreen is a great touch. For an outdoor celebration in the fall or winter, hand or toe warmers would be appreciated.

Here, 12 welcome bag essentials you can order on Amazon and have in time for your wedding this weekend.

Crisky Wildflower Welcome Bags

You'll need something to pack all of your goodies into, and this flower-adorned bag is a perfect option for a summer wedding. Choosing the right size bag is key: If you select something too big, you're on the hook to purchase enough items to fill it. That can get expensive fast. On the other hand, a bag that's too small will look overstuffed and messy. This one is the perfect middle ground.

Shop now: $29.99 for 25, amazon.com

Shallive Large Gable Gift Boxes

If you don't want to give out bags, consider gable boxes instead. These can be customized with a sticker or tag featuring your names or monogram, and the closed top makes the presentation clean and modern.

Shop now: $26.98 for 25, amazon.com

Silk Chiffon Ribbon

If you do want to add a small tag or a little thank-you note to guests, do it with silk chiffon ribbon. These roles are incredibly affordable, but they look luxe and expensive. It's an easy way to upgrade an otherwise simple box or bag.

Shop now: $16.99 for 3 rolls, amazon.com

Advil Packets

Help your loved ones combat the effects of your reception's open bar by including a few packets of pain relievers in your welcome bags. To ensure there's enough for everyone, account for two packets per hotel room.

Shop now: $25.40 for 50 packets of 2, amazon.com

Orbit Individual Gum Packs

Though this isn't an essential, most guests will appreciate it if you include a breath freshener in their welcome bag. We're fans of these individually-wrapped sticks of gum, but mints are a good option, too.

Shop now: $32.46 for 200, amazon.com

Liquid I.V. Hydration Packets

Whether they enjoy their hydration packet before the party or the next morning, your loved ones will be grateful for the electrolyte boost around the big day. Plan to include one per person in each welcome bag or box.

Shop now: $24.99 for 16, amazon.com

Curad Portable First Aid Packs

Nothing ruins a wedding reception for a guest quite like a blister, which is why these portable first aid packs—complete with a variety of different bandages—are a welcome bag must-have. Your attendees will be back on the dance floor before you know it.

Shop now: $17.99 for 12, amazon.com

Sparkle and Bash Wedding Tissue Packs

Between the ceremony processional, your handwritten vows, and the reception speeches, there are a lot of opportunities for happy tears to fall on the big day. Help your guests prepare for those moments with a packet of wedding-appropriate tissues they can stash in their pockets or purses.

Shop now: $24.99 for 24, amazon.com

Tide Stain Remover Wipes

There are few things worse than spilling a drink or food on your favorite item of formalwear, which is why everyone should have a stain remover with them on the big day. Help your guests stay prepared for anything by tossing a couple of these wipes in their welcome bags.

Shop now: $8.49 for 20, amazon.com

Poland Spring Mini Water Bottles

Water bottles are a wedding welcome bag essential. The mini size are great for welcome bags, as they keep them from being too heavy, but bigger bottles or boxed options are also perfectly acceptable.

Shop now: $25.91 for 24, amazon.com

Tony's Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Bars

Don't forget to include a few snacks in your welcome bags! We like the idea of something sweet and something savory, but go ahead and select options that you two love or that are tied to your destination in some way. Our editors love these chocolate bars, and they're the perfect size for your wedding welcome bags.

Shop now: $56.79 for 35, amazon.com

Zapp's Potato Chips

And on the savory side, you just can't beat a crispy, salty potato chip. Plan to include at least two bags for each room—you can give out a variety of options or double down on your favorites.

Shop now: $38.70 for 30, amazon.com