Hotel Goody Basket Bride-to-

[disneyfanatic60]

My son is getting married in July. His fiancee and her wedding party have reserved a hotel room for the night before the wedding to stay and dress for the wedding the next day. I would like to put together a "goody basket" to drop off for the bride/bridesmaids to enjoy. They get a continental breakfast in the morning, so I don't need much breakfast foods. However, I am concerned since the wedding isn't until 3:00 that they "eat something" to tie them over until dinner at 7:00. Don't won't them dropping like flies because they didn't eat--wouldn't be a good thing!

Anyways, I was thinking along the lines of bottled water, fruit, snacks, pop/soda, wine, cheese, crackers, etc. They will have a small refrigerator in the room and a microwave.

I was also thinking maybe a nice body wash, lotion (hotel stuff isn't always great), etc. I believe the hotel has a DVD player so I was trying to think of a real "girly" movie for them to watch as well.

Does anyone have any ideas of what I should include or what I should stay away from? I just wanted to surprise them with something to "pamper" themselves.

Also, I am planning on the same thing for the newlyweds too. They have the same hotel booked for the night of the wedding and the following night. What sort of things can I include in a "romantic" basket?

 

[JohnsPrincess]

What a wonderful idea!! You sound like a great soon-to-be-mil!!!

Let's see, maybe a bottle of champagne and some OJ (unless they can get it with breakfast). That is always a popular wedding morning drink for my crowd.

You probably don't need to put lotion and such in there as I imagine they'll all have their own personal "scent" with them.

A movie or two is a GREAT idea. Anything wedding-y. Father of the Bride is Awesome.

Treats is a great idea too. Maybe some different fruit, granola bars, cheese, crackers...

Romantic Basket - chocolate covered strawberries, champage, cheese/crackers

 

[Buckeye Princess]

Maybe a fun party game? My friends and I love to play games like scategories, catch-phrase, stuff like that. If they are in the mood to be more interactive it is a nice alternative to watching a movie although I do think including a movie is a great idea. This way they could have options.

 

[RunDanceSkate]

What about a few "just in case' items
safety pins
bobby pins
clear nailpoish
double sided tape
nail files
nail polish remover
sewing kit

 

[superdiz]

We had a long submarine sandwich from Publix made for my wedding party, it fit the bill for our 5pm wedding start time

 

[Bren's Mom]

Anyways, I was thinking along the lines of bottled water, fruit, snacks, pop/soda, wine, cheese, crackers, etc. They will have a small refrigerator in the room and a microwave.

I was also thinking maybe a nice body wash, lotion (hotel stuff isn't always great), etc. I believe the hotel has a DVD player so I was trying to think of a real "girly" movie for them to watch as well.

Does anyone have any ideas of what I should include or what I should stay away from? I just wanted to surprise them with something to "pamper" themselves.

Also, I am planning on the same thing for the newlyweds too. They have the same hotel booked for the night of the wedding and the following night. What sort of things can I include in a "romantic" basket?

I'd do a pre-wedding night basket with micro popcorn, the DVD (I love Father of the Bride, I think that's a great idea!), soda, movie candy (like Twizzlers, Snow Caps, etc). Pampering is nice, but likely they'll already have their mani/pedis and what not, plus like a pp said, they'll prefer to use their own scents.

Then I'd prepare a small fruit and cheese platter that will fit in the mini fridge. A wedge of brie, a wedge of sharp cheddar, some grapes and some apple slices (dipped in lemon water so they don't brown). Wrap it up well in plastic wrap. And a small veggie platter for the fridge, some mini tomatoes, cucumber rounds, baby carrots. A small container of dip. Perhaps even a small platter of container of prepared fruit like melons and strawberries. And a separate little platter of crackers. A dish of honey rosted cashews or peanuts. Some bottles of water, with long straws for use after they're made up. Pretty napkins. (If it were me I'd drop all this off around 10-11am the day of the wedding.)

For the wedding night, most definitely chocolate covered strawberries if you can! If you have access to the room beforehand, you can leave a bottle of champagne in ice, two glasses, some scattered rose petals (you can get fake ones at the craft store). And a small fruit/cheese/cracker platter isn't a bad idea for the wedding night either, they may or may not eat at their own reception! Or maybe your son's fave snack, special chips or Chex mix or whatever his go to mightnight munchie is (and you can ask the bride's maid of honor or mom what her go to snack is also).

Other than champagne for the bride and groom, I wouldn't supply alcohol. If it's there, they might drink it. And some people tend to drink too much, especially when they're nervous. Plus it can dehydrate. You don't want to be responsible for that. If they're going to drink, let them get it.

ETA: And I forgot to say, what an awesome MIL you're going to be!!!

 

[terri01p]