Bathroom baskets...

Are you having one? I have been to a lot of weddings lately that have had them with things like hair spray, gum, mouth wash, bobby pins, tampons....Obviously I cant see what they put in the mens room lol...are you ladies providing this for your guests? I want to, but since I am having my wedding in a hotel, I dont want my basets to grow legs and take off.

Posted On: Nov 6, 2009 at 8:44 AM | Vendors are allowed to participate

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Crystal L.
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lovethebeach16
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 8:47 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I think its an unnecessary expense created by the wedding industry. If the hotel bathrooms are open to other people than I would definitely skip it. How would someone know if the hotel put it there as a convenience to their guests or if you did it?

Crystal L.
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 8:48 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
GOOD POINT! THAT IS SO TRUE LOL

MJ Decorations
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 8:53 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
Most of the venues I go to provide it as part of their service. The quality and attractiveness of these baskets varies from place to place. I have seen brides spend a lot of money on fancy bathroom baskets to match their decor. They do get used, and even if I don't use it as a guest, I appreciate that it is there. I would ask your coordinator at the hotel what has happened with baskets in the past. They probably have experience with this.

LovelyUnique
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 8:56 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
Good Thought!
I'll have to see what my venue provides. I may put some nice lotion in the restroom :0)
Good Idea. thanks for bringing it up

3.6.10Bride
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Wedding: 03/06/2010
Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 9:03 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
If the hotel is the kind of place that you're going to have your wedding at, then I'd think it would be safe to assume it's not the kind of place where someone else there is going to steal a basket of mints, bobby pins, and lotion.
And yeah, there's always the possibility of somebody who's not part of your wedding using an item from the basket, but that's probably not a big deal. I mean, if a stranger in the bathroom ask you for a mint or a squirt of lotion, you'd give it to them, right?

Matthew P.
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 9:04 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
The mens room basket ran out of Tylenol before the service even started (ceremony same place) at the place I shot Friday night. Usually mouthwash in there, gum, Tide stick, floss, tissues next to it, matches, those are the things that come to mind immediately for the mens room basket. Sometimes there is even a cologne assortment?!

Jen
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 9:40 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I think it is a great idea... At my venue we have our own private bathrooms for my guests only so it will be perfect!

Jessica B.
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 9:40 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I like the idea, and we did them, however, I don't think hardly anything got used. So, if you need to cut items to save money at some point, this is probably something you could cut.

Jamie J.
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 9:43 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I have been to a few weddings with the bathroom baskets and at least in the ladies room nothing was used. I personally do not enjoy eating candy or gum from the bathroom. I know its wrapped up but I still find it a little gross.

Touch of Flavor
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 10:55 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I made up custom bath & body gift baskets for my guest.. I put body lotion, bath salts, shower gel & beach soap favors. I packaged them in sombraro hats, bec I got married in Mexico..
All the bath & body products can be scented & colored. There are over 500 different scents and 7 colors.. My guest loved it beC it was something that they enjoy using.. You can even personalize each of the bottles with a personalized label (bride & grooms name & date)
If you have a theme and dont see anything on the website then just shot me an email with your theme and I will try to find you the right packaging..
http://touchofflavor.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=70
I hope this helps
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Soon2BeWifey
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 11:25 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
I'm not going to do it. It may be nice but if my thoughts are that if the ladies are going to need something like that, then they should have thought ahead and brought it with them. Plus, the budget is tight.

J.J
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 12:43 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I think they are a great idea. I really want to do one but I have to wait until the time gets closer to see if it will be in the budget. They don't have to be anything extravegant(sp) though. Most of the stuff that you might want to put in one could be found at the local dollar store.

Kristina G.
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 12:58 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I think they are a nice idea, if I was a guest I'd think it was pretty neat. I'm not planning on having them though, budget reasons, plus there's the chance at frederick Meijer Gardens that another reception could be happening next to ours. So the guests of the other wedding could end up using them too.
If the only reason you are thinking of not doing it is because they might get stolen, I wouldn't worry too much. There probably won't be too many people who aren't your guests using the bathrooms. Hotel rooms have their own potty's, and if someone sees a wedding going on close by, they will probably avoid the area, at least I'd think they would. I say go for it ^^

Future Mrs.Schmidt
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 1:05 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I wouldn't do it if you have to have a 'communal' bathroom that will be shared with all the guests at the hotel, but if its a bathroom only your guests would use, then I'd go ahead. We're rentaing a hall and I'll put bathroom baskets in the ladies room only, ANd I won't put any cndoms or meds in there, as there will be childres at the wedding, and they don't need to eat a whole bottle of tylenol/advil or take a condom to their parent and ask what it is..

Alexis G.
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 1:43 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
That was one of my MUST have's for my wedding...which was weird I know. Here is the poem for the sign I made for the basket that I filled with a sewing kit, deoderant, listerine breath strips, bandaids, asprin, lotion, stain remover wipes, etc. I also got special lotion and handsoap to use for each bathroom a candle.
So happy you’re here to share in our special day,
But should something happen to go astray
Please help yourself to the contents within
Wet wipe, hand lotion, and even aspirin
Use only what you need and leave the rest
It may also be useful to another guest
So repair the damage that may have done
Then hurry back and enjoy the fun
I also taped our engagement pics on the mirrors in a collage, got a rug, throw pillows, etc. we had a nasty bathroom though so I had to spruce it up.

Alexis G.
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Posted On: Nov 06, 2009 at 1:45 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
the poem would make it clear it's for the wedding guests not the hotel guests too.

JJ
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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 10:44 AM | Flag As Inappropriate
somewhere chic or high end...other wise, i'm sure my baskets would have grown legs and taken off within the first couple of hours of my reception. it's a nice thought though. my fbil was pressuring me to have that and at the time i thought it was ridiculous for my venue and reception style. i was right. do it if it's appropriate and you want it.
wow, i love alexis' poem.

LovelyUnique
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Wedding: 02/11/2010
Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 2:42 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
My mom just vitto'd this idea for me :(
I was talking about it to my sister (MOH) we thought we'd put lotion, nice soap, ect
but mom said NOPE
She gave a hand (clap) to lovethebeach for saying it's an unnecessary expense

Laura K.
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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 2:47 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
We had our entire venue to ourselves so I did one...no one mentioned it and I'm pretty sure no one used anything in it.....but I have been to weddings where I was so grateful for their bathroom basket and saw many guest use a lot in it. So I think it's one of those things that is not in the least bit necessary but if you really want to do it and have the extra time and money go ahead. I picked up the stuff at the dollar store and have used it for travel stuff since so nothing was wasted.

Amanda D.
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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 6:08 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I'm doing one and putting a cute poem in a frame next to it. This would help your guests with knowing you put it there and not the hotel.
So happy you're here to share our special day!
But should something happen to go astray,
Please help yourself to the contents within,
Band-aids, lotion, and even aspirin.
Use only what you need and leave the rest,
It may be useful to another guest.
So repair the damage that may have been done
then hurry on back and join the fun!
Compliments of the Newlyweds.


reddiva22
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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 6:10 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I am not doing a bathroom basket, I didn't even know you had to... LOL...

First Impression Favors
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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 6:42 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
One of my best friends went to a dollar store and bought trial sizes of necessities and created a beautiful basket for the restroom at my wedding. Everyone loved the idea especially the hairsprays and mini perfumes! It was a wonderful gift and greatly appreciated!
Best Wishes
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DreamComeTrue
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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 8:24 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I think this is a very sweet touch! Alexis the poem is perfect :)

Amanda D.
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Posted On: Nov 07, 2009 at 9:01 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
oops...sorry Alexis! Didn't see you had already posted that.


auntebetz
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Wedding: 10/16/2010
Posted On: Nov 11, 2009 at 1:49 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
We shall be doing this for my daughter's wedding. We gathered things from the day she became engaged until wedding time. Some things from hotels we visited that year (complimentary), some from our beutician (she donated), items from dollar store, and items from home. Also, having the poem in a frame next to the basket. Just a nice way to make sure nothing ruins our guests celebration with us that day. We have a private venue so this shall work. After the wedding my daughter can stock her cabinet at home with the leftovers. Therfore not going to waste.

tara98gold
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Posted On: Nov 11, 2009 at 2:07 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
This is the first time I have even heard of this. I probably won't do it because of expenses. But it is a cute idea.

cherine a.
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Wedding: 06/19/2010
Posted On: Nov 11, 2009 at 3:33 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
omg you definitley need one!!!!! every girl has wardrobe malfunction those pins are necessary especially if you are having a black tie wedding! and every girl forgets to do something as she rushes out to get to your wedding so she may forget lotion or needle n thread if the hem comes out! or if the weather sux and your hair is a mess u need frizz control lotion! it is a must for this basket!! I am def having it!

Aye&Bri
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Wedding: 07/10/2010
Posted On: Nov 12, 2009 at 4:29 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
It depends on what the bride wants to do of course since everyone keeps telling me "it's your special day, do what you want!"
For our wedding, we are absolutely NOT going to be doing a bathroom basket. The bathroom is open to the public and although I have no problem with non-guests using them, I feel it's a waste of money and time (putting them together). Most of our out-of-town guests will be staying at the hotel anyway (and even those who are local but don't want to drive home) so if they need something, they can just pop upstairs to their room (or go to a friend's room).
I was a bridesmaid at a wedding where they had a bathroom basket (it was at a restaurant, which they bought out for the evening). No one touched it. It did get talked about because the other bridesmaids who insisted on it put in "odd" items like batteries and condoms. I didn't help put it together so I didn't know what they had in mind! ;-)

RavenK
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Wedding: 09/04/2010
Posted On: Nov 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
I love this idea...I had an issue with my dress at my uncle's wedding and couldn't find a safety pin to save my life!! We also had a girl in need of a tampon and no one had brought anything. I agree it's probably not necessary but as previously mentioned you could get most things at the dollar store then throw the unused items into your toiletry tote. I love the poem as well...so cute
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