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Gabrielle
Devoted September 2020

Restroom Baskets - yes or no?

Gabrielle, on June 22, 2019 at 7:55 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 18
For our reception I want it to be simple. The facility and grounds are beautiful and speak for themselves, but I still want to add touches.
We are not doing favors, I feel that they are a waste of money. Simple centerpieces with lots of greenery and candles. Simple wooden signs with white calligraphy.
What personal touches do you feel are necessary?
I’m considering doing small baskets of “incase of emergency” items for the restrooms. I feel that a lot of people appreciate those.
What are your opinions? Do you feel that they are necessary? Should I skip those and opt for something different??

18 Comments

Latest activity by MIWM, on June 24, 2019 at 8:06 PM
  • Kim
    Super September 2019
    Kim ·
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    We are not doing favors, and we don't plan to do the bathroom baskets. As for personal touch, I hand wrote all invitation and rsvp envelopes, as well as did all the signs. I will also be working on the table numbers and escort cards by hand, but that's because that's my thing.

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  • Katie
    VIP November 2019
    Katie ·
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    My venue had the baskets already made
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    They definitely aren’t necessary, but they’re a nice touch.
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  • Cara
    Expert July 2019
    Cara ·
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    They aren’t necessary but are a nice, thoughtful touch. I really wanted to do them but our hotel venue two ballrooms and the wedding in the other ballroom will the using those bathrooms during our wedding as well. There’s also a chance of other hotel guests (not part of the weddings) also using the bathrooms. It might sound a little rude, but I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money on bathroom baskets (as much as I love them and always appreciate them) when it wasn’t in a personal setting and they would really be left open to anyone.
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  • Yoice
    VIP March 2019
    Yoice ·
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    I had bathroom baskets and some of my guest thought it was from the venue at first and they found out it was from us they were very grateful. Both baskets were use a lot! We had an outdoor wedding and the day was very windy so I even had ladies going to the bathroom and doing an updo right there. A lot of the items we put were use and guest were gracious for it. I think is a great touch. I also added sandals for the ladies so they could dance all night long!
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    I think if you have a lot of guests it's a nice touch. I don't have that many guests so Ill probably skip it.
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  • Laura
    Champion June 2010
    Laura ·
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    They're definitely not necessary, but they can be a really nice touch that can help someone out of a jam if you want to provide them. I would skip anything like brushes, combs, and that kind of thing that people would not use after a stranger had used it. A bottle of hairspray, a spray deodorant, and maybe a bottle of dry shampoo would be nice. You can get individually wrapped dose packs of Advil, Tylenol, etc. at the Dollar Tree. A few packs of those would likely be appreciated. Maybe a bottle of Tums if you're not able to find individual packs of those. I would include some Band-Aids, some safety pins, some bobby pins, some tampons & pads, some Shout wipes, a lint roller, and maybe a nice hand lotion/cream. You can get bags of Life-Savers mints that are individually wrapped, and those would be a nice touch. For the men's room basket, you can leave several of those things out. I would stick with the OTC meds & Band-Aids, the mints, Shout wipes, and maybe a spray deodorant for that one. Resist the urge to go overboard, but I'm sure your guests will appreciate what you provide! And be sure to post your baskets once you have them created. We would love to see them!


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  • Amanda
    Master December 2020
    Amanda ·
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    I would definately have a basket of toiletries for guests (not manditory but nice), that's what I'm doing. It's nice incase they need some spray, stink the bathroom, beed a bobby pin oe hair tie, etc! They aren't expensive either, maybe $10
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  • Jordan
    Savvy March 2020
    Jordan ·
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    Its not a necessity but its very thoughtful. I agree ppl really appreciate those gestures.
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  • Future Mrs. Danger
    Expert November 2019
    Future Mrs. Danger ·
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    We are skipping these. Most people will have everything they need for a few hours of celebrating. Im focusing on investing extra money into food, dj and the bar....that's what people will remember.
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  • Cheryl
    Expert November 2020
    Cheryl ·
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    Not required but I always appreciate it. You can add a tag on the basket with a note if you want people to know it's from you. Also, my cousin had a basket of inexpensive flip flops in front of the DJs table on the dancefloor. It was a hit!
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  • D
    Dedicated July 2019
    Dayna ·
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    I’m doing them. As a matter of fact I just put them together today for my wedding July 6th. I included a lint roller, band aids, mints, Advil amongst other items. I think it’s a nice personal touch.
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  • Alli
    Devoted October 2020
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    I honestly never thought about them (I've never seen them done at any wedding I've been to) but after reading these comments I am definitely considering it! As a guest, I would definitely appreciate it at least spray on deodorant, mints, advil and maybe some face wipes since my ceremony/reception will be outside.

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  • Bridget
    VIP August 2019
    Bridget ·
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    I Wouldn't say they are necessary but I think its definitely noticed and appreciated when its done!

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  • Kayte
    Dedicated October 2019
    Kayte ·
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    I am starting to gather supplies for baskets for my October wedding. For the ladies room I got 12 pairs of different size flip flops at primark then plan on adding all the basics. Men’s basket will likely be a lot smaller.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    It's a nice touch if you can, but not worth too much time, money, or stress... generally people will remember to bring their bathroom items or will be able to find another guest who remembered these things. It is nice to provide if you have the time and money to deal with it but, I don't think it would be missed.

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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    We are not doing bathroom baskets. I feel they are not necessary.

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  • MIWM
    VIP June 2019
    MIWM ·
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    We had a restroom basket with lotion in it. I know with frequent hand washing sometimes your hands tend to become dry.

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